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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The current requirement that is in place under EU and national legislation, and that has been in place since the 1960s, is that all herds undergo at least one annual herd test. In herds where disease is suspected or confirmed, this will result in extra tests until the herd tests clear. Every year, circa 97% of herds in the country have to undergo only one TB test.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Negotiations between the European Council, Parliament and Commission on the shape of the new CAP are ongoing, and unlikely to conclude until May 2021. In the meantime, the EU budget for the next seven years has been agreed, and will see an overall increase in CAP funding for Ireland. Although the amount available for direct payments is slightly reduced, this is compensated for by a bigger...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has funded research in various aspects of crop production to the tune of €12.5 million in recent years. By way of example, in 2020, €600,000 was provided to Teagasc to develop micro-malting capacity in their laboratories in Oakpark. These important supports are in addition to direct funding which Teagasc receives from my Department annually, some of which is also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware that the Green Cert Programme continues to attract strong interest in the West and North East of the country. My Department is working closely with Teagasc to ensure that there is sufficient teachers available to meet demand. In that regard, Teagasc has agreed to bring forward a proposal to hire additional temporary teachers for consideration by my Department in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department operates a programme that provides funding for agri-food research, on a competitive basis, to research performing organisations, including Teagasc and the Higher Education Institutions. Applications are invited periodically through Research Calls that cover a broad range of agriculture, food and forest related research activities. Our current call, which closes on 9thMarch,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Payments are made to farmers under CAP via two streams - Pillar I and Pillar II. Regulation No. 1307 of 2013 defines that direct payments must be area-based payments and, in Ireland, is based on the number of Basic Payment entitlements held by a farmer with each payment entitlement supported by a hectare of land – linking the area farmed to the amount of supports. Since 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that officials from the Pesticide Control Division (PCD) of my Department have contacted the company named in relation to the biocidal product named. On 15th and 16th February, the applicant was informed that products like this, which contain a sole biocidal active ingredient already approved at EU level, can only be placed on the market in a Member State via the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The European Communities (Data Collection in the Fisheries Sector) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 132/2010) give effect to elements of the EU Data Collection Regulation. The Regulations are available online at the following link: S.I. No. 132/2010 - European Communities (Data Collection in the Fisheries Sector) Regulations 2010. (irishstatutebook.ie). The Regulations place a duty on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for an afforestation licence was received on behalf of the person named in July, 2020. The application site is near 11 designated sites, including the Twelve Bens and Clew Bay SACs. The impact of any afforestation operations on the sites and surrounding area was carefully considered before deciding on the licence application. The application has now been approved and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1110 and 1111 together. The information requested by the Deputy is attached.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that neither I, nor my officials, have referred the matter to the Gardaí, assisted the Gardaí in relation to it nor engaged with Horse Racing Ireland or the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The provision of the detailed information sought by the Deputy will necessitate an extensive examination of my Department’s records and consultation with the Marine Institute who operate the control protocols for the management of sea lice on behalf of the State. A detailed reply will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Qualifications Recognition (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Teagasc Green Cert is a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture and Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming on the National Framework of Qualifications. The Cert is provided on a part-time and distance education basis at Teagasc's Regional Education Centres and local offices. Graduates of the course are eligible to progress to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has participated in, and contributed to, the whole-of-Government communications and public information campaigns related to COVID-19. It has provided information as appropriate via established channels of communication including the Department’s website, through official social media accounts and stakeholder communications. My Department has neither incurred nor committed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: LEADER Programmes (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The communication referred to by the Deputy was provided to my Department as the Managing Authority in Ireland for the Rural Development Programme, of which LEADER is one element. The Department of Rural and Community Development are delegated by my Department to administer the LEADER programme. The document is part of an ongoing deliberative process between my Department, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of an upward trend in fertiliser prices in recent times. While fertiliser sales here have been steadily increasing over the last decade, there are generally continuing signs of a levelling off in nitrogen sales in recent years. As a key input in the food production system, my Department will be closely monitoring how the fertiliser market develops in the weeks and months ahead....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has provided funding to Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) over a number of years with, a €5m grant provided in 2021. Such spending is based on a service level agreement and is intended for current expenditure on areas such as breeding. It does not include capital funding. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media also provides funding to HSI. HSI...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has informed me that, in deciding on a suitable location for the organisation's Headquarters and Centre of Excellence, it has examined a number of sites and venues as part of a selection process carried out by a sub-committee of its Board. HSI advises that the work of the sub-committee has been ongoing for two years and has involved the consideration of many...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has informed me that it is considering moving to the new Centre of Excellence at Greenogue as soon as is feasible, following the construction of a new office building. The Centre of Excellence is proposed to serve the training and education needs of the sport horse industry. The delivery of such key programmes will be a focus of the centre, which will traverse the...

Seanad: National Climate and Air Roadmap for the Agriculture Sector: Statements (22 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: It is good to be with all of the Senators today. I am delighted to be here to speak about the issue of climate change and Ag Climatise, the national climate and air roadmap for the agriculture sector. The Covid-19 pandemic remains the immediate challenge for many economies globally but we cannot lose sight of other challenges. Protecting farm incomes and the climate challenge remain in...