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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. Witnesses giving evidence within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means that they have a full defence in any defamation action in respect of anything they say at the meeting. However, witnesses are expected not to abuse this privilege...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: In that case, we will allow Ms McSherry to make her opening statement again.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service (25 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: 210. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 192 of 23 November 2023, if the new Civil Service Arbitration Board has started issuing hearing dates; if not, when it plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3519/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: On 10 February last year, I received an answer to a parliamentary question which indicated that the plans for a referendum on the ownership of Irish Water were well advanced. Almost 12 months have passed. I would like to know if the Cabinet has given consideration to the holding of this referendum and has a date been selected for it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Crisis in Ireland's Inshore Fishing Industry: Discussion (24 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Good afternoon everyone. Please note that Deputy MacLochlainn is substituting for Deputy Kerrane. I remind members, staff and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. Before we begin, I draw attention to the fact that witnesses giving evidence within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Crisis in Ireland's Inshore Fishing Industry: Discussion (24 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: This is Mr. Desmond's first time appearing before the committee. He gave a very comprehensive outline of his organisation's issues.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Air Safety (24 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills where primary schools can get support if carbon dioxide monitors are showing high levels of carbon dioxide in the school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3281/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (18 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: 290. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to detail the payments being paid to operators of accommodation for international protection applicants; if he will also provide details of the nightly rate per person for a private hotel that is offering both accommodation and meals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2206/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: We have not received any apologies. Deputy Wynne has indicated she will attend later. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. The witnesses should note that witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means that a witness has full...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Mythen has sent his apologies. He is unable to attend this evening. I have a few questions before I open the discussion up to members. Is the lack of certification of private sector timber an issue in our mills acquiring timber from Scotland? The financial implications of the bark beetle getting into our plantations are too horrific to contemplate. Mr. Gorman spoke about ash...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: To go back to certification, if our timber was 100% certified, would we be able to do without imports?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Does Mr. Gorman want to make a point? No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: There are three non-members present. I call on Deputy Shanahan. I will give them ten minutes each.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Does the Deputy want to come back in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: That is okay. We will suspend for five minutes to allow the Department representatives to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: We are over time, so Mr. McDonald must be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: This is a hugely serious issue. The economic consequences of the bark beetle getting into the country do not bear contemplating. I thank the witnesses for their contribution this evening. I wish Mr. Gorman the very best of luck for his term. We will now suspend for five minutes while we change the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Gentlemen, we will suspend for five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I draw attention to the fact that witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means that a witness has full defence against any defamation action about anything said at a committee meeting. However, witnesses are expected not to abuse this privilege and may be directed to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Threat of Bark Beetles to Plantations: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Delany. There is considerable concern among all stakeholders over the bark beetle and the major financial implications if it comes into the country. Have we Department personnel in the ports in Scotland where the wood is examined and certified as free of the beetle? Is our approach purely on the basis that we are being told that the parts of Scotland where the timber is felled...