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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to space leased by my Department is given below: Property leased Leased From Location Term of Lease Term of Lease Cost of Lease Per year Office Accommodation Teagasc Mellows Campus Athenry, Co. Galway 5 years 5 Years Renewal pending in 2021 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to ensure fairness, equity and transparency in the food chain by establishing a new authority called the National Food Ombudsman to enforce the Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Directive, which must be transposed into Irish law by 1 May 2021; and to have a specific role in analysing and reporting on price and market data in Ireland. A...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Medicinal Products (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The following organisations are currently members of the Antiparasitic Resistance Stakeholder Group. - Agricultural Consultants Association - Acorn Independent Merchants - Animal Health Ireland - Animal and Plant Health Association - Environmental Protection Agency - Independent Licenced Merchants Association - Irish Cattle and Sheep Association - Irish Cattle Breeding Federation - Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In June 2012, the Department released a report entitled The contribution of the ‘biosector’ to Ireland’s net foreign earnings: a provisional estimate for 2008[1]. This report found that, in 2008, the biosector accounted for 40% (over €8 billion) of net foreign earnings from merchandise exports. This was more than double the biosector’s 19% share (almost...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Wise 2025 Strategy (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Food Wise High Level Implementation Committee has met four times since of the outbreak of the pandemic and focussed on the issues around COVID-19 and Brexit preparedness. I chaired my first meeting of that Committee in September where we discussed the Government's ongoing response to COVID-19 and the various supports that have been put in place across Government and the State Agencies. We...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Regardless of the outcome of the current EU-UK trade talks, from 1 January 2021, new regulatory and customs requirements will be part of trading with or through Great Britain. My Department, as part of the whole-of-Government approach, has been very active in relation to preparedness for these significant and enduring changes, including in relation to the provision of export certification in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland is currently in the high risk period (October to April) for the introduction of Avian Influenza (AI) as a result of the migration of wild birds returning to overwinter from areas where AI is widespread. This year a particularly virulent form of the disease, known as Highly Pathogenic AI (HPAI) with subtype H5N8, has been confirmed in several species of wild birds on mainland Europe....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sheep Welfare Scheme was launched in December 2016, for a period of four years. The scheme reflected the commitment of the Government to the sheep sector in Ireland and was introduced as part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme The current budget allocated to the scheme reflects the rate of payment of €10 per eligible ewe, which is based on the agreed costings...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Fleet Protection (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In December 2018, following a public consultation process in which over 900 submissions were received, the then Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine announced that vessels over 18m will be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines from 1 January 2020. A transition period of three years for vessels over 18m targeting sprat was allowed to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is in the process of preparing a Bill to provide for the phased 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 put in place phase out arrangements for the small number of current operators. The Programme for Government 2020 contains a commitment regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The financial allocation in respect of TAMS for the full Rural Development Programme period is €395m. To date, total expenditure, including transitional expenditure, has reached €252m with committments of an additional €130m made to scheme participants who have yet to draw down those commitments. Uptake under the scheme has been significant with 33,354 applications...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Bord Bia Grass Fed Beef and Dairy Standards have been developed by Bord Bia following consultation with my Department, Teagasc, farmers and processors. The Standards were validated by the Irish National Accreditation Board under the Bord Bia ISO17065 schedule and approved by the EU Commission under the Technical Directive 2015/1535. The approved Standards largely utilise existing feeding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland’s forests and harvested wood products play a significant role in climate change mitigation by removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. The national forest estate is an important store for carbon, estimated at over 312 million tonnes. Ireland’s total forest area is not a net emitter of greenhouse gases and is a substantial sink for carbon dioxide compared to other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is the lead authority for the Nitrates Regulations (SI 605 2017). The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme for the protection of waters against pollution caused by agricultural sources. The set of measures in these regulations provides a basic level of protection against possible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department implements the Biocidal Product Regulation (EU No. 528/2012) to ensure that biocidal products placed on the Irish market are safe for humans, animals and the environment. Hand sanitisers and indeed certain other products such as disinfectants and some brands of wipes are biocidal products. All biocidal products, including hand sanitisers must be registered with my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Hare coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the ICC. Hares can only be collected for coursing by clubs affiliated to the ICC, in accordance with the terms of two licences granted by the Department of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Senator for bringing this matter to the notice of the House and for ensuring it would be addressed. I welcome the opportunity to come to the House to respond to her and to outline the circumstances as they stand. Sprat, as she will be aware, is a short-lived species that occurs in shore and is an important prey fish for many marine species. It is vital to the ocean food chain,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As I outlined in my initial reply, a key measure I am taking is to appeal the ruling to give the courts the opportunity to reflect on the appeal. I am closely monitoring the situation regarding fishing activity. I am working with the Department to ensure that further efforts are made on gathering data. We need to avail of all the resources and capabilities at our disposal to ensure we...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department engages in workforce planning to assess its current and future recruitment needs. The educational qualifications relquired and the relevant selection criteria are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis to ensure that they meet these needs. A recruitment campaign for the role of Technical Agricultural Officer was most recently advertised in late July by the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Suckler is to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management. The closing date for receipt of applications for this programme was 15th May 2020. Applications...