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Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: We will pause for a few minutes while the witnesses leave the room.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: We have three petitions for consideration today. The first, No. 4/22, relates to revising employment conditions for stamp 3 residence permit holders and is in the name of Ms Tracey Milledge. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment responded to the petition in February. This response was forwarded to the petitioner, who in turn replied. Her reply was forwarded to the Department,...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: That is agreed. The second petition, No. 14/22, proposes to raise the Defence Forces’ upper age limit and is under the name of Mr. Stephen Martin. The petitioner considers that current upper age limits for joining the Defence Forces are very restrictive and, as a result, there is a risk the Defence Forces are missing out on suitable candidates who are keen to join but are currently...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: I echo Deputy Buckley's point. None of us is in any doubt that there are people in that age group who could take up a position in the Defence Forces, although maybe not on the front line. There are positions whereby we could increase the staffing level of the Defence Forces. Do other members wish to comment? No. The next petition is No. 25/22, from Mr. Patrick Lynn, who calls for chefs to...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: I am sure that the Senator will get widespread agreement on inviting in Mr. Lynn to present his petition to the committee. I do not believe anyone will object. We all appreciate that, countrywide, the industry is starting to creak and cannot be left to continue without some intervention.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: Is that agreed? Agreed. I echo the comments about the secretariat. The secretariat do an unbelievable amount of work on our behalf and it is work the public does not get to see. As Chairman, I thank the secretariat for all the work they do on our behalf to get petitions in front of the committee.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: Yes. That concludes our consideration of public petitions this afternoon. I invite members of the public to submit petitions via our online portal at petitions.oireachtas.ie. A petition may be addressed to the Houses of the Oireachtas on a matter of general public concern or interest or an issue of public policy. The next issue on our agenda is any other business. Would members like to...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: The meeting times clash.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: I suggest we consult the other members of the committee and ask for their feedback. Personally, I have no issue with the suggestion. I know with other members that, no matter what day we choose, it clashes with other committees.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: I ask the secretariat to contact the rest of the members and we will discuss the matter at our next meeting.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: I know that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: We will put it out to the other members, discuss the matter at our next private meeting, and make a decision.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: If there are no other issues, the committee is adjourned until 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, 23 June 2022. I thank all members for attending.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Browne: I welcome the witnesses. The committee, Department, HRI and the IHRB should all be trying to work as quickly as possible to resolve these issues and restore confidence in the industry. We all know how important it is. I apologise for having had to go to another meeting. Some of the answers I have heard have been somewhat evasive. It is in everybody's best interest that we get answers as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Browne: Yes. It was in the IHRB statement that it had concerns around the time taken for investigations and the disciplinary process. Why was the IHRB concerned? What is the average length of time before these would come in front of the board?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Browne: Dr. Suann "agrees with point 6 of the Committee’s observations regarding the introduction of Authorised Officers as this initiative will permit unprecedented access to all horses at various life stages for testing and inspection.". Can we talk about the training of these authorised officers? There is no mention made of the authorised officer manual. Will Dr. Hillyer give the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Browne: Could we get a look at that authorised officer manual? What has the reaction been when they have gone into yards? Are they allowed to go into yards? If a garda comes up he or she would need a warrant to go into a house or into a farm. Are these officers allowed to just go in without a warrant?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Browne: I appreciate that Dr. Hillyer cannot undermine the system, but even if we got the headlines that would help. The Department manages the databases for all six passport-issuing organisations. We have spoken about this before with regard to micro-chipping of the dogs, which also has a number of databases that do not necessarily coalesce or communicate with each other. The report states that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Browne: Can they access the databases themselves or do they have to contact the Department first before they access that information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing in Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's Anti-doping Programme: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Browne: Yes, a vet.