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Written Answers — Department of Health: Animal Welfare (21 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that it would be inappropriate for me to comment on this matter, as the details supplied relate to an ongoing investigation by the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Forestry Sector (21 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, Project Woodland was launched in February this year, with the objective of reviewing and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the forestry licensing system, as well as the creation of a shared national vision for forestry and the development of a new Forest Strategy for the future of forests in Ireland. It comprises four working groups, each with an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Land Issues (21 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) had long since recognised the importance of land mapping to support better decision making on land use and management practices, therefore a dedicated land use division has been established by DAFM. DAFM is partnering with several agencies in providing assistance to Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) and Environmental Protection Agency...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Forestry Sector (21 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) is defined as the use of silvicultural systems whereby the forest canopy is maintained at one or more levels without clearfelling. The distinctive element of CCF is the avoidance of clearfelling of areas greater than 0.25 ha or more than two tree heights wide without the retention of some mature trees. This Close-to-Nature forestry management system has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application for the 2021 Areas of Natural Constraints scheme on 15th March 2021. In order to qualify for payment under the scheme, an applicant must first satisfy a number of criteria in relation to their stocking levels. Applicants must satisfy a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units per eligible forage hectare (the equivalent of one ewe per...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cybersecurity Policy (22 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department implements a security-by-design and defence-in-depth approach to cyber security and has attained the industry security standard ISO27001 certification since 2019. For operational and security reasons, the Department has been advised by the National Cyber Security Centre not to disclose details of the Department's cyber security arrangements. It is not considered appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. I propose to take these PQs together which deal with the issue of remote working at Departmental and Agency level respectively. Throughout the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, Government Departments and agencies have operated in line with the Government’s public health guidance to work from home, where it was possible to do so....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for a tree felling licence, for the person named was received in February 2021. I understand the application was initially forwarded to the Department’s Archaeology Unit and an archaeologist’s report has been finalised. This application will now be processed by the Forestry District Inspector this week. If any further information required, my Department will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: For the purposes of meeting educational eligibility criteria for Trained Farmer status to qualify for Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine supports and Revenue exemptions, persons are required to hold an approved/ eligible qualification. The current qualification listings can be found in Revenue Leaflet SD2B- Stamp Duty Exemption – Transfers of Land to Young Trained...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The above named made an application to Young Farmers Capital Investment (YFCIS) of TAMS II on 7th January 2020. A payment claim was subsequently submitted on 1st March 2021. During the processing of the claim documents, the applicant was chosen for inspection which was carried out on 4th May 2021. On inspection, it was found that there was a difference between the number of multi place...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (23 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named made an application to the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (YFCIS) of TAMS II on 9th January 2020. A claim for payment was submitted on 25th June 2021. Queries raised with the applicants agent on the application are outstanding since 17th August 2021. As soon as the Agent responds, the Department will be in a better position to process the claim.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (23 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important to note that food safety standards and the protection of consumers continues to be of paramount importance. The rules for landings of Live Bivalve Molluscs (LBMs) into the United Kingdom are set down by the United Kingdom authorities. The Sanitary and Phytosanitary allowance to directly-land fishery products which is not yet required but will, I understand, be required...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (23 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The aim of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is to support all farmers across the community to help them produce safe, nutritious and quality foods. As we progress towards CAP 2023-2026, payments will reflect a more level distribution of payments that is intended to secure the viability and sustainability of the small to medium holdings that play an integral part in Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Sep 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. The strong performance of the sector in 2020 has continued into 2021 and I am delighted that farmers are being rewarded from the market for their hard work. Reductions in production globally and increased...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (29 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the very unfortunate situation to which the Deputy refers. Having spoken with the individual concerned, I understand that this arose from his purchase of an unstable fishing vessel in the Netherlands in 2007, essentially a private commercial transaction between two contracting parties to purchase a vessel. The responsibility for ensuring the authenticity of the details,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named applied for the 2021 Basic Payment and Areas of Natural Constraints scheme on 1st May 2021. All necessary up-dates to the area claimed by the person named under these scheme have been completed by the Department and the advance payment under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme has now been processed. Payment will be lodged to the nominated bank account of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Rathmullan Pier is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage thereafter. The Department provides funding to assist the coastal Local Authorities, including Donegal County Council, in carrying out small scale...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Maritime Safety (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I confirm that I approved proceeding with BIM’s proposal for commencement of the new sea survival centre project at BIM National Fisheries College, Greencastle, County Donegal and funding has been provided in 2021. In relation to the delivery of the project, BIM has advised as follows; The new sea survival infrastructure at the BIM National Fisheries School, Greencastle,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important that livestock farmers have as many options as possible to improve their viability, with this in mind, I am very conscious of the importance of developing closer integration of the beef and dairy systems and my Department have engaged in a number of initiatives to support this. In Budget 2021, provision was made for the introduction of a dairy beef pilot programme. The...