Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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1532. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33386/20]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Moiled Society who has breeders in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland has been in contact with officials in my Department in relation to establishing a recognised breed society and an approved breeding programme for the breed in this jurisdiction. I understand the Society, who is based in Northern Ireland, is planning to move its base to this jurisdiction to provide a service to breeders here, a move deemed necessary as a result of Brexit. It is understood that the Society will operate from an office in Donegal and, once approved in the Republic, will look to extend its breeding programme to provide a service to Northern Ireland and breeders in Great Britain.

I am advised that discussions have started this week and will continue between the Society and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on how the Society might best provide a service to all its breeders across the three jurisdictions. My official will be engaging to ensure any solution is in line with EU Animal Breeding Regulations.

Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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1533. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason supports were not provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33412/20]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The current recruitment campaign for the role of Technical Agricultural Officer is being administered by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

All aspects of the process, including the method of assessment and any accommodations being offered to individual candidates, are a matter for PAS.

The Department has no role, nor can it be involved, in such matters. I would advise that any queries in relation to this competition should be directed to PAS.