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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Operational Matters and Corporate Plans of Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion (19 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: As there are no further questions, that completes our business. I thank Mr. Kavanagh and Mr. Hartery for coming in today to give us an update on where things are. It was a very comprehensive analysis of where things are going at the moment.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Life Insurance Policies (13 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: The Minister of State's last few sentences sum up the point I was trying to make. I may not have made it forcefully enough in the first place. There is inherent unfairness in what we are discussing. This couple have obviously worked hard all their lives. They are now aged 90 and 86 and at the end of their lives. They were planning for those end-of-life expenses. Most people approaching...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Life Insurance Policies (13 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, on his work on the insurance sector. I raise an issue of which he is aware as I have previously brought his attention to it, namely, unfairness in the insurance sector. The issue needs to be highlighted at the highest level. I refer to a married couple,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: 317. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be seen in the gastroenterology clinic of St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny. [46117/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: I remind members and witnesses to ensure that mobile phones are completely turned off. We are here to get an update on plans to improve the health and welfare of greyhounds, as a follow-up to a previous appearance before the committee last July. I welcome from Bord na gCon, Mr. Nyhan, the chairman, Mr. Gerard Dollard, the chief executive officer, Mr. Denis Healy, the veterinary director,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank Mr. Nyhan for his presentation. I first call Deputy Cahill to put his questions, to be followed by Deputies Stanley and Penrose.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: With the agreement of the committee, I will allow the witnesses to respond to the issues raised by Deputy Cahill, following which I will call other members. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: Could the delegates comment on the statutory instrument before moving on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: I thank Mr. Herbert for his comprehensive reply. There are four more questioners.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: Horse Racing Ireland will be here next week and we can ask that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Concerning Greyhound Industry: Bord na gCon (12 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: I believe Mr. Nyhan has covered all of the areas and topics that members raised. If there are no further questions, that concludes our business for today. I thank the witnesses for appearing before us and updating us on how matters stand. Without doubt, substantial progress has been made in the months since Bord na gCon was last before us. I look forward to it appearing before us again to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (7 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the provision of an independent sectoral regulator in the beef and retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45798/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (6 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: 46. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the built heritage investment scheme and historic structures fund for 2019 and 2020; the level of interest in both schemes in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45364/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (6 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: 57. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding that has been provided to arts and culture centres in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the capital investment that will be available in the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45365/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: 524. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for an MRI at Waterford University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44573/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: 525. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be given a date for an operation. [44574/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: 583. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the new building for a centre (details supplied) for children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44790/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: I welcome members and witnesses. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to make sure their mobile phones are turned off. Apologies have been received from Senator Michelle Mulherin. We are meeting today to discuss unfair trading practices. I welcome Ms Christine Tacon, the UK Groceries Code Adjudicator, and thank her for coming before the committee today to update us on her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: Unfortunately, a vote has been called in the Dáil and we will have to suspend briefly. We all know we are duty-bound to vote in the current climate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Unfair Trading Practices: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

Pat Deering: I ask Ms Tacon to now answer Deputy McConalogue's questions.

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