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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Whilst badgers are the primary wildlife focus in the bovine TB eradication programme, a certain level of surveillance takes place in deer. In 2020, 130 deer were submitted to the Department's Regional Veterinary Laboratories and three were positive for TB. In 2021,125 deer were submitted and 12 were positive for TB. Of the 15 positive animals, 10 were from County Wicklow and one each from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Hen Harrier Project is operationally independent of my Department and is run by the Hen Harrier Project Team. The Project team are responsible for the administration of the project and associated payments. Any queries relating to the reasons for the reduction in payment should be addressed directly to the Project team.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am a strong supporter of the Social Farming model and will continue to offer support to the initiative as it does a tremendous job in driving inclusion. My Department provides funding under the Rural Innovation & Development Fund (RIDF) for the development of the national Social Farming Network known as "Social Farming Ireland". In addition, funding is also provided for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gender Equality (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's current Statement of Strategy 2021-2024 sets out as one of our core values "A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and the fair and equal treatment of all." These core values are important for our own employees, for the clients and stakeholders of the Department who avail of our wide range of services and for our sector as a whole. I am committed to promoting and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department engages continuously in initiatives that are beneficial to both the health and well-being of employees and the environment. The Department participates in the Government’s ‘Cycle to work scheme’, facilitating an increase in the use of bicycles by staff for their commute to work. This active travel has been supported by providing bicycle parking facilities....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Forest road applications are received and decided daily. Applications received from Coillte are treated the same as applications from private individuals. For week ending 4th March, 13 forest road licences were issued to private applicants and six were issued to Coillte.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gender Equality (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The resolution of disputes between employers and employees is a matter in the first instance for the parties involved. For its part, the State provides independent industrial relations dispute mechanisms via the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and the Labour Court to assist parties to resolve matters. In this case, I am advised that Teagasc is appealing the WRC Adjudication Officer's...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I know it is something we have discussed before. Mackerel is the species most impacted by Brexit trade and co-operation agreement. Between now and 2026, we will lose 25% of our mackerel-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I know that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I heard the Deputy's question.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am answering, but context is obviously really important. We have only a certain quota nationally. The point I am making is that 25% of that between now and 2026 will be lost due to the severe impact, particularly on mackerel, of Brexit. We have to manage what we have. There is not agreement that any of that would be reallocated from any of the sectors that currently use it to the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: That is correct. There is not agreement among the sector on that. It is certainly something I am considering.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am considering the matter but there has been no decision made in respect of it. This is not straight forward because fishers are not agreed on it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this matter and for his ongoing and active interest in all matters agricultural, both in the Seanad and on the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, at which he is a consistent and effective contributor. The issue of generational renewal and retirement is very important. The Senator referred to my tour of the marts when I visited at least...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I echo the Cathaoirleach's welcome to our guests. I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this important topic. Generational renewal and ensuring that there is an avenue for the next generation to not only enter our great agriculture, food and farming sector but also to flourish is a core element of my strategy as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Despite the many challenges we...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 892, 893 and 894 together. Under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), EU fishing fleets are given equal access to EU waters and fishing grounds subject to allocated fish quotas. There are derogations to this access rule, including restrictions on access to Member States' coastal waters. In Ireland’s case, other than Northern Irish vessels under Voisinage...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy is attached in tabular form, as requested.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 896, 898, 899, 900, 901, 929 and 930 together. I will refer the Deputy to his Dáil question number 860 of 29th March, that since the first finding of ash dieback disease in Ireland, my Department has provided support totalling over €7 million to owners of ash plantations impacted by disease through the Reconstitution Scheme (Ash Dieback)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The damage caused by ash dieback disease is rapidly increasing in Europe and Ireland. It is likely in the coming years to have a catastrophic impact on ash wherever it occurs in the Irish landscape, including in hedgerows and in the wider natural environment. The total area of grant aided ash is approximately 15,000 hectares. To date approximately 2,000 hectares of this grant aided ash...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department recognises its responsibilities regarding the conservation of Hen Harrier, and is fully engaged in the development of the Threat Response Plan, led by the National Parks & Wildlife Service, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. We are supplied a High Likelihood of Nesting Areas (HLNAs) GIS layer from the NPWS, in order to underpin the...