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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (5 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A herd number is an administrative device issued by my Department for the purposes of disease control. A herd number does not imply ownership of lands, ownership of any animals kept or tested under that herd number. There are two roles associated with a herd number - herd owner and keeper. I can confirm that an application was received from the person named to become the new keeper has been...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: If he was on commission, he would worth a fortune.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Senator for his amendments. I have considered them all carefully and looked at them in detail with regard to their content and merit, and I see where he is coming from in a number of them. There has been a good process in respect of the legislation coming through the Dáil and in the Seanad as well. If necessary, I would not have any problem going back to the Dáil...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I know this is something Senators Boyhan, Lombard, Boylan and Daly would have looked at in detail with other joint committee members as part of the pre-legislative scrutiny process.The pre-legislative scrutiny report recommended that the new body be obliged to examine with a view to proposing mechanisms by which the purchase of foodstuffs below the cost of production could be introduced. As...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senators Boyhan and Boylan for raising this important point. It is an important point and it is important that it gets an airing in terms of the legislation going through so we can be clear on the thought process and where we would like to go. It has received an airing previously. The objective is to make sure there is no impediment to people making complaints. In terms of the...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I would never advise a Senator as to what he or she should do.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I will be open to consultation on it at any stage. I have outlined clearly where I am coming from on it. It is there as an enabling mechanism.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Yes, it would be by regulation.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: There is no need. It will be dealt with by regulation. The position-----

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Can I make some final comments?

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Senator Horkan is the most efficient Acting Chairperson I have ever come across.

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Acting Chairperson for the efficient operation today. I thank all four Senators present for dealing efficiently with the Bill and for their contributions throughout the process, going back to the start. I thank them and others from both the Dáil and Seanad for everything done to bring this Bill to where it is today. I appreciate it. I thank Members of the Dáil who so...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The list of financial allocations from my Department under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) Fund for each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 is set out below.  Table 1 2021 BAR Allocation Sector/Scheme 2021 BAR Allocation €000 Recipient Horticulture 70 Bord Bia  (mushroom promotion scheme) ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the Irish Coursing Club. Unauthorised and unlicenced entry to a person’s land in connection with hare coursing or fox hunting is not a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the current challenges facing the tillage sector. The commodity market turmoil caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, and while we benefitted from record grain prices in 2022, we now face a sharp decline in grain prices on international markets. I am a strong supporter of the tillage sector and increasing the area under tillage is a major policy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448, 449, 450 and 451 together. The Action Plan to Protect and Restore Marine Ecosystems for Sustainable and Resilient Fisheries is part of the package of measures published by the European Commission in February 2023 to improve the sustainability of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. In order to support implementation of the Action Plan, the Commission is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been informed that the Agriculture Appeals Office received an appeal from the person named on 1stApril 2022 and an oral hearing was conducted by the Appeals Officer on 2ndSeptember 2022. I understand the Appeals Officer has recently been in correspondence with the parties to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware that a shipment of cattle left Ireland on 30th May, 2023. Animals exported from Ireland must be transported in compliance with EU animal welfare rules, and with Ireland’s national rules for sea transport of livestock introduced by my Department, which go beyond EU rules. Vessels can only be used after being inspected by a specialised veterinarian and a marine engineer....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI, therefore, the question has been referred to the body for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Officials from my Department are available between the hours of 7:30am and 9:00pm, Monday to Sunday at Dublin Airport. They provide a range of essential services from inspecting imported animals and commodities to carrying out compliance checks on pets. Senior Officials from my Department continually review the services provided by import controls staff at Dublin Airport. There are...