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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The list of financial allocations from my Department under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) Fund for each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 is set out below.  Table 1 2021 BAR Allocation Sector/Scheme 2021 BAR Allocation €000 Recipient Horticulture 70 Bord Bia  (mushroom promotion scheme) ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the Irish Coursing Club. Unauthorised and unlicenced entry to a person’s land in connection with hare coursing or fox hunting is not a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the current challenges facing the tillage sector. The commodity market turmoil caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, and while we benefitted from record grain prices in 2022, we now face a sharp decline in grain prices on international markets. I am a strong supporter of the tillage sector and increasing the area under tillage is a major policy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448, 449, 450 and 451 together. The Action Plan to Protect and Restore Marine Ecosystems for Sustainable and Resilient Fisheries is part of the package of measures published by the European Commission in February 2023 to improve the sustainability of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. In order to support implementation of the Action Plan, the Commission is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been informed that the Agriculture Appeals Office received an appeal from the person named on 1stApril 2022 and an oral hearing was conducted by the Appeals Officer on 2ndSeptember 2022. I understand the Appeals Officer has recently been in correspondence with the parties to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware that a shipment of cattle left Ireland on 30th May, 2023. Animals exported from Ireland must be transported in compliance with EU animal welfare rules, and with Ireland’s national rules for sea transport of livestock introduced by my Department, which go beyond EU rules. Vessels can only be used after being inspected by a specialised veterinarian and a marine engineer....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI, therefore, the question has been referred to the body for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Officials from my Department are available between the hours of 7:30am and 9:00pm, Monday to Sunday at Dublin Airport. They provide a range of essential services from inspecting imported animals and commodities to carrying out compliance checks on pets. Senior Officials from my Department continually review the services provided by import controls staff at Dublin Airport. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provided financial support to farmers for using technology and genomics to improve the national herd. Farmers had to meet standards on genotyped animals. The objective of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Suckler (BEEP-S) was to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd though improvement in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provided financial support to farmers for using technology and genomics to improve the national herd. Farmers had to meet standards on genotyped animals. There are no participants in the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) in 2023 as the scheme ended in 2022. It has been replaced by the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) which will run...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Suckler (BEEP-S) was to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd though improvement in the quantity and quality of performance data that is collected. This was done through the enhancement of the national herd dataset for genetic evaluations, with a view to supporting the adoption of best practice and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Suckler (BEEP-S) is to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd though improvement in the quantity and quality of performance data that is collected. This is done through the enhancement of the national herd dataset for genetic evaluations, with a view to supporting the adoption of best practice and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department’s dairy inspectorate carries out frequent risk-based official controls at Infant Formula establishments involved in the manufacture and packing of Infant Formulae and Follow-on formulae which are intended for placing on the market in EU Member States or for export to non-EU countries. Controls are carried out to verify that infant formula composition and labelling is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Horticulture Exceptional Payment Scheme (HEPS) was a support measure introduced in 2022 with a budget of €2.8 million. The Scheme was launched as part of a package of support measures announced by the EU Commission providing for exceptional adjustment aid to producers in the agricultural sectors. HEPS provided a once-off payment to growers in those horticulture sub-sectors most...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Horticulture Exceptional Payment Scheme (HEPS) was a support measure introduced in 2022 with a budget of €2.8 million. The Scheme was launched as part of a package of support measures announced by the EU Commission providing for exceptional adjustment aid to producers in the agricultural sectors. HEPS provided a once-off payment to growers in those horticulture sub-sectors most...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Promotion (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Food production and export is a major component of the Irish economy and the development and enhancement of new international markets for agrifood products remains an important part of the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with approximately 90% of the food produced in Ireland being exported. Chief amongst this has been the Irish meat sector which has continued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has a Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) who fosters awareness of equality and disability issues among staff and provides support, advice and guidance to staff and managers in ensuring staff with a disability have equal opportunities throughout their career in my Department. The Disability Liaison Officer also facilitates reasonable accommodations as appropriate for employees with...