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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department aims to ensure that the needs of all its customers, including people with disabilities are met and that the rights of equal treatment are upheld in the delivery of services. My Department's 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 embraced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The available quota for the Mackerel Hook and Line fishery is 400t in accordance with Ministerial policy on the management of mackerel quota. The 2020 landings were 585t. The 2021 landings for the fishery were 1,182 tonnes. Last year I had to close the fishery early (closure took effect from the 12th June 2021) as vessel landings had exceeded the available quota. Most of the landings for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sheep Welfare Scheme is an animal welfare scheme that was introduced in December 2016, initially as a four year scheme. Existing sheep farmers who wished to participate in the scheme were required to submit an application to join the scheme by the closing date of 3rd February 2017. As set out in the terms and conditions of Year 1 of the scheme, participants in the scheme who wished...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and as such is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Any pension increases granted are at the discretion of Coillte and are subject to the approval of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with the consent of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and as such is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Any pension increases granted are at the discretion of Coillte and are subject to the approval of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with the consent of the Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department, in conjunction with the Departments of Environment, Climate and Communications and Housing, Local Government and Heritage has developed a series of actions to support the horticulture sector as it transitions to sustainable alternatives. These targeted actions reflect the multi-faceted nature of the problem and seek to address the short-term issue of supply, the medium term...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Seafood Producer organisations are officially recognised bodies, set up by groups of fishery or aquaculture producers to manage the activity of their members. Producer organisations can play an important role in the market, improving the conditions for the placing on the market of their members’ fishery and aquaculture products, improving economic returns for their members, stabilising...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and a comprehensive reply will issue directly to the Deputy within 10 days

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that Garda drivers have not yet replaced my civilian drivers.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: An important pillar of Government policy is to ensure that the horse and greyhound racing industries achieve their maximum potential and, in so doing, contribute to economic and social development over a wide geographic distribution. The horse and greyhound racing industries make valuable contributions to a balanced regional economy. It is estimated that the thoroughbred sector has an...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senators for their contributions and the very engaging debate on the fund, which as I said at the outset is healthy and important. The level of oversight of this fund is without parallel in terms of the scrutiny it gets, between the Seanad, Dáil and committee in regard to the budget decision being implemented. I acknowledge the contributions of Senators Daly, Keogan, Lombard,...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Welfare is important and of paramount importance to the Government. In her contribution, Senator Boylan outlined that she supports the greyhound sector and is committed to-----

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thought it was interesting that I heard her say she supported the sector. In his contribution in the Dáil, Deputy Carthy was adamant that he and Sinn Féin support the sector. The point I made to him was I hear different contributions from different Members, in particular Senator Boylan, who it appears is against the sector. The point made to Deputy Carthy was that I expect Sinn...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: -----have every right to feel very concerned about continued support by Sinn Féin. I know, across the board, that others are a lot more clear in their view of the fund than Sinn Féin because, as I said in reply to Deputy Carthy, I believe that on this issue Sinn Féin is trying to ride two horses. I recognise that there are different views.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: It is healthy that we have the debate and the funding has oversight. It is important that the Government continues to support both sectors and continues to invest in the fund to underpin two very important industries.. I thank Senators for their contributions and the amendments they have put forward. The Government, however, will not accept the amendments but will continue to work closely...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since 1st January 2018, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. The IHRB is a company limited by guarantee set up by the Turf Club and the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee for the purpose of carrying out the regulatory and licensing functions for Irish horseracing. The role of the IHRB is provided for under the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that a means test does not apply to schemes and programmes under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Brexit Temporary Fleet Tie up Scheme is administered by BIM and it would not be appropriate for my Department to intervene in relation to the operation of same. My Department's role in relation to this query is confined to the answering of good standing requests sought on foot of applications to this scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (30 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that my Department did not attend any meetings of joint policing committees or city and county development boards since 2015 to date.

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department, in conjunction with the Departments of Environment, Climate and Communications and Housing, Local Government and Heritage has developed a series of actions to support the horticulture sector as it transitions to sustainable alternatives. These targeted actions reflect the multi-faceted nature of the problem and seek to address the short-term issue of supply, the medium term...