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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I accept the Deputy's point. We are looking at that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As Mr. Nolan pointed out, we cannot grant aid somebody to get into compliance, if that person is not compliant. Where something becomes a requirement for a particular farm, the farmer cannot receive grant aid for it. That is why it is important that we give lead-in times and notice of what is coming down the tracks and an adjustment period. That was done in the context of the low-emission...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy. I will hand over to Mr. Nolan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: We are looking at solutions in respect of that issue. It is important that we do so. We have different options under consideration and hope to be able to bring clarity to that in the near future.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: There is a real role for anaerobic digestion. It is something we need to progress. I have secured funding for it under the national development plan in terms of capital investment to support pilot initiatives in this area. It is a far more expensive way of producing energy than other renewable alternatives, but it has the benefit of feeding into the circular economy and making use of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: There is so much we can learn from those six catchment areas. I recently visited Castledockrell catchment area. Eddie Burgess is the official running that. I certainly learned a lot from that visit. There is so much all of us can learn from the experience and research. Overall, the message is that it really speaks to the fact that it is very different for different soil types. It is not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My officials have, at all times, ensured that the person named and indeed all the mink farmers have been briefed and kept up to date on all aspects regarding the cessation of mink farming. Since the last meeting on 15th October 2021, two letters have been issued to the fur farmers and their representatives on 10th and 29th November 2021. In the intervening period, my officials have also been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The correspondence referred to was received by my office on 18th November and it was acknowledged. All requests for meetings are considered and when a feasible date to hold a meeting is identified this is offered to the requesters. The current Programme for Government contains a commitment to prohibit fur farming in Ireland and Department officials have been working on appropriate steps...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 that is currently going through the legislative process, will provide for the statutory prohibition of fur farming. The legislation will make provision for a scheme of compensation for the three farm businesses affected by the prohibition. Regulations that are being prepared alongside the primary legislation will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The LEADER Programme is a key rural development tool for supporting the economic and social development of rural communities, by providing the resources necessary for communities to support their own development and create capacity at local level. The budget allocation for LEADER under the previous Rural Development Programme (RDP) for the seven-year period 2014-2020 was €250 million....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The above named applicant submitted application for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 and payment has issued under each of these scheme years. However, the applicant's agent requested a review of certain parcels that were claimed in these applications. This review is currently ongoing and will be completed shortly. Once completed, the applicant will be informed of the outcome and any...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is fully committed to supporting sustainable, One Health, One Welfare initiatives in line with the Programme for Government and Working Together for Animal Welfare, Ireland's Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025. In this context, DAFM supported three equine education modules with funding of almost €20,000 provided to the Urban...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 764 and 765 together. As the Deputy is probably aware, the European Parliament’s ANIT Committee has concluded its work and has voted on its report and recommendations. The recommendations of the ANIT Committee, if they were to be implemented in full, would be particularly challenging. This report will next be presented to a plenary session of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 766, 767, 771, 772, 782 and 784 together. It is standard accounting practice that towards the end of a fiscal year spending Divisions within the Department will review their commitments for the remainder of the year and release funds that are not committed nor are unlikely to be committed. The funds released will be disbursed for other commitments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme was submitted on behalf of the persons named in October, 2020. The application was referred to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). As the site is partly within a designated site, the Department is obliged to seek specific approval from NPWS. This approval is currently awaited and we have issued another reminder to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Regulation 1380/2013 (the basic Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) regulation), sets down that the European Commission will report to the European Parliament and the Council on the functioning of the CFP by the end of 2022. I have made it clear, most recently during the Commissioner's recent visit, that the CFP must take stock of the disproportionate impacts imposed on the Irish fishing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The current requirement in place under EU and national legislation, and that has been in place since the 1960s, is that all herds undergo at least one annual herd screening test. In herds where disease is suspected or confirmed, this will result in extra tests until my Department officials are satisfied that all relevant TB measures specific to that herd / area have been fulfilled. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As set out in the Climate Action Plan, the Government will continue to promote afforestation to increase planting to a rate consistent with realising our 2030 climate ambition and to contribute to achieving carbon neutrality no later than 2050. To achieve this, my Department fully recognises the need for afforestation to be complimentary to CAP. As set out in the Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 774, 775 and 778 together. Tackling the backlog in forestry licenses remains a key priority for my Department and I am pleased to report the significant progress has been made in the past year, particularly on felling and road licences. Since that Oireachtas Committee meeting on 29thJanuary to 10thDecember, my Department has issued a total of 447...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The afforestation scheme under the Forestry Programme 2014 - 2020 provides a range of multi-functional benefits which contribute to our national economic, environmental, recreational and societal objectives. The afforestation scheme provide for funding for different types of forests including productive forests, agroforestry, forestry for fibre, and native woodland establishment. It...