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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (27 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 to 522, inclusive, 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 the Marine....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: You are a real beauty. That will be remembered, Mick.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 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 (22 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 282 together. The new €1.3bn Forestry Programme 2023-2027 will replace the previous Forestry Programme which expired at the end of 2022. The new Programme, once approved, has the potential to deliver lasting benefits for climate change, biodiversity, wood production, economic development and quality of life. The new Programme is subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (22 Jun 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. The 2021 Power Report found that the greyhound industry provides...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (22 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together. This is a matter for the Irish Coursing Club. Information is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Charlie McConalogue: The practice of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) is an important environmentally sustainable technology that will facilitate Ireland meeting its environmental commitments through reductions in ammonia and other reactive nitrogen emissions from soil. The practice leads to greater nutrient recovery from slurries and indirectly improved nutrient use efficiency, as well as a reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Partnerships (21 Jun 2023)

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

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

Charlie McConalogue: I introduced the Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) last year in response to the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The Scheme is a support measure for farmers to incentivise the increase in eligible tillage crops thereby reducing dependency on imports. A payment of €400/ha was made on eligible tillage crop area. To qualify for the payment, there must have been an increase in the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the promotion of arable crops for food is already covered under the functions of Bord Bia. A vibrant and sustainable tillage sector is central to increasing Ireland’s food and feed security while also contributing to climate change objectives. Maintaining the current tillage area with an ambition for further growth is therefore an important...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The tillage sector is an important and integral component of the Agri-food industry. It is dynamic, sustainable and world-class and I am committed to securing its long-term future. It is sector that I want to see grow and flourish in the years ahead. The importance of the tillage sector is recognised in the Food Vision 2030 strategy and in the Climate Action Plan 2023 where a target is...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Last month, an Interim Reconstitution Scheme for Ash Dieback via general de minimis was launched which contains a doubling of site clearance rates, increased grant rates and an improved premium regime. The interim scheme includes the following enhanced features:100% increase in the site clearance grant rate from €1,000 to €2,000.Enhanced grant rates as per draft Forestry...

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

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, at the Environment Council meeting on 20th June 2023, the Council of the European Union approved the text for its general approach on the Nature Restoration Regulation. Minister Ryan attends this Council. That text developed by the Council Presidency and the Member States, includes a number of flexibilities that I sought along with other Member States. These...

Seanad: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am pleased to bring the Bill to the Seanad. I welcome the support it received when it concluded its passage through the Dáil on 31 May. The Bill legislates for two areas. The first part seeks to modernise the area of veterinary medicines and medicated feed. Last year, we saw the implementation of two new EU regulations in this area. The Bill reinforces those regulations in Irish...

Seanad: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank all Senators for their wide-ranging and well-thought-out contributions, which I will certainly take on board. I wish to recap on some of the key objectives. One of the main objectives of the Bill is to ensure that the recently introduced EU legislation, which I gave effect to earlier this year with the enactment of SI 36/2022, European Union (Veterinary Medicinal Products and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I recently announced funding for a major genotyping programme for Irish cattle. This programme, which is being run through a strategic public-private partnership model, will enhance the environmental sustainability, health and productivity of Irish beef and dairy herds. To be clear, this is a voluntary genotyping programme, which will be available to both beef and dairy herd owners, over a...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Regarding the volume of meat imported into the Irish market, I understand that the trade figures for 2022 and 2023 are currently subject to revision by the CSO and that amended datasets will be published later this week. I will forward the requested data when available directly to the Deputy. Of course Ireland is among the largest net exporter of meat in the world and the volume and value of...

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

Charlie McConalogue: According to bovine trade statistics published by the European Union for the period 2018 to 2022, approximately 877,000 metric tonnes of product (in carcase weight equivalent) was exported from the EU annually. By contrast, import volumes amounted to approximately 399,000 tonnes annually, or 45 percent of export volumes, during the same period. This data, which can be accessed at Agri-food...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department met with the person named on 8th September 2022 in the regional veterinary office with senior, regional and central veterinary management in attendance. All issues raised were addressed and a further meeting was scheduled; however the person named declined to meet officials at that particular time. I encourage the named person to meet with officials from my Department and to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers (20 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that the Deputy's question may be referring to the hen harrier. The relationship between hen harrier and forests of different ages is well researched and is complex. The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is currently preparing a hen harrier threat response plan. My department is represented on both...