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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turf Cutting (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has no responsibility for and does not monitor peat production in Ireland. The quantity of peat exported from Ireland from 2016 to 2023 is outlined below in the table via figures from the CSO. Year Tonnes of Peat Exported 2016 1,012,634 2017 836,946 2018 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Data (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The quantity of peat imported into Ireland from 2016 to 2023 broken down by country is outlined in the table below. The figures are provided by the CSO. Imports - 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 (Jan & Feb) Country Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: We all absolutely acknowledge the critical importance of protecting and enhancing biodiversity. Our terrestrial biodiversity measures are designed for the conservation of farmland biodiversity and for semi-natural habitats which rely on agriculture for appropriate management to restore or maintain good habitat condition. My Department does not have specific supports for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The table below sets out the total value of agri-food trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland for the five year period 2018-2022. Value of Agri-food Trade – Ireland-Northern Ireland 2018-2022 Year Exports to Northern IrelandValue€million Imports from Northern IrelandValue€million 2018 1,103 1,065 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: TAMS provides funding for capital investments on farms and will be in place for five years with a budget of €370 million and will include 10 Schemes. The TAMS 3 Scheme opened on 22nd February with the opening of the Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS). To date, six of the 10 TAMS Schemes have opened for applications - Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS), Animal Welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 503 and 504 together. I attach in tabular form the value and volume of sheepmeat, chilled or frozen, exported from Ireland over the past five calendar years, showing the detail for the top twenty export destinations based on the CSO’s trade statistics. The Deputy has also asked for this data by animal type, but trade data is not available to the level...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Exports and imports of live sheep are recorded on the Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES). TRACES is the European Commission's online platform for sanitary and phytosanitary certification required for the importation of animals, animal products, food and feed of non-animal origin and plants into the European Union. It is also used for intra-EU trade and EU exports of animals and certain...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Imports and exports of live sheep are recorded on the Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES). TRACES is the European Commission's online platform for sanitary and phytosanitary certification required for the importation of animals, animal products, food and feed of non-animal origin and plants into the European Union, intra-EU trade and EU exports of animals and certain animal products. My...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Export Controls (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 507, 510 and 511 together. Official controls and certification provide the necessary assurance to our trading partners that Ireland is as a safe, secure, and sustainable source of agri-food products. In the case of intracommunity movements to and from Ireland and other Member States, the requirements of these trade-related movements and the accompanying...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Export Controls (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 508 and 509 together. TRACES is used for recording intracommunity movements of certain animals and animal by-products. Reasons for non- conformances include non -compliance with health legislation and non-compliance with welfare legislation. Further detail on the nature of individual non-compliance is not mandatory on TRACES for export certificates, and was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I advise the Deputy that this matter relates to issues surrounding a former employee of this Department. While I cannot share personal details relating to an individual, I can state that the matters, including the correspondence have been dealt with appropriately and correctly. As this relates to a former employee of this Department, it is not appropriate for me, as Minister, to comment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) contract for the person named, commenced on 1st May 2021. The participant declared 110.06 hectares in their 2021 BPS application, which was then used to calculate their Organic Farming Scheme payment. As per the OFS 2021 terms and conditions, payment was computed based on a minimum stocking level of 0.5 livestock units per hectare of the forage area...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (9 May 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. According to the 2021 Power Report, commissioned by RCÉ,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The burning of scrub during the summer months is not allowed. Under Section 40 of the Wildlife Act, 1976, as amended by the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000, growing vegetation cannot be burnt between 1st March and 31st August of any given year. Where land has been burned between 1st March and 31st August, it is not in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation and therefore is not eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A vibrant sheep sector is as an integral element of a balanced regional economy and I know that sheep farmers are committed to producing a world-class, safe and sustainable product. Although there has been a solid and sustained increase in average sheep prices since the end of February, I recognise that sheep farmers are experiencing more difficult market conditions in 2023 compared to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Services Provision (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The online administration of schemes by my Department has a range of benefits especially for applicants by allowing for more efficient processing of scheme applications and payments. It is undertaken as part of wider Government policy for provision of digital services to citizens. Whilst the vast majority of EU and Exchequer based schemes administered by the Department are subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The current approval for glyphosate will expire in December 2023 and the EU process considering whether or not to renew the approval is ongoing. This process involves a comprehensive evaluation of all relevant scientific data and a rigorous peer review process led by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Following this process, the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The ER1 application form to reactivate a herd number was posted to the named applicant today. When this form is completed by the applicant, returned to Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) and processed the applicant will be informed of the outcome by the RVO. If the applicant has further queries on the matter, they can contact the RVO by calling the office on (061) 500900 or by email...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Protein Aid Scheme is one of a series of measures I have introduced to support the tillage sector in improving our self-sufficiency in the production of grain and protein crops. Protein crops serve as a valuable break crop in tillage rotations and play an important role in fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere, helping to reduce nitrogen fertiliser usage. The Protein Aid Scheme...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Government is fully committed to a viable, resilient and sustainable sheep sector. It is an integral element of a balanced regional economy, particularly along the western seaboard, and I recognise that our sheep farmers are producing a world-class, safe and sustainable product. Although there has been a solid and sustained increase in average sheep prices since the end of February, sheep...