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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: For clarity, four organisations are represented this evening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: It is no bother. I will go in reverse order this time and call Mr Cullinan first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: You may do so after we hear from Deputy Martin Browne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I must close this part of the meeting as we have gone over time. On behalf of the committee, I thank the representatives of the IFA, the ICMSA, Macra na Feirme and the ICSA for engaging with us on this important topic. I thank them for highlighting the issues. I propose a short suspension of the meeting until other witnesses can join the call.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome to the meeting the following officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ms Paula Barry Walsh, deputy chief veterinary officer; Mr. Eoin Ryan, senior superintendent veterinary inspector; and Mr. Colm Forde, principal officer, who are all appearing remotely. We received their opening statement, which has been circulated to members. We are limited in our time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Excuse me. This is a questions and answers session. I asked a specific question about wildlife and further questions will be asked by members. I ask Ms Barry Walsh to address the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Ryan for that very comprehensive answer, but we will move to some other members who have questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: If he would not mind, perhaps Mr. Forde would give a written answer to the questions raised by Deputy Carthy as there are three more Oireachtas Members who will want to ask questions. Will Mr. Forde please give a written reply to Deputy Carthy on the working groups?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Okay. That response can be circulated to all committee members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: The next speakers are Deputies Ring and Martin Browne, and Senator Paul Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I want to add another question before we go back to the officials. It was said earlier that 20% of reactors are left behind with the skin test. I was surprised with that figure but I am not doubting its accuracy. Do the officials have the figures for how many false positives are taken out with the skin test and how many false positives are taken out with the blood test? Where there is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: The witnesses see the dissatisfaction with the answer and it is something we will return to. The formation of the TB strategy is something we as a committee will keep focused on. The question about hardship for people with off-farm income is one that comes across all our desks frequently. I have to close the meeting as we are over time. On behalf of the committee, I thank the officials...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Have we had any communication back from Mr. Dowling?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: My understanding is the forum met today so we will renew the request.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (9 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: We will renew that request to Mr. Dowling.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: Thankfully we are seeing clear evidence that Covid-19 vaccines are working. Now that those most at risk in nursing homes and the elderly in the community are becoming increasingly protected from the dangers of Covid-19, it is time to do what we can to tackle loneliness and isolation among older people. It is time to ease the restrictions on nursing home visits. I fully accept these were...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (4 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider the proposal that National Broadband Ireland employ much greater numbers of employees to conduct the necessary surveys for the roll-out of fibre broadband in rural areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12380/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pension Provisions (4 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when retired teachers who receive their pension payments through the PSSC and NSSO will receive the 2% increase in the pay and the restoration of allowances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12268/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Websites (4 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: 270. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that farming companies are locked out of their accounts on the website of his Department when their account has been inactive for three weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12297/21]

Banking Sector: Statements (3 Mar 2021)

Jackie Cahill: I want to make some points to the Minister. It is more than a decade since the people bailed out the banks. Unfortunately, we are getting badly thanked for that. Bank of Ireland has announced 103 branch closures in recent days, three of which are in my country. Templemore will now have no bank in the town. Cashel and Cahir, two strong tourist towns, are now to be left without a Bank of...