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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025 (Resumed): Bord Bia (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: The committee has been dealing with the issue of the future of the beef industry for the past few weeks. There was some criticism in recent weeks directed at Bord Bia for not doing enough to address the capacity issue in Cherbourg. Is that an issue for Bord Bia to deal with directly or would it be dealt with by another area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025 (Resumed): Bord Bia (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: On the same point, we will have the same number of calves, or perhaps more, next spring. Does Mr. Burke think we have addressed the issues that arose last spring such that we will not have the same problem next year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025 (Resumed): Bord Bia (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: The Deputy got it out of the way early.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025 (Resumed): Bord Bia (21 May 2019)

Pat Deering: That completes our business today. I thank everyone for their contributions. This is an ongoing process and we have our last hearings next week with two other groups. We then hope to complete our report by the second week in June. Today's contributions will be invaluable in drawing up that report. This is a major sector of the Irish economy, as the witnesses have outlined. It is of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. I think she acknowledges that the south east and Carlow have suffered quite a bit and have been playing catch-up compared with other areas in the country. I also acknowledge and agree with her point that education is a key driver in the region. It is disappointing that the technological university for the south east project has slowed down,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the Minister for her answer. I am glad to hear that the acquisition has been completed. I was concerned this would not happen for a long time as the dates were being pushed out further and further. This will be a key driver and major confidence boost for the local economy. In the past, we have seen the development of similar advanced technology buildings and we ended up with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: -----in 2020, before the next general election, to turn the sod on this facility.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: 50. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the regional enterprise plans; her views on the way in which these will benefit County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20593/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: What is the status of the regional enterprise plans and how will my county of Carlow be affected? Carlow suffered quite a bit in recent years from unemployment as we lost the sugar industry and the Braun plant, which was a major employer in the area. We have been playing catch-up to a large extent in recent years. Will the Minister give an update on the regional enterprise plans?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members to ensure their mobile telephones are turned off. Apologies have been received from Deputy Charlie McConalogue and Senator Rose Conway-Walsh. I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters before proceeding to the main business of the meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: Before we begin, I remind members, witnesses and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are completely turned off as they interfere with the broadcasting system. We are here to discuss the Trócaire policy paper, Food Democracy: Feeding The World Sustainably. From Trócaire, I welcome Mr. Michael O'Brien, policy adviser; Ms Olive Moore, head of programmes; Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: The first member to indicate was Deputy Penrose. He will be followed by Deputies Cahill, Corcoran Kennedy and Martin Kenny in that order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: We have addressed all the questions at this stage. Are members happy?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I am sorry that I missed the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: That completes our questions on the topic. I thank the delegates for their very informative presentation. We will pass on the transcript of this meeting to the relevant Ministers mentioned in the opening presentation and see what response we get. I thank Mr. O'Brien, Ms Moore and Mr. Aijuka for their presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: We are continuing our discussion on the future of the beef industry. At our meeting before the Easter recess we learned about the Kepak-Glanbia initiative, the programme that was launched towards the middle of April. The joint committee considered that the initiative might have a contribution to make in the overall discussion we were having on the future of the beef industry. With that in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I apologise that I had to slip out earlier and perhaps my question was asked, but is there much interest in this initiative at present? As a Glanbia supplier, any initiative that will help the beef industry must be welcomed. Obviously, there might be some issues that could be teased out further, but if we carry on as we have been over recent times, we will end up in difficulty. There is an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the witnesses for attending to give us an insight into the initiative. I wish them well with it. This forms part of our ongoing discussion on the future of the beef industry, which I am sure they are following closely. We will have a number of further engagements in the coming weeks, with representatives of Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Pat Deering: It was a very interesting day out.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (9 May 2019)

Pat Deering: 22. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts he is making to seek new markets in the context of Brexit; the efforts being made by agencies under his remit to provide support to agrifood businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20103/19]