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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: A comment was made earlier about the categorisation of emissions and removals across disciplines that is leaving agriculture particularly exposed to carry the can for other sectors. The point was made that the carbon removals by forestry, grassland and other lands were accounted for in the forestry ledger of land use, while emissions from grass-fed cattle are counted in the agriculture...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: Is Mr. Moore sure that the 8,000 ha target will not be reached by August, regardless of what the Department or the Ministers keep telling us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: Will decisions be based on charts that are on the office walls of the Department rather than the actual reality on the ground for farmers? There are real concerns that the Department may overshoot the mark. We heard earlier that sectors need to be assisted to make that transition. We hear complaints that the Department's ambitions trumps what can be achieved, and that comes back to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: Was a risk analysis ever carried out when deciding the levels referred to? Did it take into account the risk to farmers when a set level is being determined? Was an analysis carried out on the risk to farmers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (20 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: We heard that if methane was managed properly, it could be part of the solution. At the same time, however, we also heard that the IFA accused the Government of doing little to make anaerobic digestion feasible at farm level and that this fact puts us behind the curve. We seem to be lacking a proactive response - for the want of a better phrase - to the issue which committee members are...

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: It is if you are not sleeping in a car.

Summer Economic Statement: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: I agree with Deputy O'Connor on one thing. The Government did not get things right. With its record on housing, health and childcare, it has got them completely wrong. Another Deputy a few minutes ago talked about uncertainty. I will tell both Deputies about uncertainty. Sinn Féin Deputies know low and middle-income families as well. The Government does not have not a monopoly on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Agreements (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: Will the Minister of State conduct a socio-economic and environmental impact assessment of the proposed EU-New Zealand trade agreement, in particular the impact it will have on the domestic red meat and dairy products sectors? What are his proposals to support those impacted sectors?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Agreements (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: There is a question right now about who benefits most from the proposed trade deal between the EU and New Zealand. This is a valid question to ask because while the EU Commission can talk of both trading partners being winners from reduced tariffs that open up the opportunities for exporters, when New Zealand's top exports are red meat, sheep meat and its imports comprise industrial goods...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Agreements (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: Lessons are there to be learned from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, for example. The Government's own economic and sustainability impact assessment on it has resulted in its opposition to that deal. It found it would cost Irish beef farmers €55 million annually as the market would be diluted by another 53,000 tonnes of an increase. Furthermore, the European Ombudsman accused...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Farm Costs (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: I appreciate what the Minister has done so far but there is more that could be done. Farmers repeatedly hear that it is not possible to support them in certain ways due to European state aid rules, yet the European crisis reserve provided €15.8 million and allowed for co-financing at 200%, up to €31.6 million. However, the Minister opted for the minimal approach instead. What...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Forestry Sector (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: I have to agree with Deputy Cairns. This is one of the issues that we dealt with more than any other at the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I would love to see the figures the Minister of State is using because everybody in the sector says the Department will not reach the target this year. No one, other than those in the Department, is convinced the target will be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: 61. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that he plans to introduce to support farmers in meeting climate action sectoral targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38540/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: 66. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that he is taking to increase the supply of labour for the pig sector; if he intends to enable an increase in the rate to which permits are processed; his views on the introduction of a method to fast-track permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38539/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (14 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: 531. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost in providing free school meals for the 310 schools to be added to the DEIS programme in September 2022; the current annual cost to the Department of the provision of free school meals to those schools currently in the programme; the reason that funding for these additional school meals was not increased...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: I appreciate the opportunity to say a few words on the latest European Council meeting. It is welcome to see the continuation of support for Ukraine in light of the despicable war brought about by the aggression of Russia. We have done much in this country to play our part in offering safety to the many Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their country. As a neutral country, nothing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: I welcome the witnesses. To return to the board, given the potential importance of it and the office, the ICMSA questioned the size of the board and a quorum of just three. The number of members that should be on the board has been raised on a number of occasions but when asked about the size of the board, the Minister referred to setting up subcommittees and the whole lot. Is it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: We accept that subcommittees are there but to have such a small number-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: The Minister said he was open to getting approval from the Oireachtas to nominate a chair. Are the organisations happy with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2022)

Martin Browne: I have one last on heading 9 relating to the particular functions of the office. The general scheme states: (a) encourage fairness and transparency in the agricultural and food supply chain; (b) encourage compliance with and enforce the rules on unfair trading practices including the publication of notices containing practical guidance as to how statutory provisions may be complied...