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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I wish to raise an issue that is becoming a bit of a bugbear for me. We are all aware that nationally up to one third of our wild bees are threatened with extinction. The Plantlife organisation in the UK has started to promote a No Mow May policy and strategy to try to get people not to mow their grass in May. I welcome that the National Biodiversity Data Centre, along with An Post, is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I thank the Senator for the legal advice.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I will be very brief. I am from the Albert Reynolds school of thought and believe in putting everything on one page. The committee heard one of the most concise and precise opening statements in a long time. Every last word is common sense. We know that common sense does not always prevail. There is nothing on the page that I would not agree with. It makes good points on capital gains...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Paul Daly: Are there many people on IPAV's books who are in the downsizing market? I have been contacted by a couple of people asking about how these schemes work, saying there is a lovely cottage down the road and that if they could get a grant, they would do the property up, move into it with the wife and give their house to the next generation. Has Mr. Davitt come across that much? Is it a runner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Revitalising Derelict and Vacant Homes on Farmland: Discussion (17 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I will be brief because time is ticking by and we have to go round a group of different people for answers. This is more a statement, so that may not be necessary. People may want to comment when they answer other contributors. I apologise for the voting scenario earlier. I hate having to leave a meeting. I had my hand up and I was probably first in. I do not know a lot of what has been...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Paul Daly: The Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, is welcome to the Chamber. Senator Ahearn has four minutes.

Seanad: Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 May 2023)

Paul Daly: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 May 2023)

Paul Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 May 2023)

Paul Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: Before the Minister of State commences, I welcome the delegation who are here in an official capacity from the Institute of Higher Studies of the Ministry of the Interior of France. You are very welcome. It is appropriate that we are discussing an educational issue and that we have the Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I will be brief because I have read all the submissions, including the ones we received from the farm representative bodies. It has been the first time since I entered these Houses that everybody is on one page. I presume everybody in here is also. Even with the best will in the world, I will not be able to create a bit of controversy this evening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: The farm bodies are looking for it and everybody sees the need for it. I think all the witnesses have accepted it at this stage and are very much in favour of it. They, along with the Department, are well down the road, having sent out the expressions of interest. It looks like it is happening. I appreciate, and this will shorten my contribution even more, the fact they have sent out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I thank Dr. Wall.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: On a timescale, there is progress being made, but will we see extra places for the academic year of 2023-2024?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I predicted at the start that we were on the same page. However, it was remiss of me to ignore the fact that all politics is local. It would be equally remiss of me if I did not pin my colours to mast regarding the Technical University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest in Athlone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I welcome the witnesses. As they are aware, there is a vote in the Dáil which Deputies must attend. We will commence the meeting and the witnesses can read their statements into the record. I hope the Deputies will be back by then. Before we begin, I remind members, witnesses and persons in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. Members are requested to ensure that for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: Will I go first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I thank Mr. Sheahan for his presentation. I will be brief. I do not want to put the proverbial commentator's curse on this but usually when we have departmental officials in here for session two, we have had lobby groups or people with issues before us in the previous session so we get armed but today, everybody is singing off the same hymn sheet. Our guests have given us a good synopsis...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Paul Daly: I appreciate that. I possibly should not have even asked. I will ask that question to the Government. It would be more appropriate.