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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I ask Mr. Drea to speak a small bit about the role the Department plays, albeit perhaps a different section, in feed regulation or testing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion (20 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I thank the officials from the Departments for being here today. A lot of what I was going to ask about has been covered. I mean that loosely because, while the questions have been asked, they have not necessarily been answered to my satisfaction. I have a couple of questions. I note that Mr. Nugent has said there is no dispute between the Departments. We would probably be a lot nearer...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion (20 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: Does Mr. Nugent not believe that the solution to this problem, which would get us to the endgame as part of a just transition, is for Bord na Móna to engage with the system in respect of selected bogs? I am talking about a targeted tonnage specifically for the horticulture sector.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion (20 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I am sorry. I know that. I am aware of the historical facts. I asked whether Mr. Nugent thought it would have been a solution, as part of a just transition and to get us through until alternatives are developed, for Bord na Móna to suspend operations and to engage with the system in respect of specific targeted bogs, which may even need some manicuring before wetting, with a view to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion (20 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I do not get what that answer has to do with the commercial side of its operations. Ceasing to sell is not something that has to be done when a body considers itself a commercial entity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion (20 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: Does Mr. Nugent not see how a reversal of that decision, or how the initial decision was made, is what has caused the problem for the horticulture sector? A reversal of that decision could be an interim solution until we come up with some of the alternatives that are being researched. If three individuals in the private sector were trying to solve a problem, at this stage I, or somebody...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion (20 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I said "discuss" not "instruct".

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

Paul Daly: I welcome Mr. Halford and Mr. Grassick. I put my own interest in the game on the record the last time. Nothing has changed since then. I am also conscious of and I got a little bit of commentary on over-running in my questioning and taking up too much time the last day. That may be down to the fact I am passionate about the industry and the business. I apologise and I will be more brief...

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

Paul Daly: -----are at stake and at whom, unfortunately, the finger is being roundly pointed at. As the witnesses said, accusations are being made but proof is not being offered. At the same time, the witnesses are still suffering. I opened my remarks the last day with the IHRB and the HRI. When you are in a public position or in any way involved in the public domain, the mantra of being innocent...

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

Paul Daly: I was involved in the discussion earlier so if you have time at the end, Chairman, you could call me then. I know Senator Boylan was not involved so I will allow her to contribute.

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

Paul Daly: I wanted to contribute at the end of the previous meeting because one of the questions I had asked was not referred to in the replies. There is probably more of a need for the question since then. We know we are here because of articles and accusations that have been made. Last week, we heard strong evidence from the witnesses and then on Sunday another article was published refuting much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alleged Issues in the Horse Racing Industry: Discussion (8 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I welcome our witnesses, Mr. Kavanagh, Mr. Egan, Dr. Hillyer, Mr. Cronin and Dr. Pearce, this morning. I thank both groupings for their presentations. At the outset, while it may be well known, I am probably obliged to put on the record that I have skin in the game. I am a member of the Association of Irish Racehorse Owners, AIRO, and the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, ITBA. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I welcome our guests. Like Senator Boyhan, I condole with them on their plight. I see the pure ridiculousness and stupidity of it. I know hauliers who are hauling peat from Drogheda down to the south of the country. We have this climate change and climate action debate in these Houses on a regular basis. The one key message is the bringing of people with us and having buy-in from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their submission. I wish to ask about Mr. Dowling's interaction with Deputy Michael Collins regarding fifth quarter offal. He referenced a Grant Thornton report that was based on the cost per kill. The task force's submission reads: "the value of beef animals for slaughter averaged over 2018 and 2019, and exclusive of VAT, was €2.2...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I am agreeing with Mr. Dowling that the 10% is not excluded. That means only 90% of the €2.2 billion in beef was exported for €2.7 billion, which gives a mark-up of 50%.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: Does Mr. Dowling not think it is something the Beef Taskforce should have been pursuing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: I will give Mr. Dowling the opportunity to forward me clarification on it. It specifically states the value of sales of beef “from Ireland”, which does not allow for the 10% of our beef that we consume domestically. Mr. Dowling can have a look at it and he might come back to me with clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: In my view, it is glaring that a report would come back with what I clearly see as something having a 50% mark-up post the primary producer. That was the essence of what the Beef Taskforce was set up for. I will give Mr. Dowling the opportunity to come back to me when he has a closer look at the figures. Another issue that came up, and Mr. Dowling responded to Deputy Fitzmaurice on this,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: However, that is only 67% of the countries and 33% of the countries will, as a bottom line, accept product older than 30 months.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Task Force: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Daly: The Department did not pursue that. If post 30-month beef is going in there, is it being sold at premium price or at a similar reduction to what the farmer who provided it has taken?