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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I firstly wish to reiterate my strong condemnation of any cruelty or mistreatment of animals and to reinforce that my Department takes matters of equine welfare and the integrity of the food chain very seriously. I can assure the Deputy that the equine welfare matters referred to will form part of the ongoing and active animal welfare investigation by my Department, in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The purpose of the water setback condition is to create a buffer of natural ground vegetation positioned between defined water features and the subsequent forest crop that will emerge after replanting takes place. The aim is to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems from possible sediment and nutrient runoff from the site during various operations throughout the forest rotation,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that my Department, in conjunction with the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation is carrying out animal welfare and traceability investigations into activities associated with the facility referred to and its surrounds. I can also confirm that the approval of the plant was revoked on the grounds of animal welfare, food safety and traceability.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Animal welfare is a key priority for me as Minister and for the Government. Each year, I provide considerable funding to support animal welfare charity organisations. All animal welfare organisations in receipt of this funding through my Department’s Animal Welfare Grants Programme receive an annual veterinary inspection by veterinary staff from my Department. Applicants must also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1674 to 1677, inclusive, and 1680 to 1682, inclusive, together. I am currently drafting regulations on veterinary medicinal products - these will provide for:the rules pertaining to prescribing of prescription only medicines, including antiparasitics,the operation of the national database - the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS)the possession,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Special Areas of Conservation (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: It is acknowledged in the Guide to Land Eligibility published by the Direct Payments Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that the karst limestone landscape in the Burren and Aran regions requires specific criteria to cater for the very unique landscape that exists in these regions. At present where a parcel outside of the Burren and Aran regions has more than 70%...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The difficult weather in early 2024 has resulted in extremely low fodder supplies in the country, including straw. As a consequence of this I recently proposed a deferral of the 2024 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) and indicated that I would engage with the Farmers' Charter on the matter. I made this proposal balancing the need to ensure adequate supplies of straw are available for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a challenging disease to control and eradicate. I am committed to making real progress in controlling TB as I am aware of the financial and emotional trauma associated with a TB breakdown for farmers. Nationally as of 14th July 2024, on a 12-month rolling basis, herd incidence increased to 5.29% compared to 4.60% at the same time last year. In the past 12 months...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The main Global body of research on developing a vaccine for tuberculosis in bovine animals is being carried out by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the UK. My Department continues to engage with colleagues in DEFRA and is monitoring this very closely. To date the biggest issue with a vaccine for cattle has been the lack of availability of a test that is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very aware of the contribution of the pig meat sector to Irish agri-food as a whole, supporting significant levels of direct employment as well as their role in supporting rural economies and the wider national economy. In 2022, at a time when the pigmeat sector was experiencing severe financial hardship and when pig producers had to deal with enormous financial pressures, I provided...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statutory Instruments (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Proposed veterinary medicinal products regulations will provide for:the rules pertaining to prescribing of prescription only medicines, including antiparasitics,the operation of the national database - the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS)the possession, administration and storage of VMPs and medicated feed,the licensing of the importation of certain VMPs and medicated feedthe...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Preparation of veterinary medicinal products regulations are nearing completion. I have had extensive consultation with a range of stakeholders over a prolonged period of time. These regulations will provide for:the rules pertaining to prescribing of prescription only medicines, including antiparasitics,the operation of the national database - the National Veterinary Prescription System...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The classification of veterinary medicines is a function of the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). Any change to the prescription status of a medicine is determined by the HPRA. The route of supply of veterinary medicines is under my remit as Minister. I am at present engaging with stakeholders in relation to the draft Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations 2024, which are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine, including the provision of out of hours service, is a function of the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) in accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (as amended).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The National Veterinary Prescribed System (NVPS) is a secure electronic prescription system currently being developed to meet certain requirements within the new EU Veterinary Medicine Regulation 2019/6. The focus of these regulations is to protect human health and address the challenge presented by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). There are two ways to interact with this system. For vets...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has responsibility for the six State owned Fishery Harbour Centres at Killybegs, Ros an Mhíl, Dingle, Castletownbere, Dunmore East and Howth. Capital projects are subject to rigorous project management processes including design, tender action and implementation stages; and ongoing monitoring, evaluation and review in accordance with the Public Spending Code and, now, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that my Department has an ongoing investigation into the animal welfare related incidents referenced, and I can also confirm that this is being undertaken jointly, and in coordination with the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is fully committed to the ongoing promotion of high animal welfare standards. Department authorised officers, along with An Garda Síochána, the Customs service, authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA), provide continued robust enforcement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine maintains a record of animal welfare prosecutions taken at the suit of the Minister under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. This record includes person prosecuted, offences, Court and date of hearing, outcome and any penalty imposed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The trade in and the export of animals is a private commercial activity, but it is heavily regulated by European and National law which my Department enforces. The export of animals plays an important role in Irish agriculture by providing alternative market outlets for farmers. My Department takes its responsibilities in the matter of animal welfare very seriously and exercises close...