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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.

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: Are all of the databases centralised in one system?

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 see that the Department shares information with the IHRB. What follow-up is done on leads that come from the public? I ask because that is not mentioned in any of the public statements or reports.

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: What follow-up is done with leads from the public?

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: Do the officials feel information from the public is followed up?

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: Recommendation No. 7 relates to CCTV. I note that the IHRB had to extend the standstill phase, which is regrettable and I note the reasons. Is the IHRB willing to stand over the suggestion that the initial timeline of mid-autumn will be kept to? Without divulging the details, nature and terms of the agreement entered into with Clardex Systems, can the officials say if the installation of...

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: Is the IHRB happy with the autumn deadline?

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 have no more questions and everything else has probably been covered. I will look back over the recording later and will put any remaining issues, if any, in an email.

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Martin Browne: Before I start, I also want to express my disgust that the Minister for Transport came in here for 20 minutes and then scooted off again, leaving the Minister of State to take the flack. The buck stops with the Minister for the shambles that went on at Dublin Airport. I welcome the opportunity to address the issue of transport and air my views on some of the recent developments. I start...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (31 May 2022)

Martin Browne: 518. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if TUSLA social workers are entitled to the pandemic bonus payment as is the case in respect of HSE social workers in recognition of their frontline work during the Covid pandemic; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28111/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Family Agency (31 May 2022)

Martin Browne: 783. To ask the Minister for Health if TUSLA social workers are entitled to the pandemic bonus payment as is the case in respect of HSE social workers in recognition of their frontline work during the Covid pandemic if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28110/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 May 2022)

Martin Browne: 23. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the difficulty that is being experienced in securing a locum doctor who will provide full-time cover at the minor injuries' unit in Cashel; if the issue of locum payment is acting as a disincentive when seeking to fill posts such as this; if he intends to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26879/22]

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

Martin Browne: I welcome everybody to this afternoon's public meeting. We have members present in the committee room. Apologies have been received from Deputies O'Donoghue and Griffin. The Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, and the Cathaoirleach, Senator Mark Daly, have published a Covid-19 code of conduct for the parliamentary community from March 2022. Face masks should...

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

Martin Browne: I thank Mr. Callanan. Before I call members, I will ask two or three questions briefly. Mr. Callanan stated "It is stipulated that pesticides should not be used in areas used by the public unless a risk assessment has shown that their use is necessary and appropriate risk management measures have been put in place" Does the Department have enough resources to check and enforce this?

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

Martin Browne: Is that enough?

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

Martin Browne: Mr. Callanan stated that the Department was engaged in awareness raising. Will he expand on what the Department does in this regard? Is there a focus on raising awareness before the spraying season opens?