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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Export Controls (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 508 and 509 together. TRACES is used for recording intracommunity movements of certain animals and animal by-products. Reasons for non- conformances include non -compliance with health legislation and non-compliance with welfare legislation. Further detail on the nature of individual non-compliance is not mandatory on TRACES for export certificates, and was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I advise the Deputy that this matter relates to issues surrounding a former employee of this Department. While I cannot share personal details relating to an individual, I can state that the matters, including the correspondence have been dealt with appropriately and correctly. As this relates to a former employee of this Department, it is not appropriate for me, as Minister, to comment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) contract for the person named, commenced on 1st May 2021. The participant declared 110.06 hectares in their 2021 BPS application, which was then used to calculate their Organic Farming Scheme payment. As per the OFS 2021 terms and conditions, payment was computed based on a minimum stocking level of 0.5 livestock units per hectare of the forage area...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (9 May 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. According to the 2021 Power Report, commissioned by RCÉ,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The burning of scrub during the summer months is not allowed. Under Section 40 of the Wildlife Act, 1976, as amended by the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000, growing vegetation cannot be burnt between 1st March and 31st August of any given year. Where land has been burned between 1st March and 31st August, it is not in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation and therefore is not eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A vibrant sheep sector is as an integral element of a balanced regional economy and I know that sheep farmers are committed to producing a world-class, safe and sustainable product. Although there has been a solid and sustained increase in average sheep prices since the end of February, I recognise that sheep farmers are experiencing more difficult market conditions in 2023 compared to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Services Provision (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The online administration of schemes by my Department has a range of benefits especially for applicants by allowing for more efficient processing of scheme applications and payments. It is undertaken as part of wider Government policy for provision of digital services to citizens. Whilst the vast majority of EU and Exchequer based schemes administered by the Department are subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The current approval for glyphosate will expire in December 2023 and the EU process considering whether or not to renew the approval is ongoing. This process involves a comprehensive evaluation of all relevant scientific data and a rigorous peer review process led by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Following this process, the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The ER1 application form to reactivate a herd number was posted to the named applicant today. When this form is completed by the applicant, returned to Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) and processed the applicant will be informed of the outcome by the RVO. If the applicant has further queries on the matter, they can contact the RVO by calling the office on (061) 500900 or by email...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Protein Aid Scheme is one of a series of measures I have introduced to support the tillage sector in improving our self-sufficiency in the production of grain and protein crops. Protein crops serve as a valuable break crop in tillage rotations and play an important role in fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere, helping to reduce nitrogen fertiliser usage. The Protein Aid Scheme...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Government is fully committed to a viable, resilient and sustainable sheep sector. It is an integral element of a balanced regional economy, particularly along the western seaboard, and I recognise that our sheep farmers are producing a world-class, safe and sustainable product. Although there has been a solid and sustained increase in average sheep prices since the end of February, sheep...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy may be aware that the Government has committed €1.3 billion to the new Forestry Programme, which is the biggest and largest funded Forestry Programme ever introduced by any Government here, and it has been designed to have an emphasis on close to nature forestry and to ensure that farmers will be its primary beneficiaries. The Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027 is subject to...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The 2013 Animal Health and Welfare Act provides an effective framework to protect the welfare of animals in Ireland, including through prosecutions for breaches of the Act. Upon conviction, the courts may make an order banning an offender from keeping animals, among other penalties. Court proceedings are carried out publicly and animal welfare proceedings are frequently reported in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 May 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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 May 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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Animal welfare is a high priority for me, and my Department is fully engaged with the ongoing review of the European Union animal welfare legislation. Maceration of chicks (up to 72 hours of age) is a legally permitted killing method under Council Regulation No. 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing. It must be carried out in such a way that it results in immediate...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 May 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. With regard to the export of greyhounds generally, rules...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (3 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 and 321 together. The Hen Harrier Project is operationally independent of my Department and is run by the Hen Harrier Project Team. The Project team are responsible for the administration of the project and associated payments. Any queries relating to payments due should be addressed directly to the Project team.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 May 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) 2023-2027, Eco-Schemes will be implemented across EU Member States to provideall farmers regardless of sector with an opportunity to participate and deliver agricultural practices that are beneficial to climate, biodiversity, the environment and water quality. While Eco-Schemes are voluntary for farmers, they are mandatory for Member States. Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (3 May 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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...