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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: All beef schemes implemented in recent years have had sustainability as a core objective. The measures designed exclusively the beef sector are outlined below. In relation to current beef sustainability schemes, allocations have been approved to date in 2023 for the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme, the National Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme and the Beef Data and Genomics Programme....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Despite a sustained and welcome increase in the average weekly price of sheep since the end of February, I recognise that sheep farmers are experiencing more challenging market conditions in 2023 compared to recent years. Prices are a matter for negotiation between buyers and sellers but it is encouraging to see that markets are now returning consistently better prices for farmers than at the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department oversees the managing of the lease of the crèche located at our Backweston Campus in Celbridge. This is a privately run facility, which is open to staff working on the Campus, as well as children of members of the public. My Department does not have access to, or maintain, any records relating to same, nor does it make any financial contribution to the running of this facility.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I established the Food Vision Dairy Group last year to advance the actions for the dairy sector identified in the Food Vision 2030 strategy, taking account of the requirement for the sector to contribute to achieving the targets set for agriculture emissions in the Climate Act process. The first priority for the Group was to chart a pathway to achieving the legally binding target of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector provides support to the horticulture sector in the form of grant aid for capital investments in specialised plant and equipment. The Scheme is subject to EU Guidelines for State Aid in the Agricultural and Forestry Sector and in Rural Areas (Agricultural Guidelines). New Agricultural Guidelines came...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is set out in the attached table. Company Name External Legal team/ HR specialist/ Accountancy firm/ Consultant Cost € MacGuill & Co Solicitors Legal 929,542 State Claims Agency Legal 54,630 LOUIS...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am advised by my colleague, the Minister for Finance, that Section 98 of Finance Act 1999 provides for a relief from Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) for certain heavy oils and liquified petroleum gas used in horticultural production and mushroom cultivation. Heavy oils within scope of the relief are kerosene, fuel oil and Marked Gas Oil. The relief operates by way of repayment to the fuel user. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 575 together. I am pleased to apprise the Deputy that the works are continuing well on the Deep Water Quay at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre. My Department has carried out a detailed assessment of extending the scope of this project. This included a review by consulting engineers Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions, who are contracted to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Parking Provision (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The issuing of parking permits, for Aran Island residents with a need for parking on the mainland, has been carried out successfully in consultation with the three Aran Islands committees. A permit system is established and in operation. The representatives involved have been advised that they may contact the Fishery Harbour Centre office at Ros a Mhíl to arrange a meeting with officials.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 577 and 579 together. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 provides a modern framework for applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century. The Act was passed, after a lengthy and constructive debate in both Houses of the Oireachtas and came into operation on 6 March 2014....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 578 and 580 together. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 provides a modern framework for applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century. The Act was passed, after a lengthy and constructive debate in both Houses of the Oireachtas and came into operation on 6th March 2014....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 provides a modern framework for applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century. The Act was passed, after a lengthy and constructive debate in both Houses of the Oireachtas and came into operation on 6 March 2014. Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (30 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: This is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery & Reform.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Impact Assessments (25 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. As part of the programme for Government, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has committed to conducting a review of the EIA agriculture regulations. I am happy to announce that this review process formally launches today, with the opening of a six-week consultation period seeking views from all stakeholders to inform the review...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Live Exports (25 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. It is important to clarify at the outset that my Department only permits animals to be transported in compliance with the EU's animal welfare legislation, which is among the most progressive legal frameworks in the world. Furthermore, Ireland has national rules to protect the welfare of livestock being exported to third countries on ships, which...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Live Exports (25 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I absolutely agree with the Deputy. The welfare of animals must be paramount, and the comfort and welfare of those animals must be assured on any journeys undertaken. The conditions of travel, etc., must be appropriate for the animals. It is an important market outlet. In the past, nearly all our animals were exported live without much processing. It is now a small part of our overall...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Live Exports (25 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I respect the Deputy’s position; I have a different view. However, we all agree on the imperative of animal welfare, maintaining their well-being and making sure they are in comfortable circumstances at all times and especially when they are travelling. I believe the rules and regulations we have in place are robust and strong. We are providing additional oversight through the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Industry (25 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Bord Bia and the dairy companies working with it have been making significant efforts to build on the significant reputation we have as a quality, sustainable, safe and nutritious dairy exporter and increase various other strands of product into China. Infant formula is obviously a very important product that has to be produced to the highest of standards. Everyone takes very seriously what...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Industry (25 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Bord Bia works on that on an ongoing basis with the companies concerned. There has been a change in dynamic, that is, a significant increase in domestic supply and a preference in China for domestically produced infant formula in recent years. As the Deputy pointed out, a few years ago, the preference was for imported infant formula. That has been a change in dynamic. The level of market...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (25 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Both the Department and I are fully committed to supporting sustainable One Health, One Welfare initiatives in line with the programme for Government and Working Together for Animal Welfare, our animal welfare strategy for the period up to 2025. We continue to support a number of urban horse projects nationwide as a result of our approach. These projects foster community leadership on...