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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1486 to 1489, inclusive, together. In relation to vessels dedicated to the transport of livestock from Ireland, there are currently four vessels licensed by my Department. The capacity of these vessels depends on the particulars of the consignments being shipped in terms of the size of the animal being transported. To approximate, the smallest of these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (3 Nov 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. This is done using the Department’s online application system at www.agfood.ie. When completing the Basic Payment Scheme online application, under a heading of “Other Schemes and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that the Deputy's question refers to the funding for the LEADER Programme in the transitional period in 2021. The LEADER 2014-2020 programme will come to an end this year as far as new project commitments are concerned. The Local Action Groups that deliver the programme have indicated that all available project funding will be allocated by the end of December 2020. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department has received the decision from the Agriculture Appeals Office in relation to this case and my officials are currently in the process of reinstating the GLAS application as per the decision letter. Once this application clears all validation checks, the 2019 GLAS payment will be processed. ANC and BPS payments for scheme year 2019 have issued to the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (3 Nov 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. Applications for which Natura Impact Statements (NIS) have been submitted will be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Data (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 was signed into law by the President on 2nd October 2020 and the Act commenced on 6th October 2020 in full. The secondary legislation required to give effect to the Act was introduced on 7th October, 2020. The new Act, amending the Agriculture Appeals Act, was designed to align forestry licensing appeals process with best practice in other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 was signed into law by the President on 2nd October 2020 and the Act commenced on 6th October 2020 in full. The secondary legislation required to give effect to the Act was introduced on 7th October, 2020. The new Act, amending the Agriculture Appeals Act was designed to align forestry licensing appeals process with best practice in other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The livestock levies on cattle, sheep and pigs levied by Bord Bia and payable by primary producers have been incorporated into its legal framework since its foundation as An Coras Beostock agus Feola (CBF) in 1979. The rates of levies have not fundamentally changed or increased since its evolution into An Bord Bia in 1994 and stand at €1.90 per bovine, 25c per sheep and 35c per pig. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The following table outlines the number of farmers who have received funding under the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) in each of the scheme years 2016 to 2019. Year Payees (per scheme year) 2016 1,663 2017 1,549 2018 1,486 2019 1,502 OFS payments in respect of 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: At the last TB Forum meeting on the 1st of October 2020, I committed to sharing draft documents with stakeholders to inform the drafting of a renewed TB eradication strategy. My officials facilitated this in recent weeks and have asked for written views from stakeholders. Bilaterals will also be accommodated on request. Once this consultation process is finalised, the Chairman of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1500 and 1501 together. The Fishery Harbours Centres Act 1968 established the concept of Fishery Harbours in the State and vested their management in the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine took over responsibility for the Fishery Harbour Centres (FHCs) in October 2007. There are currently six FHCs...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Fishery Harbours Act 1968 established the concept of fishery harbours in the State and invested their management in the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine took over responsibility for the Fishery Harbour Centres(FHCs) in October 2007. Ros an Mhíl is one of six Fishery Harbour Centres, the others are located at Castletownbere,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The management of Donadea Forest Park falls under the remit of Coillte and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest estate, are the responsibility of the company. I have therefore passed the questions raised to Coillte for response and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Colleges (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1504 and 1521 together. I am acutely conscious of the importance of supporting students during this very difficult and unprecedented period for our country. Teagasc agricultural colleges reopened in September with COVID measures implemented for the safety of learners and staff. Course delivery is based on a hybrid model with practical instruction being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Increasing the soil organic carbon levels of arable soils was identified in the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve as a carbon sequestration action. Following on from this, and, as part of the provisions of Budget 2021, I announced details of a pilot Agri-environmental initiative that is intended to encourage tillage farmers to increase soil organic carbon levels by chopping and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As part of the package of new farm safety measures in Budget 2021, €1m in funding has been provided to support ‘locally-led’ farm safety initiatives. It is intended that a call under the locally led Innovation Partnership model (EIP’s) specifically related to farm safety will be issued by early 2021. Before the call is issued, the Department will consult with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The following table details the Number of Herds Restricted since 1st January each year by County. While TB disease is low relative to historical levels, TB herd incidence and reactor numbers have been gradually increasing since 2016. The pace of deterioration has accelerated in 2020. Herd incidence is now at its highest level since 2012 and reactor numbers are now at 2009 rates. Herd...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1508, 1509, 1514 and 1519 together. The Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 was signed into law by the President on 2 October 2020 and the Act commenced on 6 October 2020 in full. The secondary legislation required to give effect to the Act was introduced on 7th October. The new Act, amending the Agriculture Appeals Act was designed to align forestry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Forestry Licence Viewer (FLV) is being introduced to align the Department's forestry licensing system with other planning processes. Its purpose is to provide greater transparency and to enhance participation by the public in the decision-making process. Officials in my Department have been developing the FLV for past few months and this work is nearing completion. The Forestry...