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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: Does it see potential to have a positive influence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: Deputy Fitzmaurice touched on a matter I was going to raise. Like him, I was that soldier who bought a few store lambs at this time of the year, basically to clean up the paddocks and, it was hoped, make a few bob. There was nothing in it. Between the odd fatality and the odd birth, I ended up with new ewes with lambs I had not planned on having. I have not done this in a few years and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: The point I am making is more for Mr. Punch. Does he see his organisation as being in a position to spearhead this? His organisation represents the sheep farmers of Ireland. In conjunction or collaboration with the Crosse brothers and whoever else, could Mr. Punch see a role for the ICSA? We are all talking about it but somebody is going to have to grab the bull, or in this case the ram,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: With the greatest of respect to other people out there, I should not have mentioned only the Crosse brothers. They were before the committee. I mean the greatest of respect to anybody else in the field.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: Regarding the sheep census, what is the trajectory? Are national numbers dropping or are they holding up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: Does Mr. Punch see them remaining stable, based on everything that has been discussed? In my opinion I can only see the numbers going in one direction.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: We would be told that Bord Bia is supposed to be doing the marketing. Representatives of Enterprise Ireland were in here before the delegates present, and that was on the back of having heard from the Crosse brothers from Cashel, who had the idea of a sheep milk market. Having spoken to the representatives of Enterprise Ireland today and from the bit of research I have done, I believe...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Paul Daly: I welcome the Taoiseach to the House and thank Senator Ardagh for sharing her time, although it may not be on a 50-50 basis. I am the spokesperson for agriculture in my party and my colleague on the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine spoke about agriculture so I will not rehash the areas he mentioned but one that needs serious attention is the whole forestry sector. There is a...

Seanad: Senior Cycle Reform: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber.

Seanad: Senior Cycle Reform: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: I thank the Minister for an excellent opening statement. Lead spokespersons will have eight minutes and everyone else will have five. I call Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: Senior Cycle Reform: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: Rules are rules, Senator.

Seanad: Senior Cycle Reform: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: As there are no more contributors I call on the Minister to reply and the good news is that she has until 7 o'clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: I welcome the Minister, the Minister of State and their officials. I will ask all of my questions now and give them the time to answer. One relates to ash dieback. I have not had the opportunity to read the report in full yet but in terms of the implementation, is there any mention of or reference to roadside trees that are affected by ash dieback, and the costs associated for the affected...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: It is an issue already.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: What is the total in hectares?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: Those are the ones who were granted licences.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: What about those who are still awaiting approval?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: Are the original applicants good to go?

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: I also welcome the Minister. I compliment Senator Boylan. We are both on the Joint Oireachtas of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which has put a great deal of work into this Bill. Those of us who are rural farmers probably prioritise the livestock and crop side of things more whereas Senator Boylan has led from the front on dogs and animal welfare. She initiated a number of our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Paul Daly: I also welcome the witnesses. I will be brief. I have a general statement turning into a question for all of them. If and when we are talking to growers or producers there seems to be a common trend in what they see as the issues for their business. Deputy Kerrane has touched on the retailer side of things, and how prices can be and are driven down with things like loss leaders....