Results 141-160 of 1,409 for at speaker:Jackie Cahill

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (28 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers who applied for the eco scheme and who are now being asked for invoices for planting of trees can have that deadline extended to the end of the calendar year, considering that nurseries currently do not have any saplings available and will not have them until November or December, meaning it is impossible to supply such...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I want to raise the issue of school transport. Bus operators are finding it next to impossible to recruit drivers. Bus Éireann has a criterion that drivers over 70 years of age cannot drive school buses which is nonsensical. It is an ideal job for a retired person. Those over 70 may drive a tourist bus from Mizen Head to Malin Head, but cannot drive the 5 km or 10 km around their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I bring to the attention of witnesses that those giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means witnesses have a full defence in any defamation action relating to anything said at a committee meeting. However, witnesses are expected not to abuse this privilege and may be directed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: ...from within the parliamentary precincts, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means witnesses have a full defence in any defamation action relating to anything said at a committee meeting. However, they are expected not to abuse that privilege and may be directed to cease giving evidence on an issue at the Chair's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: There is no disputing that sheep farmers are under serious economic pressure. The profit per ewe is frightening. The profit per ewe, including the premium, is less than the breakeven point per ewe. Due to the price per kilo of sheep on the world market, Brexit has given the UK far greater scope to source lamb in Australia and New Zealand. In my opinion, the UK is exporting its own fresh...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: 219. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are any positions currently open within the OPW in the north Tipperary area for digger and track machine operators; if the OPW is hiring people for these positions at present; if so, how one might apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41642/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome Deputy Mythen to the meeting. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. I bring to the attention of witnesses 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 have a full defence in any defamation action...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: If we went back a couple of years ago, that argument could have even been worse. There might have been an Aga Khan team with no Irish-bred horse. Our top riders are outsourcing the horses they want to ride. I just do not know how the industry can equate that angle. Mr. Corrigan sells very good horses for the international stage, yet our own best riders are not riding Irish-bred horses. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Showjumping Ireland had members on the board at that stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: It is a fundamental point. I am not trying to cross-examine Mr. Corrigan but it is important to get a feel for exactly where we are at with the relationship between the organisations and Horse Sport Ireland. We need to get that relationship back on a working footing. That is probably bad English but it is what we need to do. The industry is not in a bad place. We see the prices young...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I do not think there is any need to be disillusioned. It is an industry that is in a good place. I am not saying that everything is perfect but we have an interim board in Horse Sport Ireland which came in in difficult enough circumstances when the board disbanded. What I would see as our job is to deal with the issues that need to be ironed out between the Minister, the various...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Deputy Matthews is substituting for Deputy Leddin. Deputy McNamara has indicated that he will also be in attendance. In order that I will not be accused of a conflict of interest later on, I would like to declare that on my family farm, we farm in derogation. We are derogation farmers. After the last meeting I was accused of a conflict of interest, so I want to put that clearly on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: However, his intransigence on the decision was frightening. That worries me as regards the derogation, our battle to get this decision reviewed and our battle to hold the 200 kg limit into the future. That is an outline of where we are coming from as a committee. I have introduced some personal issues but as I said at the start, I am a derogation farmer. This is what I am hearing from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: One at a time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: Senator Lombard, one at a time please. I will give you a chance to reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I am looking at the map, Senator Lombard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I would rather deal with nitrates and water quality and at the end of the meeting the Minister might address the other questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: The Minister might deal with transport at the end of the meeting because it has been raised by a good few members. Deputy Fitzmaurice also raised the issue of payment dates. We will stick to nitrates and water quality and when we get to the end of the meeting the Minister might deal with them. I know there is something the Minister wants to attend to in the meeting also. We might just...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming in this morning. The Dáil is still not in session, so we appreciate it. I do not argue with the point he made that he got the best possible outcome but it does not disguise that it is a bad outcome for the country. It will impact our ability to process efficiently and pay a competitive milk price and it will have a severe impact on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality Monitoring Report: Discussion (19 Jul 2023)

Jackie Cahill: ...been received from Deputy Kehoe. Deputy Martin Browne will be substituting for Deputy Mythen. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. I bring to the attention of witnesses 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...