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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) forms part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. It provides funding of €300 million over the six year programme and addresses widely acknowledged weaknesses in the maternal genetics of the Irish suckler herd, makes a positive contribution to farmer profitability and reduces the greenhouse gas intensity of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: BDGP I and BDGP II commenced in 2015 and 2017 respectively, and both will run for six years. The programmes provide for six years of payments to farmers for completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and improvement of its environmental sustainability. Overall payments have amounted to €215m. To date for 2019, 22,957 particpants...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In April 2018, my Department announced a review of the national response to Ash Dieback Disease as it was increasingly evident from experience and the latest scientific advice that eradication of Ash Dieback disease was no longer feasible. The focus of the review was on the policy approach and associated support schemes, considering the move away from Ash Dieback eradication and bringing ash...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1465 and 1466 together. I am advised that the group has made contact with my colleague, Minister Martin Heydon and that a meeting is being arranged with the group.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Farm safety is a critical issue facing farming today. Statistics show that accidents on farms cause more workplace deaths than all other occupations combined. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has primary responsibility for Health and Safety on Farms, while the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is fully supportive of their work and assists in the promotion of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: A total of 149 meat premises are approved by my Department, of which the Department has a ‘permanent presence’ at the 49 premises which slaughter animals, and carries out risk-based inspections and controls at the remaining approved meat premises. My Department’s statutory responsibility is to ensure that these premises operate in compliance with the EU’s food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Following significant engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, my Department secured Government approval for additional exchequer funding for a support scheme targeted at beef finishers, with funding of €50 million announced on 12 June. The Beef Finishers Payment (BFP) provides support for beef finishing enterprises who were most affected by the market...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department works in cooperation with the Office of Public Works (and with other Departments and Offices) to maximise the use of office space in accordance with the OPW's Property Asset Management Delivery Plan, to ensure that optimal value for money is achieved in the management of the State's property portfolio. In the main, desk spaces available in the Department's Regional Offices...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The data requested by the Deputy in relation to townlands in Donegal is currently being compiled. The data will be forwarded directly to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisors is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the Public Service...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme 2014-20 is the principal source of development funding for the fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing sectors and is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. My Department is preparing the information requested by the Deputy and will send it directly to him in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Incidence (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1474 and 1475 together. My Department is in the process of organising the reconvening of the Bovine TB Forum. The Bovine TB Forum Interim Report (July 2019) identified the need to provide more effective information to farmers to help them reduce the risk of TB in their herd and advocated for the development of herd risk categories that are “simple,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Incidence (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Bovine TB Forum is due to reconvene shortly and my Department will continue to engage in this round table effort to eradicate Bovine TB. The Bovine TB Forum Interim Report (July 2019) identified the need for effective information to be provided to farmers. It advocated for the development of herd risk categories that are “simple, clear, and convey sufficient information to enable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware that current delays in issuing licences has led to difficulties for some in the sector. My Department is intensively engaging with all relevant stakeholders on these issues. The current licensing difficulties are as a result of the changes made to internal Appropriate Assessment Procedures (AAP). These were introduced in response to important Court of Justice of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware that current delays in issuing licences has led to difficulties for some in the sector. My Department is intensively engaging with all relevant stakeholders on these issues. The current licensing difficulties are as a result of the changes made to internal Appropriate Assessment Procedures (AAP). These were introduced in response to important Court of Justice of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisors is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil were issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to my...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill [Seanad] 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Jul 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Regional Group for bringing this motion before the House and facilitating a debate on the matter. It has provided an opportunity for the Minister and me to outline the Government's position and support for this motion. I thank all of the Members who have spoken for their contributions and I know that the Minister and the Government are grateful that this Bill has such a high...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drugs Crime (15 Jul 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: An Garda Síochána continues to tackle proactively all forms of drug crime. I know from Deputy Ó Murchú's contribution that it is making a tremendous effort in Dundalk, but that needs to continue and to be supported. The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau is having significant success in disrupting drug trafficking and the supply of illicit drugs as well as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drugs Crime (15 Jul 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, and Deputy Ó Murchú for the good wishes on my recent appointment. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and myself, I thank Deputy Ó Murchú for raising this serious matter. I begin by strongly condemning the criminal damage by fire caused by the attack on the family on Sunday, 5 July, in Dundalk, County Louth, and the terrible...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (15 Jul 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputies for their statements and contributions to this important debate. As the Taoiseach outlined, discussion on the MFF and the next generation EU recovery package will form the focus of this week's European Council. The goal of the Council President, Mr. Charles Michel, is to bring to a conclusion the process that began with the Commission's presentation of its proposals for...