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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is an independent statutory body which has responsibility for seafood safety controls and the enforcement of seafood safety law, both of national and EU legislation that deals with health conditions for the production and placing on the market of fish, shellfish and fisheries products. As the competent authority for the export certification...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The above named person submitted a 2021 BPS application on 6th May 2021. This application similar to all BPS applications is subject to administrative checks, prior to payment issuing. My Department is currently working on the administrative checks in relation to this BPS application. Once these are complete, any payment due will issue under the 2021 BPS scheme. Department officials are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which proposes to prohibit fur farming in Ireland, is currently going through the legislative process in Dail Eireann. A list of specified animals that the prohibition applies to, is included in the Bill. This list includes rabbits. This Bill can be viewed at the following link: gov.ie - Animal Health and Welfare - Legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Equipment (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The total funding allocated for on-farm investments in Budgets 2021 and 2022 are outlined in the table below. Table: On-farm Investment allocations for 2021 and 2022 On Farm Investment allocation Budget 2021 €m On Farm Investment allocation Budget 2022 €m Total 90 80 The definitive allocation for 2022 will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Subject to EU Commission approval, it is currently proposed that under the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP), an On-farm Capital Investment Scheme will continue to support general investment at a 40% grant rate. A higher investment rate of 60% will be offered to qualified young farmers and qualified female farmers to support generational renewal and gender balance. As the scheme is demand-led, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 716 and 720 together. Ireland’s goals for sustainable fisheries, including those inshore, are supported through the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The CFP provides the framework for the long-term conservation and sustainability of fish stocks around our shores and is designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of fishing in Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I established a Seafood Sector Task Force in March 2021 to examine the impacts on our fishing sector and coastal communities of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and to make recommendations to me on initiatives that could be taken to provide supports for development and restructuring so as to ensure a profitable and sustainable fishing fleet and to identify opportunities for jobs and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under statute. Capital funding is made available on an annual basis by my Department to the Fishery Harbour Centres, via the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. A capital investment of €2.42 million has been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I keep the training and educational needs of our seafood sector under ongoing review with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) in order to ensure that the sector has the wide ranging skills and knowledge needed to operate safely and sustainably and achieve its potential to develop and prosper. BIM makes available a wide ranging syllabus of specialist training for our seafood sector and further...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: There are no licence requirements for the import of fertiliser from third countries save for ammonium nitrate and certain fertilisers which contain ammonium nitrate in excess of 79% by weight. These are deemed to be explosives under the Explosives Act and are, therefore, subject to the same security controls for licensing, importation and storage as conventional explosives. All...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Controlled Finishing Units as part of the bovine TB Eradication Programme are subject to enhanced biosecurity measures and can only sell direct to slaughter. The following table shows the number of cattle slaughtered at EU approved slaughter plants originating in Controlled Finishing Units in September 2021. Month 2021 September 25,500 The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Nov 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 for the increase in prices are increased global demand, rising production and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is operationally independent of the Department and the management of their forest estate is a matter for the company. I have, therefore, forwarded this issue to Coillte for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 726 to 729, inclusive, together. As you will be aware Project Woodland is a framework for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the licensing system and for the creation of a new vision for woodland creation in Ireland. I am pleased to report that substantial work has been undertaken by all Working Groups and the Project Board of Project Woodland, with...

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the various Deputies for their contributions and constructive support for the Bill. This is the first of a number of stages of bringing it through the Oireachtas. I look forward to constructive engagement on Committee Stage and considering amendments, further assessment and interrogation of various aspects of the Bill to make sure it is robust and fully scrutinised as it goes...

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, which is draft legislation to prohibit fur farming in Ireland, to the House. The final version of the Bill, as drafted by the Office of the Attorney General, was approved by the Government at its meeting on 19 October 2021. The Government also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a process known as sequestration plays a significant role in meeting our climate change objectives. My Department provide a range of incentives to encourage land owners to carry out activities that increase carbon storage in soils and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Engagement with all stakeholders is a key aspect of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The processing of the above named person's BPS application is completed and payment has issued to his bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The application for a tree felling licence to which the Deputy refers is currently awaiting assessment by an ecologist. An updated Harvest Plan has been received, which will be reviewed by the ecologist. I would expect a decision to issue in the next two to three months, which factors in a mandatory 30-day public consultation period.