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

Martin Heydon: The taking in charge of embankments for these purposes does not fall within my statutory functions or powers.

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

Martin Heydon: The taking in charge of embankments for these purposes does not fall within my statutory functions or powers.

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

Martin Heydon: It is the policy of my department to wind up all trust properties for which I have responsibility and under the Land Act 2005 I have the power to transfer these properties back to local sports clubs and groups representative of local communities.  The Lands Branch of my department, located in Government Buildings, Farnham Street, Cavan can be contacted at 049 4368200 or email...

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

Martin Heydon: The application window for the scheme to support Long Established Young Farmers has closed and there are no plans to extend the eligibility criteria. Since the time my Department was first approached in 2015 with regard to the group commonly referred to as forgotten farmers, the group was defined as young farmers who were under the age of 40 in 2015, had established their holdings prior...

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

Martin Heydon: Details of CAP payments to beneficiaries are available from the CAP beneficiaries database published by my Department at . Details of the agencies under the Department's remit are summarised in the attached file. Beneficiary Name  County/Municipality  Total Bord Bia Dublin 5,700,700.64 Irish National...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: An application for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) was submitted on May 15th 2025 for the Reps. Of William Dowling. The Inheritance Enquiry Unit within the Direct Payment Division of the Department have received the required documentation from the late Mr Dowling's representatives, to allow payments to issue to the estate. Overall processing of 2025 Basic Income Support...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: The person named submitted an application under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) General stream and was approved into Tranche 2 of the scheme, with a commencement date of 1st January 2024. Payments are now up to date for this herd.  Full payment in respect of scheme year 2024 issued on 28 August 2025, in the sum of €7,311.00. Payments in respect of scheme year...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: My Department has examined the herdowner’s files. The final paperwork for a previous On Farm Market Value (OFMV) payment was received on 25th July 2025 and payment issued to his nominated bank account on 14th August 2025. The Herdowner’s Regional Veterinary Office contacted him on 22nd August 2025 to outline the documentation required to expedite a further OFMV payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: A procedure has been put in place whereby a formal review of commonage scores may be sought by participants in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) if they so wish. Details of this process are outlined in the ‘Review of ACRES commonage scores – January 2025’ document available on my Department's website at gov.ie - Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: If the Deputy wishes to specify in more detail the background to the issue he refers to, in relation to labelling legislation under EU Regulation 1169/2011, I will provide the Deputy with a more detailed response to his request.

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

Martin Heydon: The publication of the Joint Statement between the European Union and the United States is welcome in terms of the clarity it brings for exporting businesses. The Statement confirms that a single, all-inclusive tariff on EU goods of 15% applies, except where the MFN rate is higher. This is a positive outcome for some agri-food products.  However, these tariffs will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the organisation charged with the role of Keeper of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book (IGSB) since 1923.  The Stud Book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership primarily of all greyhounds. The ICC is subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. The ICC has informed my Department...

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

Martin Heydon: Please see table below with details of property in Co. Kerry owned but not utilised by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Type Location Future Plans Suitable for housing Land Glanlea No plans Not suitable for Housing as this is bogland and land has turbary rights. Land Ballydunlea ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1742, 1743 and 1744 together. There are educational requirements in place to qualify for certain taxation measures administered by the Revenue Commissioners and some of my Department’s schemes. A person is deemed to meet the educational requirements for “Trained Farmer” status if they hold an approved qualification. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1745 and 1746 together. The Control of Horses Act, 1996 was introduced to provide for the control of horses and to make provision for the licencing of horses in urban and other areas where horses cause a danger or nuisance to people or property.  Enforcement of the act is a matter for the local authorities.  The Act is currently under review within...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: Traceability is essential to the protection of horses. Gaps in traceability allow for neglect and mistreatment without accountability. I have committed resources to improving our equine traceability system which will ensure our horses’ health and welfare are protected throughout their lives. On Wednesday the 20 August 2025 I published a status report on my action plan to deliver the...

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

Martin Heydon: The 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. There are a number of supports for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: The Green Cert is delivered by different education providers from across the further education system, including Teagasc, some Employment and Training Boards and private providers. All providers are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the national agency responsible for validating education programmes leading to QQI awards. The minimum age requirement is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: As the Deputy may be aware, significant progress has been made since the figures quoted above. At this point in time over 99% of participants have had their 2023 payments finalised. Over 98% of participants have now received their 2024 advance payment which is worth 85% of the total payment for 2024. Finally almost 97% have also received the remainder of their 2024 payments which issue in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (8 Sep 2025)

Martin Heydon: Bovine TB is a challenging disease to control and eradicate.  I am very aware of the effect this disease is having on farmers and their families, both financially and emotionally, throughout rural Ireland. In recent years, bovine TB (bTB) levels have continued to deteriorate despite everyone's efforts. Herd incidence has increased from 4.31% in 2022 to 6.04% in 2024. As of...