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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am advised that here was a significant increase in the number of agriculture appeals received by the independent Agriculture Appeals Office in 2020, rising from 570 appeals in 2019 to 760 in 2020, representing a 33% increase. This figure increased again in 2021 with a total of 809 appeals received. In order to tackle delays arising from this increased workload, the Agriculture Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been informed, however, that in 2020 there was a significant increase in the number of agriculture appeals received by the Office rising from 570 appeals in 2019 to 760 in 2020 representing a 33% increase. This figure increased again in 2021 with a total of 809 appeals received....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: According to my Department’s Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) Database on 05/05/2022 the total number of herds with bovines in Wexford was 2,783 and the total number of herds with bovines in Ireland was 103,407.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland submitted details of its CAP Strategic Plan to the European Commission at the end of 2021. Negotiations are ongoing between my Department and the Commission concerning approval of the draft plan, which will cover CAP supported schemes from 2023 to 2027. Regarding rocky outcrops, discussions are continuing with the Commission concerning land eligibility and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The clearing of the backlog of licences is a priority for myself and Minister of State Pippa Hackett, who has overall responsibility for the sector. Increased resources have been invested in dealing with files on hand and, under Project Woodland, a dedicated group, Working Group 1, is tasked with looking at the backlog. Working Group 1 has, based on the Climate Action Plan & the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Flexibilities have previously been introduced by the Department in respect of the terms and conditions of agri-environment schemes in order to assist with fodder issues. These include a derogation in 2013 allowing AEOS participants to conserve hay or silage, on parcels entered within the Species Rich Grassland action, using surplus grass after the advertised topping date of July 15th. In 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that on 3 May 2022, I brought a Memorandum for Information to Government on a proposed Fodder Support Scheme, in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 and the significant impact this has had on the cost of agricultural inputs required to conserve grass for silage and/or hay. The scheme will require approval from the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised however that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office confirm that an appeal has not been received to date for the above named individual. Information on how to submit an appeal is available at www.agriappeals.gov.ie/agricultureappealsprocess/howtomakean appeal/.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named above applied for grant-aid under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme which is a measure under TAMS II. He was approved for grant aid for Animal Housing, Circulation pipe and Mass Concrete Tank by letter dated 12th June 2020 and had one year to complete and submit a payment claim for all works. They submitted an online payment claim and associated documents...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278, 280 and 281 together. New organic regulations which were introduced on 1 January 2022 restricted the previously allowed 5% non-organic protein allowance to young poultry and pigs, resulting in older, mature stock requiring a 100% organic protein feed. As a result of the invasion of Ukraine, an organic protein scarcity developed. Following submissions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Reg 2018/848 introduces a new requirement that the provision to use 5% non organic protein in ration can only apply to young poultry but does are not define what young poultry are. Guidance from DG Agri is that it should apply to poultry up to 18 weeks of age. Following discussions with the sector in Ireland my Department deemed that the allowance to use 5% non organic protein should...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Within my Department, I have established a high-level committee to deal with issues arising out of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. My officials are continuing to engage closely with the various industry sectors to monitor the identified risks and work towards mitigation actions where possible and appropriate. I have tasked a National Fodder and Food Security Committee to prepare an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department provides support via grants to the National Beekeeping Association to assist bee keeping associations with the conservation of the native Irish honeybee (Apis mellifera mellifera). In addition, the Investment Aid Scheme for the development of the commercial Horticulture Sector provides a mechanism for individual beekeepers to avail of funding to help them purchase tangible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The management arrangements, within national policy, for the mackerel hook and line fishery have been on the agenda and discussed with industry representatives at recent meetings of the Quota Management Advisory Committee (QMAC). It is important to note that the remit of the QMAC is to examine and make recommendations within Ministerial policy. I asked the QMAC to examine measures to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am fully satisfied that the obligations set down in Article 17 of Regulation 1380/2013 are being met. As the Deputy will be aware, in Ireland, fishing quotas, including quotas for pelagic stocks such as Mackerel, are a public resource and are administered to provide for the proper management and conservation and rational exploitation of fishing stocks. It is worth noting that within the...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am delighted to be joined by my colleagues, the Ministers of State, Senator Hackett and Deputy Heydon, over the course of this debate. I look forward to what I expect will be a constructive and engaging debate this afternoon. We are living, working and farming through a hugely historic and turbulent period for our great agricultural sector. Even before the illegal invasion of Ukraine...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank all of the Deputies who contributed to this very constructive and useful debate. The Ministers of State, Deputy Heydon and Senator Hackett, and I are always very willing and open to engaging with Members in the Dáil, the Seanad and at the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine. We are always available and very keen to ensure that there is enough time to discuss all...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Yes, and in Ballycotton, in the constituency of Deputy James O'Connor who advocated for it for so long.

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: There was a recent announcement of investment of €35 million in the processing sector. The heartland of the processing sector is Killybegs and all of the companies in the town will be able to avail of that funding, which is very significant. At national level, we are battling at all stages for additional quotas. The biggest single impact on our national quota and fisheries sector...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The phoney stuff comes mostly from the Deputy.