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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Directive (EU) No. 2019/633 on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain (UTP Directive) must be transposed into Irish law by 1 May 2021. This can be done by way of a Statutory Instrument, but any measures that extend beyond the minimum harmonisation requirements of the UTP Directive will require primary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department received an incomplete Tree Felling Licence application from the person named in February this year.  Tree felling licences carry a mandatory replanting requirement irrespective of whether they were originally grant-aided or not.  The applicant has the option to replant the felled land, or to provide an alternative site, which must receive approval for planting before...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that, in respect of the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information sought 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: Animal Identification Schemes (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 358 together. A non-animal identification number has issued to the person named and a notification to that effect issued earlier this week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Planning Issues (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department worked closely with the Department of Housing to bring an amendment to the Planning and Development Acts to facilitate a more efficient application process for forest roads.  Section 8 of the Act was commenced in February and in tandem with this the Forestry (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2020 (SI No. 39 of 2020) were signed.  The legislation means that from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Planning Issues (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very aware of the serious issues being faced by the forestry sector, and in particular timber mills, due to delays in processing forestry licences and in issuing decision on appeals.  My Department is treating the current situation extremely seriously.  We are committed to addressing the situation and have taken steps to improve matters by means...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Fishery Harbour Centres 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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 363 to 369, inclusive, together. I am aware of the urgency to deal with the backlog of licence applications and appeal cases currently with my Department and with the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC). We are committed to addressing the situation and have taken steps to improve matters by means of additional resources, a systematic approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department continues to support a number of urban horse projects nationwide, bringing education on all aspects of equine welfare to disadvantaged areas. For example, in the context of breeding, the DSPCA with financial assistance from my Department, continues to facilitate castration clinics and education programs in an effort to address the problem of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the current Rural Development Regulation (and subsequent amendments under the Omnibus Regulation), Member States were required to change the approach to the designation of land under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme. Previously, my Department had been identifying eligible areas using a range of socio economic indicators such as family farm income, population density, percentage...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department ensures that there is an appropriate focus on good practice in procurement and that procedures are in place to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation. EU and national rules promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers value for money. EU Directives declare that there can be legitimate reasons for awarding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farmers Markets (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is very supportive of markets, both urban and rural, that promote local and sustainable foods. In the past, my Department has provided ex-gratia funds to a co-operative society that runs local markets throughout Ireland in order to sell fresh farm, garden and home produce and craftwork of its members. This funding is designed to assist with the day-to-day operational costs of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Process (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: A public consultation on the review of the European Union (Birds and Natural Habitats) (Sea-fisheries) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 290 of 2013) commenced on 10 September 2020 and closed on 9 October 2020. Notification of the public consultation was published on the Department website, on FishingNet.ie and in the Irish Independent. Emails inviting submissions were also sent to interested...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Process (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department sought to waive pre-legislative scrutiny on the Forestry Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2020 (then titled the Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001). This legislation was implemented to reform the forestry appeals process by bringing it into line with similar planning processes and is one of the commitments in the Programme for Government. There was, however, extensive consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that the role of Data Protection Officer in my Department is assigned at the level of Principal Officer.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I have successfully negotiated an increased budget for 2021 with an additional €4 million to facilitate the re-opening of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) next year. This Scheme cannot open until the transitional regulations, proposed by the European Commission, have been finalised. My Department is, however, currently preparing for the re-opening of the Scheme. The number of entrants...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (24 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: Greyhound Industry (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) 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. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The proposed allocation to Rásaíocht Con Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are currently no tribunals, inquiries or investigations, other than the normal work of the Investigations Division, being undertaken by my Department.