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Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I took on board the comments made by Senator Lawlor on Second Stage that this provision was unwieldy and his request that the Parliamentary Counsel examine it. I believe the new wording addresses the issues raised and makes the section easier to read.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Committee Stage (23 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I take on board the comments made by the Senators. Perhaps there is clarification needed about where agreement is reached. Perhaps it has not been established that a dog has either been subject to a ban or banned for some other reason such as the one outlined by Senator Butler. Where a dog may be the subject of a sanction, we can clarify what that entails, perhaps in a Report Stage amendment.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greyhound Industry (17 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I thank Deputy Troy for raising this issue. Ironically, I will be introducing the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 in the Seanad at 3 p.m., with Committee Stage scheduled for next week, all going well. I hope that the Bill will modernise the greyhound industry by underpinning it with legislation that is fit for purpose in the 21st century. The Deputy mentioned a colleague. I presume he meant...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greyhound Industry (17 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: A number of points have been raised. I stand to be corrected, but I believe that the final transfer of moneys happened much more recently than February 2017. That was the time of the valuation, but the process took quite a while. It is also the case that the strategic plan was only presented this summer. I cannot answer the Deputy's questions concerning the works at other stadia, but I...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (17 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I am pleased to introduce the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 to the House this afternoon. The greyhound racing sector contributes a substantial number of jobs to the economy, estimated at 5,000 people as recently as 2017 by Mr. Jim Power, economic consultant. The sector also contributes €300 million annually into local economies. In addition, it is estimated that there are approximately...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (17 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I thank all Members for their contributions and positive engagement and for the general welcome and support they expressed for this legislation. I share the anxiety and desire to get this legislation enacted as soon as possible, as I have done since I was given responsibility for the greyhound sector. I appreciate that the industry has a long and traditional connection with many urban and...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: The Green Party could have joined us.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (11 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: Grass is growing.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I will be as quick as I can. I am very pleased to be able to speak on the budget, and I commend the Minister for Finance on bringing forward a responsible, prudent and balanced budget. Budget 2019 protects the agri-food and fisheries sector in the face of the Brexit challenge and supports those in the most disadvantaged areas. It seeks to build resilience. Deputy Healy-Rae was right in...

Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I acknowledge the contributions from all Members present. Perhaps in another time slot, this would have generated more discourse. It certainly deserves to be seriously considered. Deputy Butler mentioned the public outrage and the impact this has had on society. We also must acknowledge the courage of the families of the deceased and the victims who will see this as testament to their...

Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I would like to convey the apologies of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charlie Flanagan, who regrets he cannot be here for this debate due to another commitment. On behalf of the Minister and the Government, I thank Deputy O’Callaghan for tabling his Private Members' Bill and for providing us with the opportunity to discuss the important and complex issue...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Identification Scheme (4 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: The current legislation governing the identification of equines is Commission Implementing Regulation 262/2015 (CR 262/2015), which came into effect on 1 January 2016. This EU legislation was subsequently transposed into national legislation via SI 62 of 2016, as amended. Under the current rules all equines must be identified with a passport no later than 12 months from the date of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Identification Scheme (4 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: There are two offences in respect of which prosecutions are taken. The Senator did not ask about prosecutions for cruelty. The question is specifically about the failure of horse owners to have them microchipped. Were the Senator to ask for the statistics on prosecutions for cruelty to animals, including horses, he might get a different response.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: The Minister has secured agreement to advance 85% of the payments for the basic payment scheme, BPS, which is due to commence on 16 October. I believe more than 90% of the ANC payments have been made; there may be some technical delays. The green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, is the next one due for payment with which there have been problems. In the past two years considerable...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: In response to the Deputy's point, the Minister, Deputy Creed, is attending a meeting of the beef forum today, which the farm organisations decided not to attend. I would have preferred if they had, and I believe the Minister would too. If they want to address the people the Deputy says need to be addressed, those people were present at the forum today. We see much media speculation about...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Bovine Disease Controls (25 Sep 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I thank the Senator for raising this important and relevant issue. As he said, the tuberculosis eradication scheme has been in place in Ireland since the mid-1950s. This and other measures have led to major improvements in tuberculosis levels in the cattle herd. Reactor numbers have fallen significantly in recent years from 44,000 a year in 2008 and 2009 to approximately 15,000 to 17,000...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Bovine Disease Controls (25 Sep 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I thank the Senator. I am working on the assumption Animal Health Ireland is working on an all-island basis in regard to eradication, given the animal health status needs to be all-island based. There is a slightly different control regime in the UK. We have started a vaccination programme in the vaccination areas and this is being rolled out on badgers. With regard to the length of time...

Other Questions: Hardship Grant Scheme (30 May 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I appreciate the Deputy's acknowledgement of the immediate engagement. In fact, most of the people who it was believed had been affected were contacted directly by officials of the Department before they contacted it. We travelled and met a group of them in the Deputy's constituency where we saw horrendous damage which was frightening. Some of the older structures were not insurable. The...

Other Questions: Hardship Grant Scheme (30 May 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I will not give false hope. I do not believe we can do it in the Department.

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (30 May 2018)

Andrew Doyle: Swallowed up.