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

Charlie McConalogue: Currently, in accordance with the Veterinary Medicinal Products legislation, in particular Article 108, the antibiotic usage records for all types of pig farms in Ireland are kept by the keeper/owner. My Department operates a national Antimicrobial Usage Database which collects antibiotic usage data only from commercial pig farms; this data is provided on a voluntary confidential basis....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Private Partnerships (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department has currently no planned PPP projects or ongoing PPP contracts. As regards the 13 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information requested is an operational matter for the State Bodies themselves. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Agencies and have requested that a response should issue within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: In March 2022 I established the National Fodder and Food Security Committee as result of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. One of the aims of this committee was to put measures in place to ensure that there is enough fodder and feed for the winter and spring months. In late June, early July 2023 Teagasc carried out a Fodder Survey which was updated last October, indicated that nationally...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is fully committed to the ongoing promotion of high animal welfare standards and to the continued enforcement of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which provides a modern framework for applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare. I can confirm a complaint was received by my Department's Animal Welfare helpline regarding the matter referred to. The...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that two consignments of cattle have been traded by private commercial businesses from Ireland to Israel over the past six months. Currently there are no trade restrictions on Israel in place.

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has no record of a Felling application on this site. If the Forest Owner or their forester wishes to apply for a Tree Felling Licence they can access information at the following link:www.gov.ie/en/publication/19b8d-tree-felling-licences/: If they have any queries or concerns regarding the application process they can contact Felling Section at the following email...

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputies who contributed to this debate for their constructive engagement on what is important and far-seeing legislation. I am certain my colleague, the Minister, Deputy McGrath, looks forward to engaging with Deputies further on Committee and Report Stages on the issues which have been raised this evening. As the Minister stated during the significant amount of time he was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988. Day-to-day operational matters, such as lease agreements, are the responsibility of the company. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Commission Implementing Decision granting Ireland's current Nitrates Derogation sets out the requirement to conduct on-farm inspections on at least 10% of farms with a Nitrates Derogation. Of the 6,726 Nitrates Derogation applicants in 2022, a total of 718 received an on-farm inspection by officials from my Department. These on-farm inspections identified 47 applicants that were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As regards the felling license application referred to, my Department continues to engage proactively with the applicant and his representatives. This is a very complex location with a number of Ecological concerns which must be carefully considered. There have been a number of changes made to the initial application on foot of environmental concerns raised by my Department and an updated...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) sets out basis for EU-UK trade post Brexit and confirms UK decision be outside of EU Single Market and therefore UK is considered a 3rd country by EU. The EU Commission has made clear that unless there is dynamic alignment with EU plant health standards seed potatoes originating from GB can no longer be imported into the EU. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an online application on 26 June 2023, for the Solar Capital Investment Scheme. A number of issues relating to the solar survey and farm yard plan arose during administrative checks, which were queried with the applicant. These matters have now been resolved, and a letter of approval to commence works issued on 25 March 2024.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 934 and 992 together. Irish registered vessels are permitted to land at Magheraroarty pier in Co. Donegal. I am advised by the independent Sea Fisheries Protection Authority that in 2023 there were 205 landings, representing 467 tonnes, into Magheraroarty. There are no current plans to include Magheraroarty Harbour as a designated port for UK...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2023, the herdowner through his FAS Adviser selected AP 1 - Space for Nature Enhanced. My Department through the Farm Advisory Service email address issued a communication on 11 May 2023 notifying FAS Advisers that there was an issue with how some LPIS parcels with scrub exclusions were having their space for nature calculated and advising that impacted FAS Advisors would receive further...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I have provided a table of import figures which are provided by the Central Statistics Office and refer to - Peat, including peat litter, whether or not agglomerated (CN code 27030000). This description includes all types of peat and does not differentiate between peat used for horticulture or that used for heating. This description also includes briquettes. Peat agglomerates also includes...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Official Travel (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Ministerial visits abroad to date relate to the 2024 St. Patrick's Day travel. My Department is awaiting the final costs to be submitted from the Embassies of the countries I visited. The Embassies arranged accommodation and internal travel which is then billed to my Department. Once the final costs are in I will forward the material to you.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department owns, operates, and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres under statute. These centres are Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre, Howth Fishery Harbour Centre, Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre, Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre, Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre and Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre. The Fishery Harbour Centres contain a diverse...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The current recruitment campaign for which panels are held 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (9 Apr 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 email info@publicjobs.ie. If the individual is seeking information in relation to a previous...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Movement of livestock manure between holdings must be recorded and verified online on www.agfood.ie. In a small minority of justified cases (e.g. deceased farmer), paper records of movements will be accepted. Farmers do not have to employ an agricultural advisor to record an export of organic manure, such as slurry, or to verify an import of organic manure. To record a movement...