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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department supports the Government initiative "A Career for EU”, Ireland’s strategy to increase Irish representation in the European Union's Institutions and Agencies to make sure Ireland maintains its influence within the EU’s institutions for years to come. The success of my Department's diplomatic representation abroad in assisting in the retention, expansion and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I have previously advised the Deputy of the current funding scheme, the Brexit Adjustment: Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023. This scheme is proposed for funding under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and is designed specifically to address the impacts of the EU UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on the seafood sector. Cork County Council is approved for €6.3m to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: At present there are no plans for my Department to put in place a scheme for farmers affected by the recent flooding in County Louth. The Emergency Flood Relief Scheme is operated by the Irish Red Cross on behalf of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Details of the scheme may be obtained from the Irish Red Cross website, www.redcross.ie/flood-support-scheme/ and any...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: All grant-aided private forest owners with Ash dieback are eligible to apply for the Reconstitution of Ash dieback scheme. Through the Reconstitution Scheme financial support can be made available for: a. Site clearance: This involves the clearance of ash trees and associated operations in order to present the site for reconstitution. b. Reconstitution: This involves the replacement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Nov 2023)

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. Tranche 1 of TAMS 3 closed on 30th June 2023, A total of 8,241 applications were submitted. To date, administrative checks have been conducted on 6,298 applications. Applicants and their agents have been contacted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not have any current contracts with any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is not involved in any exercise, operation, training or research which includes involvement by any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company. As regards the 12 State Bodies under the aegis of my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for participation in the 2023 Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme was received from the above named applicant on the 4thApril, 2023. Following completion of all the relevant administration checks by this Department, full payment under the 2023 ANC scheme will issue to the person named and will be lodged to their nominated bank account on the next scheduled payment run....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget 2024 (21 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A significant part of the annual budgetary process is determining the amount of funding required for Departments to carry out their existing functions, before any new decisions are taken. This is referred to as the ‘Existing Level of Service’ or ELS. ELS funding provides for the maintenance of my Department's existing services and schemes. The Medium Term Expenditure Strategy,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has several policies and strategies in place to ensure agriculture plays its role in meeting the national climate targets by 2030 and 2050, while continuing to sustainably produce food and feed. The Food Vision 2030 Strategy sets out a pathway for Ireland to become a world leader in Sustainable Food Systems over the next decade. My...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The brown crab fishery is of particular importance and value to the inshore sector. I am cognisant of the challenges impacting the fishery and the prevailing difficult market conditions as a result of wider market issues in Europe and beyond due to the rising cost of living and its impact on consumer spending habits. Irish crab exports were valued at €47 million in 2022 with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201, 202 and 203 together. Social farming has been shown to provide benefits to participants such as improved community connections and relationships, increased self-esteem and capacity, improved health and well-being as well as providing the opportunity to develop occupational and life skills from engaging in farm-based activities. In recognition and support...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Further to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 26 October 2023, I remain committed to ensuring inshore waters continue to be protected for smaller fishing vessels and my Department has sought up-to-date scientific and economic advice from the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara, respectively, on trawling in the waters inside the six nautical miles. I look forward to receiving...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210 and 211 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: There is no statutory surveillance or control programme for TB in goats in Ireland. Whilst there is a compensation scheme available to eligible herdowners of bovines in the event of a TB outbreak, funded in part from disease levies collected on milk supplies and and bovines slaughtered or exported live, there is no compensation scheme available to or collection of disease levies from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Further and Higher Education (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is continuing its engagement with the Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science on the question of possible additional veterinary student places. No decision has been reached on this matter or on the matter of any new veterinary education facility.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: This herd owner has an outstanding application for the transfer of entitlements. The application was submitted using a transfer reference number (TRN) which has not yet been linked and so is not available for processing. In order to facilitate the linking of the TRN to the herd number, the advisor for the named person will need to email transferofentitlements@agriculture.gov.ie stating...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware and fully appreciate the challenges that some potato growers are experiencing in completing the 2023 harvest following extended periods of rainfall. My Department, as a member of the Potato Development Group, collaborates with Teagasc, Bord Bia, and the IFA in the development and support of the potato sector. The work of the Potato Development Group is informed by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In December 2018, it was announced that vessels over 18 metres would be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines from 1 January 2020. This decision to exclude vessels over 18 metres from trawling inside the six nautical miles was the subject of extended legal proceedings following a Judicial Review to the High Court taken by two applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Allotments Provision (16 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is responsible for developing and supporting the commercial horticulture sector and as such is not responsible for the development of, allocation of or funding for allotments. The provision of allotments is entirely a function of local government. However, as part of the interdepartmental and multi-stakeholder approach my Department has taken to the new National Strategy...