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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the morning train timetable from Dublin to Cork will be reviewed in view of the fact that the first train in the morning does not arrive in Cork until approximately 9.30 am, which is of little use to those commuting for work or education purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35527/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high-speed fibre broadband will be fully available in rural areas such as Moycarkey-Borris, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36029/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 180. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the work to be done to the Garda station in Ballyporeen, Cahir, County Tipperary; his plans to have this work done; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36067/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: 261. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to increase the invalidity pension in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35951/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: Before we begin, I remind members to turn off their mobile phones. Members are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting their mobile phones are turned off completely, or switched to aeroplane safe or flight mode, depending on the device. It is not sufficient for members to just put their phones on silent mode as it may interfere with the broadcasting system. I propose...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: We will proceed with the agenda proper, which is consideration of the proposed changes to the supply of veterinary medicines. We are joined remotely by two sets of witnesses. We will first hear from representatives from the Irish Pharmacy Union, IPU, Mr. Daragh Quinn and Mr. D.J. Barry. We will then hear from Mr. Ian Scott of Scott Consulting UK Limited, who is the consultant for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Quinn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I am sorry, but I must allow time for members to ask questions. Mr. Quinn can speak again once their questions have been asked. I call Mr. Scott to give a brief presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I thank both gentlemen for their presentations. This topic is generating considerable interest and concern in the farming sector. I call Senator Paul Daly, to be followed by Deputy Carthy and Senator Lombard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: There have been a number of questions. I ask our guests to keep their replies as brief as possible because six further members want to ask questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I ask Mr. Scott to elaborate on the regulatory body he talked about in his opening statement. How will that be operated or what legislation would govern it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and insightful answers. They have given a comprehensive view of the issue and that will help us in our discussions with the Department which are going to take place imminently. I thank our guests.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for coming in today. They listened to the first part of the meeting when we had presentations from stakeholders who are seriously concerned about legislation that is coming forward. I welcome Mr. Colm Forde, principal officer, Ms Caroline Garvan, veterinary inspector, and Mr. Rob Doyle, senior superintendent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: Are our guests ready to take questions in that case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. However, witnesses who are to give evidence from a location outside of the parliamentary precincts are asked to note that they may not benefit from the same level of immunity from legal proceedings as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: With the indulgence of the committee, I will let the Department officials answer before I move on to other questions because the questions the Senator has asked are very specific.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: Senator Boyhan has asked specific questions, whichever of our guests would like to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I will not accept it either. A few members are champing at the bit to ask questions. I would like Ms Garvan to finish and then I will have a few comments to make.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: I do not agree with what Ms Garvan has said. I take exception to it. She stated that persons who have qualifications to dispense these medicines are doing so indiscriminately.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products: Discussion (12 Nov 2020)

Jackie Cahill: Ms Garvan did say that. I was listening extremely closely. She said resistance has built up because of the excessive use of products. Qualified persons are dispensing these medicines. She said they are not doing their jobs properly.