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

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputies McGrath, McNamara and Danny Healy-Rae. Deputy McGrath spoke for seven minutes but he did not refer to the amendment we are discussing here at all in his contribution in any significant way.

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

Charlie McConalogue: A number of points have been made. I will come back to Deputy McNamara, who referred to the Grocery Goods Regulations, which were repealed in January 2021. There was a lot of engagement between my Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment at the time. They were repealed because we at that stage adopted the Unfair Trading Practice, UTP, Regulations and set up an...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy but his most recent contribution was not related to the amendment either.

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

Charlie McConalogue: It was not related to it at all.

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

Charlie McConalogue: As for Deputy Healy-Rae, his points, while valid in respect of agriculture, were not related to the legislation either. He spoke to-----

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

Charlie McConalogue: What we are setting up here is a food regulator. It is about the goods farmers produce coming off the farm, whether that is meat or milk-----

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

Charlie McConalogue: ----and working with and putting transparency into the food supply chain to ensure there can be fair play, fair income and proper transparency throughout the food supply chain for farmers, putting a strong statutory office and regulator in place, with a team to be able to do that. As the House will be aware, there is a challenge with regard to fertiliser, which was a very difficult issue...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) 2023-2027, Eco-Schemes will be implemented across EU Member States to provideall farmers regardless of sector with an opportunity to participate and deliver agricultural practices that are beneficial to climate, biodiversity, the environment and water quality. While Eco-Schemes are voluntary for farmers, they are mandatory for Member States. Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General in 2018, referred to by the Deputy, noted that the Cost Benefit Analysis carried out by the Department in 2014 excluded several cost factors due to the difficulty in quantifying them, including the tax treatment of forestry and the report went on to make the following recommendations:Where significant programme changes are being considered, a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As part of the development of the Forest Strategy 2023 to 2030, my Department is continuing to reassess its policy with regard to future afforestation on organic soils. These organic soils are an extremely important store of carbon in Ireland and any future afforestation must not undermine this function. Consideration must also be given to EU environmental law and the State Aid...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As previously advised on 19th April 2023, the person named has been paid in full for their participation in the Results Based Environment Agri Pilot Programme (REAP). The final payment was issued on 19th December 2022 .

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am committed to reducing the incidence rate of TB in the country. I am acutely aware of the financial and emotional pain associated with a TB breakdown and we are all working to eradicate TB as quickly as possible. As part of the work of the TB Forum, a dedicated Financial Working Group comprising representatives from my Department and the farming organisations had been set up to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Apr 2023)

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: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 to 141, inclusive, together. I am well aware that as ash dieback disease progresses nationally and within individual ash plantations, the potential health and safety risks associated with forest plantations, roadside and parkland ash trees will become an issue of increasing importance for landowners, workers and visitors. As with any other health...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Details of a wide range of payment schemes and support measures operated by my Department are available on the Gov.ie website under the following link. In addition, my Department also provides funding for the following Schemes set out in the attached table. Scheme Overview Application Open date Payments available Agri Food Tourism ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department allocates significant resources to live exports, both in supporting the trade and ensuring the welfare of animals being transported. It is an important market for us to help drive competition. Whilst I note the media report that you refer to, the transaction of animal sales is a private commercial activity. Decisions in relation to the granting...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The 25% sectoral emission ceiling set for the agriculture sector is a hugely challenging target and one that will see our sector change over the coming decade with scientific and technological solutions evolving all the time. In the Climate Action Plan 2023, Agriculture has focused on three themes: Inputs and additives, husbandry practices and diversification. These measures include...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: It is Government policy that Coillte, as the State forestry company, should play a leading role in addressing our climate change and biodiversity challenges and they have responded to this in their new Forestry Vision and Strategy. This new vision aims to deliver multiple benefits from its forests and bring more focus to climate action, setting ambitious new targets on biodiversity and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (27 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The tillage sector is an important and integral component of the Agri-food industry. It is a major producer of high-quality grain for the animal feed industries and straw for feeding and bedding. Tillage growers also make a significant contribution to the food and drinks sectors. A vibrant and sustainable tillage sector is central to increasing Ireland’s food and feed security...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Activities (27 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Agriculture, (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the delivery of education, advisory and research services to the agriculture sector. Teagasc develops its programmes and services in conjunction with its clients and partners overseen by the Teagasc Authority comprising representatives of the main stakeholder groups in the agri-food...