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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which is close to his heart. He has shown massive commitment to it in the past and has been involved with it for many years. I have worked with him on it in recent times. I was glad to meet the management of the race course with the Deputy a few weeks ago to be updated on its concerns for the future and hear about its desire to ensure the track...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss this important issue and cover a sector that, as someone who grew up on a sheep and suckler farm in County Donegal, is close to my heart. This sector is an important part of our agricultural industry and a critical component of our multibillion euro export sector. Ireland and the sheep sector are intrinsically linked, with sheep being part of...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: They are on the way over.

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Whether someone is a part-time or full-time farmer, and regardless of size or scale, no one can question the commitment and hard work of sheep farmers across the country. From lambing ewes in the middle of a stormy night to keeping the flock healthy and well over the spring and summer, it is hard work. In some instances, it is a labour of love. Overall, though, the sheep sector is a...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Yes. I will run through a few points. I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, and the membership for making the time available today to step this Bill forward on Committee Stage. It is important legislation and will help future-proof large parts of the industry and ensure we have robust measures in place that will benefit both farmers and businesses for the years to come. The Bill seeks to...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I move amendment No. 1: In page 7, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(4) Part 3 comes into operation on such day or days as the Minister may appoint by order or orders either generally or, in relation to the amendments to the Fertilisers Feeding Stuffs and Mineral Mixtures Act 1955 effected by that Part, with reference to any particular purpose or provision...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The obligation is the same. A farmer must keep an accurate record of the fertiliser on his or her farm so he or she must ensure that it is registered and on the record. What will happen, where somebody purchases fertiliser in the Republic, is that the information will be uploaded primarily by the retailer from whom the farmer purchases the fertiliser. Obviously my Department has no legal...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: We have made the effort.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I do.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: There is nothing facetious. I am simply looking to establish what it is the Deputy is saying. We have been engaging with officials in the North. As recently as last week, we had an engagement. It would ultimately be desirable for the North to have a fertiliser register as well. Obviously, however, we can only bring in one for the Republic. We continue to engage. With regard to the...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I do not agree with what the Deputy said.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The situation is that there is a legal obligation on everybody, no matter where they purchase their fertiliser. When the legislation is enacted, there will be a legal obligation on everybody to accurately record the fertiliser they have, whether they buy it in the North or in the South. If people do not have an accurate record of the fertiliser they have bought, that will be an offence,...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Yes, they would have to update the record themselves. That is the only way it could be done.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: What is the Deputy suggesting should happen?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: He saying there should be engagement. There has been engagement. Is he saying we should do nothing?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I will put it this way. No matter how much engagement there is, until there is a government in the North, it will not be possible to have a fertiliser register there. Is the Deputy saying we should not do a fertiliser at all until there is one in Northern Ireland? That does not make sense.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: So do I.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: What is the Deputy suggesting? Is he suggesting we do not do a database at all until there is one in the North?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: When might that possibly be?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am a Minister in the Republic.