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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (13 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: EU legislation on the protection of animals at the time of killing (Regulation EC No. 1099/2009) allows non-stun slaughter in the EU under derogation if done for religious reasons. It also permits Member States to implement stricter national rules on non-stun slaughter, which several have done in the interests of protecting animal welfare. As normal, operational matters relating to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (13 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Farming and the agri-food sector as a whole is a hugely important aspect of our economy but also our society. It is a sector that drives economic growth in every rural parish in every county. Food Vision 2030, Ireland’s shared strategy for the agri-food sector, has the potential to transform our agriculture, food, forestry and marine sectors, with environmental, economic and social...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (13 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand the Deputy is referring to the salmon population in rivers. Inland Fisheries Ireland is the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and the question should be referred to the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communication for reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Staff (13 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: For operational and security reasons, the Department has been advised by the National Cyber Security Centre not to disclose details which could, in any way, identify potential vulnerabilities in Departmental Cybersecurity arrangements. The Working From Home Security Advisory document which was issued by the National Cyber Security Centre can be found at WFH-Advisory.pdf (ncsc.gov.ie)

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Members for scheduling this today. I am pleased to present the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 to the Seanad for Second Stage. The Bill was initiated in the Dáil in December 2022 and passed all Stages on 24 May. The Bill implements the programme for Government commitment to ensure fairness, equity and transparency in the food chain by establishing a new...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Best wishes to former Deputy, Mr. Neville. Part 2 comprises sections 7 to 54. Chapter 1, sections 7 to 10, deals with the establishment of provisions that provides that the official name of the office will be an rialálaí agraibhia and that the new office shall be independent in the performance of its functions. Chapter 2, sections 11 to 20, deals with the key functions to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Emergency Planning (14 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage are responsible for Wildlife Acts, including enforcement of the prohibition on burning land during the nesting season. Fire fighting is a matter for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services and these are overseen by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management at the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124, 125 and 128 together. In April of last year I was pleased to announce that agreement was reached between my Department and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on a bilateral sheepmeat certificate. This agreement followed many years of negotiation at political, diplomatic, administrative and technical levels, with UDSA recognition in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (14 Jun 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: Horse Racing Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. The role of the IHRB is provided for under the Horse Racing Ireland Act 2016 and subsequent Statutory Instruments. The question raised by the Deputy is a matter for this organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department considers applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act (as amended) and applicable national and EU legislation. The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (15 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 to 252, inclusive, together. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is the competent authority for pesticides in Ireland. Pesticide active substances contained in pesticide products (plant protection products or biocidal products) are approved centrally at EU level based on detailed assessments and a rigorous peer review process managed by the...

Seanad: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am pleased to bring the Bill to the Seanad. I welcome the support it received when it concluded its passage through the Dáil on 31 May. The Bill legislates for two areas. The first part seeks to modernise the area of veterinary medicines and medicated feed. Last year, we saw the implementation of two new EU regulations in this area. The Bill reinforces those regulations in Irish...

Seanad: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank all Senators for their wide-ranging and well-thought-out contributions, which I will certainly take on board. I wish to recap on some of the key objectives. One of the main objectives of the Bill is to ensure that the recently introduced EU legislation, which I gave effect to earlier this year with the enactment of SI 36/2022, European Union (Veterinary Medicinal Products and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I recently announced funding for a major genotyping programme for Irish cattle. This programme, which is being run through a strategic public-private partnership model, will enhance the environmental sustainability, health and productivity of Irish beef and dairy herds. To be clear, this is a voluntary genotyping programme, which will be available to both beef and dairy herd owners, over a...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Regarding the volume of meat imported into the Irish market, I understand that the trade figures for 2022 and 2023 are currently subject to revision by the CSO and that amended datasets will be published later this week. I will forward the requested data when available directly to the Deputy. Of course Ireland is among the largest net exporter of meat in the world and the volume and value of...

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

Charlie McConalogue: According to bovine trade statistics published by the European Union for the period 2018 to 2022, approximately 877,000 metric tonnes of product (in carcase weight equivalent) was exported from the EU annually. By contrast, import volumes amounted to approximately 399,000 tonnes annually, or 45 percent of export volumes, during the same period. This data, which can be accessed at Agri-food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department met with the person named on 8th September 2022 in the regional veterinary office with senior, regional and central veterinary management in attendance. All issues raised were addressed and a further meeting was scheduled; however the person named declined to meet officials at that particular time. I encourage the named person to meet with officials from my Department and to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that the Deputy's question may be referring to the hen harrier. The relationship between hen harrier and forests of different ages is well researched and is complex. The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is currently preparing a hen harrier threat response plan. My department is represented on both...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy Guidelines (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installer is required to submit a completed solar PV Installer Registration form and a certificate of public and employers liability Insurance in relation to being included on my Department's Solar PV Registered Installer List. With regards to the Safe Electric registered electrician who will sign the Inspection, Testing and Commissioning Report for the solar PV...