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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCE) 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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for RCE...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCE) 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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for RCE...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCE) 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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for RCE...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the organisation charged with the role of Keeper of the Irish Stud Book since 1923. The stud book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership primarily of all greyhounds. Greyhounds are required to be named with the Club. TheICC is subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. The ICC has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In March 2021, I established a Seafood Sector Task Force to examine the negative impacts of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the UK on Ireland's fishing fleet and on related coastal communities and to recommend mitigation measures to me that could be taken to provide supports for development and restructuring in order to ensure a profitable and sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3379, 3407 and 3422 together. The delay in issuing forestry licences is a pressing one which is receiving my full priority. Addressing the number on hand is foremost and the number of licences issued recently shows that we are making some progress in this regard. Improvements have been made to the system for the preparation of Appropriate Assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Culls (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The total spent on badger culling by his Department in the past ten years in County Wicklow: The information requested is not readily available. DAFM’s Wildlife Programme is delivered by 16 Regional Veterinary offices throughout the country (RVOs) (Enniscorthy RVO covers East Wicklow and Naas RVO covers West Wicklow). It involves the use of civilian operatives, equipment and supplies...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The total spent on badger vaccination in the past ten years in County Wicklow: The information requested is not readily available. DAFM’s Wildlife Programme is delivered by 16 Regional Veterinary offices throughout the country (RVOs). It involves the use of civilian operatives, equipment and supplies (e.g. restraints, anaesthetic, vaccination (BCG)) which are provided to DAFM under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department appreciates the work of all its staff dealing with the challenges presented during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in meat plants, laboratories, ports and fishery harbour centres. All the staff at the Department, whether working from home or from the workplace, have responded and worked diligently to continue to provide a service and carry out their duties at all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Section 50 (1) of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 provides that the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) may, with my consent and with the consent of the Minister for Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (formerly known as Department of Finance), appoint persons to be members of its staff as it considers necessary to assist it in the performance of its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: According to the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016, as described in the Business and Financial Reporting Requirements document, State Bodies are required to report on several items including, but not limited to, their total number of employees, the total volume of expenditure on wages and salaries, and the salaries of their key personnel and Chief Executive Officer....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: TAMS is a demand led scheme with a maximum eligible investment ceiling under TAMS II of €80,000 per holding, except in the case of partnerships. This ceiling applies to investments made under TAMS II and is not impacted by investments previously made under TAMS I. All TAMS II applications submitted are initially subject to a ranking and selection process with applications that meet...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: 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. I should advise the Deputy that the monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone are law enforcement matters for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3387 and 3388 together. In March 2021, I established a Seafood Sector Task Force to examine the negative impacts of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the UK on Ireland's fishing fleet and on related coastal communities and to recommend mitigation measures to me that could be taken to provide supports for development and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department 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 specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3390 to 3395, inclusive, together. The Independent Aquaculture Licensing Review Group carried out a detailed examination of the existing aquaculture licensing process, undertook comprehensive stakeholder consultation and examined comparative national and international consent systems to determine best practice for managing a complex licensing process in a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very conscious of the important role that the sheep sector plays in the continued growth and development of our agri-food sector, and its valuable contribution to the rural economy. I fully support the sheep sector. The strong performance of the sector in 2020 has continued into 2021. Reductions in production globally and increased demand are expected to support continued strong...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sheep Welfare Scheme was launched in December 2016 and provides a valuable support to farmers for undertaking actions which make a positive contribution to flock welfare. The scheme was initially set-up as a four year scheme, which was renewable annually. The initial four year period expired on the 31st of January 2021. An allocation of an additional €17m in funding was provided...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sheep Welfare Scheme was launched in December 2016 and provides a valuable support to farmers for undertaking actions which make a positive contribution to flock welfare. The scheme was initially set-up as a four year scheme, which was renewable annually. The initial four year period expired on the 31st of January 2021. An allocation of an additional €17m in funding was provided...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: One of the actions under the Programme for Government is to undertake a review of the potential demand in domestic and international markets for wool based products such as insulation and fertilisers. Following the allocation of €100,000 in Budget 2021 for this review, I initiated a public consultation process in early March 2021 to determine the terms of reference for such a review....