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United Kingdom Import Controls: Statements (25 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The decision taken by the UK in 2016 to leave the European Union has resulted in a long and complex path for the UK, the EU and Ireland in plotting a way to a new post-Brexit relationship. We have already seen a wide range of impacts, and while almost eight years have passed since the UK decision, the ramifications are still playing out. The conclusion of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy. As she knows, there was a court case which struck down a previous decision which was a very good one which was taken forward-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: -----and we received the final judgment in that court case a few months ago. My team and I have been working on this and doing all the preparatory work that is necessary to start this again. The Deputy will understand, given our previous experience relating to the court challenge, which ultimately knocked it down, that we have to be very careful and judicious in each step of that. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (25 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 311 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Carbon Farming is a potential enabler in assisting the agricultural and land use sectors in meeting Ireland’s climate targets as set out in its most recent Climate Action Plan (2024) as well as providing a potential new income stream for farmers in the future. To support the development of a National Carbon Farming Framework, my Department is working with EIT Climate KIC on a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Websites (25 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 313, 314 and 315 together. My Department are not aware of any technical issues having occurred with the Ag Food portal during December. Technical issues related to correspondence have neither been raised by customers with our helpdesk nor been raised during our regular engagement with farm advisory bodies. Officials from my Department have been in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (25 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: Departmental Funding (25 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is an independent regulatory agency as set down in the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. The budget allocation (as per the Revised Book of Estimates) provided to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) enables the SFPA to continue to meet its National and EU obligations as Ireland's Competent Authority for enforcement of Sea...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senator Mullen for submitting the Commencement matter this morning. I have no problem extending the date. We want to receive submissions on the matter and we want to be open. It is not particularly time-sensitive but is something we want to conclude in a timely fashion. I will ask the officials to ensure it is widely advertised. I certainly want people to be aware of it and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: We have a real issue with dog worrying and sheep kills. However, in those cases, it is irresponsible and reckless behaviour by owners who are not keeping track of where their dogs are and their dogs are escaping and killing sheep. The owners normally are not there with a remote control to call them back; the dogs are normally causing slaughter. Therefore, the idea that the collar is being...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: That is a perimeter around a garden. This is an important consultation. I do not think it is the way to train dogs. I spent much of my youth training dogs and sheepdogs for local farmers. Anybody who has to use one of these is not a good trainer.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: That is not how you train dogs.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: That is not how you train dogs. There is a purpose and use for them regarding keeping dogs safe no more than I would stay from an electric fence as you, an animal or a dog would. That is boundary fence.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The case where somebody has a remote control and is shocking an animal with a collar is a different kettle of fish. The public consultation is timely. Let us get people’s views in. I will provide the space and time for that to happen and we will then reflect on it.

Gaza and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all the words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "expresses its deepest concern at the continued deterioration of the situation in Gaza and the resulting catastrophic humanitarian disaster with over 24,000 dead, thousands missing, 1.9 million people displaced, and massive destruction of housing and vital infrastructure, including...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, a person is prohibited from causing unnecessary pain or suffering or endangering the health and welfare of any animal. The Act also provides that a person having possession of an animal must ensure that the animal is kept in a manner that safeguards its health and welfare. All legislation under the remit of my Department is kept under constant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wards of Court (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is aware of this case and has been in regular contact with the named person. I fully appreciate that obtaining a ward of court is a significant burden, but payment entitlements are an asset and my Department cannot transfer one person's asset to another without their permission. My Department has been advised that the transferor in this case is not in a position to sign the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wards of Court (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is committed to embracing opportunities for remote and blended working, to build a more dynamic, agile and responsive Civil Service, while sustaining strong standards of performance and high levels of productivity. I believe that blended working can increase flexibility, improve health and wellbeing, and add to the range of work-life balance initiatives it can offer to staff....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Regarding the 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: Brexit Issues (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: On 31 January, the UK is introducing new import controls on goods from the EU, including Ireland. There are three significant changes which Irish exporters to GB and their supply chain partners must meet from this date:Full UK customs import declarations must be lodged on the UK customs systems in advance of all goods entering GB.All animal products and all high and medium risk plant...