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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: At the outset, I reaffirm my commitment to supporting young farmers and generational renewal.   Details of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 are not yet complete and consultations with stakeholders are continuing.  The EU proposals for the new CAP from 2023 include provision for supports for young farmers.  With regard to direct payment supports under the next CAP,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am delighted to have secured a significant increase in the budget for organic farming for 2022. Funding for the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has been increased to €21 million up from €16million last year with a further €2 million for further organic sector development measures.  This increase is very welcome and addresses the growing demand from both...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: There are a wide variety of items available under the suite of seven measures under TAMS. The allocation of €80million in Budget 2022 has secured the continuation of the TAMS scheme in its current format for 2022. Solar energy for on-farm use is grant aided under the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage and Safety Scheme, Young Farmers Captial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, I had the pleasure of visiting Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre last week where I had the opportunity to meet with key stakeholders and see for myself the location of the proposed Deep-Water berthing project.  Earlier this year I allocated €1.09million for capital works in Ros an Mhíl, of which €100,000 is to further explore the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, Project Woodland was launched in February this year. It has  the twin objectives of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the forestry licensing system, and of creating a shared national vision for forestry in Ireland by means of a new forest strategy. In developing the forest strategy all matters pertaining to the future of forestry in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The current Programme for Government contains a commitment to align Ireland’s organic land area with that of the current EU average of approximately 7.5% over the lifetime of this Government. Budget 2022, with its increased allocation for organic farming, will assist in working towards that. I am delighted to have secured a big increase in the budget for organic farming for 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I would like to thank Forest Industries Ireland and all stakeholders for the submission of proposals on the further integration of tree and forest planting initiatives in the CAP Strategic Plan. These proposals are currently under review by my officials who are in the process of finalising the first draft interventions that will form part of the CAP Strategic Plan. A consultation on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland is obliged to report and account for all greenhouse gases in Ireland under our international obligations and this includes sequestration and emissions from forestry. This does not imply ownership but simply reflects the requirement for those reductions and emissions to be included in the State’s climate inventory. There is no such similar mandatory accounting framework...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget 2022 (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I'm pleased to have secured over €1.8 billion of funding in Budget 2020 for the overall sector. This is in addition to almost €1.2 billion in EU funded direct payments received annually to support farm incomes and reward good agricultural and environmental practices. Farmers can have confidence that this budget protects farm family income and supports action to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very much aware of the important role that on-farm carbon removals and carbon pool protection will play in meeting the sectors challenging climate change targets going forward. It is important that the increased removal and storage of atmospheric carbon brought about through the activities of our farmers is not only recognised in the National Inventory Reporting accounting system but...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am convinced that there is a genuine potential to develop anaerobic digestion on Irish farms.  From the outset it should be noted that energy policy formation, including renewable energy, is the direct responsibility of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC). However, I and officials within my Department continually engage with Minister Ryan and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Biodiversity conservation and restoration is supported through a variety of schemes operated by my department at both national and local level. The Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) includes agricultural actions that promote and preserve biodiversity both directly and indirectly. The three-tier hierarchy system prioritizes actions which target the preservation of priority...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important to clarify that there is no legal definition of a feedlot herd.  The Deputy may be referring to Controlled Finishing Units. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) defines certain herds as Controlled Finishing Units (CFUs) in the context of the Bovine TB Eradication Programme.  This definition is unique to that programme and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very much aware of the important role that on-farm carbon removals and carbon pool protection will play in meeting the sectors challenging climate change targets going forward. It is important that the increased removal and storage of atmospheric carbon brought about through the on-farm activities of our farmers is not only recognised in the National Inventory Reporting accounting...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Natura 2000 (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Natura is made up of Special Protection Areas (SPAs), established under the EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC), and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), established under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).  Responsibility for Natura lies with the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) in Ireland. Natura agricultural lands form a significant part of the overall eligible agricultural...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue:  I am pleased to report that this year’s Budget delivered strong support for Forestry with the allocation of over €100m for 2022. Having secured such strong funding I look forward to using the funding for the planting of trees which is at the centre of our climate strategy. The current Forestry Programme 2014-2020 (extended to end 2022)  provides significant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) provided 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. BEAM was funded by a combination of €50 million EU aid and over €27 million Exchequer support. It was provided to support Irish beef farmers who saw beef...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Taskforce was established on foot of the beef sector agreement of 15th September 2019.  The Beef Taskforce's remit as set out in its terms of reference was to monitor the implementation of the actions arising from that agreement. The Taskforce was to meet at least quarterly from October 2019 for a period of one year after which the Taskforce’s progress was to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, I recently visited Cromane and met with the Cromane Community Group to discuss the potential future development in Cromane Harbour and I advised that there are funding mechanisms within my Department that could support the project in the future.  That said, Cromane Harbour is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, the preparation of Ireland’s draft CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027 has been under way for some time. Development of the plan involves a number of stages, including SWOT analysis, needs assessment, intervention design, financial allocations, target setting (including monitoring) and governance systems. The draft CSP will also be subject to an...