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Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I commend the excellent work that is being done by our front-line workers in all hospitals and the advancements that we have made in cancer and cardiac treatment, among others. Our hospitals give a first-class service to our population and our front-line workers do great work. I had occasion to go to Nenagh Hospital last Monday morning. Thankfully, it was only to the minor injuries...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (Resumed) (15 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Before we begin, I remind members to turn off their mobile phones. I wish to bring to everyone's attention to the fact that witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to a committee. This means that they have a full defence in any defamation action for anything said at a committee meeting....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (Resumed) (15 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I thank the Minister of State. This committee has discussed the collection of farm plastic on a number of occasions. There will be a lot of unease about how it is operating and there will be unease about the way IFFPG is performing as well. The first question I will ask is about the Minister of State's comment that the producer pays. It is the user of the plastic, in this case, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Before I move on to the agenda, please be aware that in all audio files or Teams meetings there is no guarantee for members that the meeting will not be recorded by someone else in error. We have received apologies from Deputy Mythen. Before we begin I bring to the attention of those present that witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: That is not correct. I will go back to calf feeders. They was refundable without any question up to August last year and now calf feeders are being refused refunds. These are the simple facts and this must be a change in interpretation. I know umpteen men who bought calf feeders. They were advertised at the ploughing match as being eligible for a VAT refund. Every farmer who bought a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: In fairness, as Chair of this Oireachtas committee and I am disappointed with the answers. I am putting that on the official record. It is crystal clear to us as politicians that the policy of the revenue changed. The witnesses have categorically denied that that happened. They are perfectly entitled to do that. As I said, at the ploughing match, calf feeders were advertised as being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: We have had a very robust exchange of views and I am sure that our guests realise this is a huge issue for us, as public representatives. We disagree on the statement but that is where we are at. I know that the Revenue Commissioners are in discussions with the farming organisations and will produce guidelines. We have discussed a number of issues, including the size of meal bins. I want...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Strategy Implementation Plan: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Before we begin, I bring to witnesses' attention that when giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to a committee. This means that witnesses have full defence in any defamation action for anything said at a committee meeting. However, witnesses are expected not to abuse this privilege and may be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Strategy Implementation Plan: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: ...couple of points before finishing up. Mr. Gleeson hit the nail on the head when he talked about the length of the premiums. Farmers are making decisions and are probably thinking of the next generation coming after them. We talked about native planting and native forests. While the figure looks attractive, the reality is after 20 years, they are going to be waiting an awful long time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Strategy Implementation Plan: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: The next public meeting of the committee is at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 May when the committee will examine collection and recycling of farm plastic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Refunds to Unregistered Farmers: Revenue Commissioners (8 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Mr. Egan. I have spoken in the Dáil on this issue on a few occasions since March 2023. I had started to receive calls on the VAT refund issue around that time. It was the first time I had ever received calls about it. I have received numerous calls about the VAT refund issue during the past 12 months. Therefore, I have to take issue with the suggestion that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Welfare Concerns and Compliance with Legislation: County and City Management Association (1 May 2024)

Jackie Cahill: On behalf of the committee, I thank Mr. Condon for his contribution. As Deputy Ring said, he knows his brief inside out and backside up. A few questions have arisen that we need to ask the Department about but that is for another day. The next public meeting of the committee will take place at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 8 May, when the committee will examine VAT refunds to unregistered...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Apr 2024)

Jackie Cahill: The issue I want to raise is about our ambulance services. I have raised in this House many times the huge distances that our ambulances have to travel. The point I want to make today is about the critical level of paramedics operating in the service at the moment. It is putting the service at a dangerously low level. It is at breaking point. We urgently need to recruit paramedics for...

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I welcome this debate. I thank the Ministers for what they have done so far regarding the weather crisis. Even though we have had a few dry bright days, the damage that has been done by the long wet spell will not disappear over a few days of sunshine. Before I left home this morning, I walked to the paddocks for the cows. The grass that is there for the second rotation is virtually...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Apologies have been received from Deputy Kerrane. Before we begin, I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. I wish to bring the following to the attention of those attending. Witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to a committee. This means they have a full defence in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I thank Ms Meaney for her comprehensive report. As she rightly said, this proposal is of critical importance to Ireland, which, except for Malta, is the only island member state of the European Union and, therefore, changes to the requirements for live exports would have a profound impact. I will raise two points before I go to other committee members. One of the proposed changes is to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

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

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Jackie Cahill: At how many venues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Was accommodation not found for a licence at Lifford dog track that was outside the norm?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Jackie Cahill: I have a few questions. Are there bookmakers at the tracks? If so, what kind of turnover do they have? Do they pay any levy on the turnover if they are operating as bookmakers? Integrity was also briefly mentioned. How much testing of horses is done? How many races did we have?