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Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Paul Daly: I welcome the Minister's announcement on the fodder crisis. However, despite repeated calls for a fodder support scheme, the Minster has only indicated his intention to help pay for the transportation of fodder. Farmers in many areas across the west and north west are experiencing severe fodder shortages. That is putting a massive financial strain on already hard-pressed farmers and the...

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Paul Daly: Monkey see, monkey do is not an excuse.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Paul Daly: We are talking about the situation today.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Paul Daly: In fairness, I did not say that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Roles, Responsibilities and Key Programmes of Bord Bia: Discussion (23 Jan 2018)

Paul Daly: I thank Ms McCarthy for her comprehensive presentation. I would like to ask a couple of questions about the market prioritisation study she mentioned. Origin Green is well established and has developed many markets. Is there a strategy for developing new markets, as opposed to extending existing markets? Are there comparisons to be made in that regard? It is sometimes suggested that it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Roles, Responsibilities and Key Programmes of Bord Bia: Discussion (23 Jan 2018)

Paul Daly: I am sorry to interrupt, Chairman, but I believe a vote is due to take place in the Seanad. Can one of the television monitors display the proceedings of the Seanad?

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

Paul Daly: I welcome the two gentlemen and thank them for a comprehensive and passionate presentation. Their passion for this sport and industry could never be questioned. The witnesses have already mentioned what I wanted to address. I raised it during the debate in the Seanad on the horse and greyhound fund. The five-year strategic plan seems to be a precondition before the Minister budges on any...

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Paul Daly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on PESCO. Fianna Fáil supports the Defence Forces and State in joining and engaging with PESCO. This is not a question of creating a European army or undermining our neutrality - indeed we look forward to working within PESCO with other neutral countries, Finland, Sweden and Austria. It concerns deepening our co-operation with other states with which...

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

Paul Daly: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. Most sectors that come before the committee seem to angle towards science. What element of scientific research is involved in Coillte's processes to, for example, decide what trees go where? Is timber value or carbon sequestration considered? What is the major consideration given to specific trees going to specific areas and is much scientific...

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

Paul Daly: It was about species choice.

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

Paul Daly: That answers part of the question. Is there any scientific or genetic modification going on, like in other areas?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Daly: I, too, wish to refer to the imminent fodder crisis. I welcomed the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine's formation of a fodder crisis action group. I recall the statement made at the time of its formation that it would intervene if it felt there was a need to do so. It has met. As quoted here previously and as a result of that meeting with Teagasc, farmers were surveyed. Some...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Daly: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Courts Service (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Daly: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Dec 2017)

Paul Daly: I also welcome Mona, Mary, John and the grandchildren of Des Hanafin, and I acknowledge the presence of Deputies Cahill and Mattie McGrath. While I did not know Des personally, I am sure I have relayed a story about him to many people in this House on many occasions. My grandfather died in the late 1970s and I was farmed out to live with my grandmother. I have yet to meet a more passionate...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (6 Dec 2017)

Paul Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House and I also welcome the opportunity to discuss the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015. I commend the Minister on his comprehensive report on same. We all understand the job at hand. The elephant in the room when it comes to agriculture, which is often conveniently ignored by commentators, is the fact that we never had an industrial...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Paul Daly: The Senator is exaggerating a little.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Paul Daly: I second the proposal of my colleague, Senator Mark Daly, to amend the Order of Business to bring the Minister, Deputy Creed, in on Tuesday. I also wish to be associated with all the glowing comments to our colleague Senator Norris. As a first-time Senator who has only been in the House for a mere 18 months, I do not have much experience of serving with Senator Norris. However, my one...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Paul Daly: I formally propose it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Paul Daly: On a point of clarification, I did not ask that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade come to the House for a debate on Brexit next week. I specifically stated that the last thing we wanted was for Ministers to come to the House for statements if they need to be away on business playing the game that must be played for the next two weeks. We are all on the same page on this issue. I...