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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: I thank Mr. Bryan. Today's newspapers feature reports on a proposal for the overall budget for the multi-annual financial framework, which, if accepted, would make matters very difficult. It is somewhat reassuring to note that the Commissioner is as displeased with the proposal as are the Minister and many others. This is a serious concern and the joint committee will wholeheartedly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: We are back in session. I welcome from the Irish Farmers Association Mr. John Bryan, president, Mr. Flor McCarthy, rural development chairman, Mr. Tom Doyle, farm business chairman, Mr. Pat Smith, general secretary, and Ms Rowena Dwyer, chief economist, and thank them for coming before the committee today to outline the IFA pre-budget submission. I advise the witnesses that by virtue of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: No, Senator, we are not talking about commonages today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: We are supposed to be engaging with the ICSA, not with one another.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: With reference to Mr. Gray's comments about the CAP, it is heartening to see the front page of the Irish Farmers' Journal, with a story on Commissioner Cioloş condemning the proposal of President Herman van Rompuy, as did our Minister and MEPs. The Commissioner is equally concerned. The issue arose and it is an unfortunate aspect within the dynamic of the EU. I do not think the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: I am not sure if commonages are part of the budget but it is a relevant issue-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: It is, and that is why I allowed the discussion include it. On that point, the committee has requested that the Minister allow the members to meet the officials in order that we can contribute to a satisfactory, commonsensical solution to it. Does Mr. Gilmartin wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: A mobile phone is interfering with the sound transmission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: I thank Mr. Punch and Mr. Gilmartin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with ICSA and IFA (15 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: Deputy Martin Heydon has sent his apologies. We have two groups represented. I propose to hear, first, from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association, ICSA. Its submission will be followed by a question and answer session with members. The sitting will then be suspended and the meeting will continue with a submission from the Irish Farmers Association, IFA, which will be followed...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: It is now 11.20 a.m. I presume we will agree to suspend the discussion on amendment No. 3 for today. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister and his officials for attending.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Select Committee (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 22 November at 11.30 a.m. Members will be notified in the usual way. I remind members of this committee that a briefing by Mr. Tom Malone on the budgetary process is being held now.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Select Committee (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: No. The next one is limited, but we will have a longer session on 27 November.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Select Committee (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: It will take approximately an hour and a half. Room space and the availability of the Minister are the issues. However, we have an extended period available on 27 November.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: On 22 November.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: I think we have dealt with all of the amendments discussed with amendment No. 1.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: As Deputy Michael McNamara is not in attendance, amendment No. 2 cannot be moved. It had been intended to discuss it with amendment No. 6, in the name of the Minister, but that is not now possible.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: We will discuss that amendment when we reach it.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: As amendments Nos. 3, 13, 25, 26, 57, 67, 73, 92, 98, 101 and 102 are related, they may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2012)

Andrew Doyle: We are on amendment No. 3.