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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Green Cert is an accredited education programme delivered by approved education providers including Teagasc, Employment and Training Boards (ETBs) and some private providers. Teagasc deliver the Green Cert on a fulltime, part-time and distance education basis through its network of agricultural colleges and regional education centres. It is committed to accommodating all farmers that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is supporting the Marine Institute in carrying out important monitoring and research to improve understanding of impacts of climate change on marine activities and on the environment. It is doing this through the €258 million European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Seafood Development Programme which was approved by Government and adopted by the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Nitrates directive set down strict scientific criteria in respect to the provision of a Nitrates derogation which include;long growing seasons, crops with high nitrogen uptake, high net precipitation in the vulnerable zone,soils with exceptionally high denitrification capacity.Ireland’s unique grass-based livestock production systems, our climate and our soils allow Ireland justify...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The €1.5m National Farm Safety Measure 2023, funded from the National Exchequer, incentivises the purchase and use of quad bike helmets and PTO shaft covers which will help protect farmers and everyone involved in operating PTO-powered equipment and quad bikes on farms from serious and fatal injuries. The Measure also increases awareness of the risks on farms due to unprotected or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) "Water quality monitoring report on nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in Irish waters 2022" was submitted to the European Commission on 30 June in accordance with the conditionality set down in the Commission's Implementing Decision granting Ireland's current Nitrates Derogation. The report was subsequently published on both the EPA and my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Appointments (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy is attached in tabular form, this information is limited to the number of staff from my Department, at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State Board under the remit of my Department. My Department does not keep data on the subsequent employment of retirees in other State Boards or any...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: European Innovation Partnership (EIP-agri) projects are a successful vehicle for interested parties – farmers, scientists, etc. – to collaborate on a particular issue, trialling solutions on the ground. Last December, my Department held an open call for proposals for a nationwide European Innovation Partnership (EIP-agri) project to deal with issues of losses of nutrients to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pension Provisions (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that my officials are currently looking into this request. My officials will also liaise with the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) on this matter, as the NSSO has responsibility for the payment of pensions to former civil servants. I would like to assure the Deputy one of my staff will contact the person directly to assist with this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Seafood Task Force recommended a series of 16 mitigation measures that could be taken to provide supports for development and restructuring in order to ensure a profitable and sustainable fishing fleet and to identify opportunities for jobs and economic activity in coastal communities dependent on fishing. Recognising the volume of these recommendations, the Task Force acknowledged that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy. However, my Department is aware of the practice of sale of seed to growers in the Netherlands. Contract growing is a fairly common practice and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. My Department has plans for significant investment in a dredging and reclamation project for Howth Fishery Harbour Centre. The key objective of the project is to broaden the accessibility and navigability of the basin at Howth for all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the competent authority with regard to the maintenance of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book. The ICC has been responsible for the Irish Greyhound Stud Book since 1923 and this was further underpinned by the enactment of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958. Microdog ID is a limited liability company that is a subsidiary of the ICC but is approved by my Department as a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department publishes an annual report each year on Beef Carcase Classification and Price Reporting. All reports up to and including 2023, are available on the Departments website at; gov.ie - EU Beef Carcase Classification Scheme (www.gov.ie). These reports give a detailed annual overview of beef carcass classification results, by category of animal, for all cattle slaughtered in the 33...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Replacement Index is part of ICBF’s Euro-Star Index system. It is a tool used by suckler farmers to breed/select more profitable replacement females. It comprises cost of production traits such as calving difficulty and cow liveweight as well as output traits such as milk and carcass weight. When used properly, the selection of animals using the Replacement Index will result in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The main support provided by my Department for farmers wishing to invest in renewable energy is under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). It is referred to as the TAMS 3 Solar Capital Investment scheme. This was launched on 22 February 2023 and is proving to be a hugely successful scheme. The new TAMS 3 scheme is closely aligned to our climate and sustainability needs...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine welcomes students to take part in internships and to avail of work experience throughout our divisions and subdivisions. With opportunities available in administrative, laboratory and technical Divisions, my Department facilitates the assignment of students within the division which is relevant to their area of study. All students are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I would like to assure the Deputy that the receipt of formal State Aid approval and the launch of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027 is a matter of the utmost priority for my colleagues. My Department has engaged closely with the EU Commission, responding comprehensively to the many issues raised by the Commission. As you will be aware, a comprehensive and well-subscribed Forestry Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In excess of 28 submissions from members of Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group were received during consultation and planning stage of the CSP. Submissions from all interested parties were examined prior to devising a scheme to include a broad range of applicants and investments. A meeting between my officials and members of the Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group was held on 17...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A suite of ten schemes are available under TAMS 3. Nine of these schemes were launched under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and are co-funded under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). With the final Scheme Women Farmers Capital Investment Scheme launched under CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027. These schemes were launched between 22 February 2023 and 21...