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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In my Department the grade of Chief Analyst is remunerated with a salary that starts at €68,268, and increases annually to €89,230 on a nine point incremental scale. Deputy Chief Analysts start on a salary of €64,361 which increases to €85,213, also on a nine point scale. The full year cost to the Department to recruit one additional WTE Deputy Chief Analyst and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Along with Minister of State Pippa Hackett, who has overall responsibility for the sector, it is my aim to deliver a felling licensing system which meets the needs of the forestry sector. This is regardless of whether that application comes from a private individual, a forest owner or Coillte. Each licence has a value, particularly to the rural economy, where the timber is harvested,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Director of Forestry was appointed to the position on 15 November 2021. As part of his role the Director has met with a range of established organisations from the forestry and farming sectors, relevant stakeholder groups and Coillte.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is the competent authority in Ireland for the regulatory evaluation of pesticides and enforcement of controls on their use. The regulatory evaluation procedure is a two-step process, in which pesticide active substances, such as glyphosate, are first assessed centrally at EU level and approved, or not. Plant protection products containing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Strategies (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's current Statement of Strategy 2021-2024 sets out as one of the Department’s core values "A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and the fair and equal treatment of all." These core values are embraced in respect of both my Department’s employees and the clients of the Department who avail of its wide range of services. Referring to Action 2.2, My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 777 and 779 together. I fully appreciate that there is a lot of detail in the new forestry programme and would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is more than happy to provide clarification on the details of the new forestry programme to stakeholders and to update the FAQs accordingly. The Deer Tree Shelter rate of €1,600 per hectare applies...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I believe that the new €1.3 billion 2023-2027 Forestry Programme, which aims to support the largest, most farmer-friendly investment in forestry in the history of the State, will encourage an increase in planting and provide the basis for the achievement of the target of 8,000 hectares per year set out in the Climate Action Plan. I am pleased to confirm that the Programme's...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Control of Horses Act 1996 was introduced to provide for the control of horses and to make provision for the licensing of horses in urban and other areas where horses cause a danger or nuisance to people or property. Operation of the controls Act comes under the remit of Local Authorities. The Control of Dogs Acts, which is the responsibility of the Department of Rural and Community...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department continues to work closely, as it has throughout the Brexit process, with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform to maximise the funding from Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) available to the agri-food and fisheries sectors to address negative impacts of Brexit. BAR funding has been provided to support a range of measures including for the horticulture,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the required time. The information is currently being compiled and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (20 Sep 2023)

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. Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Properties (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The lands and buildings at Longtown Farm were purchased by the OPW as a Veterinary Research Farm for my Department following the transfer of Abbotstown Farm to the National Sports Campus Authority pursuant to a Government decision. While my Department is not the registered owner of Longtown Farm lands and buildings, it does control and manage the farm. There are three residential properties...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: While taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Finance, I work closely with him to ensure that it is consistent with the Government's priorities for the agri-food sector. One of the measures designed to support farmers is relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT), where farmland is sold for farm restructuring purposes. Farm Restructuring Relief applies to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013, my Department has primary policy responsibility for the welfare of all animals. Since the introduction of the Act, over 1,000 Department officials have been designated as authorised officers under the Act and their responsibilities include the enforcement of animal welfare legislation provided for under the Act. A large number of these authorised...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Afforestation Scheme 2023-2027, which opened for applications on the 6th of September, offers landowners a choice of 12 Forest Types which cover a broad range of planting options, including native trees through Forest Types 1, 2 and 3. The annual broadleaf target has increased from 30% to 50% of total annual planting. This is reflected in a substantial increase of 66% in premium rates for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I have long supported the cohort of farmers known as the forgotten farmers and I have committed to supporting them who find themselves, in many cases, in this situation through no fault of their own. My Department developed a preliminary outline of a proposal to provide support to the forgotten farmer group. Work is ongoing on addressing a number of issues, such as the funding required...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector (20 Sep 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. There is a wide range of tillage investments available under the Tillage Capital Investment Scheme, with a €90,000 ceiling for individuals and €160,000 for registered farm partnerships. Currently, these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Customs and Excise (20 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Further time is sought to establish if the specified items listed have been passed to DAFM from Customs for the time period referenced.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: It is Wojciechowski.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Chairman and committee members for the invitation to today's meeting and for giving me the opportunity to come in to discuss this issue. Before I start, I wish to do some housekeeping in relation to the arrangement of this meeting. As the Chairman knows, I have very strong and ongoing communication with this committee on all issues and I very much value our relationship. Given...