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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 282 together. In early 2022, I asked the Quota Management Advisory Committee (QMAC) to examine measures to strengthen the management arrangements for the 2022 Mackerel Hook and Line Fishery, within policy, for my consideration. A working group was set up involving industry representatives and my Department officials and recommendations made,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As regards the felling license application TFL00162718, my officials continue to engage proactively with the applicant and his representatives. Meetings have been organised by officials of my Department with a view to progressing this felling licence application,  in what is an environmentally extremely challenging site. The applicant is aware that further information ) is being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hedge Cutting (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (EIA) Regulations came into effect in September 2011 and were amended in 2013 and 2017. These Regulations were introduced following European Court of Justice rulings that Ireland had failed to adequately implement certain aspects of the EIA Directive (EU cases C215-06 and C66-06). The development of these Regulations and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Maritime Jurisdiction (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Council Regulation 1224/2009, known as the Control Regulation, establishes a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and establishing a level-playing field across the EU on fisheries control. In 2018, the Commission published a proposal to amend the Control Regulation. Negotiations on the proposal are ongoing at a political trilogue...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Maritime Jurisdiction (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is a set of rules for managing European fishing fleets and for conserving fish stocks. Under this policy, EU fishing fleets are given equal access to EU waters and fishing grounds subject to allocated fish quotas. Fishing vessels, irrespective of size, must comply with the rules of the CFP, including rules on access and catch limits/quota. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Civil Service (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested is not readily available, a response will be prepared and forwarded in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Civil Service (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The information is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Healy-Rae. This issue concerns many farmers. The nitrates derogation is not something that we are guaranteed. We have to apply for it at European level. The standard stocking rate across Europe, which is a common market area, is 170 kg of organic nitrogen per hectare per annum. A state can apply for a derogation, which other member states have to vote to give. If a state...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The challenge with the derogation is that we are not guaranteed it. We have to work for it and secure it from other member states. I am conscious of it and will engage on it further, along with the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and his team, and the European Commission.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for the question. It is obviously a really important issue and there have been a number of really distressing incidents over the past two or three months in particular. It is an issue that the Government takes very seriously. Myself and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, are in the two Departments that have responsibility for overseeing the issue of dog control. We...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wind Energy Generation (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: TAMS 3 is a demand led scheme and is limited by budgetary constraints. My Department examined all the options for maximising the production of the renewable energy on farms and decided that grant aiding the installation of Solar PV technology along with battery storage represented the best value for money as well as the best return on investment for both farmers and the State.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Virement transfers only take place with the prior written approval of the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (DPENDR). On receipt of DPENDR sanction, funds can be transferred from a subhead (or subheads) where savings have been identified to a subhead (or subheads) with projected additional expenditure needs. All of my Department's virements made in the years 2020 and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy Guidelines (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1535 and 1554 together. To help encourage on-farm renewable technology uptake and usage, grant aid is provided through TAMS to assist farmers in maximising their contribution to the production of renewable energy through the installation of Solar PV technology along with battery storage on Irish farms. The objective of the TAMS scheme is to enable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turf Cutting (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine does not have a role in the regulation of cutting of bogs. The Regulation on supply and peat extraction falls under planning regulations and is covered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Cutting of Bogs above certain size thresholds may also require licensing by the EPA.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department cannot comment on individual cases but investigates every complaint made and works to achieve full compliance with the regulations In relation to the sale of pets, concern for the safety and welfare of pet animals was one of the primary reasons behind the introduction by my Department of the Animal Health and Welfare (Sale or Supply of Pet Animals) Regulations 2019 (S.I....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: All marine finfish licences are subject to the terms and conditions of marine finfish protocols. These protocols include sea lice monitoring and control, water column monitoring and benthic monitoring. All Marine Finfish Protocols are available for viewing on my Department’s website at www.gov.ie/en/publication/fcd20-aquaculture-foreshore-manage ment/#marine-finfish-protocols....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The care and management of trees adjacent to roads is the responsibility of the landowner on whose land the roadside trees are growing. It is advisable that landowners make themselves aware of the full legal extent of their land ownership and of any obligations arising from this. My Department does not offer funding for the removal of roadside trees, but has recently published guidance on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The material being sought is not easily complied. we will bring the information together and forward as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Capital Expenditure Programme (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department's capital allocation underpins the sustainable development of Ireland’s farming and marine sectors by providing schemes such as the On Farm Capital Investment Scheme and the Forestry Programme. In addition, the capital allocation enhances competitiveness, by strengthening the socio-economic fabric of coastal areas, by developing projects in the fishery harbour centres...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Programmes (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) formed part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. It provided for funding of up to €300 million over the six-year programme and addressed widely acknowledged weaknesses in the maternal genetics of the Irish suckler herd, made a positive contribution to farmer profitability and reduced the greenhouse gas intensity of...