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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: What kind of investment have co-ops made so far in the electronic prescribing system itself? What kind of feedback is ICOS getting from farmers, vets and the others on the level of engagement about effectively rolling out the whole system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: Is there any indication from the Department or from someone else of when ICOS will come out of that limbo and get clearance on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: By 1 December.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: I do not know if Mr. Doyle can even answer this but looking at the recommendations this committee has made, how much notice does ICOS think the Department has taken of them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: Looking at the list of the recommendations made by this committee, how much notice does ICOS think the Department has taken of them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: On the subject of the fertiliser, ICOS found out that there were some technical concerns regarding the software systems and other practical matters. One of the most pressing issues is that the register excludes purchase of fertiliser outside the State. ICOS has said that this would create massive loopholes and open up the likelihood of abuse. Will Mr. Doyle expand on that for the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: That is all, a Chathaoirligh. I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: I only have a couple of quick questions because most of the questions I was going to ask have been asked already. I will return to an issue Senator Paul Daly asked about, that is, new products that are on the horizon. Our guests' opening statement states that it is crucial for us to maintain the efficacy of the products that are there. It also states that Teagasc is involved in research in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: Our guests' opening statement states they are involved in research on this matter. Is that research into new products or am I mistaken?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: Okay. The representatives of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, ICOS, earlier said that sales of intramammary antibiotics have collapsed across co-operatives. What is our guests' response to that? Is there, in their view, an immediate decline in the use of these medicines that may indicate possible welfare concerns?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: The representatives of ICOS earlier said that the sales of intramammary antibiotics have collapsed across co-operatives. What is our guests' response to that? Is there, in their view, an immediate level of decline in the use of those medicines that may indicate possible animal welfare concerns?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: In our guests' view, there is no immediate concern to animal welfare.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: There seems to be a difference between the Department and ICOS on the regulations and legislation. If there was a legal basis for the ongoing role of the responsible person as a prescriber of antiparasitic medicine, subject to all appropriate regulations, would our guests have any problems with that? What would be their response to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022: Discussion (28 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: Okay. The question of legislation has arisen. If there were a legal basis for the ongoing role of the responsible person as a prescriber of antiparasitic medicine, subject to the appropriate regulations, would our guests have any problems with that? What would be their response to that?

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: I thank the Minister for introducing the Bill. In recent years, the self-regulation of online media has not worked. Social media operators have always tried to present their obligations as being subject to levels of oversight and standards different from those that apply to traditional media. This has led to regulation that is difficult to enforce and allowed them to shirk responsibility....

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: I also thank the Rural Independent Group for the opportunity to speak. The various motions that have been put before the Dáil since we returned suggest the Government cannot lead when it comes to the current energy crisis. It shows no foresight and has no comprehension of how to do right for the people. I followed the debate in my office before coming to the Chamber. Looking at...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (21 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); and the measures being taken to ensure that schools are prepared for rising running costs this year. [46052/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: We had requested that two large-scale aquaculture producers, Mr. Paul Barlow and Mr. Gerard Kelly, come before the committee. Maybe it could be tied in with the same meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: I, too, thank the three IFA members for coming here. We have heard about 2,000 direct jobs and 16,000 indirect jobs, and that there is the potential for those numbers to grow. Those jobs would be a huge contributor to the economy. Let us consider the figures presented for 2012 to 2023 and tonnage was predicted to increase up to 81,000 tonnes. We have finished up with 29,000 tonnes so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry: Discussion (21 Sep 2022)

Martin Browne: Can I ask a question and get the answer when we resume?