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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank Mr. Healy and Mr. Pat Farrell. I call Mr. Hugh Farrell from the ICSA to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: I will ask one question before I call members. There is no doubt that TB has cost farmers and the industry a significant amount over many years. We have previously planned to have TB eradicated by certain dates, and a significant amount has been spent since those dates were put in place. The latest date to be put in place is 2030. Is that date achievable? I ask the representatives of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: I am asking the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: No. It is a general question. It is an ambitious target, which was not achieved by the dates previously set.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: That is my point. The programme has cost farmers a significant amount over many years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: I asked whether the target was achievable. I understand the staff point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: I am conscious that Deputy Stanley has just arrived. Does he have questions to put to the delegations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: Let me add a related question. There is a lot of talk about forestry and the advantages it may have from a climate change point of view. Is there a possibility it may inhibit the reaching of the particular climate change target set by 2030?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: Did that arise in the forum?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Programme: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank those who contributed. The committee began the conversation on TB last February. The farm organisations, including those present, requested that they would come before the committee. We decided at the time that we would wait until the interim report issued. Following the wait, we now see exactly whether progress has been made. The departmental officials were in earlier. We will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Law and Trade Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Chairman for giving me the opportunity to put some questions to the delegates from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission today. Like Deputy Cahill, I will concentrate on the issues that have arisen recently in the beef sector. Following our discussions on the future of the beef sector, which included a meeting with the delegates last May, the number one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Law and Trade Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: At a previous committee, we carried out an investigation into unfair trading practices. We looked for primary producers to provide evidence but they were reluctant to come forward for one obvious reason, that is, that if they put their head up they would be shot down very quickly and their chances of a contract would disappear overnight. There are many allegations about "hello" money and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Law and Trade Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2019)

Pat Deering: There is the issue of protection for persons coming forward with the evidence. The CCPC always says it needs people to provide the evidence, which is a very important point.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (26 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: 56. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of houses owned by his Department in counties Cork, Limerick and Dublin. [39096/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (26 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: 185. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the 2019 town and village renewal scheme will be announced. [39098/19]

Agrifood and Rural Development: Motion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister for giving me a couple of minutes to say a few words on the issue. I come from the heart of rural Ireland. We do not often get an opportunity to speak about agriculture. I was delighted to see that in the past couple of weeks many Members in this House have a newfound interest in agriculture which is strange for a change. I hope that is maintained in the future. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: As we have a quorum, we can commence the meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Penrose. I remind members to ensure all mobile phones are turned off. I propose we now go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: The meeting is now resumed in public session. I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are turned off. We are here to discuss the Veterinary Council of Ireland report entitled "Analysis of the VCI Consultation on Corporate Ownership of Veterinary Practices," which was published last July. From the Veterinary Council of Ireland, I welcome Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank Ms Muldoon for her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Council of Ireland Report: Discussion (24 Sep 2019)

Pat Deering: When Deputy Cahill has finished asking his questions we will get the answers and then we will go to the next questioner.