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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: The herd named was accepted into Tranche 2 of ACRES General with a start date of 1st January 2024. To date this case has not passed all the required 2024 advance payment validations. My Department is continuing to investigate and progress the remaining ACRES contracts advance payment in respect of 2024, including this particular case, with the expectation of having the majority of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: The table below outlines details of the Ministerial-led trade missions currently planned by my Department for the remainder of 2025. The Trade Missions will be undertaken in conjunction with Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and industry stakeholders. 2025 TRADE MISSION June Korea & Japan, including a visit to both the Seoul food event and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: The new Programme for Government prioritises “supporting inter-generational farm succession”. Food Vision 2030, our shared strategy for the agri-food sector, states that generational renewal in farming is critically important to ensure the future viability and social sustainability of the Irish agri-food sector and of rural Ireland. While supporting young farmers and new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1754 and 1758 together. Following the latest payment run, 43,368 participants, or just under 97%, are fully paid in respect of the 2023 scheme year. This means that 1,492 participants have not yet had their 2023 contract finalised. 1,198 have already had an interim payment of either €4,000 or €5,000. In relation to the 2024 scheme year,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: The family farm is the heart of agriculture in Ireland, and I am a strong supporter of assisting the next generation take over the farm when the time is right to do so. The new Programme for Government prioritises “supporting inter-generational farm succession”. Food Vision 2030, our shared strategy for the agri-food sector, states that generational renewal in farming is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: The exact timing of the Commission's proposals for post-2027 CAP remains to be confirmed. However, the publication of detailed CAP post-2027 proposals is likely to follow the proposals for the next EU Budget (MFF – Multiannual Financial Framework) which are due for publication by the Commission in mid-2025. As set out in the Programme for Government, the Government will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: While taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of my colleague the Minister of Finance, I work closely with him on taxation issues relating to my direct areas of responsibility. Tax reliefs on trainer payments for those looking to get involved in a horse syndicate or partnership which supports Irish horse trainers and the horse racing industry is not something I am considering at present.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Invasive Species Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: The Asian Hornet poses a serious threat to our honey bee colonies and to all our pollinators. As the Asian Hornet is considered an invasive species it falls under the responsibility of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The NPWS leads on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: I did not meet with the administrator of the US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services during my recent visit to the United States. However, I did engage with my US counterpart, Brooke Rollins, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture, senior US political representatives in Washington DC, key US stakeholders and companies and Irish companies operating in the US, all with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: My Department maintains an ongoing communication campaign to keep the public aware of what to do if they encounter sick or dead wild birds, to minimise the risk of avian influenza infection. This includes advertising in the media, radio and television interviews, maintaining the AvianCheck App on my Department's website, and the National Disease Emergency Hotline where members of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: As part of Budget 2025 my Department secured an allocation of €5 million for 2025 to support the group of farmers commonly referred to as forgotten farmers. Work is ongoing to address a number of remaining issues, before the details of the eligibility requirements and benefits to successful applicants under any scheme can be finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: My Department has responsibility for foreshore licensing functions in respect of designated fishery harbour centres, activities wholly or primarily for the use, development or support of aquaculture, and activities which are wholly or primarily for the use, development, or support of wild fisheries. Applications for foreshore licences are considered in accordance with the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Passports (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: I have been informed by my officials at Longford Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) that Mr. Patrick Thompson's application was received on the 04 April 2025. My Department was unable to process the application because it was incomplete. There were a number of documents outstanding. A letter was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson on the 04 April 2025 requesting the necessary documentation be sent to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: As the Deputy will be aware, the Liming Programme was launched in spring of 2023 to incentivise the use of lime, a natural soil conditioner which corrects soil acidity, makes nutrients more available for plant uptake, and improves overall soil health. Administration checks carried out on the claim received from the person named, indicate that they did not meet the conditions as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: As the Deputy will be aware, the Liming Programme was launched in spring of 2023 to incentivise the use of lime, a natural soil conditioner which corrects soil acidity, makes nutrients more available for plant uptake, and improves overall soil health. Administration checks carried out on the claim received from the person named, indicate that they did not meet the conditions as outlined in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (29 Apr 2025)

Martin Heydon: As the Deputy will be aware, the Liming Programme was launched in spring of 2023 to incentivise the use of lime, a natural soil conditioner which corrects soil acidity, makes nutrients more available for plant uptake, and improves overall soil health. Administration checks carried out on the claim received from the person named, indicate that they did not meet the conditions as outlined in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (8 May 2025)

Martin Heydon: The information requested will take time to collate and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (8 May 2025)

Martin Heydon: Over the last four years my Department has invested significantly in additional resources to address the increased complexity of licensing applications which has resulted from more stringent environmental requirements. These included investments in additional forestry inspectors, ecologist and administrative staff. We have also implemented changes to our systems and processes on foot of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tree Remediation (8 May 2025)

Martin Heydon: The minimum setback distance between newly planted forestry (greater than 0.1 hectares) and dwelling houses is 60 metres. In certain circumstances where the dwelling owner provides written consent this distance can be reduced to 30 metres. My Department checks these minimum setback distances have been included in forestry licence applications and also checks during post-planting inspections...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (8 May 2025)

Martin Heydon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 376 and 377 together. ACRES payments continue to issue on a weekly basis as cases pass all required validation checks. The issues which are impacting on the making of certain payments have been identified and are being worked through. A dedicated team has been put in place to complete the outstanding cases, and resources are being allocated, where...