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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The UK is implementing a phased approach to the introduction of its import requirements, including SPS controls. Import controls on Products of Animal Origin entering Great Britain will come into effect from 1st October 2021. There are no discussions to develop an aligned border operating model process between the EU and the UK. However, there are discussions ongoing at EU and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1204 and 1205 together. The UK is implementing a phased approach to the introduction of its import requirements including SPS controls. Import controls on Products of Animal Origin entering Great Britain will come into effect from 1st October 2021. Meeting the UK regulatory requirements poses significant challenges for the Department in the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I was delighted to see the huge level of interest in REAP, demonstrated by over 10,800 applications being received by the Department. Initially, as REAP is a pilot initiative, we were limited to 2,000 spaces. However, following extensive engagement with the European Commission, I was able to increase the participation numbers in the project. Now, almost 5,000 farmers will be supported to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. The Board is a company limited by guarantee set up by the Turf Club...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: At present there are no employees in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine who are in receipt of a higher duty allowance for over two years. The question of employees in receipt of a higher duty acting allowance in the State Agencies under the aegis of the Department is an operational matter, generally delegated to the Agencies themselves and I will ask the Agencies to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. The Board is a company limited by guarantee set up by the Turf Club...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Trilogue negotiations between the Commission, European Parliament and the Council of Ministers, aimed at reaching a final agreement on the new CAP are ongoing, and the final shape of the new legislative framework will only be clear when this process is completed. Department officials and I are examining all aspects of the evolving CAP proposals in order to assess their potential impact...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As part of the budget announcement in October 2019, the then Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced an allocation of €3 million to fund additional pilot projects aimed specifically at climate measures in agriculture. These pilot projects are intended to focus on increasing carbon sequestration and contributing to meeting our commitments as part of the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Scheme for the employment of non-EEA fishers in parts of the Irish commercial sea-fishing fleet was launched on 15thFebruary 2016. The Scheme is an extension of the Atypical Working Scheme, administered by the Department of Justice and Equality (Immigration Delivery Service). The Department’s role in this scheme is limited to hosting the Central Depository, which facilitates...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine receives applications for forestry licences and issues decisions on a daily basis. On 7thFebruary 2020, the Department became the sole consenting authority for forest road works licences, where a forest road entrance opens onto a public road (excluding National roads) or there is material...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003, the functions of sea-fishing boat licensing were transferred from the Minister to the Licensing Authority for Sea-fishing Boats, which operates on an independent basis subject to criteria set out in that Act and Ministerial Policy Directives. As Minister, I have responsibility for policy in relation to sea-fishing boat licensing under Section 3(3)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238 and 239 together. Ireland has received a Commission Implementing Decision revoking the approval of the Irish control plan submitted for the weighing of fishery products in accordance with Article 61(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. It should be noted that the 2012 Control Plan, prior to its revocation, provided that the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Domestic Pets (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As outlined in EU Regulation 576/2013, since 2014, dogs, cats and ferrets travelling as pets between Ireland and Northern Ireland have needed to be microchipped, to be vaccinated against rabies and to be accompanied by a pet passport. These requirements have not changed as a result of Brexit. Since 1st January 2021, the movement of pets between Ireland and Northern Ireland has been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together. The current Programme for Government contains a commitment to prohibit fur farming in Ireland and Department officials have been working on appropriate steps to give effect to this. A series of meetings with the fur farm operators and their representatives have been held in this regard. There has also been ongoing correspondence and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with findings from a 2019 Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) Expert Task Force Report, antiparasitic veterinary medicines no longer meet exemption criteria in EU law which permits them to be supplied without a veterinary prescription. Therefore, from 28th January 2022, antiparastic veterinary medicines will require a veterinary prescriptions before they can be supplied. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I secured an additional €79 million, including €23 million carbon tax, in Budget 2021 to support action in the area of biodiversity, climate, environment and health and safety, all the while supporting farm incomes. It is my intention to fund each of the activities listed below in 2021 which includes the scheme referred to by the Deputy. Final funding allocations, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electric Vehicles (16 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine owns a range of vehicles, including specialised agriculture vehicles for which there are no alternative electric or hybrid equivalents available. The Department did not purchase any electric or hybrid vehicles during the period in question.

Fisheries and Coastal Communities: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: We, as a nation, have endured many challenges over the past year and a half, from the disruption stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic to the upheaval caused by Brexit. Ireland's seafood sector has been among the most seriously impacted during this period. My objective is to work with the industry to grow the sector and the coastal community supported by it in the years ahead. My...

Fisheries and Coastal Communities: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. We have had a very constructive and useful debate. I am very glad we have had three hours to discuss marine issues. As Deputies will be aware, it has been my hallmark as Minister to engage in every way I can with fishers. I have held virtual town hall meetings with people from coastal communities throughout the country in the absence of being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (17 Jun 2021)

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, the Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number...