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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that the herd of the person named has been de-restricted and the De-restriction Notice issued in the post on 4 February 2021. His next herd test will be the TB annual round test which is scheduled for January 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Activities (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Programme (AGRIP) Report was carried out as part of the 2020 Spending Review, which is an annual process to evaluate programmes and support evidence-based policy making. There are a number of challenges for the agricultural sector in adapting production methods to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the sector. Research is crucial in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 Feb 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 EU aid and Exchequer support. It was provided to support Irish beef farmers who saw beef prices fall in light of market disturbance. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 Feb 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 EU aid and Exchequer support. It was provided to support Irish beef farmers who saw beef prices fall in light of market disturbance. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I fully recognise the impact the current forestry licencing 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 Pippa Hackett who is responsible for forestry, it is my immediate priority to deal with this backlog and to issue licences in the volume needed for this important sector to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and payments were processed for scheme years 2016 and 2017. The application was initially rejected based on the findings of an on farm inspection. However, a review of the case led to a decision to reinstate the application with a penalty. The Department is currently working to resolve the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal in relation to Beef Finisher Payment was received from the person named in October 2020. The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (10 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: Departmental Schemes (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the initiatives identified in Ireland's new Animal Welfare Strategy, emphasis is being placed on evaluating the potential for alternative husbandry practices, including dairy calf-at-foot rearing. Teagasc has begun a study in comparing leaving the calf with its mother for the first eight-weeks versus separating the calf from its mother at birth, to assess the effects on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is the competent authority for the implementation of the EU legislation on pig welfare (Council Directive 2008/120/EC). Each year, officials from my Department carry out inspections on pig farms to ensure compliance with the provisions set out in the Directive. Farms are selected for inspection based on pre-identified risk parameters,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (10 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 (10 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 (10 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 Irish Coursing Club (ICC) has been the keeper for the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1017 and 1018 together. An additional €4 million has been allocated to facilitate the re-opening of the Organic Farming Scheme. This will further develop the organic sector and contribute to the Programme for Government target to align the area under organic production in Ireland with the EU average. I was pleased to see my colleague Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Laboratories (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department engages closely with other State organisations in the interception and seizure of illegal substances where relevant. Customs Officers regularly identify and detain illegal importations and notify my Department of these seizures. The subsequent follow up actions required are managed by the Investigations Division and the Veterinary Medicines Section of my Department. A...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (10 Feb 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.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am not aware of any cases in which the findings of the Director of the Agriculture Appeals Office have been set aside by my Department. However, I have requested that a full review of the case files be undertaken by my Department of the outcomes of these cases, so that a definitive response may be forwarded to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government 2020 contains a commitment regarding the prohibition of fur farming and Department officials have been working on appropriate steps to give effect to this. My Department is in the process of drafting a Bill to provide for the introduction of a ban on fur farming which will include a prohibition on mink farming. The Bill will make it illegal for any new fur...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the comments from the Chief Medical Officer but have received no further advice from him on this matter. Notwithstanding, my Department is in the process of drafting a Bill to provide for the introduction of a ban on fur farming which will include a prohibition on mink farming. The Bill will make it illegal for any new fur farms to be established and will provide for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (10 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Due to the volume of the information requested by the Deputy, it was not possible to provide a comprehensive response in the required timeframe. I will arrange for a reply to be forwarded directly to the Deputy within 10 working days.