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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) aims to provide support to beef farmers to improve the environmental sustainability of the national beef herd. The programme aims to build on the gains delivered in recent years through the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) and the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP) by improving the genetic merit of the Irish suckler herd. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am fully committed to supporting sustainable One Health, One Welfare initiatives in line with the Programme for Government and our national animal welfare strategy, "Working Together for Animal Welfare 2021-2025", and continue to support a number of urban horse projects nationwide. These projects foster community leadership and education in responsible horse ownership for young people...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am fully committed to the long-term viability of the Irish agricultural sector including our farm families who are the bedrock of the industry. The industry is hugely important in terms of economic activity and employment. The sector was assigned a challenging target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 but is one that farmers and the industry are committed to achieving. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: On the 25th of January, I announced the allocation of €12.7m for 15 local authority marine infrastructure projects, the Ballycotton Harbour dredging project among them. These projects were previously put forward by the local authorities under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure (BALAMI) Scheme 2022-2023. The Scheme was conceived by the Seafood Taskforce to use...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that the 25% sectoral emission reduction set for the agriculture sector is a challenging target, requiring scientific and technological advancements. These include reducing chemical nitrogen usage and changing fertiliser type; providing voluntary diversification options for farmers, and improving environmental dividends from farmed land. These measures are supported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland has an obligation to contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change, and the agri-food sector has a critical role to play in these efforts. The Government has committed to an economy-wide target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. My position has been consistent that each sector, including agriculture, will need to play its part to achieve this target. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As the deputy is aware, there was unprecedented demand under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Tranche 1. This is a reflection of the interest amongst farmers in taking on actions to address climate, biodiversity, and environmental issues. In response to this ambition by farmers, I ensured that all eligible Tranche 1 applications were approved, with just under 46,000 active...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Feb 2024)

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 issue of maintaining food production has been the subject of much discussion in the context of the Government's economy-wide target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. My position...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The management of forestry plantations is ultimately the responsibility of the owner of the land in question. Where the landowner is no longer under contract with my Department in relation to their forestry plantation, it is for the landowner to decide how and when they carry out general maintenance on their lands and there is no requirement to notify or seek approval from my Department under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Forestry Programme 2023-2027 provides a range of schemes to support the maintenance and management of forests. Recognising the importance of managing forests the €1.3 billion Forestry Programme provides a range of measures to support forest owners. For example, my Department has launched a forest roads scheme that facilitates the construction of new forest roads to support...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: North-South Ministerial Council (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I look forward to the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meetings returning after more than two years in abeyance. It is my wish that these meetings should recommence shortly. The revival of regular NSMC meetings means that the Government and the Northern Ireland Executive will be able to continue to have the important conversations necessary to share experience and consider our...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application under the Dairy Equipment Scheme of TAMS II. An approval to commence investment works issued on 31 March 2023, with works to be completed and claim submitted online before the expiry date of 31 March 2024. To date a claim for payment has not been submitted by the applicant or their advisor. Farmers who qualify for grant aid under TAMS are grant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The financial supports available to private veterinary practitioners for the treatment of Ukrainian pets ceased on 1st of July 2023. Notice of the cessation of the scheme was circulated by email to any practice that engaged with the Department, and was also posted on the Department's website on June 29th, 2023. From 1st July 2023, all special emergency arrangements that were in place for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department paid €38,155.70 to Private Veterinary Practitioners who registered with my Department in relation to work they carried out on ensuring pets entering Ireland from the Ukraine met the relevant requirements. This is included in the €808,131.51 figure. From 1st July 2023, all special emergency arrangements that were in place for pets entering Ireland from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I established the Seafood Sector Task Force in March 2021 to examine the impacts of Brexit/the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on our fishing sector and coastal communities. Support schemes were developed in line with the recommendations set out in the Seafood Task Force report of October 2021 so as to ensure a profitable and sustainable fishing fleet, and to identify opportunities for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Finance, and that the Office of the Revenue Commissioners has responsibility for the operation of the taxation system. The Deputy may also be aware that thresholds for SUSI applications is a matter for Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), who operate the National Student Grant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2022, Ireland secured an extension to our Nitrates Derogation covering the period to 2022-2025. Ireland's Nitrates Derogation has therefore not ended. Ireland is legally entitled to apply for a further derogation from 2026.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department operates a robust system of official controls so that Irish beef and dairy output can successfully compete 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 agri-food 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: Beef Sector (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The CSO Livestock Survey presents data on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs in the country. The most recent results for December 2023 show a continuing contraction in the size of the national beef breeding herd relative to the corresponding periods since 2020 and reflects structural changes in the cattle sector. Beef cow data for the last four years is presented in the table below. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am confident that the outlook for the Irish dairy industry remains very positive. The Irish dairy industry is one of our largest and most viable industries. Our livestock farmers and the dairy sector is already very sustainable but it is my aim to build a stronger and more sustainable future for farmers and the subsequent generations of farmers. One of the standout aspects of Food...