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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: Is it possible to have that matter clarified?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: It is an interesting point. Does Mr. O'Shea have anything to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: Does Mr. Evans have something to add on the last issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: That would happen under new ownership or management.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: There is also the issue that if farmers are converging upwards, it lowers their baseline a little. Even if one is above the national average, it reduces the amounts which brings one nearer to the original figure. We have given this issue a fair hearing, by both members and non-members. I will call them non-members rather than visitors. I thank everybody for what I hope has been an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: I thank members. We will not have a meeting next week. We will adjourn sine dieas I am not sure when the next meeting will be scheduled.

Report on Land Use: Motion (24 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: I thank all participants in this debate and thank the Minister of State for his closing remarks. We expect the report will be used. I thank Deputy Ó Cuív and Deputy Ó Snodaigh, who is deputising for his colleague, Deputy Ferris, and all members of the committee who participated in the preparation of this report during committee hearings. I thank the members of the library...

Report on Land Use: Motion (24 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine entitled ‘Report on Land Use – maximising its potential’ which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 20th November, 2014.I am grateful for the opportunity to outline the context, background and conclusion of the report of the Joint Committee on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: I remind members, witnesses and those attending in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile telephones and devices. I welcome the following witnesses from the IFA vegetable and protected crops committee: Mr. Matt Foley from Rush, who is the chairman of the committee; Mr. Paul Brophy from Naas; Mr. Colm Grimes from Skerries; and Mr. Eddie Doyle from Mooncoin, who is also chairman of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: I thank Mr. Foley for his strong and forceful contribution. I have long desired this issue to be discussed by the committee. We produced a report some time ago on inequity in the food supply chain, and members of the committee have long advocated action in this regard. We have found it difficult, however, to persuade people to be as frank and forthright as Mr. Foley has been today. I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: I thank all the Members for their contributions. I will leave it to Mr. Foley to organise the responses to the questions posed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: One question was asked about the producer organisations, POs, in the first round that should also be addressed. Deputy Ó Cuív alluded to the fact that we did not come to a conclusion on the own-brand issue. Some of the smaller processors have indicated that own-brands have a role to play. That is not in fruit and vegetables obviously, but mainly in secondary processed foods....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: A couple of questions were asked on own-brand goods. What is the impact of own brands on fresh vegetables? Is it simply that they allow companies to switch suppliers? Some hams and cheeses feature a code identifying the product as being from the European Union and the country of origin. Is such a label used on vegetables sold in own-brand packaging?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: In the case of Bord Bia approved products, will the packaging of an own-brand product feature a tricolour?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: Yes, one would have to be very informed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: The flag is noticeable. The issue is the awareness campaign.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: The joint committee has been very supportive of producers and has advocated on their behalf, especially producers of fresh and seasonal products. We highlighted this issue in December 2013. Last Christmas, the joint committee welcomed a commitment from the retail multiples that they would not engage in a price war. We were chastised for our position and there was some spin and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Postal Services (15 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: 78. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in view of her Department's initiatives to transfer funds electronically directly into personal accounts for persons in receipt of social welfare payments and contributions, the way it is intended to structure this payment process, considering the Government's commitment to post offices nationally; if it is intended that such payments will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (15 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: 697. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the Educate Together primary schools in Wicklow and Greystones in County Wicklow, form part of the new catchment area for the new north Wicklow Educate Together secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14081/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Andrew Doyle: 844. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas in County Wicklow for the provision of broadband not covered by the commercial operators; if he will confirm that this amounts to approximately 30% of County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14835/15]