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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (18 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The burning of vegetation is controlled by the Wildlife Acts. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). My Department has no role in enforcement of this legislation. However, the Prescribed Burning Code of Practice – Ireland was first...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (18 Apr 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. Howth is first and foremost a working fishery harbour. A phased programme for the infrastructural development has been progressed there over the last number of years, which has seen €25.3m invested in capital developments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (18 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I advise the Deputy that I along with my Ministerial colleagues Minister of State Pippa Hackett and Minister of State Martin Heydon meet regularly with the CEO of Bord Bia throughout the year. Bord Bia plays a critical role in the promotion of our world class, safe and sustainable food at home and abroad. We work collectively and collaboratively with Bord Bia through its CEO and the rest...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss this important issue and cover a sector that, as someone who grew up on a sheep and suckler farm in County Donegal, is close to my heart. This sector is an important part of our agricultural industry and a critical component of our multibillion euro export sector. Ireland and the sheep sector are intrinsically linked, with sheep being part of...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: They are on the way over.

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Whether someone is a part-time or full-time farmer, and regardless of size or scale, no one can question the commitment and hard work of sheep farmers across the country. From lambing ewes in the middle of a stormy night to keeping the flock healthy and well over the spring and summer, it is hard work. In some instances, it is a labour of love. Overall, though, the sheep sector is a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which is close to his heart. He has shown massive commitment to it in the past and has been involved with it for many years. I have worked with him on it in recent times. I was glad to meet the management of the race course with the Deputy a few weeks ago to be updated on its concerns for the future and hear about its desire to ensure the track...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Cahill for raising this matter. I recognise his advocacy for the implementation of a new forestry programme. I also recognise his strong advocacy in regard to ash die-back and the need to support forestry owners whose lands are affected by this disease to reconstitute and replant. On the new forestry programme, we continue to engage with the European Commission in regard...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: That is being backed by the massive funding that the Government is committing to it.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Lowry for raising this important matter which is a significant issue in his constituency. We have an interim scheme in place, which I introduced recently along with the Minister of State, Senator Hackett. It has improved the terms and conditions and improved supports on the previous scheme. We are also continuing to review how we go forward on this issue. I have made it...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's felling licences do not include provisions regarding the ultimate destination of wood products. My Department does not collate the amount of wood removals nationally and this role is now carried out by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO provides a range of forestry statistics on their website and in 2021 reported that 209,000...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector assists in the development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to commercial horticulture production. The Scheme is subject to EU Guidelines for State...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy may be aware that the first confirmed finding of Ash Dieback Disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineaus) in Ireland was made on 12 October 2012 at a forestry plantation site in County Leitrim which had been planted in 2009 with trees imported from continental Europe. In March 2013 the Department introduced a Reconstitution Scheme (Chalara Ash Dieback) to restore forests planted under the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) is the lead authority for the Nitrates Regulations and the associated interim review of the fifth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP). My Department works very closely with DHLGH in this regard. The interim review of the Nitrates Action Programme will take place later this year. The purpose of that review is to undertake an...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the impact rising input costs has on farmers, their families and businesses. This is a period of challenge and uncertainty for our farm families and I have been working to support them through this period. The rise in fertiliser prices over the past eighteen months has been significant. There are a number of factors at play in the market including energy prices,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: 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: Forestry Sector (30 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together. The Deputy may be aware that the first confirmed finding of Ash Dieback Disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineaus) in Ireland was made on 12 October 2012 at a forestry plantation site in County Leitrim which had been planted in 2009 with trees imported from continental Europe. In March 2013 the Department introduced a Reconstitution Scheme...

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

Charlie McConalogue: In 2022 we saw a significant increase in the issuing of afforestation licences, with my Department issuing 702 afforestation licences for an area of 4,972 hectares. Valid unused Afforestation licences are being extended until the end of 2023 to give landowners every opportunity to plant and they will attract increased premium rates and a longer term of 20 years for farmers. In relation to...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Farmers are deemed active farmers, even if their entire holding is afforested under the National Forestry Programme, provided they continue to manage the forestry in compliance with the conditions of that scheme. In terms of eligibility for direct payment schemes, land afforested since 2009, which was eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme, will continue to be eligible for payments under...