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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The detailed information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled and will be forwarded directly to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) implemented in 2019 was to provide temporary exceptional adjustment aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. The measure was co-funded with €50m funding from the EU to be supplemented by up to €50m of exchequer funds to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All clover seed used for planting forage crops in Ireland is imported. No clover is cultivated in Ireland for the production of seed. The clover seed is primarily imported from continental Europe, but additional imports can be sourced from third countries (e.g. New Zealand) that are members of the OECD seed certification scheme where seed is produced to equivalent standard to those that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government emphasises the diversification and development of new markets for the Irish agri-food sector. The success of my Department's diplomatic representation abroad in assisting in the retention, expansion and securing of access to markets is directly related to the support and additional work carried out in my Department’s line divisions at home. With...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of 2021 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 more informed decision making at farm level. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Defibrillators Provision (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Defibrillators are installed in 25 Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine locations where there tend to be larger populations of staff. Defibrillators have not been installed by the Department at our offices in 4 locations which are accessible to the public. I have forwarded the question to the Agencies under the remit of my Department and for answer.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department did not award any consultancy contracts to an organisation (details supplied) in the years 2017 to 2021. As regards the 12 State Agencies under the aegis of the Department, the placing of such contracts is an operational issue for the agencies themselves and I have referred the question to them for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the organisation charged with the role of Keeper of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book (IGSB) since 1923. The Stud Book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership primarily of all greyhounds. TheICC is subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. The ICC has informed my Department that there...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the organisation charged with the role of Keeper of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book (IGSB) since 1923. The Stud Book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership primarily of all greyhounds. TheICC is subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. The ICC has informed my Department that each...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Apr 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 Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann introduced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the organisation charged with the role of Keeper of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book (IGSB) since 1923. The Stud Book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership primarily of all greyhounds. TheICC is subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. The ICC has provided my Department with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 together. A requirement of the Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot Project (REAP) is that all land declared must remain in the project for the duration of the contract. My department encourages all participants to adhere to the terms and conditions of any scheme or project that they are accepted into. In the event that a participant does not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Passports (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All EU and national legislation relevant to my Department is enforced by a large team of authorised officers assigned to specific geographic locations across my Department's Regional Office network. These officers work closely with their counterparts in the Local Authorities and other Government Departments and agencies. Compliance notices are issued,as deemed appropriate, by individual...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department issued 4,050 forestry licences last year, which is an increase of 56% on the number issued in 2020, and met our revised target of 4,000 licences. It is our intention to build on this momentum in 2022. The Forestry Licensing Plan was published and commenced in January 2022. The Plan sets out a range of forestry priorities set to run for the whole of 2022. The main priorities...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The rate of carbon sequestration by forests depends on a number of different factors which includes the soil present, species and age. Ireland's Afforestation Programme provides financial supports to land owners to plant a range of species. The current requirement under the Forestry Programme is that there is a mix of species and places a target of 30% broadleaves and 70% conifers. Last years...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All forestry activities funded under the current Forestry Programme 2014-2020 (extended to end 2022) must be conducted in line with the principles of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). My Department offers attractive supports through the Programme to forest owners to assist them in the creation and management of their forests. These include generous grants and premiums to landowners who...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All lands suitable for afforestation must be environmentally suitable and have the capacity to grow trees sustainably. My Department has published "Land Types for Afforestation" which sets out the eligibility criteria for grant aid and is based on the capability of lands to produce a sustainable crop of timber. Existing forests and the creation of new forests are important for climate change...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish forestry sector currently contributes significantly to the Irish economy, accounting for an estimated €2.3 billion of GDP and supporting almost 9,400 rural jobs. The current Forestry Programme which commenced in 2015 and has been extended to the end of 2022 provides significant supports for afforestation. This includes grants and premiums for 12 different planting categories...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I know it is something we have discussed before. Mackerel is the species most impacted by Brexit trade and co-operation agreement. Between now and 2026, we will lose 25% of our mackerel-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I know that.