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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that I established the National Fodder and Food Security Committee in March of this year.  I tasked the Committee with preparing a multi-sectoral response to identify those issues that will arise for feed, fodder, fertiliser and other inputs, and to develop contingency plans and advice to assist farmers in managing their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Programmes (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The European Commission has made a proposal to allow European Union countries to pay a one-off lump sum to farmers and agri-food businesses impacted by significant increases in input costs and other inflationary costs due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commission proposal, which has not yet been finalised, is subject to co-decision by the Council and the European Parliament. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marione publishes a “Forest Statistics – Ireland” report each year, where forestry statistics may be found. The areas planted with grant aided new forestry and areas licensed for Felling in the last 10 years are included below. The Department does not report on areas afforested where grant aid was not provided....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Passports (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Current legislation governing the transfer of ownership of equine animals is S.I. 201 of 2016. When my Department introduced initial legislation in this regard in July 2014, both parties to the transaction were required on the equine change of ownership declaration. However, this process was found to be cumbersome and ineffective in practice and was amended with effect from 1st January...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The nature of all markets, particularly in export dependent sectors such as dairy,  is that prices will fluctuate.    Curtailed global supply and sustained demand for dairy ingredients have now meant that markets prices are remaining positive. However, I am acutely aware of the pressures that farmers are under at present, arising from rapid increases in input...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Schemes (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The CAP Strategic Plan proposed by Ireland will support all farmers, including Nitrates Derogation farmers, through a suite of measures under Pillar I through direct income supports, coupled aid for protein and Eco-Schemes as well as through Pillar II interventions including agri-environmental climate commitments and support for capital investments.   However, in all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: While taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Finance, we work closely to ensure that it is consistent with the Government's priorities for the agri-food sector. As part of Budget 2019, a “Report on Tax Expenditures Incorporating outcomes of certain Tax Expenditure & Tax Related Reviews completed since October 2017”,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: On 23rd March, the EU Commission announced the adoption of exceptional adjustment aid to producers in agricultural sectors which have been impacted by Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. The aid provided for was granted as a measure supporting agricultural markets following the transfer of funds from the reserve for crisis in the agricultural sector.  The exceptional aid allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Radon Gas Levels (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, it is the policy of my Department to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors and members of the public who attend Departmental locations. This includes the identification of hazards in the workplace....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: There has not been a consultation between the organisation in question and my Department in relation to hare coursing. Coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958. Subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, hare coursing is managed and regulated by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC).  The organisation consists of 89...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Prior to January 1st 2021, there was a Tripartite Agreement in place between Ireland, France and UK. Under this agreement, equines, except those consigned directly for slaughter, could move between Ireland, the UK and France without veterinary certification. Equines being moved to the UK intended for slaughter required veterinary animal health certification. No equines were certified for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2021, Ireland exported dairy products to approximately 147 countries with a value exceeding €5.1 billion for the third consecutive year. Infant Formula was our fifth most valuable dairy export amounting to €652 million in 2021.  Ireland, as a producer of high quality sustainable dairy products, is an important source of infant and follow-on formula internationally. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department considers applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable national and EU legislation.  The licencing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that in April I announced the approval of €31.7m in funding for 110 projects under the Brexit Adjustment: Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023.  These projects will be delivered by the local authorities concerned.  This scheme is being proposed for funding from the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve.  Details of the funding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The records held by my Department show that the individual the Deputy is enquiring on behalf of is registered and was issued with a Certificate of Master Registration within 1 working day of confirming the details of their application to the Irish Fishing Master Register.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 415 together. The expenditure under the Forestry Budget for the month of May this year and last year is shown in the table below: Month May  2021 May 2022 Month May  2021 May 2022 Expenditure €3,692,524 €4,315,725 The spending in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Forestry Licensing Plan 2022 we intend to issue 5,250 licences, with a particular focus on afforestation at 1,040 licences, over double the number in 2021. In order to achieve this,  we have improved our systems, and given the number of files referred to ecology, we have recruited additional ecologists. There are 35 full-time equivalent ecologists working on forestry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Forestry Licensing Plan 2022, we aim to increase the number of licences issuedto 5,250 and specifically to increase the number of  forest roads licences to 850, an increase of 27% on 2021. To date we have issued 317 forest  road licences, which is broadly in line with our target. Forest road applications are received and decided daily.  For week commencing 23rd May,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 416 and 417 together. Under the Forestry Licensing Plan 2022 we intend to issue 5,250 licences, and to increase our output across all licence categories, with the exception of Coillte felling which will remain the same as 2021.  In addition  we intend to deliver on  approvals under the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS) -Ash Dieback....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (2 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I can assure the Deputy that animal welfare is a high priority for my Department and considerable resources and funding are provided to organisations involved in rescuing and rehoming animals.In December 2021, I provided record funding of €3.7million to 98 animal welfare bodies throughout the country. The Programme for Government includes an undertaking to...