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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department’s €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme 2014-20 is the framework programme for the sustainable development of our seafood sector. The Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. The EMFF Regulation (508/2014) and Common Provisions Regulation (1303/2013) specify the regulatory framework for Member State...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2020 - SI No 318/2020 adopts the requirements of Article 92 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 and Title VII of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011. In accordance with the EU Regulations, this instrument establishes a point system, which will apply to the licence holder of a sea...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 914 and 915 together. The monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland's exclusive fisheries zone are matters for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, all operational matters of this nature are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Naval Service. I am expressly precluded...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A herd number is an administrative device issued by my Department for the purposes of disease control. A herd number does not imply ownership of lands, ownership of any animals kept or tested under that herd number or entitlement to payments under any schemes operated by my Department. There are two roles associated with a herd number - herd owner and keeper. If a keeper, who is in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Harness Racing Association (IHRA) is a representative body for harness racing in Ireland. From 2016 to date grants totaling some €175,000 have been paid to the IHRA under the Equine Infrastructure Scheme operated by my Department. Other supports have also been provided my Department in relation to the production of a strategic plan and an education programme aimed at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The number of full time, permanent Forestry Inspectors and ecologists that were recruited by the Department for forestry licensing since 2020 are set out below. Note: not all work directly on forestry licencing as my Department has a range of forestry functions. 2020 2021 2022 Forestry Inspectors 6 3 0 ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising in the Dáil the need to address the damage done to Pollawaddy pier. I am glad to be able to provide a broad overview of the work I and my Department are doing to support Donegal County Council and other local authorities in terms of improving our small piers and harbours. In regard to Pollawaddy slipway, I have spoken to the county manager, John...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I again thank Deputy Pringle. In the first instance, Donegal County Council as the local authority that manages the pier and harbour, is assessing the impact of the damage and repair requirement. I have no doubt it will engage as appropriate with me and the Government in regard to the challenges there. It is important the work to repair the pier is carried out as promptly as possible. ...

Supplementary Budget for Rural Communities and Farmers: Motion [Private Members] (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — the annual rate of consumer price inflation, as measured by the European Union's (EU) harmonised index of consumer prices, has picked up sharply in recent months, reaching a multi-decade high of 5.7 per cent in December before moderating somewhat to 5 per cent...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Council Regulation 1224/2009, known as the Control Regulation, requires interaliathat Member States implement a points system for serious infringements of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy committed by both the licence holder of a fishing vessel and, separately, the master (skipper). The Points System is intended to promote compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The employment of 'horse wardens' is a matter for the local authorities to consider. Local authorities are responsible for enforcement of the Control of Horses Act 1996, and already have the authority to appoint authorised officers under the 1996 Act. The Department provides financial assistance to the authorities for implementation of the Act and is available to support initiatives by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267, 268, 269 and 270 together. The Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 that is currently going through the legislative process, will provide for the statutory prohibition of fur farming. The legislation provides that these businesses are paid compensation for income losses, non-income losses and costs incurred as a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, a review of the potential demand for wool-based products such as for insulation and fertilisers in domestic and international markets is one of the initiatives included in the Programme for Government. Following the €100,000 commitment for this review in Budget 2021, in March 2021, I initiated a public consultation to identify the terms of reference for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Consultations (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The consultation to “fully explore the potential for growing fibre crops such as hemp, considering whether these crops have a viable market” in line with a commitment given in the current Programme for Government is ongoing. The consultation is being conducted by my Department with input from relevant stakeholders. Submissions received as part of the consultative process are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A working paper which has been put in place by my Department, in conjunction with the Departments of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), and Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Housing) sets out a series of actions to support the horticultural growers who are dependent on peat as a growing medium. In these targeted actions which reflect the multi-faceted nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Island Communities (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme 2014-20 has been in place since 2015 and is nearing its end, with almost all funds committed. I am assuming instead that the Deputy is meaning to refer to the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 2021-2027 (EMFAF), the successor to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014-2020 (EMFF), for which the new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation (Regulation EU 380/2013) provides that the European Commission will report to the European Parliament and the Council on the functioning of the CFP by the end of 2022. On 17th December 2021, the European Commission launched an online questionnaire as part of its public consultation on the preparation of this report. The questionnaire has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Burning of land between 1st March and 31st August (which is the closed season) in any year is prohibited under section 40 of the Wildlife Act, 1976 as amended by the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000. It is specified in the Basic Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions that land burnt during the closed season in any given year, is not eligible for the purpose of payment under the Basic Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I have been informed by Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) that an identification document was issued to the individual in question on 21st January 2022. No permission is required from the Department to commence passport printing. Passport Issuing Organisations must, of course, comply with National and EU legislation in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that myself and an official from my Department, along with Ministers of State Pippa Hackett and Martin Heydon, met with the National Women’s Council on 15th September 2021.The meeting agenda was to discuss the National Women’s Council submission on the draft CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027. The National Women’s Council of Ireland also made a...