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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: 598. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if eco scheme payments in the next CAP will be paid at a flat rate per eligible hectare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37220/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: 642. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her position on a proposed move of the dog control unit from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37438/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank our guests for being here. As regards the IHRB, and extrapolating from what Mr. Grassick has told the committee, am I correct that he is satisfied that the structures and practices of the IHRB and its engagements with members of his association are up to the standard he would wish for?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: That is what I understood its role to be. This is the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine and it is very unusual for us to meet a representative body that is so fulsome in its praise of its regulatory body. For example, if we ask a farming organisation about the inspection regime of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, one can be guaranteed that harsh words...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Reference was made to the now well-known case in France involving feed testing positive. Is there any reason why a positive result was forthcoming in France but a similar result had not been previously been detected in Ireland for the same feed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Could there be other areas where there are better or higher standards internationally in the context of testing taking place at any level?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: I am sure Mr. Grassick is aware that Panorama, a BBC television programme, is preparing to broadcast a documentary. I think it will be entitled, "The Dark Side of Horse Racing." Has Mr. Grassick's organisation or any of its members been asked to contribute to that programme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Is Mr. Grassick engaging with it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Is Mr. Grassick engaging with the programme makers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Is Mr. Grassick engaging with the programme makers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Have any of Mr. Grassick's members?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Mr. Grassick will be aware some of his members-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Is Mr. Grassick aware of any of his members being involved in any legal challenges in that regard or in any ongoing media coverage of these issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Mr. Grassick will agree that the allegations that have been made and the consistent innuendo are damaging to his sector.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Does Mr. Grassick agree with one member who has spoken about being guilty until proven innocent? I would rephrase it as until we can provide clear and transparent evidence that robust regulatory monitoring and enforcement is taking place, some of the secrecy that pertains in the industry is adding to the damage and is permitting some of those so-called rumours to permeate. People who are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: I was looking for comment. I will rephrase it. Would it be better, in order to counter those allegations and any rumours that may be there, if the sector was more open in terms of being more visible regarding how the regulatory body was appointed, how it was structured, how it divulged its activities and its accounts, and if all other elements of the sector were to do the same?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: I fear that if the structures are not changed, the sector could be damaged in the long term. I thank our guests.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: I thank the witnesses for returning. I want to pick up where I left off with the trainers on the BBC "Panorama" documentary that is due to be broadcast next Monday. It is one of those things that those of us who hold horse racing in high esteem are concerned to see. It is expected to focus on horses that were euthanised or in some cases ended up in the food chain. Irish trainers are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: Is Mr. Kavanagh aware of whether the practices that I outlined in the blurb happen in Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: What would generally happen to an injured horse?