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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Licences (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department considers all applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable National and EU legislation. The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application under the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme in tranche 18 of TAMS. Approval to commence investment works in this case was awarded on 10th February 2021. The approval letter has been uploaded to the application on the TAMS online system where the applicant can now view it. The applicant will also receive confirmation, in writing, of the approval...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named received a letter on 8th October 2020 advising him of a breach of limits under the Nitrates Regulations in respect of the 2019 year and detailing that a penalty that would be applied to his 2020 scheme payments. Following a request for a review, the person named submitted additional information in relation to sheep on his holding. This new information has been reviewed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Co-financing for Pillar II in the CAP was agreed by Heads of State and Government at the European Council in July 2020, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposals for the 2021 - 2027 programming period. The overall MFF was subsequently agreed with the European Parliament in December 2020. The MFF agreement sets out the EAFRD contribution rates to be established in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has not conducted an analysis of rural population trends but is aware of work carried out in this regard by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). My Department does monitor population trends in farming and the Census of Agriculture and the Farm Structure Survey, both carried out by the CSO, are particularly important. In Ireland there are around 137,500 farms and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application under the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme under tranche 17 of TAMS. Approval to commence investment works in this case was awarded on 11 February 2021. The approval letter has been uploaded to the TAMS online system, where the applicant can now view it. Written confirmation will also issue to the applicant concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The rules regarding the identification of equines across the EU are governed by Commission Implementing Regulation 262/2015 (CR 262/2015), which came into effect on 1 January 2016. This legislation was transposed into national legislation in Ireland via S.I. No 62 of 2016. Article 12(1) of that Regulation provides that all equine animals must be identified with a passport no later than 12...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (17 Feb 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 (17 Feb 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 (17 Feb 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: Agriculture Schemes (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In relation to alternatives to livestock production, the production of cereals, crops and horticulture, as well as forestry, are important sectors in Irish agriculture and the Programme for Government commits to continuing to support their ongoing development. The cereals sector in Ireland is a major contributor of high quality grain to the food and drinks industry and is a key source of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1013 to 1015, inclusive, together. Council Regulation 1224/2009, known as the Control Regulation, establishes a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and establishing a level playing-field across the EU on fisheries control. In 2018, the Commission published a proposal to amend the Control...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Short supply chains and small-scale processing of agri-food products undoubtedly offer opportunities for Ireland’s agri-food sector to prosper and develop. The Programme for Government (PfG) acknowledges this in saying that while Irish agriculture must maintain a strong export focus, there is also a desire to see a greater emphasis on producing a more diverse range of food to meet our...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The European Commission launched its proposals on the reform of the CAP in June 2018. In October 2020, the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament adopted their respective positions on the Commission proposals. Trilogue negotiations between the three institutions, which are aimed at reaching a final shared agreement on the shape of the new CAP, commenced at the end of 2020 and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The measures announced under Budget 2021 to support suckler farmers build directly on the schemes established in recent years. The core support for the beef sector under the current RDP is the €300m Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP). In addition to this support, over the last two years, over €200 million of additional supports were made available specifically to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 and has received payments for scheme years 2016 – 2019 and the 2020 Advance payment. Following the outcome of an internal review, the person named is due payments in respect of the commonage action. Processing of the balancing payment due for 2017 is currently at an advanced stage and pending final administrative checks will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme 2014-2020 provides financial supports for the sustainable development of our seafood sector. On 22 October 2020, I announced a COVID-19 Aquaculture Support Scheme under the Programme, designed to compensate oyster and rope mussel producers for lost sales arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Scheme closed in November with 181...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1021 and 1022 together. I fully recognise the impact the current forestry licensing delays are having on the sector and I am in regular and intensive consultation with all stakeholders to resolve these issues. Along with Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett who is responsible for forestry, it is my immediate priority to deal with this backlog and to issue...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: There is no rule limiting the age of cattle, period of residence on farm or the number of movements for beef production. Such specifications are entirely a commercial matter and are not conditions imposed by my Department. In-spec bonus payments are made in respect of cattle which meet certain market specifications demanded by retail customers. The 30-month age, four movement specification...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: While TB disease is low relative to historical levels, the number of new restrictions and reactor numbers have been gradually increasing since 2016. The pace of deterioration has accelerated in 2020. My Department is engaged with all stakeholders through the TB Forum to ensure all aspects of the recently launched new Bovine TB Eradication Strategy 2021-2030 are addressed to move toward the...