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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Assisted Animal Reproduction (15 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under Regulation (EU) 429/2016, my Department provides an up to date register of all approved germinal product establishments for the bovine, equine, porcine, ovine and caprine species this can be found at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/e9382-list-of-approved-establishmen ts-in-veterinary-fields-and-approved-laboratories-in-accorda nce-with-council-directive-200873ec/ ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Assisted Animal Reproduction (15 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is probably aware, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 relates to germinal products, specifically the approval of germinal product establishments and the traceability and animal health requirements for movements within the Union of germinal products of certain kept terrestrial animals. Article 39 of that regulation relates to rules concerning animal health...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Assisted Animal Reproduction (15 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under Regulation (EU) 429/2016, my Department provides an up to date register of all approved germinal product establishments for the bovine, equine, porcine, ovine and caprine species this can be found at the following link on the public website: www.gov.ie/en/collection/e9382-list-of-approved-establishmen ts-in-veterinary-fields-and-approved-laboratories-in-accorda...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Assisted Animal Reproduction (15 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, the practice of veterinary medicine meaning includes diagnosing disease, injury, pain, deformity, defect or state of health of an anima, identifying and carrying out treatment, whether surgical or medical in nature, of any such matters and performing a surgical procedure on an animal. It is an offence (with a few limited exceptions) for anyone...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am very aware of the significant increase in fertiliser prices over the last year, particularly in recent months and I know this will be a challenge for many farmers in 2022. The fertiliser market is largely driven by global supply and demand and, while there are a number of factors influencing fertiliser price, the major driving factors for the increase in prices are increased global...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland is committed to concerted global action to address the climate crisis and engages in negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) through its membership of the European Union (EU). The ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’ adopted at COP26, while reflecting a compromise of positions, strikes a balance between increasing climate ambition,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, primary responsibility for public health policy and implementation rests with the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE). Statutory responsibility for health and safety in the workplace rests with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Responsibility for the Health and Safety of employees lies with the management of each...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, primary responsibility for public health policy and implementation rests with the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE). Statutory responsibility for health and safety in the workplace rests with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Responsibility for the Health and Safety of employees lies with the management of each...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Macra na Feirme’s Land Mobility Service, which seeks to facilitate new collaborative arrangements between farms, including farm partnerships, shared farming and long-term leasing, has been supported by my Department over the last number of years. Due to the success of an initial Land Mobility Service (LMS) pilot between 2014 and 2016, Macra proposed to expand the scheme in 2017 and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The owners/keepers of kept animals, including dogs are responsible for their health and welfare and for the disposal of such animals when they die. The relevant local authority has responsibility for the removal of unidentified dead dogs from roads and public places. The removal of dead animals from private properties is matter for the owner of the property. The role of knackeries in the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The latest CSO trade statistics data for the end of the third quarter, show that 2021 has been a period of value growth for Irish food exports. In the first three quarters of 2021 the value of agri-food exports were up €711 million or 6.8% on the same period in 2020 and up €446m or 4.2% on the same period in 2019. Dairy produce, beef and beverages constitute the most valuable...

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

Charlie McConalogue: On examination of Central Statistics Office data for January - August 2021, I am pleased to report that despite challenging circumstances, our agri-food exports worldwide are up €533m/5.8% on the same 2020 period and up €199m/2.1% compared to 2019. Exports to the UK are also up for the first eight months of 2021 - €306m/9.5% compared to 2020 and up €16m/0.4%...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Eco-Schemes are being proposed for the first time as part of the next CAP and they must be funded from within Pillar 1 of the CAP budget. In line with the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation, I have decided to allocate 25% of Ireland’s Direct Payments envelope to the Eco-Scheme annually, which equates to approximately €297 million per annum. Farmers will apply for the Eco-Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period 2023-2027 will underpin the sustainable development of Ireland’s farming and food sector by supporting viable farm incomes and enhancing competitiveness, by strengthening the socio-economic fabric of rural areas and by contributing to the achievement of environmental and climate objectives at national and EU levels. Support...

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

Charlie McConalogue: At the outset, I want to reassure the Deputy of my long-term commitment to the beef and suckler sectors. The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provides for six years of payments to participating farmers for completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and improvement of its environmental sustainability. In October 2021, I announced a...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Subject to the approval of the European Commission, it is proposed under an On-Farm Capital investment scheme under the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) that a general grant rate of 40% will be available for eligible investments. It is also proposed in the CSP that eligible female farmers, who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for grant aid at a rate of 60%. The proposed eligible female...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested regarding the number of State Bodies under the remit of my Department and the number of members on each board is set out in the following table. Persons nominated to positions on State Boards under the aegis of my Department are not required to disclose a disability that they may have. Therefore, the Department does not hold the information requested by the Deputy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department 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 and continues to support a number of urban horse projects nationwide. These projects can foster community leadership and education in responsible horse ownership for young...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the current significant challenges in securing fertiliser and that markets are extremely competitive and challenging. Fertiliser stocks, including urea, are generally lower now compared to the same period last year. The availability of credit and high costs mean that fertiliser is being imported in smaller quantities. While stocks of fertiliser are lower, it is expected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland's mackerel quota in 2010 was 62,641 tonnes. In 2021 it was 60,847 tonnes. The decline of 2.86% between those years is attributable to a number of factors including share adjustments arising from the 2014 Mackerel agreement between the EU, Norway and the Faroes; the TCA Agreement with the UK and the state of the stock and the scientific advice for the relevant years. It is not...