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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In order to be eligible for the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme, farmers must apply for the scheme by completing the relevant section of the Basic Payment Scheme application form.  Farmers may choose not to apply for the ANC scheme in any given year for a number of reasons such as changes to their farming practice, loss of eligible ANC land through the ending of lease...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Officials from my Department's Human Resources Division are currently collating the material for this PQ response.  To ensure the accuracy of the information, it is necessary to liaise with a number of DAFM Divisions. My Department commits to submit the information directly to the Deputy within five working days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Ownership (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that the system that is in place for dealing with queries relating to the activities of the former Irish Land Commission has obviously been impacted to some extent by the public health restrictions arising from the Covid19 pandemic, given that many staff are working remotely. However, I am confident that every effort is being made to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The current agri-environment scheme GLAS (Green, Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) includes two actions which specifically support permanent pasture which is managed to promote a more diverse sward. The Low Input Permanent Pasture Action has been taken up by over 36,000 herds and covers over 250,000 hectares. This objective of this action is to promote a more diverse sward through...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is very supportive of local agricultural shows and provides in excess of €80,000 annually to the Irish Shows Association for disbursement to local organisations. This funding is designed to assist with the insurance costs associated with running such events. However, other than this financial assistance, the Department does not have a direct role in running these shows.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is very supportive of these shows, providing in excess of €80,000 annually to assist with the insurance costs associated with running these events. The benefit that they provide in showcasing livestock and agricultural produce, along with the wider social benefits to local communities is appreciated. My Department does not run or manage the shows, but does intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Last year, the Beef Taskforce was established to provide the leadership to develop a sustainable pathway for the future of the beef sector in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability. The Taskforce provides a robust implementation structure for commitments entered into in the Beef Talks Agreement of 15th September 2019, with timelines and stakeholder engagement. The Beef...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department occupies 71 buildings across the country. Of these, 34 buildings or 48%, which includes Head Quarter offices in five locations which cater for the majority of staff, have dedicated Rest Rooms which can be used by staff as required.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (20 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named recently received a letter advising him of a breach of limits under the Nitrates Regulations in respect of the 2019 year and detailing that a penalty that would be applied to his 2020 scheme payments. The letter also outlined the procedures for requesting a review of the decision and/or lodging an appeal to the Agricultural Appeals Office. No correspondence has been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (21 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In December 2018, following a public consultation process in which over 900 submissions were received, the then Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine announced that vessels over 18m will be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines from 1 January 2020.  A transition period of three years for vessels over 18m targeting sprat was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (21 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: To-date some 7,700 applications have been received under the 2020 Young Farmers Scheme.  These applications are currently being processed by my Department and payments under the scheme are scheduled to commence in early December 2020. The number of eligible applicants under the scheme in 2020 and the percentage variance from 2019 to 2020 will not be available until the required...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (21 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised, however, that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that a TAMS II appeal was received from the above named. I am also advised that an oral hearing organised for 30thSeptember, 2020 had to be cancelled by the appellant. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (21 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (21 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In order to be eligible for the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme, farmers must apply for the scheme by completing the relevant section of the Basic Payment Scheme application form  using the Department’s online application system at www.agfood.ie.  Farmers may choose  not to apply for the ANC scheme in any given year for a number of reasons such as changes...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 to 270, inclusive, together. The implementation of the provisions of the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act is a top priority and my Department is working hard to ensure that it is given full effect. The SIs introduced immediately on foot of the legislation have immediately implemented the provisions related to the introduction of fees and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (22 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As you may be aware, there is a backlog of license applications that require an Appropriate Assessment (AA). My Department has put in place a detailed project plan for dealing with this backlog which includes recruitment of additional ecologists, forestry inspectors and administrative staff where required. In this case, a Natura Impact Statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (22 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Following a review of the case in question, the 2019 BPS application of the persons named has been accepted.  This case will now be processed and payment will issue in the coming weeks when the next 2019 pay run take place.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (22 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Effective diagnostic tests are a crucial element of any disease eradication programme. The Irish bTB eradication programme uses two main diagnostic tests for live animals: - The single intradermal comparative tuberculin test (SICTT), often referred to as the skin test, which is the test most widely used in an Irish context. - The gamma interferon test (a blood test) which is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: A study to determine the feasibility of any future once-off targeted scheme for Voluntary Farm Building Relocation is being undertaken.  My Department has evaluated a range of at risk farmyards, impacted by flooding, to see if any alternative remedial works can be undertaken to protect farm buildings at risk of flooding and is currently considering this evaluation.