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An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: I also thank People Before Profit-Solidarity for bringing the Bill before the House. The recent attacks on Irish neutrality that we have heard from certain Members of this House are examples of how some people get their priorities and, indeed, their ideas about Ireland’s role in this world wrong. The main priority in this current situation must be to bring the war in Ukraine to an...

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Earlier today, I spoke on the topic of neutrality. At the risk of repeating myself, I have to say that a peaceful resolution to all conflicts must be our main focus. The scenes we are witnessing can easily make us question everything, but a resolution that involves the withdrawal of Russia must be the main objective. The scenes we have witnessed were unthinkable for the 21st century, but...

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. For those who may not know, I live in Cashel, County Tipperary, a town with an amazing heritage, location and people. I was involved in a zero-waste pilot programme from 2017 until July 2018. Its aim was to reduce waste by 25% through a number of different initiatives involving the community. It had a particular focus on ending the bad habit...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Thirty seconds. Answer the question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (31 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: 138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the weekly targets for forestry licensing, by type, in 2022. [16993/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (31 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made in the appointment of an independent expert as referenced in the working paper to address challenges related to peat supply in the horticulture sector; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the meantime businesses in the horticultural sector are experiencing difficulties in raising queries with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: I welcome the witnesses. I apologise, as I had to attend another meeting during the first part of this one. I have seen the system in operation. It reduces methane emissions by 54%. That is a big number. The delegates are saying the system increases the nutrient value of slurry. Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, we have all seen the price of fertiliser shoot up. Anything that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Would the €30 million to €40 million, which is what EASYFIX proposes for a dedicated emissions fund, be based on performance alone or on installation and other measures associated with the system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Exploring Technologies and Opportunities to Reduce Emissions in the Agriculture Sector: Discussion (24 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: I have seen the rubber mats around the country. Do the witnesses know what percentage of farmers are using this system? Do they have a breakdown of that by county?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: I welcome the guests. I have a couple of questions for Fido. Mr. Heslin says the simple solution is to only have sites that publish with microchips. Following on from what Senator Boylan said, would his preference be for a voluntary code database or a legally mandated one? Which would Fido prefer? I imagine it is a legally mandated one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Over the last 20 years, Fido has stored and registered over 1 million pets. That is impressive. Do all four approved dog identification databases work on Fido's system? Why are there so many databases?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Mr. Heslin said in his opening statement that there are databases that do not have the same controls in place. What is the reason for that? Are there genuine reasons for those kinds of databases?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Are those kinds of databases intended to get around the regulations? Are those dogs chipped at all or is it just a fictional number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: This question is for Dogs.ie. The VeriPet system is impressive. It has been used 5,000 times since September 2021 and that accounts for 35% of the dogs listed for sale. Why has its usage been limited in this way? What can be done to increase its usage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Martin Browne: Is there a resource for vets when a pup gets microchipped? Could vets play a bigger role in this?

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Apr 2022)

Martin Browne: I am due to speak.

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Apr 2022)

Martin Browne: I was to swap with Deputy Ó Snodaigh. His office was to contact the Ceann Comhairle.

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Apr 2022)

Martin Browne: For too many years the electoral register has been based on an outdated method of being compiled while also falling short in inclusivity for sectors of society that are traditionally under-represented in electoral matters. This Bill seeks to address some of those concerns, which is welcome, but there are areas in which it could be improved further. The modernisation of the register is...

Carbon Budget: Motion (6 Apr 2022)

Martin Browne: It is appropriate that we are discussing carbon budgets following the publication of the UN climate report, which was released on Monday. It was a worrying report that sought to reinforce the need for swift and meaningful action to be taken to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions across the globe if we are to survive the 1.5°C threshold, but there was a note of hope that we could all...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (5 Apr 2022)

Martin Browne: 511. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional resources will be made available by her Department for schools that are facing a significant demand for translation services; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is uncertainty in this regard among some schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18405/22]