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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I will have to suspend the sitting. We have a vote in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I will ask a few questions. Stakeholders representing the sheep sector have been before the committee regarding the profitability of the sector The figures we were given indicate that €7 per ewe is the average return, which makes it very hard to make any kind of viable income from sheep farming. A couple of questions come to mind. What is the percentage divide between mountain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Surely, virtually all mountain lamb would qualify easily enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I accept that point but there would not be many hurdles to jump to qualify.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: One of the opening statements indicated that all export markets are uniform and all want this lamb of a specific weight. Are the representatives saying no market out there wants heavier lamb? Even 2 kg would make a huge difference to the lamb producer. Are the representatives saying that every market is the same, whether it is Iranian or in the US?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: The reason the carcase weight increases as the year goes on is that the bone structure increases. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I did not expect the Deputy to talk about any other hills than the hills of Kerry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I have one final question for Mr. Burke, who said that the US is a better market for the heavier lamb. Is there much tonnage going into the US? Is Bord Bia focused on establishing a better presence in the US?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Is a tariff going in there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: On behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses for their contributions this evening. They gave us a very good background on why the weight restrictions are where they are. They answered our questions fairly and constructively. On behalf of the committee, I thank them for their contributions. The joint committee will next meet on Thursday, 13 July at 5.30 p.m., when we will undertake...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (12 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 104. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is possible for a company to become an Enterprise Ireland client, thus allowing for the company to employ graduates in its respective sector with wage payment assistance from Enterprise Ireland, without Enterprise Ireland taking a percentage ownership stake in the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34616/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the citizenship application through the foreign birth register of a person (details supplied); if all outstanding documents have been submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34218/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (11 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 893. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next round of Clár funding is expected to be announced; how much funding will be made available in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33762/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I met a number of families at the weekend who are caring for family members with high dependency. Unfortunately, these families have not have any access to respite care since before the Covid pandemic. This is putting huge pressure on family members who have an adult with high dependency in their household. It is an extremely difficult situation. I ask that extra resources be put in place...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality: Discussion (5 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. I bring it to the witnesses’ attention that when giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means witnesses will have full defence in any defamation action arising from anything said at a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality: Discussion (5 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Callanan. Usually I open up to the floor very quickly but I have a good few things to say on this subject. I am a dairy farmer. We farm on the basis of the derogation. This derogation is extremely important to the economic viability of my business. It is cutting deep. These negotiations have been going on for a while. I am disappointed. I feel there is a view that a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality: Discussion (5 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: As we have a vote in the Chamber, I will ask Senator Lombard to take the chair. I apologise for interrupting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality: Discussion (5 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: We will discuss it when we finish this session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality: Discussion (5 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: As we gone over the two-hour duration of the meeting, I am obliged to ask the witnesses if they want a break. We have about three further contributors.