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Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, which is draft legislation to prohibit fur farming in Ireland, to the House. The final version of the Bill, as drafted by the Office of the Attorney General, was approved by the Government at its meeting on 19 October 2021. The Government also...

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the various Deputies for their contributions and constructive support for the Bill. This is the first of a number of stages of bringing it through the Oireachtas. I look forward to constructive engagement on Committee Stage and considering amendments, further assessment and interrogation of various aspects of the Bill to make sure it is robust and fully scrutinised as it goes...

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (4 Nov 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 and 181.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As outlined in my response to the Deputy's recent Parliamentary Question on this matter, the core issue here relates to the safety and safety certification of a privately purchased vessel. The safety of fishing vessels and safety certification, including matters relating to stability, is the responsibility of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The Department of Agriculture, Food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department is committed to making sure that a skilled, motivated workforce is in place to meet its business needs and uses workforce planning to identify and address these requirements for all our locations. Recruitment is currently underway in the Department and vacancies are being advertised by either the Public Appointments Service (PAS) or by my Department's Human Resources Division....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: During the period 1st October 2020 to 1st October 2021, the Department made TB compensation payments totalling €19,052,791 to 5217 herdowners in respect of 22,245 animals removed under the scheme Details of payments made in respect of herds in each County/RVO are listed below County/Regional Veterinary Office Total Number of Herds Total Number of ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: There is growing global acceptance of the reality of the impacts of climate change on our oceans. This has driven a sharp focus on the need for solutions and actions to address these pressing challenges. The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications has signalled his intention to publish the climate action plan 2021 soon. My Department is participating in several working groups...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As set out in the terms and conditions of the 2021 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme, donkeys are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of a participants stocking rate under the scheme, subject to compliance with certain requirements regarding the registration of the premises where the donkeys are kept with the Department in accordance with S.I. No. 8 of 2012, Diseases of Animals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to supporting both the beef and sheep sectors as they play a huge role in our world-leading agri food sector. Our beef and sheep farmers are the bedrock of our sector. In Budget 2022, I announced that more than €100 million will be provided in 2022 in targeted supports for the beef and sheep sectors including BDGP, BEEP-S, Sheep Welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The application for a tree felling licence to which the Deputy refers is currently awaiting assessment by an ecologist. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been received, which will be reviewed by the ecologist. I would expect a decision to issue in the next two to three months, which factors in the mandatory 30-day public consultation period.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (3 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department will introduce a blended working policy in April 2022, in line with the time-frame agreed by Government. The purpose of this Departmental policy will be to facilitate an appropriate degree of remote working, balanced with regular attendance at the workplace, within a formalised structure which supports the business needs of the Department. The policy will be developed in line...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a process known as sequestration plays a significant role in meeting our climate change objectives. My Department provide a range of incentives to encourage land owners to carry out activities that increase carbon storage in soils and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Engagement with all stakeholders is a key aspect of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The processing of the above named person's BPS application is completed and payment has issued to his bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The application for a tree felling licence to which the Deputy refers is currently awaiting assessment by an ecologist. An updated Harvest Plan has been received, which will be reviewed by the ecologist. I would expect a decision to issue in the next two to three months, which factors in a mandatory 30-day public consultation period.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The EU Regulations governing the Direct Payment and Rural Development Schemes require my Department to carry out inspections annually to ensure compliance with Cross Compliance requirements as laid down in EU legislation and the standards for Good Agricultural and Environment Condition (GAEC). The EU regulations prescribe that the selection of cases for inspection is undertaken by means...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department publish data annually on the numbers of cattle slaughtered at both Department approved Slaughter Plants and at Local Authority approved abattoirs, see table below for cattle slaughtered for 2019, and 2020. Preliminary data for Department approved Slaughter Plants for 2021 to date (up to week ending 24/10/21) show that in the region of 1,339,000 head have been slaughtered....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very well aware of the concerns in relation to the licensing of peat extraction which are generating challenges (volume and price) for the horticulture sector. As the Deputy knows my Department has no involvement in the regulation of peat extraction. Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan T.D.,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Forest certification is a voluntary process used by forestry owners to reassure consumers that the wood and wood products they buy comes from sustainably managed forests. The two main recognised standards are FSC and PEFC. In order to help forest owners to certify their forests, my Department funded a pilot Certification Scheme which was completed successfully in 2018. Two groups were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cross-Border Co-operation (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387 and 388 together. There is significant mutually beneficial co-operation across the island of Ireland in respect of the agri-food sector and my Department is directly involved in ongoing and frequent North-South engagement on a range of issues. This involves on-going contact between my Department and the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As I mentioned in Parliamentary Question No. 229 of 14thOctober, 2021, to fell a tree or trees without a valid tree felling licence, unless exempted, is an offence under the Forestry Act. I also provided common scenarios whereby trees can be felled without the need to submit a tree felling licence application. To be clear, if the felling of dead, dying or rotting trees within an Ash...