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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a flagship environmental scheme, namely, the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched last year under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027. There was exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425 to 428, inclusive, together. The table below provides the TB Reactor numbers requested on a national level for the past 10 years. Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a challenging disease to control and eradicate. I am acutely aware of the financial and emotional trauma associated with a TB breakdown. It causes significant hardship for farmers and farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland’s TB Eradication Programme has a comprehensive compensation regime in place for herd-owners who are affected by bovine TB. The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the principal compensation measure available to Herd-owners whose herds are affected by a bovine TB breakdown in their herd. The Scheme aims to compensate farmers up to the open market value of an animal as if they...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a challenging disease to control and eradicate. I am acutely aware of the financial and emotional trauma associated with a TB breakdown. It causes significant hardship for farmers and farming families, and I am fully committed to the objectives of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy which aims to reduce and ultimately eradicate this disease in Ireland. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Bovine tuberculosis (TB), caused by infection with Mycobacterium bovis, is a persistent problem in cattle herds in Ireland. The epidemiology of TB is complex and challenging. There are three main sources of infection for cattle - the purchase of infected cattle, the presence of residual (undetected) infection within cattle herds and from wildlife (badgers predominately). The relative...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432 and 434 together. Úsáideann mo Roinn fógraíocht chun eolas a sholáthar don phobal faoi raon leathan scéimeanna, seirbhísí agus polasaithe na Roinne. Áirítear leis seo fógraíocht i nGaeilge. Tá mo Roinn tiomanta go hiomlán do na ceanglais mar atá leagtha amach faoi Acht na dTeangacha...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Maidir leis an 12 Chomhlacht Stáit atá faoi choimirce mo Roinne, is ábhar oibriúcháin do na Comhlachtaí Stáit iad féin an fhaisnéis a iarradh. Tá an cheist seo curtha ar aghaidh agam chuig na Comhlachtaí Stáit atá faoi choimirce mo Roinne agus d'iarr mé orthu freagra díreach a thabhairt ar an scéal.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Maidir leis an 12 Chomhlacht Stáit atá faoi choimirce mo Roinne, is ábhar oibriúcháin do na Comhlachtaí Stáit iad féin an fhaisnéis a iarradh. Tá an cheist seo curtha ar aghaidh agam chuig na Comhlachtaí Stáit atá faoi choimirce mo Roinne agus d'iarr mé orthu freagra díreach a thabhairt ar an scéal.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 441 together. The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. There is an indicative budget of €370 million available for the period 2023-2027, and all investments must be linked to Climate, Environment or Animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turf Cutting (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Any breaches of the EIA (Agriculture) Regulations (SI 456 of 2011, as amended) that are brought to my Department's attention are investigated. In cases, prohibition notices may issue and be followed up where appropriate to ensure they are being adhered to. Re-instatement notices may also be issued where necessary, and there may also be follow-up action in that regard. My Department does not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is currently assessing all options available for the disposal of fallen animals and is actively engaged in developing an interim solution to this situation for both farmers and animal collectors. The State operates a Fallen Animal Scheme in which the State provides financial supports to assist farmers dispose of animals that die on farm – this support is channelled...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a flagship environmental scheme, namely the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched last year under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027. There was exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is currently assessing all options available for the disposal of fallen animals and is actively engaged in developing an interim solution to this situation for both farmers and animal collectors. The State operates a Fallen Animal Scheme in which the State provides financial supports to assist farmers dispose of animals that die on farm – this support is channelled...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is currently assessing all options available for the disposal of fallen animals and is actively engaged in developing an interim solution to this situation for both farmers and animal collectors. The State operates a Fallen Animal Scheme in which the State provides financial supports to assist farmers dispose of animals that die on farm – this support is channelled...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weather Events (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department monitors the impact of weather on agriculture and farming both nationally and regionally on an ongoing basis. While I empathise with farmers whose crops were damaged by the extreme weather event that occurred in June 2023, my Department is not planning any specific actions to mitigate the localised damage. As the Deputy is aware, these extreme weather events are unfortunately...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a flagship environmental scheme, namely, the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched last year. There was exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues. While it was initially planned to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is the lead for 148 of the actions in the Agriculture, Food, and the Marine chapter of the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future. As of December 2023, I can report that 72% of these as either “target achieved” or “substantial action undertaking & ongoing”, with another 24% reported as “commenced & progressing”. Some...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The tillage sector is dynamic, sustainable and world-class and I want to see it grow and develop in the years ahead. It is because of this that I established the Food Vision Tillage Group in May of this year. The Group is made up of a wide range of stakeholders from across the industry and is tasked with setting out a roadmap for the sustainable growth and development of the sector. The Group...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a flagship environmental scheme, namely the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched last year. There was exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues. While it was initially planned to take in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety (14 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Any food business involved in the production, processing and distribution of food in Ireland must be approved or registered by the responsible government agency to carry out these activities and are subject to official controls. Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002 as amended sets out the general principles and requirements of EU food law and stipulates that food business operators must, at...