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

Charlie McConalogue: In recent years, as the economy has been approaching full employment, the use of employment permits has become more important for the agri-food sector. Although this issue is primarily the responsibility of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), my Department liaises on these matters as they affect agri-food. Following the Review of Economic Migration Policy by an...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Since the time my Department was first approached with regard to the group commonly referred to as forgotten farmers, the group was defined as young farmers who were under the age of 40 in 2015, had established their holdings prior to 2008 and held no or low value payment entitlements. In recognition of the withdrawal of the Installation Aid Scheme in October 2008, and following my...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The published report was submitted to my Department by Bord Bia last month and is currently being reviewed. As an initial step my officials met with the consultant and Bord Bia last week and went through the report in some detail. The report will now be discussed with relevant stakeholders before any further decisions are made.

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

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that an application for Tranche 2 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) was submitted on behalf of the person named. In Budget 2024 I increased the allocation for ACRES by €40m, bringing the total 2024 scheme allocation to €200 million - a substantial increase on the 2023 budget of €160 million. The provision of additional funding will...

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

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a flagship environmental scheme, namely the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), was launched last year. 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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department does not provide grants for individuals, including farmers, for the removal of trees on private land. However, 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 will provide funding under the Woodland Improvement scheme and Native Woodland Conservation Scheme...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The published report was submitted to my Department by Bord Bia last month and is currently being reviewed. As an initial step my officials met with the consultant and Bord Bia last week and went through the report in some detail. The report will now be discussed with relevant stakeholders before any further decisions are made.

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

Charlie McConalogue: This time five years ago, in December 2018, a transition to a ban on vessels over 18 metres trawling in inshore waters, inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines, was announced by my predecessor. This measure, however, was the subject of extended legal proceedings following a Judicial Review taken by two fishermen challenging the validity of the Policy Directive which underpinned...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Fisheries are managed through the Common Fisheries Policy within the European Union which includes a system of Total Allowable Catches (TACs). These are established by regulation each year for most stocks in the waters around Ireland. Assessments of fish stocks are conducted by the Marine Institute for those stocks not subject to EU Total Allowable Catches. Such assessments and associated...

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

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, the formalisation of processing of personal data was significantly strengthened by the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and was more recently supplemented by the Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019, with the commencement of sections 6(2) and (3) of that Act coming into operation on 16th December 2022. Schedules of personal and or person-specific data that were...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The acceptable weather conditions for a livestock vessel to carry cattle in, on a journey from Ireland, are laid down in the applicable national legislation, S.I. Number 356 of 2016, the Carriage of Livestock by Sea Regulations (as amended). They are as follows: The Master of the vessel must have in his or her possession immediately prior to the time of sailing, (a) the current 96...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Minister for Finance is responsible for tax policy and the Revenue Commissioners are responsible for the operation of the tax system and are independent in carrying out that function. They advise that the VAT treatment of goods and services is subject to EU VAT law, with which Irish VAT law must comply. In accordance with the EU VAT Directive, farmers can elect whether or not to...

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

Charlie McConalogue: There is no evidence that the findings of Monterey pine engraver in Co. Clare are linked to woodchip imports through Foynes Port. The Monterey pine engraver is naturally found in a range from Alaska to Central America and is found exclusively in pine (Pinus) species. There have been no woodchip imports of pine or other species from these origins through Foynes Port. The pathway of...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Department officials have been in contact with the Israeli competent authority, bringing to their attention for review and any appropriate action, certain online footage regarding the handling/transport of cattle in Israel which is alleged to relate to a consignment of animals which left Ireland in November 2023. The intra-community and international trade in live animals is highly valued...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Organic Farming Scheme pre-payment validation checks have been carried out on the application for the person named. The issue is being followed up as a matter of priority. Payment will issue as soon as possible.

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

Charlie McConalogue: Food Vision 2030 is our shared strategy for the continuing development of the agri-food sector in Ireland, developed for the sector by the sector. Food Vision is a landmark for the Irish agri-food sector with the potential to transform our agriculture, food, forestry and marine sectors in the period to 2030, with sustainability at its core. I am committed to leading on Food Vision as...

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

Charlie McConalogue: In November 2021, my Department was granted planning permission for a 77 berth extension to the small craft harbour with a car park and ancillary infrastructure at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre. Initially, it was planned to dredge the area and dump the material at sea. However, on review, it is considered better value for money, together with the environmental and sustainability...

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

Charlie McConalogue: There are currently four Food Business Operators slaughtering Bovine TB reactors. My Department will continue to ensure that sufficient capacity exists to slaughter Bovine TB reactors.

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

Charlie McConalogue: One of the primary disease mitigation measures of the bovine TB eradication programme is the routine surveillance of all bovines for the presence of bovine TB through the use of the Single Intradermal Comparative Tuberculin Test, more commonly known as the 'skin test' and, if applicable, the removal of “reactor” animals identified in herds. When an animal is tested for bovine...