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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: There was a final question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: Senator Lombard wishes to ask a brief question before I hand over to Mr. Sheahan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: In that scenario, is a compensation package in place?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: There are some other questions to be answered before I bring in Deputy Ó Cuív. Senator Mulherin had questions on cattle rustling and she asked if the source of the problem in Monaghan had been found. She also asked about regimes in other countries.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: A question about the regime in other countries was asked.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: No, you were not too bad.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: I have a final question before we wrap up the discussion. What is the cost so far to the State?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: I am sorry. I had a note-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: I wanted to keep it for last.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: From 1956.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: I thank Mr. Sheahan, Mr. Breslin, Ms Greene, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Forde for attending. I also thank members for their contributions. It has been a very informative session. It is an issue about which we will probably hear more in due course.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: I welcome Professor Gerry Boyle and thank him for coming before the joint committee to discuss Teagasc's annual report for 2017. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to qualified privilege in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: Has Teagasc carried out an analysis of the potential implications of Ireland not reaching its 2030 climate change targets? The new maps of areas of natural constraint were released in recent weeks.. A number of areas that were included on the previous occasion have been excluded. What part can Teagasc play in an appeals process in to assist those who want to make appeals? The maps are...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: I thank Professor Boyle for his report; we have received it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: The farm is based on a New Zealand model. Would Professor Boyle say that the New Zealand model is not fit for purpose in Ireland?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: My point on the New Zealand model is that we are running fast to stand still to a certain extent. It is getting bigger and bigger and there are more overheads. Professor Boyle said the system has been adopted by a number of younger farmers. It is great to see younger farmers getting involved in farming. This issue is one of the main ones, and it might have been referred to earlier. A...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: It has not transferred.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: Does Teagasc have information on townlands as regards the soil type that may be of assistance to farmer Y to make his appeal?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: Following on from that, if farmer Y is not a client of Teagasc but wants to make an appeal, will there be a cost involved in him accessing that information?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc 2017 Annual Report: Discussion (11 Dec 2018)
Pat Deering: There are two further questioners. Deputy Kenny will be followed by Senator Lombard.