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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland is one of the most food secure countries in the world. In fact, Ireland has come second of 113 countries assessed for food security, according to the latest Global Food Security Index. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have a number of policies and strategies in place to ensure agriculture plays its role in meeting the national climate targets by 2030 and 2050,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I remain confident that the outlook for the Irish dairy Industry remains positive - the long-term fundamentals of the dairy sector are really strong. We produce a safe, nutritious and sustainable products that are in demand across the globe and, despite the current market downturn, these products are still in demand from trusted buyers. The Irish Dairy Industry is the jewel in the crown...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a challenging disease to control and eradicate. I am committed to making real progress in eradicating TB because I am acutely aware of the emotional and financial pain associated with a TB breakdown. I am fully committed to the objectives of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy which aims to reduce and ultimately eradicate this disease in Ireland. This battle...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I can assure the Deputy that my Department constantly monitors the needs of the fisheries sector. Along with regularly meeting with representatives of the sector, holding formal consultations and attending public forums, we monitor developments in key economic indicators. My Department prepares and publishes an Annual Review and Outlook (ARO), which provides up-to-date information and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Food Vision 2030, the overarching strategy for the future development of the Irish agrifood sector, envisages that Ireland will become a world leader in Sustainable Food Systems during this decade. Achieving that ambition will enable the sector to derive future competitive advantage from meeting the highest standards of sustainability. The role of my Department is to formulate and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A vibrant sheep sector is as an integral element of a balanced regional economy and I know that sheep farmers are committed to producing a world-class, safe and sustainable product.  The sector is one extremely close to my heart.  Businesses in towns and villages across the country benefit from the activity of sheep farmers. The money spent by farmers stays in the local economy and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The use to which private owned land is put is, subject to the law, a matter for the owners of that land. As the Deputy is aware the Programme for Government committed to a land use review and the first phase of this review has just been completed. The review aims to balances environmental, social and economic conditions with land use and evolves a process of evaluation of the ecological...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland is among the most food secure countries in the world and ranks second of 113 countries assessed for food security, according to the latest Global Food Security Index, released last September. The Irish agrifood sector is globally orientated, with approximately 90% of Irish beef, sheepmeat and dairy produce exported each year. Currently Ireland produces significantly more food than...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important to clarify that there is no legal definition of a feedlot herd. The Department defines certain herds as Controlled Finishing Units (CFUs) in the context of the Bovine TB Eradication Programme. This definition is unique to that programme and does not necessarily mirror the use of the term "feedlot" by the public and/or other institutions. CFUs are subject to enhanced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Promotion (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I can assure the Deputy that Ireland is among the most food secure countries in the world and ranks second of 113 countries assessed for food security, according to the latest Global Food Security Index released last September.  The Irish agrifood sector is globally orientated, with approximately 90% of Irish beef, sheepmeat and dairy produce exported each year. Currently Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Promotion (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, a key element of Food Vision 2030, the agrifood sector's ten-year strategic development plan, is to grow, promote and diversify our agrifood export profile abroad. Food Vision identifies a number of actions targeted at realising this growth ambition, including market diversification and market promotion activities. These include my Department working with industry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department operates a robust system of official controls so that Irish beef and dairy output can compete successfully nationally and internationally. Food security, food safety and nutrition are central to Food Vision 2030, the overarching strategy for the future development of the Irish agrifood sector. With regard to food safety and hygiene controls, the role of my Department is to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine conducts checks on food products of animal origin and certain categories of foods of non-animal origin, imported into Ireland from non-EU countries. These checks are carried out at dedicated facilities called border control posts. There are four designated border control posts in Ireland; Dublin Airport, Dublin Port, Rosslare Port and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: CSO figures set out in the table below indicate totals of beef and dairy exports from Ireland in the past three years in terms of volume and value. It also shows the percentage value of dairy and beef exports relative to total agrifood exports. 2020 2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 € 000 Tonnes ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Bovine tuberculosis (TB), caused by infection with Mycobacterium bovis, is a persistent problem in cattle herds in Ireland. The epidemiology of TB is complex and challenging. I am committed to making real progress in eradicating TB because I am acutely aware of the emotional and financial pain associated with a TB breakdown. There are three main sources of infection for cattle - the purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (20 Apr 2023)

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 multifaceted nature of the problem and seek to address the short-term issue of supply, the medium...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (20 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: All soils in Ireland are at risk of compaction and trafficability problems. Wet, poorly-drained soils can present problems for much of the year, but even free-draining soils will be prone to compaction and trafficability challenges during wet periods. Once soils are wet, they are structurally weak and this can result in a compacted structure. My Department does not have a mechanism for...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank all the Deputies for the discussion on the amendments. As they will know, this legislation has had several months of work in terms of its preparation and very significant engagement, first in respect of my Department, working with the team and engaging with the stakeholders, a comprehensive consultation process with all farming organisations and all stakeholders that had an interest...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: However, I do believe that what is being mentioned in these amendments is already covered in the legislation. The legislation covers meat processors and the sale of livestock, and it covers much more broadly than that as well. These amendments are not necessary because the provisions are already contained in the legislation. There were several months of hard work, consultation and...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: This is an historic opportunity, one that we in government are grasping and driving forward. That is why months of effort have gone into this. It is why we have consulted farm organisations across the country. Deputy Carthy, who is present, is one of the members of the agriculture committee who put significant work into the report and the 20 recommendations, 18 of which I have accepted or...