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Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: I welcome the Minister and the opportunity to speak about the Bill. I support its main principles, but I have a few reservations which I hope to address in the next couple of minutes. The main aim of the Bill is to have some control. We have had an uneasy relationship with alcohol in this country over many years. The aims of the Bill include a minimum unit price, new labelling and...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: The Deputy was on the bus.

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister of State for his worthwhile reply. I am a former chairman of Carlow GAA county board and the importance of the SCP cannot be underestimated. My county has received more than €2.5 million in grants since the programme was reintroduced a few years ago following its abandonment by Fianna Fáil. Was there a consistent reason for clubs being declared ineligible...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister for State for his reply. It is interesting that the two main issues relate to title and banking, but it is encouraging that there will be flexibility on them. I was dealing with an application where a technical point relating to a bank statement ruled the club out under the programme. Will the Minister of State introduce a system to educate unsuccessful clubs on how to...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: 7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the re-evaluation process of the applications for sport capital funding that were unsuccessful in 2017; and the timeframes involved. [7506/18]

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: At the outset, I apologise for my interruption earlier. It is no slight on the Acting Chairman.

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: I know, but I was very frustrated. I am sorry about that. I thank the Minister for the very encouraging words. Extra funding was put into the sports capital programme last year which was very welcome. Unfortunately, several groups and clubs around the country have been unsuccessful for one reason or another. I thank the Minister for introducing a system this year whereby there is an...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: He has a short memory.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: We are clearing up the mess you left behind.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: You cannot let him away with that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: It is very difficult-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: Sorry.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the transfer of surplus land on the Kilcullen to Waterford motorway (details supplied) has not been completed even though the project has been completed for ten years. [7507/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: 286. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on their application for a carer's allowance. [7835/18]

Other Questions: Dairy Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: There is no doubt that the export of food products has been the good news story for the past few years. One could argue that without the agriculture sector the economy would be in a far worse place than it is. In view of the fact, for example, that dairy exports to the United Kingdom dropped by approximately 10% in 2016, are we finding alternative markets? The United Kingdom is our nearest...

Other Questions: Dairy Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister for those figures. It is encouraging to see that we are moving further afield. Some of our products are particularly perishable and may not reach these destinations in time. Should we be diversifying some of our products at this stage? For example, at 85%, the British market is our main market for cheddar cheese. How will we replace that market? It is a key concern...

Other Questions: Dairy Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which dairy exports performed in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7012/18]

Other Questions: Dairy Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: How did dairy exports perform in 2017 in view of the fact that dairy production has increased by over 9% in the past year? In December alone there was a 13.7% increase in dairy production. I recently read an article produced by a man mentioned earlier, Commissioner Hogan, in which he made the point that alarm bells should be ringing with respect to dairy expansion. There is a perfect storm...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (13 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: I remind members to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off, as normal. One can see, from time to time, the manner in which they interfere with the communications systems. Apologies have been received from Deputies Marcella Corcoran Kennedy and Thomas Pringle, and Senator Tim Lombard. I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Issues specific to the Agriculture, Food and Marine Sectors: Discussion (13 Feb 2018)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to please make sure their mobile telephones are completely turned off. We are here today to discuss climate change and issues specific to the agriculture, food and marine sectors. I welcome from the Irish Farmers Association, IFA, Mr. Joe Healy, president, and Mr. Thomas Cooney, environment chairman, and from the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers...