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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tax Code (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: While taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of the Minister for Finance, our two Departments work closely to ensure it is consistent with the Government's priorities for the agrifood sector. The ‘Agri-taxation Review’ put in place a comprehensive taxation strategy for the sector with specific policy objectives to increase the mobility and the productive use of land;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The long term vision for the agricultural sector is an approach to carbon neutrality which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. Our policy approach is based on three principles: i reducing agricultural emissions ii. increasing carbon sequestration; and iii. displacing and substituting fossil fuel and energy intensive materials. There are a significant number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The ASSAP is an important targeted measure in the second River Basin Management Plan published in April 2018. This is an innovative Government and industry initiative running from 2018 to 2021 and is a well-structured collaborative initiative involving all stakeholders to facilitate improvements in water quality. The Department scheme to establish new native woodlands is promoted under ASSAP...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for a tree felling licence for the person named was received in January this year. Every application must be carefully assessed for its potential impact on the surrounding countryside and environment. The proposed site of the felling operations lies within the zone of impact of eight designated sites. Therefore, the application must be carefully assessed by my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government has set a new ambition with regard to increased use of state lands for the creation of woodlands. My Department has responded with a specific scheme called the ‘Creation of Woodlands on Public Lands’ scheme which we launched in August. As part of this scheme, Government mandated public bodies to review suitable land available for planting. The aim of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named applied for the 2019 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme and claimed a total of 23.83 hectares of ANC eligible land resulting in a total payment for 2019 of €2,141. The person named also applied for the 2020 ANC scheme and claimed a slightly lower area of 23.45 hectares of ANC eligible land. This has resulted in a slight reduction to the overall payment for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The advance payment for the 2020 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme has now issued to the bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, on 26 August 2020, the European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 318 of 2020) were signed into law by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Statutory Instrument establishes a point system, which will apply to the Licence Holder of a sea-fishing boat when a serious infringement of the rules of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The import of beef products from third countries is governed by a comprehensive and robust legislative framework laid down at EU level, controlled by Member States in the first instance, and audited by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Food Safety, to ensure compliance with all of the relevant food safety standards. The legislation imposes health and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicines (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Regulation 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products comes into effect in January 2022. This Regulation is binding in full and has direct effect on all Member States. Two issues have now arisen 1. The new requirement under EU Law for a veterinary prescription to be issued before antiparasitic products can be dispensed and 2. The question as to whether Ireland can avail of a derogation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Health Services Staff (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: A number of additional staff have been appointed to improve the processing of licences by my Department this year including ecologists, forestry inspectors and new administrative staff. There have been six additional Departmental ecologists recruited this year. This means that there are now 14 whole-time equivalent ecologists working in forestry licensing, either as permanent staff members or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásíocht Con Éireann 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. Rásíocht Con Éireann is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Monies from the Fund are provided to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulations (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 786 and 787 together. EU Regulation 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products comes into effect in January 2022. This Regulation is binding in full and has direct effect on all Member States. Two issues have now arisen 1. The new requirement under EU Law for a veterinary prescription to be issued before antiparasitic products can be dispensed and 2. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: When cattle are slaughtered as reactors under the TB eradication programme, it is because they have tested positive for infection with TB. In the past 12 months, 20,993 cattle have been slaughtered as reactors under the TB eradication programme, as they are deemed to be infected with the TB disease agent. The test specificity is estimated at 99.98%, meaning the number of false positives to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Inspectors are employed in a range of business areas throughout my Department in the areas of Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare, amongst others. My Department is committed to the protection and safety of our food industry. There are currently 50 Veterinary Inspectors employed by my Department as inspectors at meat and food processing facilities throughout the country. The total salary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Under Ireland's current Rural Development Plan (2014 -2020), a budget of €56m was allocated to fund the Organic Farming Schemes opened during this period.This is the largest allocation ever to an Organics support scheme. The amount of land under organic production has seen an increase of nearly 50% to nearly 74,000 hectares. The Organic Farming Scheme accepted applications in 2015 and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéimeanna Talmhaíochta (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Tuigeann mo Roinn go maith na freagrachtaí atá uirthi faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla agus tá gach iarracht á dhéanamh chun a chinntiú go bhfuiltear ag comhlíonadh fhorálacha an Achta. De bharr práinn a bheith ag baint leis an reachtaíocht a ritheadh sa Dáil an 30 Meán Fómhair, an tAcht Foraoiseachta (Forálacha...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Investigations (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: There have been a number of scientific studies nationally and internationally which have examined the carbon sequestration potential of forests. Forests provide a wide range of ecosystem services which include carbon sequestration and storage. Irish forests are a net sink for CO2 and make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions each year. Approximately every 5...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 793 and 794 together. I should advise the Deputy that the monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone are law enforcement matters for the Irish control authorities.Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, all operational issues of this nature are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Helicicilture, more commonly known as snail farming, is a niche farming concept. Climatic conditions in Ireland are suitable for year round snail breeding and Bord Bia conducted research in 2018 which showed the strong export market potential for snails, particularly in Europe. Farmers interested in snail farming may wish to refer to the helpful guidance document on snail farming produced by...