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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very aware of the significant increase in fertiliser prices over the last year, particularly in recent months and its impact at farm level. The fertiliser market is largely driven by global supply and demand and, while there are a number of factors influencing fertiliser price, the major driving factors affecting prices are increased global demand due to strong growth in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (7 Dec 2021)

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 (7 Dec 2021)

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 (7 Dec 2021)

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: Live Exports (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, the extent and scope of any trade in animals is a matter for private enterprise, subject to compliance with animal health and animal welfare standards and the conditions of any agreed protocol. Any animals transported from Ireland are governed by the requirements of EU legislation. The vast majority of animals exported from Ireland travel to the EU, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The stakeholder group that the Deputy is referring to was recommended in a 2019 report commissioned by Macra Agricultural Skillnet with the support of Skillnet Ireland. The report stated that Macra Agricultural Skillnet would establish an advisory group which would have the remit of developing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) framework proposed in the report. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The challenge of generational renewal is widely recognised both at national and EU level with the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) citing it as one of its nine key objectives. Food Vision 2030, the new strategy for the agri-food sector, also highlights the challenge of generational renewal and proposes a number of actions to address this issue including the promotion of land mobility and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (7 Dec 2021)

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 (7 Dec 2021)

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 new greyhound traceability system, Rásaíocht Con...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (7 Dec 2021)

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. As part of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund in Budget 2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (7 Dec 2021)

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 (7 Dec 2021)

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 (7 Dec 2021)

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: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the significant contribution that carbon sequestration can make, particularly through our land and soils, in meeting carbon reduction targets whilst protecting the food production sector. Recent investments in research and initiatives from my Department will provide much needed data on the emission profile of our farms and will inform policy decisions in this area to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I and officials in my Department have been consistent in my position that agriculture must achieve its climate objectives while maintaining current food production output. It is my belief that we are the sustainable food capital of the world and that we can continue to produce in sustainable manner while reducing our carbon footprint. The recently published All-of-Government Climate Action...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 684, 686 and 687 together. My view is that the CAP reform proposals will, in particular, have a positive impact on the production of sustainable food and will enhance our sustainability credentials, allowing the sector to become a world leader in sustainable food systems while also supporting farmers to transition. The new CAP aims to support the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Common Agricultural Policy has undergone a number of evolutions in terms of its scope and objectives since it began in 1962. It began with the aim to support food production in Europe. That aim is still a core objective of the CAP. As we begin to implement the next iteration of the CAP, how we achieve this objective is informed by a greater awareness and concern for the impacts of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I can assure the Deputy that I am very confident that the Irish agrifood sector will remain viable into the future, and is well positioned to address both challenges and opportunities arising from CAP reform and climate action. I was delighted to launch the new Food Vision 2030 strategy with the Taoiseach and Government colleagues in August. For some 20 years, the Irish agrifood...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that I launched the new Food Vision 2030 strategy with the Taoiseach and Government colleagues in August. The Deputy will also be aware that we are currently finalising Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period 2023 to 2027. The processes for developing these included detailed assessments, consultations and analysis, including SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (7 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 690, 691 and 692 together. I draw the Deputy’s attention to PQ Ref 52873/21 which he tabled on 2ndNovember 2021 regarding the extent to which my Department has identified the causes for the spread of bovine TB. My response outlined that the research on the role of wildlife in bovine TB has recently been reviewed for the Bovine TB Stakeholders Forum by...