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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (21 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Last month, an Interim Reconstitution Scheme for Ash Dieback via general de minimis was launched which contains a doubling of site clearance rates, increased grant rates and an improved premium regime. The interim scheme includes the following enhanced features:100% increase in the site clearance grant rate from €1,000 to €2,000.Enhanced grant rates as per draft Forestry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (21 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, at the Environment Council meeting on 20th June 2023, the Council of the European Union approved the text for its general approach on the Nature Restoration Regulation. Minister Ryan attends this Council. That text developed by the Council Presidency and the Member States, includes a number of flexibilities that I sought along with other Member States. These...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: You are a real beauty. That will be remembered, Mick.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Regarding the 12 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information requested is an operational matter for the State Bodies themselves. I have referred this query to the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department and have asked that they respond directly on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 282 together. The new €1.3bn Forestry Programme 2023-2027 will replace the previous Forestry Programme which expired at the end of 2022. The new Programme, once approved, has the potential to deliver lasting benefits for climate change, biodiversity, wood production, economic development and quality of life. The new Programme is subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (22 Jun 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 2021 Power Report found that the greyhound industry provides...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (22 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together. This is a matter for the Irish Coursing Club. Information is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the members of the Rural Independent Group for putting forward the motion today. I always welcome the opportunity to discuss agriculture motions and policy in the Dáil. Whenever a motion is put forward by the Opposition, it is always a good opportunity to emphasise and communicate the work the Government is doing to support our farming families and, of course, to examine the...

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: That means, for example, Deputy Healy-Rae-----

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: That means, for example, somebody planting 1 ha of native broadleaf trees now will get €1,100 per year tax free for 20 years compared to 15 years previously. That means €22,000 over 20 years in tax-free premiums for somebody who plants.

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: We introduced many new schemes for the first time, such as the new genotyping scheme, which will see every animal based in this country genotyped to give full traceability. It is the first in the world. I just announced that a few weeks ago. That will really keep our sector at the forefront of the world beef sector. With regard to responding to particular challenges, the fodder scheme...

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: They must think you do not have much useful to say, Mattie.

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Is the Deputy not voting against his own motion today?

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Good man.

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy is making a habit of voting against his own motions.

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: He opposes everything. He is only being consistent.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (27 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is a state agency under the aegis of my Department. The SFPA is an independent regulatory agency as set down in the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. All operational issues are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the SFPA for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (27 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy is referring to an application made under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure (BALAMI) Scheme 2022-2023. This Scheme flows from the Seafood Taskforce report and is aimed exclusively at the rejuvenation of local authority owned public piers and harbours with the objective of offsetting the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement. The Scheme is...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The TAMS II scheme closed in December 2022. The TAMS 3 scheme opened on the 22nd February 2023 and provides funding for capital investments on farms and will be in place for 5 years with a budget of €370m. There is currently a wide range of machinery for tillage farmers in the TAMS 3 suite of schemes, including cultivation equipment, seed drills, GPS controlled fertiliser spreaders...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The TAMS II scheme closed in December 2022. The TAMS 3 scheme opened on the 22nd February 2023 and provides funding for capital investments on farms and will be in place for five years. Under TAMS 3, the ceiling for investment for the Tillage Capital Investment Scheme (TCIS) was reset and increased to €90,000 per holding for the duration of the scheme. This means every farmer who...