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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (28 Apr 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 1155. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are obligations for export health certificates on products of animal origin to be carried out by a registered vet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22033/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (28 Apr 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 1156. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is precedent in Ireland or internationally for inspectors from his Department to certify products of animal origin for export; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22034/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (28 Apr 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 1157. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether allowing dairy inspectors to sign-off on export health certificates may reduce some of the post-Brexit delays for exports of products of animal origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22035/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (29 Apr 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 1. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to reopen applications for work permits for dairy farm assistants in early 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22385/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I have a number of questions for Mr. Lumley, for which "Yes" or "No" answers will suffice. Has Mr. Lumley visited a productive dairy farm in the last number of years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I do not want to go back. In the last number of years, has Mr. Lumley visited a production dairy farm that milks up to 200 cows?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Would Mr. Lumley say that Irish farmers are very environmentally efficient in doing their work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I do not want a long, rambling answer. Mr Lumley should be able to say "Yes" or "No" to my question on whether farms here are environmentally friendly or climate efficient.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan and its Implications for the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I have another couple of questions to ask Mr. Lumley. Mr. Lumley dismisses other people who might have a contrary opinion. According to a piece in today's Farming Independent, "Cutting Ireland's cattle herd to reduce the sector's carbon footprint would 'likely lead' to a rise in global greenhouse gas emissions, a US scientist has told a conference". Professor Frank Mitloehner from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The committee is meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams and in committee room 2 in Leinster House. Apologies have been received from Senator Flynn. I remind members to please ensure that their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting because they interfere with the broadcasting equipment even when in silent mode. I remind those who are located outside the precincts...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Thank you, Dr. Noctor. I now invite Ms Briody to make her opening statement and I ask that she turn on her camera.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Does it make a difference if it is turned off and turned back on again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Ms Briody should proceed to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Thank you, Ms Briody. The next speaker is Dr. Hayes. Unfortunately, Dr. Hayes's audio does not seem to be working. I will return to her presently. I invite Ms O'Malley to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Thank you, Ms O'Malley. I understand Dr. Hayes is now ready to make her presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The first member to contribute is Deputy Jim O'Callaghan and he will be followed by Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire. As there are five witnesses, I ask members to direct their questions to the individual witness to ensure they get a reply. If a witness wants to direct a question to somebody else then please say so as it would speed up the meeting. I will be very strict on the allotted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Ms O'Malley wants to come in and she will be followed by Ms Briody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: We will go to Senator O'Loughlin and then come back to Senator O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: They are, Senator. I will allow you to contribute again on cyberbullying because I am interested in that issue. I call Senator Pauline O'Reilly, who will be followed by Deputy Alan Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Dr. Hayes wishes to speak for a second.