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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (18 May 2023)

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: Forestry Sector (18 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine does not engage in afforestation. This is a voluntary activity by private landowners, supported by the Government. The national forest estate is expanding and has reached 11.6% of total land area. The total land area has increased from 697,842 hectares in 2006 to 808,848 hectares in 2022. as verified in the National Forest Inventory. The...

Nature Restoration Law and Irish Agriculture: Statements (31 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the proposed nature restoration regulation here today and in particular on how it interacts with agriculture. I have seen some commentary both inside and outside this House in recent weeks. There has been a real attempt in some quarters to create fear and concern among farmers. I am here today to spell out the facts as they are, the current state of...

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Kerrane for the amendment. It is something we discussed on Committee Stage. Having considered it, it is not something I propose to accept on the basis that the national veterinary prescription system, NVPS, allows for veterinary prescriptions remarked as dispensed on the system. When we discussed this on Committee Stage, my understanding was that stakeholders wanted to...

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Potentially if there is a repeat-----

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I move amendment No. 4: In page 10, line 28, to delete “regulations.” and substitute the following: “regulations; (i) requirements for a proper assessment of the health status of the animal or group of animals to which the animal belongs by a veterinarian for the purposes of issuing a prescription for specified categories of veterinary medicinal products for...

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Kerrane for the amendment. I know we discussed it on Committee Stage as well. I do not propose to accept it. We have given the amendment thought, but we are well covered in the legislation as it is. The legislation was sent to the Data Protection Commissioner for consultation, which indicated it welcomed the inclusion of the listed bodies and the reasons for data sharing....

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The issue is fully covered. With regard to the point earlier on, the behaviour was outrageous, as was the allegation by Deputy McGrath's colleague as to why the Minister of State, Deputy Hackett, was here, given she was elected as a Minister of State by this Dáil to carry out her function. A very quick Google search will point the Deputy to where that particular Deputy who made the...

Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am sure the Deputy will find the information very useful.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Solar Capital Investment Scheme opened Wednesday 22nd February 2023. It is anticipated that the first Tranche of TAMS 3 including the solar investment scheme will close on 16th June. The scheme does not operate on a first come first served basis and all applications will go through a ranking and selection process after the closing date. Selected applications will then receive an approval...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2022, the area under tillage crops was 348,500 hectares which represents a 6% increase on the area planted in 2021. My Department has not set individual yearly targets for the growing of tillage crops, however, maintaining the current crop area with an ambition to grow this area in the years ahead is an important strategic objective of mine and my Department. This is highlighted in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations were introduced in 2011 and amended in 2013 and 2017. The Regulations stipulate where a screening application or consent application is required and must be submitted to my Department. A screening application must be submitted to my Department where an individual intends to carry out works that exceed one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from my Department. Certain matters relating to the company, including pension increases, are subject to consent from the Shareholding Ministers. When former civil servants transferred to Coillte on vesting day they ceased to be members of a civil service pension scheme and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy may be aware that the first confirmed finding of Ash Dieback Disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineaus) in Ireland was made on 12thOctober 2012 at a forestry plantation site which had been planted in 2009 with trees imported from continental Europe. In March 2013, the Department introduced a Reconstitution Scheme (Chalara Ash Dieback) to restore forests planted under the afforestation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 583, 590 and 596 together. The Deputy may be aware that the first confirmed finding of Ash Dieback Disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineaus) in Ireland was made on 12thOctober 2012 at a forestry plantation site which had been planted in 2009 with trees imported from continental Europe. In March 2013, the Department introduced a Reconstitution Scheme (Chalara Ash...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Official controls and certification provide the necessary assurance to our trading partners that Ireland is as a safe, secure, and sustainable source of agri-food products. In the case of exports outside the EU, the requirements of these trade-related movements and the accompanying official sanitary and phytosanitary certificates are set by the authorities in the importing country of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The new CAP places a particular focus on generational renewal and on promoting the participation of women in the social and economic development of rural areas, with special attention to farming. Gender equality is also a key objective of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and a priority for me as Minister. Eight of the ten schemes under the Targeted Agricultural...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides funding for capital investments on farms and will be in place for five years. There are a range of new improvements to TAMS including increased grant aid rates, investment ceilings, new investments, and new support categories which will align it more with the priorities in agriculture including environmental , renewable energy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides funding for capital investments on farms and will be in place for five years. There are a range of new improvements to TAMS including increased grant aid rates, investment ceilings, new investments, and new support categories which will align it more with the priorities in agriculture including environmental , renewable energy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (23 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Pollinating insects such as bees are vital for protecting our biodiversity, landscape and regulating our natural environment. My Department is making considerable efforts to make Ireland more pollinator friendly and to support the conservation, study and improvement of the native Irish honey bee (Apis Mellifera Mellifera) which is under threat from disease and cross breeding. We have...