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Tillage Sector: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I very much welcome the opportunity to have this debate on a hugely important topic, namely, the tillage sector and the phenomenal pressure the people who make it up feel under. It is a sector that is critical to our agrifood sector. It produces quality animal feed, bedding, ingredients for our food and drink sector and contributes over €1.3 billion annually to the agrifood sector....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 134. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an increase in the TB reactor compensation payment to reflect the current market value of cattle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55030/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 148. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received under the forgotten farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55031/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality cad iad na hiarrachtaí faoi leith atá ar siúl chun breis Gaeilgoirí mhealladh isteach sna Gardaí; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [54151/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: 21. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the review being carried out in respect of the croí cónaithe and vacant or derelict property refurbishment grants; the elements of the schemes involved that are being considered for expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53447/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. This means that a witness has a full defence in any defamation action for anything said at the committee meeting. However, witnesses are expected not to abuse this privilege and may be directed to cease giving evidence on an issue at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Thank you. We are tight on time. We move to Kerry Social Farming.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The committee is keen to keep a solid focus on the people who are involved in farming. Social farming is central to that focus on the person and the benefits for both the farm owner and the person coming onto the farm to take part in social farming. I will open the meeting to the floor. I call Senator Boyhan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank Deputy Kenny and call Deputy Newsome Drennan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Thank you. I need to move on to Senator Lynch.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank Deputy Cooney. Senator Brady is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Thank you. I need to bring in Deputy Fitzmaurice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Perhaps Brendan would like to tell us of his experience.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: Thank you, Brendan. I call Deputy Lawless.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: There is so much ground covered there. So many members wanted to get in on it and to ask about it. We have run well over our allocated time. I thank the witnesses for the engagement and for the huge amount of information. Most people got in for a big speak. Did Mr. Brendan O'Sullivan get to cover everything he wanted or is there anything he wants to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Social Farming: Discussion (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Supports for Private Advisory Providers Delivering Advice on Nitrates and Water Quality Improvements: Agricultural Consultants Association (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: The agenda for today's meeting is to examine the supports and resources need for private advisory providers delivering advice on nitrates and water quality improvements. The committee will hear from officials from the Agricultural Consultants Association, namely, Mr. Tom Canning, consultant; Mr. Owen O'Driscoll, consultant; and Mr. Noel Feeney, consultant. Tá fáilte romhaibh....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Supports for Private Advisory Providers Delivering Advice on Nitrates and Water Quality Improvements: Agricultural Consultants Association (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank Mr. Canning but we are running behind and I am keen to give members an opportunity to speak on this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Supports for Private Advisory Providers Delivering Advice on Nitrates and Water Quality Improvements: Agricultural Consultants Association (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank Mr. Canning. I call Deputy Cooney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Supports for Private Advisory Providers Delivering Advice on Nitrates and Water Quality Improvements: Agricultural Consultants Association (8 Oct 2025)

Aindrias Moynihan: I need to move on to Deputy Aird. I remind everyone not to mention officials by name. Officials should be referred to by their office rather than their individual names.