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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Appointments (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Ministerial advisers are appointed by the Government in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act 1997. My Special Advisers cover political press and organisational matters and were appointed under Statutory Instrument 731 of 2020. They are on the Special Adviser (Principal Officer PPC) pay scale - €89,072 - €103,136 p/a. Details of the qualifications...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Since my appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and prior to the conclusion of the EU-Trade and Cooperation Agreement on Christmas Eve last, I had frequent engagement with my European counterparts. Meeting Date Agriculture and Fisheries December Council, bilaterals with France, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark 15 &...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted a Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application in 2020. Their BPS application contained a commonage parcel in the townland of Dunloe Upper. As a result of the standard administrative checks carried out by my Department, it was found that the specific commonage parcel was overclaimed. In that context, a full review of all evidence submitted to support the various...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1040 and 1041 together. In July 2019, former Minister of State Andrew Doyle commissioned Mr. James Mackinnon CBE (former Chief Planner with the Scottish Government) to review the forestry licensing process. During the review, Mr. Mackinnon met with various industry stakeholders, administrative and technical personnel of my Department, other State agencies,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The effects of Ash Dieback have been devastating on ash plantations throughout the country and I am well aware of its impact on landowners. When the disease first presented, it was thought that eradication was an option. My Department introduced an exchequer-funded reconstitution in 2013 to restore affected forests and paid out some €7 million to forest owners. While that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The 1980 Agreement covers the North Sea, Skagerrak and the North East Atlantic, and allows for the setting of total allowable catches for joint stocks, transfers of fishing possibilities, joint technical measures and issues relating to control and enforcement. The main issue of concern for Ireland in the annual consultations relates to transfers of the Blue Whiting stock in Western Waters....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1044 and 1045 together. The Beef Taskforce, which meets at least quarterly as per the terms of reference of the group, is scheduled to meet again next week. In addition to updates on the ongoing work of the Taskforce, there is a standing agenda item for all Task Force meetings on the market situation which provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to seek to resolve, under the next CAP, the issue of support for the category of farmers known as 'Forgotten Farmers' and I intend to keep that commitment. ‘Forgotten Farmer’ is a term used to describe a group of farmers who had set up their agricultural holdings prior to 2008, were under 40 in 2015 and held low value...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department offers an attractive suite of options for landowners to plant forestry as part of the Afforestation Grant and Premium scheme, to suit most land types and scenarios. The main Afforestation Scheme offers generous establishment grants and up to 15 years premiums payable to the landowner. A range of support schemes is also available for more specialised situations. More information...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 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 Irish Coursing Club (ICC) has been the keeper for the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Customs and Excise (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the table below. Details of Container Inspections at Dublin Port 2020 Date Product Category No. of containers No. physically inspected 01/12/2020 -31/12/2020 Animal Product 124 124 01/12/2020 -31/12/2020 Plant Product 97 41

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1052 to 1058, inclusive, together. At the outset, the Deputy should be aware that I am committed to achieving a BVD-free herd. In 2021 to date, 119 tests have given positive results for BVD - these come from 65 herds. It does not follow, however, that all these animals are PI animals and as we are now advancing towards final eradication, all such herds are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Currently, all on farm death notifications by knackeries to this Department's Animal Identification and Movement database is carried out via a paper-based system. My Department strongly favours the introduction of an electronic notification system to the database and, in this regard, preliminary discussions have taken place with the operators of knackeries.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest estate, are the responsibility of the company. I have therefore passed the question raised to Coillte for response and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest estate, are the responsibility of the company. I have therefore passed the questions raised to Coillte for response and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Negotiations on the Commission's recent proposal on the Brexit Adjustment Reserve are now under way. The proposal is currently being considered separately by the Council and by the European Parliament, and their respective positions will, in due course, form the basis of trilogue negotiations between the three institutions. In the Council discussions, Ireland is continuing to argue our case...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that Ms. Jo O’Hara was commissioned to prepare a plan to implement the Mackinnon Review. Ms. O’Hara’s report has been received and may be viewed at the following link: . On foot of Ms. O'Hara's report, Minister Hackett and I announced on 25thFebruary 2021 the establishment of Project Woodland which will adopt the project management structure set...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1064 and 1065 together. Forestry will play an important role in meeting our environmental objectives under the Climate Action Plan and in terms of biodiversity, as outlined in the Programme for Government. It is for this reason my Department will be focusing on afforestation applications in the coming weeks. I am mindful of the seasonality associated with...