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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. In addition to supporting the delivery of climate change commitments and the protection of biodiversity, Coillte's remit in relation to the national forest estate includes the retention of commercial forests in public ownership. Coillte may sell land in certain specific instances, including for the facilitation of neighbours, local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (18 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. The Engineer's report in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (18 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274, 275, 276, 277, 278 and 279 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ports Policy (18 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Currently, Cork Port is a designated border control post for container shipments of wood and wood products. Inspections of these products take place at the Tivoli Container Terminal near Cork City. However, it should be noted that the physical infrastructure required for handling bulk wood products and that required for handling food products, are very different. Between 2015 and 2018, a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Issues (18 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The matter referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration by my Department and it would not be appropriate to offer any further comment at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (18 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: All applicants in the Organic Farming Scheme are subject to annual validation checks to ensure the correct payments are made. The checks on the application submitted by the person named, have identified that some of the parcels declared on their BISS application have not been included in their Organic Farming Scheme payment. Payment will issue as soon as this error has been rectified.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (18 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The new Forestry Programme 2023 – 2027 will help to support an increase in afforestation. It offers landowners a choice of 12 Forest Types (FT) which cover a broad range of planting options and supports diversity in the forest estate. Those planting FT12, which covers mixed high forests with mainly spruce which include a 20% broadleaf component, receive an establishment grant and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Both the Programme for Government and Food Vision 2030 acknowledge and underline the importance of our food producers, particularly our farmers and fishers, in the development of community-based local food growing strategies. Responsibility for the development of community-based local food growing strategies lies across a number of Departments. My Department in conjunction with Bord Bia held...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1154, 1161 and 1209 together. 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, which demonstrates the interest of farmers to take on actions to address climate, biodiversity and environmental issues. While it was initially planned to...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Terms and Conditions of the 2023 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes like the Area of Natural Constraint scheme (ANC) specifically covers the situation where there are no fences or physical boundaries present for reference parcels, as can be found in areas of upland. "In circumstances where there is no clearly visible physical boundary on the...

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. Virtual fencing is a new technology, with...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Following exceptional flooding in the Shannon Callows during summer 2023, you will be aware that on the 7thNovember 2023, I announced the launch of the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to support farmers who have been affected by fodder loss due to flooding in the region during summer 2023. I have allocated funding of approximately €800,000 which will allow for a...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Category 1 rendering plants were reopened to animal collectors from Friday the 15thDecember, and as a result a full animal collection service has been restored to farmers. From a review of initial data, it would appear that the backlogs in fallen animal collections from farms has been cleared at this stage.

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. Payments to the value of €444.17 million...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My department's deferred surrender from 2023 into 2024 amounts to €45.6 million. Details of 2023 spending and savings are currently being compiled and finalised. They will be published by the Comptroller and Auditor General in the 2023 Appropriation Account. The source of the €45.6million is set out in the table below. Subhead Title Amount Carried...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Category 1 rendering plants were reopened to animal collectors from Friday the 15thDecember, and as a result a full animal collection service has been restored to farmers. From a review of initial data, it would appear that the backlogs in fallen animal collections from farms has been cleared at this stage.

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1163 and 1191 together. A detailed Ash dieback action plan is being prepared by Minister of State Pippa Hackett for submission to Cabinet for approval in the very near future. This will outline comprehensive actions by my Department to deal with the issue of ash dieback. Detailed deliberations are taking place to ensure an efficient, appropriate and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am pleased to report that support for the Native Woodland Conservation Scheme will continue to be offered through the new €1.3 billion funded Forestry Programme 2023-2027. This Scheme is one of a number of measures aimed specifically at promoting the proactive protection and expansion of Ireland’s native woodland resource. The Native Woodland Conservation Scheme promotes...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of the Woodland Environment funding (WEF) is to facilitate the planting of more native woodlands by providing an access point to business to part fund the establishment of these forests . It is a once off payment of €1,000 hectare to the forest owner to top up premiums paid by my Department. As such it may be exempt from Tax by virtue of section 18 Finance Act 1969 and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The reconstitution scheme for ash dieback is open for applications under the new Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027. This scheme includes the following enhanced features: • 100% increase in the site clearance grant rate, from €1,000 to €2,000; • Enhanced replanting grant rates under the new Forestry Programme 2023-2027; • Those applicants whose sites are still...