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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since 27 June 2020, there has been ongoing investment in our fisheries sector, primarily through the EMFF Seafood Development Programme 2014-2020. The Programme provides for funding for fishers and for other parts of the seafood supply chain. It also provides for funding for public interest fisheries projects which aim to protect our marine environment so that fishing opportunities exist for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In recognition of the withdrawal of the Installation Aid Scheme in October 2008, and following my Department’s consultation with the EU Commission, the then Minister announced in March 2015 that the group commonly known as ‘Old Young Farmers’, who established their holding between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2009, and who, due to the timeframe of setting up their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Company Law (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI, therefore, the question has been referred to the body for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that on 15th June 2022, I announced the launch of the €56 million Fodder Support Scheme 2022, which aimed to incentivise farmers, in particular drystock farmers, to grow more fodder (silage and/or hay) for winter 2022. This is to ensure that Ireland does not have any animal welfare issue over this winter and next spring. The online application system for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that there was an application submitted for the person named for the ACRES scheme. The scheme is over-subscribed with 46,000 applicants. I am delighted to see such a strong response to ACRES. This shows clearly how engaged and ambitious our farm families are for embracing the climate and biodiversity challenge. ACRES has proven to be a strong and farmer-friendly scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 came into operation in March 2014, 121 individuals have been successfully prosecuted. Fines in excess of €109,350 have been imposed. Thirteen persons have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment which were suspended in 11 cases. One person was given 240 hours of community service in lieu of six months imprisonment. The Probation Act was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: TAMS has proven to be a really important and popular scheme which has driven important farm investments. To date, expenditure under TAMS II has exceeded €386m. Payments under the TAMS II scheme continue to issue on an ongoing basis. TAMS continues to be a hugely successful and beneficial scheme, and it will continue in 2023 in a bigger and better way with a stronger emphasis on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: EU funding for fishers over the past number of years was primarily sourced from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020 and delivered through my Department’s Seafood Development Programme. The €239 million Programme is co-funded by the EU and Government, and was developed to deliver on Union Priorities established in the EMFF regulation (Regulation (EU) No...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (13 Dec 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: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) sought approval...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) provides capital funding grants through the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS). There are seven schemes under TAMS including for dairy equipment. TAMS provides grants direct to farmers rather than to entrepreneurs to establish businesses, and is specifically aimed at assisting farmers to build and/or improve a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Euthanasia of animals at the time of the removal of TB reactors is a matter for the local Regional Veterinary Office. Consent to the removal of TB reactors is confirmed by herdowners when signing form V8. As part of previous Freedom of Information requests all relevant documentation has been provided to the person named. My officials have engaged extensively with the herdowner over...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy may be aware that on 2nd November 2022, I launched the 2023 Fodder Support Scheme, which builds on the success of the 2022 Fodder Support Scheme. The 2022 Scheme had over 71,000 applicants, with each of them due to receive an average payment of €735. These payments have begun issuing to farmers over recent weeks. The 2023 Fodder Support Scheme is a successor to the 2022...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The above named person submitted a BPS application on the 22nd of April 2022. While completing the administrative checks, two issues were identified in relation to this application. The above named individual has been contacted in relation to these issues, both of which have now been resolved. Payment under BPS will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Data (14 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the required time. The information is currently being compiled and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (14 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has not received any correspondence on this issue. I do not anticipate that this Bill will have any impact on Ireland’s agri-food trade with China, as it is an entirely unrelated issue.