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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is responsible for S.I. No 63/2015, the Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015 and S.I. 427/2015 - Microchipping of Dogs (Amendment) Regulations 2015. Under these Regulations, all dogs over 12 weeks of age (or younger if sold before 12 weeks) must be microchipped. There are four authorised database operators under the Act. The table below outlines figures for the number of new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 456 together. Forests play a significant role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and play an important role in storing carbon in harvested wood products. Assessing a sites suitability for afforestation must take into consideration the loss of carbon from soils and the amount that will be offset by the removals from the growing trees. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: If lands are excluded from the afforestation scheme due to the presence of peat, farming activity can continue as long as that activity satisfies any legal or scheme requirements for other non forestry schemes. Exclusion from the afforestation scheme does not automatically exclude an applicant from joining another Department scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) 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. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) 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. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: There is no funding available from my Department to livestock marts for the purpose of re-furbishing or upgrading facilities. Funding was available in 2023 for marts to upgrade their equipment following the introduction of mandatory electronic identification (EID) of cattle. The Mart EID Upgrade Scheme closed on 10th November 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ISPM 15 “Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade” is a phytosanitary standard developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). It sets down standards for treatment and marking of Wood Packaging Material (WPM) which includes pallets, crates and dunnage used in the international trade of goods of all kinds. The aim of ISPM 15 is, through...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The current recruitment campaign for the role of Technical Agricultural Officer is being administered by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I would advise that any queries in relation to this competition should be directed to PAS. If the individual is seeking information in relation to a previous competition, they are welcome...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ukraine War (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As a result of the war in Ukraine and the large sudden displacement of people, many refugees from Ukraine sought refuge in Ireland and elsewhere in the EU. The war situation meant that many with accompanying pets did not have adequate time to arrange for their pets to become fully compliant with EU rules prior to leaving Ukraine. Recognising the exceptional circumstances created by this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Animal welfare is a key priority for the Department and considerable resources and funding are provided to support animal welfare charities organisations involved in the care, rescuing and rehoming animals through my Department's annual Animal Welfare Grants Programme. In December, 2023 I announced record funding of €6 million to 101 animal welfare charities. Awards are made on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Since being introduced as a pilot scheme in 2021, the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) has proved popular with tillage farmers. It is an important support measure under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 and contributes to meeting our climate and sustainability objectives. Government policy ambition aims to grow the tillage sector in line with targets under the Climate Action Plan and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department does not hold information on what forests have power lines running through them. As set out in my Department's Forestry Standards Manual, each forest owner is responsible for cutting or lopping trees in their forest to ensure that trees are not growing to a height of more than 3m above the ground in ESB corridors. The landowner is also responsible for keeping a minimum corridor...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Importers of controlled wood into Ireland are required to be registered with my Department as Professional Operators and each such import is inspected by my Department at the point of entry into Ireland. The Plant Health Regulation EU PHR 2016/2031 among other things sets out the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of a range of plants and plant products including wood into the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: A detailed Ash dieback action plan is being prepared by Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett for submission to Cabinet for approval in the very near future. This will outline comprehensive actions by my Department to deal with the issue of ash dieback. Detailed deliberations are taking place to ensure an efficient, appropriate and proportionate response. As part of the Forest Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the "Save the Skydancer" campaign. Hen Harrier numbers have declined in recent years and while the reasons behind this decline are numerous and complex, I recognise that concerns exist in relation to agriculture and that there are also significant concerns in relation to forests and forest management. To this end, my officials working on agriculture related matters and my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has received and acknowledged the letters in question and they have been forwarded to the relevant officials for appropriate follow up action and reply. The export of animals plays an important role in Irish agriculture by providing alternative market outlets for farmers. The trade in and the export of animals is a private commercial activity but it is heavily regulated by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The use of remotely controlled electronic shock collars in dogs and cats has been banned in several European countries on the grounds of animal welfare. The question of whether the use of these devices on dogs and cats ought to be banned in Ireland is under consideration within my Department following consultations with the Advisory Council for Companion Animal Welfare (ACCAW), which advises...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: At present there are no plans within my Department to introduce qualifications and associated regulations with regard to dog trainers operating in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is responsible for S.I. No 63/2015, the Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015 and S.I. 427/2015 - Microchipping of Dogs (Amendment) Regulations 2015. Under these Regulations, all dogs over 12 weeks of age (or younger if sold before 12 weeks) must be microchipped. It is illegal to sell/supply a dog that is not microchipped. The microchip number must be registered; this helps...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is responsible for S.I. No 63/2015, the Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015 and S.I. 427/2015 - Microchipping of Dogs (Amendment) Regulations 2015. Under these Regulations, all dogs over 12 weeks of age (or younger if sold before 12 weeks) must be microchipped. It is illegal to sell/supply a dog that is not microchipped. The microchip number must be registered; this helps...