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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The draft Forest Strategy and Forest Strategy Implementation Plan which encompasses the Forestry Programme has been open to public consultation which closes today the 29th November, 2022 In regard to the Programme, I am pleased to advise that I have secured a package of €1.3 billion for forestry which will support the biggest and best-funded Forestry Programme ever in Ireland. This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Agriculture Appeals Office functions independently of my Department. I have been advised that the records in the Agriculture Appeals Office, indicate that a request for a review of the Appeals Officer's decision, has been received from the person named. The review of the Appeals Officer’s decision will establish if the Appeals Officer made an error of fact or law in that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department’s Woodland Environment Fund (WEF), which was launched in 2018, facilitates the planting of more native woodlands in Ireland. It does so by providing a platform that allows for businesses to get involved with landowners to help create new native woodlands. WEF funding is a once-off single payment of €1,000/ha paid by the business to the landowner in exchange for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 776 and 790 to 792, inclusive, together. When we published our Forestry Licensing Plan for 2022, we set an ambitious target of 5,250 licences, an increase of 30% on 2021. In line with this, I am pleased to advise that we have seen considerable improvements in the issuance of forestry licence this year. To 25th November 2022, we have issued 4,360...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The details of the eligibility requirements and benefits to successful applicants for any scheme to support the forgotten farmer group have yet to be finalised. The eligibility requirements and other scheme details will be made publicly available as soon as this process has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the competent authority with regard to the maintenance of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book. The ICC has been responsible for the Irish Greyhound Stud Book since 1923 and this was further underpinned by the enactment of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958. The ICC has informed this Department that it is not possible to assist the Deputy with regard to the years 2010...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The National Reserve is a monetary fund from which successful applicants under the two mandatory categories of young farmer and new entrant to farming receive allocations. A successful applicant under the National Reserve is eligible to receive an allocation of payment entitlements at the national average payment entitlement value on eligible land for which the applicant holds no payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of 2022 Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Sucklers (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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The allocation of payment entitlements on land for which a farmer holds no payment entitlements is provided for under the National Reserve. Under the CAP since 2015 the National Reserve provided an allocation of payment entitlements to two mandatory categories of young farmer and new entrant to farming. Under the new CAP from 2023 the National Reserve will provide an allocation of payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: An Official of my Department has made direct contact with the Deputy with regard to the lands in question. The official outlined the current status of the lands and will follow up with the Deputy as appropriate and required.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The table below outlines the details of afforestation in each of the years 2014-2022. The Deputy will be aware that in the current forestry programme there was no differential in rates or premium periods between farmers and non-farmers. The figures supplied below and published on my Department’s website represent a self-declaration of farmer status. The Deputy will be aware that in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (29 Nov 2022)

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: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The area of forest is 808,848 ha or 11.6% of the total land area of Ireland (National Forest Inventory 2022). These figures are inclusive of the 15,897 hectares of Ash plantations. The Deputy will be aware that my Department operates the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme RUS (Ash Dieback) to assist ash plantation owners to deal with the impact of ash dieback disease. Since the first...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine had made significant progress to deliver a licensing system which meets the needs of all those who apply for forestry licences. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published its target for felling licences in 2022, with the aim of issuing 1,830 private felling licences, an increase of 36% on 2021 and 1,530 Coillte...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department aims to ensure that the needs of all its customers, including people with disabilities are met and that the rights of equal treatment are upheld in the delivery of services. My Department's Statement of Strategy 2021-2024 sets out as one of our core values "A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and the fair and equal treatment of all." These core values are embraced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The available quota for the Mackerel Hook and Line fishery is 400t in accordance with Ministerial policy on the management of mackerel quota. The 2020 landings were 585t. The 2021 landings for the fishery were 1,182 tonnes. Last year I had to close the fishery early (closure took effect from the 12th June 2021) as vessel landings had exceeded the available quota. Most of the landings for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sheep Welfare Scheme is an animal welfare scheme that was introduced in December 2016, initially as a four year scheme. Existing sheep farmers who wished to participate in the scheme were required to submit an application to join the scheme by the closing date of 3rd February 2017. As set out in the terms and conditions of Year 1 of the scheme, participants in the scheme who wished...