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Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I made clear in my contributions so far my absolute determination following on from the trade and co-operation agreement and the resulting unfair burden on our fishing quotas, which is more significant proportionately than that which other member states have to carry. We knew from the outset the grave danger our fishing sector was in and the grave danger a no-deal outcome presented to us...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputies Sherlock and Mac Lochlainn. The Government is very much aware of the importance of the zero to 12-mile zone off Rockall for fishermen. Our position is resolute in that we have a strong tradition in that area. We will continue to hold that position. We are engaging diplomatically with the Scottish Government at present in trying to find a resolution to the issue that there...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Sherlock. The Government is clear in its commitment to stand ready to support the sector to address the impact that the sector has seen as a result of the outcome of the agreement, both in terms of representing our interests in Europe in trying to address the burden share as part of that but particularly in terms of trying to address the impact financially, both in terms of...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for his contribution. He outlined in a measured way how the overall agreement is a positive outcome in terms of the wider economy. However, as I have said, there is a significant impact on the fishing sector, albeit that impact is not what it might have been in the event of a no-deal Brexit. It was not what the British Government was looking for, nor was it what was sold...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Before I start today, I want to pay tribute and extend my sympathies to the family of the late Hugo Boyle, CEO of the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation, who passed away on Tuesday. He was a tremendous champion for the fishing sector and for fishermen. He was a man of integrity, dignity and accomplishment and a tremendous family man and professional. On behalf of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: For public health reasons, the Government has advised that people should stay at home except in a number of situations, including if they are travelling to and from work where the work is considered to be an essential service. Those essential service providers are listed and Regulations are in place to support them. Measures are based on expert advice from the National Public Health Emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is continuing to support the farming community in these difficult times, in particular, by ensuring that scheme payments can continue to issue to farmer clients. Conducting on-farm inspections is deemed essential work. Officials in my Department and I are very conscious of the challenges and concerns for all stakeholders posed by the COVID-19 situation. At all times, our...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Unfortunately, due to an administrative error, the previous PQ from the Deputy was not referred to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and I wish to apologise for this error. The question has now been sent to the SFPA for direct and urgent reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hazardous Waste Removal (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: While Haulbowline island has been under my Department’s care for the duration of the East Tip remediation works, those works are concluded and the island is soon to transfer to the ownership of the Minister for Defence.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application under the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS II on 4 August 2020. Supporting documentation in relation to this application was requested and was received by the Department on 9 December 2020, following which a pre-approval inspection was completed on 22 December 2020. Processing of the application is currently being finalised and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department provides direct support to the horticulture industry through the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Horticulture Sector. The Scheme provides grant aid towards capital investments in specialised plant and equipment, as well as emerging technologies specific to commercial horticulture production. In the current situation, this support is also important to help...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Within EU Member States, purebred animal breeding of the domestic species (bovines, porcines, ovines, caprines and equines) is governed by EU legislation, namely, Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, aimed at ensuring a harmonised approach to trade and for entry into the European Union. The exiting of the UK from the European Union, impacts on Irish breeders that are members of UK breed societies...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. The Office was established in 2002 in accordance with the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001 and the Agriculture Appeals Regulations 2002. There are distinct and specific statutory functions assigned to the officials delivering the appeals service which require the Appeals Officers and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I fully recognise the impact the current forestry licensing delays are having on the sector. I am in regular and intensive consultation with all stakeholders to resolve these issues and I also issue a weekly dashboard to update on my Department's licensing dashboard. I have received the correspondence to which the question refers and a direct response will issue from my office to the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Fisheries was an extremely important priority for Ireland and the EU as a whole in the Task Force negotiations with the UK. The EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement will, unfortunately, have an impact on our fishing industry. However, this impact would have been far greater had the Barnier Task Force agreed to UK demands or had we been in a no-deal scenario which would have seen all EU...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Apiculture Industry (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 to 492, inclusive, together. I fully acknowledge the important contribution bees make to agriculture and biodiversity as both pollinators and honey producers. In this regard, my Department provides a range of supports and initiatives to encourage and assist beekeepers and the national beekeeping associations. These supports include funding to carry out...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is the competent authority under the EU Common Market Organisation Regulation (1379/2013) for recognition of fisheries and aquaculture producer groups as EU Producer Organisations. In 2020, my Department published new national Recognition Criteria under the CMO to be satisfied by applicants for recognition. In line with the commitments in our Programme for Government to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Following consultation with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, I have decided to designate five additional Irish ports, for both Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) legislation and North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) purposes, to accept UK registered-Northern Ireland vessel landings. The five new ports designated are Ros a Mhíl, Howth, Greencastle, Rathmullen...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I met yesterday with Minister Patrick O'Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, and including a number of his officials. We are very aware of the significant impact on the communities that flooding is having, including in relation to Lough Funshinagh. I will continue to engage with the Minister in relation to this situation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Apiculture Industry (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I fully acknowledge the important contribution bees make to agriculture and biodiversity as both pollinators and honey producers. In this regard, my Department provides a range of supports and initiatives to encourage and assist beekeepers and the national beekeeping associations. These supports include funding to carry out applied research through the National Apiculture Programme, grants to...