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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, Government has made available financial and other supports for employees and businesses negatively impacted by the Pandemic. Both the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Wage Subsidy Scheme have supported the incomes of employees and the self-employed in our seafood sector and I am aware that many availed of these Government payments in the first half of 2020....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Dingle (FHC) is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. A number of proposals to establish self hire boat operations at Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre have recently been received. Safety of all harbour users is a paramount concern and, in that context, consideration has to be given to overall capacity issues for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Suckler is to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management. The closing date for receipt of applications for this programme was 15th May 2020. Applications...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has no rental agreements in place in respect of the named company. 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 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Hare coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the ICC. Hares can only be collected for coursing by clubs affiliated to the ICC, in accordance with the terms of two licences granted by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Draft bovine TB strategy documents have recently been developed taking on board the recommendations of the Bovine Tb Stakeholder Forum Interim report. The draft strategy has been circulated to the members of the Forum and my officials are currently engaging in bilateral discussions with stakeholders regarding the issues of concern. The next meeting of the TB Forum is scheduled to take place...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme is providing €240 million in financial supports to our seafood sector over the period 2014-20. The Programme includes a Fisheries Local Area Development Scheme which implements a community-led local development approach to the socio-economic development of coastal communities. Through the Scheme, seven...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: All sea-fishing boats with an overall length of 10 meters or more are required to have onboard and complete an EU fishing logbook. The log-sheet and landing declaration for each trip must be submitted to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority within 48 hours of landing. Only Registered and Licensed fishing vessels may sell 'first sale' fish (i.e. fish that is offered for sale for the first...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Article 14 of Regulation 1379/2013 on the Common Organisation of the Market for Fishery and Aquaculture Products (CMO) specifies EU regulatory requirements for recognition of fisheries and aquaculture producer organisations. My Department as competent authority for the CMO in Ireland has a process in place which allows for groups of fisheries or aquauclture producers to apply for recognition...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Regulation 1241/2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures sets down the general rules which apply to fishing vessels in all EU waters, including inshore waters. This Regulation sets down the baseline standards of mesh sizes for towed gears and static gears for North Western Waters. Member States have the possibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (11 Nov 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 allowed to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Senator for bringing this matter to the notice of the House and for ensuring it would be addressed. I welcome the opportunity to come to the House to respond to her and to outline the circumstances as they stand. Sprat, as she will be aware, is a short-lived species that occurs in shore and is an important prey fish for many marine species. It is vital to the ocean food chain,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As I outlined in my initial reply, a key measure I am taking is to appeal the ruling to give the courts the opportunity to reflect on the appeal. I am closely monitoring the situation regarding fishing activity. I am working with the Department to ensure that further efforts are made on gathering data. We need to avail of all the resources and capabilities at our disposal to ensure we...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department recognises the significant role that our native hedgerows provide to the natural landscape of our countryside. Not only do our hedgerows contribute to the sequestration of carbon from the atmosphere but they are also vital as a habitat for wildlife, a resource for biodiversity and a unique heritage feature that must be managed and protected. To address the lack of data on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sugar Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Indigenous renewable energy plays a vital role in our domestic fuel mix and will become even more important in the context of reducing our reliance on imported fuels and in meeting our challenging renewable energy targets for 2020 and 2030 and decarbonising our energy systems by 2050. The agriculture sector has a key role to play in the supply of bioenergy feedstocks as a positive...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Biocidal products may only be marketed and used in Ireland once they are registered with my Department and are entered on the “Product Register” in accordance with Regulation 20 of Statutory Instrument 427 of 2013. The process for registering biocidal products aims to ensure that the making available on the Irish market of such products does not result in harmful effects on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Finisher Payment (BFP) scheme is a one-off, exchequer funded grant aid scheme under the Covid 19 State Aid Temporary Framework. The objective of the BFP is to provide support for beef finishing farms in Ireland which have been severely impacted by the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme was open to all beef farmers who presented animals for slaughter in the period 1...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application for the 2020 Basic Payment (BPS) and the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Schemes on the 5 May 2020. The 70% advance payment due under the BPS has now issued to nominated bank account of the person named. Payment of the 30% balancing payment under BPS is scheduled to commence in early December.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy has referred to, the Programme for Government (PFG) has committed to exploring the potential for the growing of fibre crops such as hemp. My Department has been proactive on this issue and undertook a consultation on the hemp industry in 2019. This consultation included those involved in hemp regulation, research and the then hemp representative bodies. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Representatives from my Department sit on the Dublin Regional Horse Welfare Group. My Department is strongly committed to the aims of this group and will continue to support the projects that developed from the Group. While Covid-19 has somewhat hampered the Groups activities in 2020 in the areas of outreach and education, my Department continue to collaborate with, and support the other...