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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank the representatives from the IFA for their contributions. I particularly thank Mr. Kevin Kinsella, Mr. John Bryan and Mr. Pat Smith of the IFA for their presentation. We had a very interesting discussion and may have gone outside our remit in discussing trade promotion. It is always good to discuss these issues with our urban members. The food industry, food promotion and food...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: Is the Kerrygold name or brand vital for the export market?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: The delegation attended the trade mission to China last month. How important are trade missions in promoting the Irish food sector? Given the fact that new markets could be opening in Iran and Japan, will demand for our food produce, particularly beef and lamb, exceed production? The delegation referred to the role played by our embassies in developing trade. They tend to be smaller...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: Deputy Neville will ask a question. We will get Deputy Crowe's answer as we will get the IFA president to answer the two questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: It is outside our remit. The members of the delegation are involved in trade promotion but we will give the Deputy a little leeway on that. Perhaps Mr. Bryan would take those questions from Deputies Crowe and Neville.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: Although a vote has been called in the Dáil as well, if Mr. Bryan does not mind I will take another question from Deputy Crowe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: As the Deputy has asked a lot of questions, I will give Mr. Bryan a little time to answer them because I must suspend the meeting for a few minutes until the vote in the Dáil is over. Consequently, Mr. Bryan will have plenty of time to digest those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: Is it agreed to suspend the meeting until after the division in the Dáil? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: I thank Mr. Bryan. At every opportunity in my own travels and the travels of the committee we promote the Irish food sector at every level. That is something we do as part of our trade promotion remit. I will take questions now from members. Mr. Bryan is familiar with our foreign affairs spokesperson for Fianna Fáil, Deputy Brendan Smith. As a former Minister for Agriculture,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: Does Mr. Bryan want to comment on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: As we have a quorum, I will commence the meeting in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Nash, Senator Clune who is in Strasbourg, Senator Norris and Senator Walsh who is away on business. Draft minutes of the meeting of 26 September have been circulated to members. Are the minutes agreed? Agreed. Unless there are any matters arising from the minutes, we will proceed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: I remind members, witnesses and those in the Gallery to ensure that their mobile telephones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting because, even in silent mode, they can interfere with the broadcasting equipment. Today's meeting is an important part of our work programme. I am delighted to welcome the president of the Irish Farmers Association, Mr. John Bryan, to our...

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding legislation to establish the Shannon group plc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40507/13]

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: I compliment the Minister on his actions with regard to the airport. Since he took over the transport portfolio passenger figures at the airport have improved, after years of decline. This is the third consecutive month there is growth at the airport, which is extremely important and is directly due to the policy of the Minister and the Government. I compliment the chairperson of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 123. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a toll holiday for HGVs; if he plans to review toll charges in general for HGV’s with a view to encouraging greater utilisation of motorway networks by HGV's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40506/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 325. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40391/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 330. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on domiciliary allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40404/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 340. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40469/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 341. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40470/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Breen: 391. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an invalidity pension appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40853/13]