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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, the October Agri-fish Council reached an agreed general approach after two days of negotiations on the CAP Reform Package.  The Council now has a political mandate to begin trilogue negotiations.  These trilogue negotiations, which are the final stage in the process, are expected to start shortly, and I look forward to working closely with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government clearly states that we are committed to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030 (a 51% reduction over the decade) and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This 2050 target being set in law by the Climate Action Bill is to achieve a ‘climate neutral economy,’ that balances emissions and removals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Taskforce established as part of the Beef Sector Agreement of September 2019 provides a forum for detailed engagement on key issues facing the beef sector. It is particularly important in progressing the commitments made by all stakeholders in the Beef Sector Agreement. It is independently chaired, and includes representatives from a range of stakeholders,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, primary responsibility for public health policy and implementation rests with the Department of Health and the HSE. Statutory responsibility for health and safety in the workplace rests with the Health and Safety Authority (under the auspices of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment). Responsibility for the Health and Safety of employees...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the beginning of the Covid19 crisis, my Department has worked intensively, in cooperation with marts representative organisations, to ensure that marts may remain in operation.  My Department has adapted the conditions under which marts must operate since April, to reflect the various measures introduced by the Government to stop the spread of this disease.  I would like to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme (PPIS) is one of the suite of seven measures available under TAMS II. The full indicative allocation for all TAMS II measures over the course of the Rural Development Programme is €395 million. To date, €250 million has been paid across all the available schemes. A further €130m has been committed to scheme participants...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Activities (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Johnstown castle is the centre of environmental research for Teagasc which is supported by my Department through the provision of Grant-In-Aid for Teagasc. In addition to the research investment by way of grant in Aid , my Department has  invested over 4.5 million Euros  in 15  agricultural research projects which are currently ongoing in Johnstown Castle,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The critical role of the Bioeconomy in a sustainable global transition has been widely recognised albeit at an early stage of development. The bioeconomy refers to the development of value from biological resources with a particular focus on waste streams. The Government has invested significantly in this early development. This follows the development of a national policy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As part of the package of new farm safety measures in Budget 2021, €1m in funding has been provided to support ‘locally-led’ farm safety initiatives.  It is intended that a call under the locally led Innovation Partnership model (EIP’s) specifically related to farm safety will be issued by early 2021. Before the call is issued, my Department will consult...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Biocidal Products (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Biocidal products, including hand sanitisers, may only be marketed and used in Ireland once they are registered with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and are entered on the "Biocidal Product Register" in accordance with Regulation 20 of Statutory Instrument 427 of 2013. The hand sanitiser Virapro was approved by our Biocides Unit and registered on the 21st...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Moorepark Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre has played a pivotal role in the development of the Irish dairy industry since its establishment by Government in 1959. Under the expert tutelage of Teagasc, it has evolved to become the focal point of research on milk production in Ireland  contributing to increased profitability on dairy farms, creating new jobs...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: All Irish meats and seafood exported to international markets are produced, packaged and certified in strict compliance with the rigorous EU harmonised rules and, where necessary, any additional import conditions required in bilateral or EU agreements with importing countries. Ireland's strong reputation for food safety and our excellent animal health status have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: With almost 50 % of all fatal incidents ##on farms involving either farm vehicles or machinery, my Department has undertaken initiatives with the Health and Safety Authority aimed particularly at this area.  Most recently, my Department, in conjunction with the Health and Safety Authority and the Irish Farmers Journal, have jointly developed an on-line Tractor Safety Awareness...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the beginning of the Covid crisis, my Department has worked intensively, in cooperation with marts representative organisations, to ensure that marts may remain in operation. My Department has adapted the conditions under which marts must operate since April, to reflect the various measures introduced by the Government to stop the spread of Covid, and to allow marts to continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has and continues to undertake a wide range of programmes to highlight the importance of farm safety. My Ministerial colleague, Minister Heydon has been assigned specific responsibilty for farm safety in his portfolio. As part of the package of new farm safety measures in Budget 2021, €1m in funding has been provided to support ‘locally-led’ farm safety...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The suite of seven TAMS II measures launched under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 have been very popular with over 32,000 approvals issued to date. Until approvals issued to applicants are acted upon and payment claims are submitted or they expire without a payment claim being submitted, a budgetary provision must be maintained. My Department has engaged with advisers and farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The suite of seven TAMS II measures launched under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 have been very popular with over 32,000 approvals issued to date. Until approvals issued to applicants are acted upon and payment claims are submitted or they expire without a payment claim being submitted, a budgetary provision must be maintained. My Department has engaged with advisers and farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Gaining third country market access, and opening up trading opportunities around the world for Irish exports, have long been integral to my Department’s strategic approach to the development of the agri-food sector. This is particularly important as we deal with the challenges presented by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Trade missions will continue to play a key role here....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The gamma interferon test (also referred to as the GIF test or IFN-gamma test) is a valuable tool for detecting TB infection in cattle. It has been widely used as a core part of the TB eradication programme in Ireland since 2015 following many years of it being researched and tested in specific problem herds. Like all such tools, it is important to use it in ways which maximise its utility....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the beginning of the Covid19 crisis, my Department has worked intensively, in cooperation with marts representative organisations, to ensure that marts may remain in operation. I would like to commend the representative organisations for this good and necessary cooperation. I would like to commend also the marts themselves, and farmers around the country, for the resilience they...