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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 446 together. Further to the opening of the Afforestation Scheme under the new 2023 – 2027 Forestry Programme, which opened for applications on the 6thSeptember 2023, I am pleased to say that the Deer Tree Shelter, Hare and Deer Fencing Scheme has opened for applications from 25thSeptember 2023. Support and standards for the Deer Tree Shelter,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Forestry Programme for the period 2014 – 2020 set out afforestation targets that were consistent with the Department published “Forests, products and people Ireland’s forest policy – a renewed vision”. The table below provides annual afforestation information since 2016. Year Target Afforestation Area (ha) Actual Area...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The new €1.3 billion 2023-2027 Forestry Programme is closely aligned with the 2030 Forest Strategy, and is designed to provide lasting benefits for many key areas, including climate change, biodiversity, water quality, wood production, employment and the provision of amenities. All applicants who have applications on hand have been written to and asked if they wish to opt-in to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Last year, my Department published for the first time a Shared National Vision for Trees, Woods and Forests in Ireland until 2050which was informed by a series of extensive engagement and consultation. One particular strand of the consultation included bilateral meetings with key Forestry stakeholders. This Vision then informed a new Forestry Strategy for Ireland, which was developed via...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The senior management team in my Department is led by the Secretary General, supported by a structure of 11 at Assistant Secretary level, each of whom have designated responsibility for specific areas of the Department's work. My Department has a diverse portfolio which supports our mission in leading, enabling and regulating the agri-food sector in a way that optimises its contribution to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department have examined the relevant records and have confirmed that the herd number supplied is not associated with the name supplied and no Fodder Support Scheme 2022 application was received under this herd number. The Deputy has re-submitted his question with the correct herd details under ePQ 42153/23 and an appropriate response will issue under that ePQ.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In March it was announced that 42 vessels had accepted offers made under the Brexit Voluntary Permanent Cessation Scheme. The vessels that accepted offers comprise a mixture of prawn and whitefish trawlers, seine netters, gillnetters, and beam trawl vessels, spread around fishing ports along the coast. Of the 42 vessels that accepted offers under the Scheme:39 vessels have proceeded with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I established the Seafood Sector Task Force in March 2021 to examine the impacts of Brexit/EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on our fishing sector and coastal communities. The Task Force report of October 2021 made 16 recommendations. To date, under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund (BAR), I have announced 11 schemes with a total budget allocation of €271.3 million, as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is the single legal competent authority responsible for the collection and reporting of fish landings into Ireland. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question on the full list of prawn catch, broken down by port location and vessel, in the State for the past five years, to the SFPA and have asked them to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457 to 458, inclusive, together. Ireland’s goals for sustainable fisheries, including inshore stocks such as razor clam, are supported through the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The CFP provides the framework for the long-term conservation and sustainability of fish stocks around our shores and is designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am informed by officials from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) that they regularly engage with counterparts in the UK in relation to spatial planning in both jurisdictions’ waters for future offshore renewable energy development. Officials of DECC further advised that on 18thof April 2023 they were informed of four 'minded to' future Project...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2022, I announced the Brexit Processing Capital Support Scheme, which provided for €45 million in funding for capital investment projects in seafood processing enterprises. The scheme was introduced to provide an opportunity for processors to expand and enhance the capacity, efficiency and value added focus of their facilities in order to attract new sources of raw material. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am happy to clarify that my Department does not have a lease for such a facility with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) at Howth, Co. Dublin. BIM operates the National Fisheries College of Ireland at Greencastle, Co. Donegal and at Castletownbere, Co. Cork. BIM also has mobile coastal training units that are deployed in line with skills and training needs regionally.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The six Fishery Harbour Centres managed and maintained by my Department are working fishing centres and therefore caravans, converted commercials vans, and any vehicle equipped for living in, are not permitted to park overnight in car parks operated by my Department, due to the very serious health and safety risks associated. My Department, in consultation with the three Island Committees,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulatory and Poverty Impact Assessments (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has overseen the drafting and enactment of 5 Bills over the course of the 33rd Dail. Three of those Bills were accompanied by Regulatory Impact Assessment reports. Details of the 5 relevant Bills are below: 1. Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 (Bill 32 of 2020) 2. Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, Bill No. 108 of 2021. The title of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (26 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy is referring to projects under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure (BALAMI) Scheme 2022-2023. This Scheme flows from the Seafood Taskforce report and is aimed exclusively at the rejuvenation of local authority owned public piers and harbours with the objective of offsetting the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement. The Scheme proposed for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (21 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Responsibility for Dog Breeding Establishments lies with Department of Rural and Community Development as provided for by the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010. An establishment keeping six or more bitches of more than six months of age capable of being used for breeding purposes falls within the scope of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Local Authorities have responsibility...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Regarding the 12 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: Forestry Sector (21 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together. I am pleased to advise that the Afforestation Scheme for the 2023-2027 period opened for applications on the 6th of September 2023. This new Afforestation Scheme offers landowners a choice of 12 Forest Types which cover a broad range of planting options. It provides generous incentives to farmers in particular to re-engage with...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am pleased to say that the new Afforestation Scheme, which offers an increased establishment grant and increased premiums for up to 20 years, opened on 6th September 2023, and that we are now in a position to grant afforestation licences and scheme approvals under the new 2023-2027 Forestry Programme. Under the Programme, there will be much improved incentives to create new native...