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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Indecon Review of Irish Harness Racing Sector: Irish Harness Racing Association (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: I apologise to our witnesses that the committee's previous business went on a bit longer than expected. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to ensure that their mobile phones are completely turned off. I welcome the members of the Irish Harness Racing Association, Mr. Arthur Cooper and Mr. Mark Flanagan, and thank them for coming before the committee to discuss the report on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Indecon Review of Irish Harness Racing Sector: Irish Harness Racing Association (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: I thank Mr. Cooper for a very comprehensive analysis of the Indecon report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Indecon Review of Irish Harness Racing Sector: Irish Harness Racing Association (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: There is a phone or device causing interference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Indecon Review of Irish Harness Racing Sector: Irish Harness Racing Association (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: I thank the Deputy. We will take those three questions first, starting with Mr. Cooper, and then the other three members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Indecon Review of Irish Harness Racing Sector: Irish Harness Racing Association (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: I thank Mr. Cooper and Mr. Flanagan for their presentation. Their enthusiasm has not waned since the first day they came before this committee. I thank them for attending. This is a cross-party committee and very much supports what the IHRA has been trying to do and will continue to do so. The Indecon report has put a roadmap in place with certain targets the IHRA has to meet. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dormant Accounts Fund (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: 62. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will report on the applications to the Dormant Accounts Fund in 2017; the amount of funding disbursed; the number of projects and initiatives supported through the fund in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1220/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: 1057. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for surgery in St. Vincent's University Hospital. [1587/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: 1058. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for surgery in the outpatient's department at Waterford University Hospital. [1588/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: 1178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons that participated in the beef data and genomics programme in each year since its inception; the number of persons that withdrew each year; the financial drawdown each year; the amount spent on the scheme since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1060/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Pat Deering: 1815. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount allocated and the amount drawn down by each local authority in 2017 for the housing aid for older people, mobility aids, housing adaptation and disability schemes, respectively, in tabular form. [1586/18]

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2017: All Stages (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: I know my time is brief.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2017: All Stages (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: One big minute, I am told. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I have the distinction of being possibly the only Member of the Dáil who could not vote for myself in the past two general elections. Five years ago I stood here disappointed with the outcome of the Constituency Commission's report. Today I stand here welcoming the report as the part of County...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members to make sure their mobile phones are turned off. I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters before we return to public session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte's Annual Report for 2016 and Climate Change: Discussion (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: I remind members, delegates and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off completely or left in flight mode for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the recording and broadcasting equipment, even when left in silent mode. From Coillte I welcome Mr. Fergal Leamy, Mr. Gerry Britchfield and Mr. Gerard Murphy. I thank them for coming before the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte's Annual Report for 2016 and Climate Change: Discussion (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: I have heard many concerns about the partnerships. I understand there are a number of different types within the 700 partnerships. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte's Annual Report for 2016 and Climate Change: Discussion (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: People have told me that Coillte is not honouring its financial commitments in that regard in some partnerships. A payment is to be made from year 20 and there are people who have been waiting a period of time for that payment who are now surviving on nothing because they received a premium up to year 20. Perhaps it is year 22 or 23 now and they have not received any money from Coillte.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte's Annual Report for 2016 and Climate Change: Discussion (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: My understanding is there are a number of partners around the country with this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte's Annual Report for 2016 and Climate Change: Discussion (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: There also seem to be a lot of issues around who pays the insurance. Is it split 50-50? There are issues about who decides when the crop is to be harvested, who controls the cost of the forest management inspections, the harvesting rates, haulage costs and things like that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte's Annual Report for 2016 and Climate Change: Discussion (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: In consultation with the partner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte's Annual Report for 2016 and Climate Change: Discussion (12 Dec 2017)

Pat Deering: Are they told this or are they aware of the process?