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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1172 to 1175, inclusive, together. Importers in Ireland are already prohibited from importing roundwood from areas known to be affected by quarantine bark beetle species. The only area internationally from which imports into Ireland of coniferous roundwood with bark is permitted is a specific UK Government authority assigned ‘Pest Free Area’...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weather Events (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Challenging weather conditions last year impacted farmers right across the country. In many cases farmers were not able to harvest crops and repairs are required to farm roadways and other infrastructure following the heavy rain. The Emergency Flood Relief Scheme is operated by the Irish Red Cross on behalf of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. As far as I am aware...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The data below show the cattle transported from the State and includes intra-community trade with EU countries and exports to 3rd countries. Live Cattle transport from the State 2021, 2022 & 2023, by Country of Destination Country No of Animals By Dedicated Livestock Vessel 2023 2022 2021 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The data requested in respect of vehicles and boats is set out below. Number of Inspections on vehicles transporting live animals for export - 2021 2022 2023 Type 2 Long Distance Vehicles 289 377 414 1080 The figures supplied include vehicle inspections for both intra-community movements and third...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is conscious at all times of its obligations to ensure that animals are protected from injury and undue suffering during transportation. When Veterinary Inspectors of the Department provide health certification for calves travelling to mainland Europe, they apply the standards laid down in EU rules (primarily in Council Regulation (EC) No...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As the deputy is aware, and in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) was launched in 2022. There was exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity, and environmental issues. While it was initially planned to take in applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the Programme for Government commitment, the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched in 2022. There was exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues. While it was initially planned to take in up to 50,000 applicants over two Tranches,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Appointments (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The composition of the Teagasc Authority is set out in the Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act of 1988 (Teagasc Act). It provides for a governing Authority comprising of a Chairman, and 10 ordinary members who have knowledge or experience in agriculture, agricultural research, education, and food processing. The current Authority has representatives from the farming organisations,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Sector (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1183, 1184, 1185, 1187, 1192, 1221, 1222, 1227 and 1241 together. My Department does not conduct bovine genetic evaluations. The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is the body approved in Ireland in accordance with relevant EU legislation to conduct testing, genetic evaluation and publication of breeding values for dairy and beef cattle. Whilst...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: In Ireland we have detailed legislation in place to protect calf welfare based on both EU and national rules. The legislation covers calf welfare at every point including when they are on farms, during transport and when they are at other premises such as marts. Officials from my Department carry out a range of inspections to check compliance with this legislation each year. For example...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (17 Jan 2024)

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 Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for horse racing in Ireland. The role of the body as the regulator of horse racing is provided for in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (17 Jan 2024)

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: Fishing Industry (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The advice on fish stocks published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) forms the basis of the scientific advice used by the European Commission in proposing Total Allowable Catches (TACs) and informs the EU's negotiating position for consultations with Third Countries, such as the UK. The ICES advice for Pollack in ICES Areas 6-7 (the waters around Ireland) for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) payments commenced on December 15th, with payment issuing in the initial payment run to two-thirds of all ACRES General participants. This first ACRES pay run included all ACRES General participants that have cleared payment validations. Co-operation advance payments will begin to issue in February 2024. Pay runs will continue in the coming weeks...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, and in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a flagship environmental scheme, namely the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched in 2022 There has been exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues. While it...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. There is an indicative budget of €370 million available for the period 2023-2027, and all investments must be linked to Climate, Environment or Animal Welfare. Overall, the scheme has proved very popular....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, the Liming Programme was introduced by my Department in 2023 to incentivise the use of lime, a natural soil conditioner which corrects soil acidity, makes nutrients more available for plant uptake, and improves overall soil health. In late October 2023 some quarries expressed concerns that they would not be able to process payments and provide invoices for all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: No export of bovine animals by livestock vessel from Greenore to Israel took place on the 7 December 2023. I am however aware of footage posted online by an organisation, which is reported as relating to a consignment of animals which left Ireland on 16 November 2023, on their arrival in Israel. The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has been in contact with the Israeli competent...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine officials ensure that animals are fit for transport and comply with the terms of their health certification, as well as ensuring that journeys are only allowed in conditions whereby animals can be transported in compliance with the EU's animal welfare legislation and with Ireland’s national legislation. The acceptable weather...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As the deputy is aware, and in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a flagship environmental scheme, namely the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched in 2022. There was exceptional demand for entry into the Scheme, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues. It was...