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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: I thank the two gentlemen for their presentation. First, members are meeting as an Oireachtas joint committee on agriculture and must acknowledge how improved genetics in the dairy industry have increased profitability in the milk industry. Members must be positive about the scheme although I acknowledge there have been some teething problems. While I heard members of the Opposition state...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: Chairman, I think in the interests of clarifying the 60% requirement because I think-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: I remind Deputy Aylward that his suggestion might be simpler but we are debating an environmental scheme which is where we are headed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: No, it is not the same principle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: The delegation mentioned that we may run out of maternal-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: The maternal part has been ignored for years. I seek some advice. The delegation has said that the maternal part is milk output which means the information comes from the dairy herd, whether from a Friesian cross. Can the delegation recommend two or three steps? Some of the parts of the herd do not produce enough milk so one has got to include dairy in the scheme. Is half-bred, three...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: Yes. I took it up wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: I have a supplementary question. In my original question I asked about people who were not been in the original scheme or the HerdPlus system but who are now in the scheme. Will they receive the same information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: The other question relates to stock bulls. Is there a solution available where someone is using two stock bulls?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: He answered that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: I apologise for my absence because of votes in the Seanad. Did the witnesses deal with the exports?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: On a point of information, Dr. Cromie referred to farmers being part of the scheme because they are recording data on their animals and they buy in to the scheme. I presume the farmers can decide to provide the information online or those who may not be used to computers can provide the data in hard copy. Will both options be open to farmers to record data?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Discussion with Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: I thank both gentlemen. It has been a fabulous meeting although it is a pity this information was not out there before. We learned a lot here today. The issue of exports was mentioned. If a weaning bull or a heifer is exported at ten to 12 months, it really stops there. We do not have any record after it leaves the country. If the market is fluctuating and animals are sold, say, in...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: Senator Zappone is in possession if she wishes to make further comments on the amendment.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: I, too, would like to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, to the House.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: Sorry, Senator, but we are discussing a specific amendment, amendment No. 4, which proposes to substitute a portion of section 2 of the Bill with the following: it takes action, on the religion or belief ground, which is reasonably necessary to prevent an employee or prospective employee from undermining the religious ethos of the institution, and that, by reason of the nature of the...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: The Minister of State said he would be tabling amendments on Report Stage.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2015)

Pat O'Neill: For now we need to speak on amendment No. 4.