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

Dara Calleary: Tranche 17 of TAMS II closed on 5 June 2020. Under this tranche 4,952 new applications were received. These applications, together with those rolled over from tranche 16, bring the total number to be considered to 5,430. The process is that these applications must pass the initial administrative checks required and are then subject to the ranking and selection process. Ranking and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: Under Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, it is prohibited to fish for, retain on board, tranship, land, store, sell, display or offer for sale basking shark. Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 is given effect in Irish law by the Sea Fisheries (Technical Measures) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 520...

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

Dara Calleary: As the Deputy will be aware, there is a commitment in the new Programme for Government to the establishment of a new authority called the National Food Ombudsman (NFO) to enforce the Unfair Trading Practices Directive. The NFO will have a specific role in reporting on price and market data in Ireland, but the Deputy should be aware, the Ombudsman will not have a role in determining prices...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 in May, 2017 brought about significant changes in the consent process for forestry operations. Felling licences are now valid for up to 10 years and may cover several felling events, such as thinning then clear felling on the same plot. Landowners considering future operations, have the opportunity of applying for a tree felling licence well in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: All meat processing and slaughter plants whose meat is destined for human consumption must meet the requirements set out in detailed EU regulations relating to food safety, animal health and welfare. Large scale slaughter plants operate under the supervision of my Department, while smaller scale abattoirs are supervised by the Local Authority Veterinary Service. My Department has no plans...

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

Dara Calleary: I can confirm that a representation was received by my office on behalf of the Beef Crisis Discussion Group last week. A response to the issues raised is being prepared and a reply will be issued in due course. My Department and I engage on an ongoing basis with sector stakeholders on a range of issues. The Programme for Government outlines the priorities regarding agriculture, including,...

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

Dara Calleary: Bord na gCon 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. Bord na gCon is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. My Department has not released any additional funding in respect of works to be carried out at...

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

Dara Calleary: Bord na gCon 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. Bord na gCon 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 Bord na gCon and therefore the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial State Body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. I am aware that the board of HRI gave approval for a new strategic alliance between Tote Ireland and the UK Tote Group (UKTG) for the period 2021-2027. I have been informed that the governance of Tote Ireland will not change and the Tote...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested in relation to my Department is set out in the attached table. As regards the twelve 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised by the Agriculture Appeals Office that a request for a review of the Appeals Officer's decision was received from the person named. I understand that the person seeking the review has recently submitted further documentation to the Agriculture Appeals Office in support of the request and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 in May, 2017 brought about significant changes in the consent process for forestry operations. Felling licences are now valid for up to 10 years and may cover several felling events, such as thinning then clear felling on the same plot. Landowners considering future operations, have the opportunity of applying for a tree felling licence well in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: During the period in question, my predecessor as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Barry Cowen TD met with a number of farm organisations and some State agencies that fall under the remit of this Department. He also had introductory video calls with EU Trade Commissioner, Phil Hogan, EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski as well as the EU Commissioner for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: Tree preservation orders are a matter for the Local Authority in which the relevant tree or trees are located. These orders are covered under Section 205 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and therefore come under the remit of my colleague Darragh O’Brien T.D Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.

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

Dara Calleary: An official from my Department has contacted a nominated contact for this application to finalise the arrangements for the processing of the outstanding payment.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: My Department is in the process of preparing a Bill to provide for the phased introduction of a ban on fur farming which will include a prohibition on mink farming. Along with animal welfare considerations, social and economic aspects in relation to the industry need to be taken into account. The Bill will make it illegal for any new fur farms to be established and will put in place...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: Horse Sport Ireland is a company limited by guarantee. This organisational configuration has been in place since its inception in 2008. A comprehensive review of the structure was carried out by Indecon Consultants in 2017 and recommended certain changes which are in the process of being implemented. Iam not aware of any proposal or any request to change its configuration.

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

Dara Calleary: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. Following a competitive tender competition, my Department awarded a contract to L&M Keating Ltd. to construct a 216 metre quay extension on Dinish...

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

Dara Calleary: My Department provides extensive statistical data on its website. It must be noted that prior to the commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 on 24thMay, 2017, consent for afforestation and forest road works was by way of approvalrather than by licence. The following tables provide the number of approvals/licences issued for the years 2015 to 30thJune, 2020. I am acutely aware that delays...

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

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 523 and 524 together. The commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 in May, 2017 brought about significant changes in the consent process for forestry operations. Felling licences are now valid for up to 10 years and may cover several felling events, such as thinning then clear felling on the same plot. Landowners considering future operations, have the...