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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The approval and uses of creosote as a wood preservative were recently reviewed under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation. The EU review process, which was managed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), resulted in a renewal of approval for creosote that was limited in its scope due to significant concerns, including the carcinogenic potential for humans. This means there is a cancer risk...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Having re-examined the information on our recording system, two factories were not listed in the previous reply in error. Our recording system changed and was upgraded in 2021. I wish to confirm the full list of plants fined for non compliance with carcase trim over the time period queried was Kildare Chilling, Traditional Meats, Meadow Meats, Kepak Kilbeggan, Emerald Isle Foods, Kepak Clare...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I know how crucial all payments are to our farm families and I am committed to delivering all payments associated with my Department as quickly as possible. The new CAP 2023 -2027 came into force this year and payments will commence in the final quarter of the year across a very broad range of schemes. This CAP is dramatically different to that which preceded it. A whole suite of new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, the Seafood Task Force, which included representation from the Producer Organisations and fishing sector, recommended the introduction of a voluntary permanent cessation scheme. The recommendation aimed to remove 8,000 gross tonnes of capacity from the fleet. The detailed recommendation was published by the Task Force in its report, Navigating Change, in October 2021....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As part of the work of the TB Forum, a dedicated Financial Working Group comprising representatives from my Department and the farming organisations was set up to review the current financial model of the TB programme. The TB Forum concluded agreement on proposed changes to compensation criteria proposed by the Financial Working Group of the Forum on increased Income Supplement, Hardship...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The approval and uses of creosote as a wood preservative were recently reviewed under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation. The EU review process, which was managed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), resulted in a renewal of approval for creosote that was limited in its scope due to significant concerns, including the carcinogenic potential for humans. This means there is a cancer risk...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As this question relates to an on-going investigation, led by An Garda Síochána, I am unable to comment on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Pesticide active substances, such as acetamiprid, contained in plant protection products are approved centrally at EU level based on a rigorous peer review process managed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Products are subsequently authorised, or not, nationally by the relevant Competent Authorities, in accordance with evaluation and decision-making criteria agreed at EU level and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The approval and uses of creosote as a wood preservative were recently reviewed under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation. The EU review process, which was managed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), resulted in a renewal of approval for creosote that was limited in its scope due to significant concerns, including the carcinogenic potential for humans. This means there is a cancer risk...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Supports (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senator McGreehan for raising this important topic. I have always seen the need to help to provide supports to make farm equipment, farm machinery and farmyards more accessible for persons with disabilities. I am very conscious of ensuring that persons with a disability who are farming receive the appropriate supports, as I know Senator McGreehan is too. Recently I announced the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Supports (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I do not have the figures on the uptake so far. It was a first-time initiative that was innovative in looking at the disability challenges that existed at farm level, and from a Government point of view, we have been working to support that. Alongside that, we are doing significant work in the farm safety space as well, given many of the challenges relating to disability can result from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: While there is no specific financial assistance for damaged or burnt pasture fencing under TAMS 3, Sheep, Equine and Bovine fencing is available in TAMS 3 to eligible applicants under Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS), Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (YFCIS), Women Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (WFCIS) Sheep, Bovine, Pig and Poultry fencing is available to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373 and 376 together. The monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone are matters for the Irish control authorities.  Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, all operational issues of this nature concerning sea fisheries control are, as a matter of law,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) capability review rests solely with the SFPA, which is an independent agency as set down in the 2006 Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006.   My Department has provided significant additional resources to the SFPA in recent years to strengthen the organisation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Appointments (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Following the publication of the Organisation Critical Review report by the SFPA in April 2020, my Department nominated a 3-person independent advisory board, with expertise and/or professional experienced in senior  administration, public sector governance requirements and management, not  related to the sectors regulated by the SFPA, to assist the SFPA management in strengthening...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The burning of agricultural land, containing heather and gorse, is an issue that concerns several Government Departments and Agencies. Section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976, as amended; specifies that the burning of vegetation growing on uncultivated land cannot be undertaken during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife, from 1 March to 31 August. In addition, burning...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Laboratory Facilities (23 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I have introduced some changes to TAMS under the TAMS 3 scheme to better align it with overall agriculture and environmental priorities. For applications under the Dairy Equipment Capital Investment Scheme, Women Farmers Capital Investment Scheme and Organic Capital Investment Scheme, applicants may apply for up to 10 milking units in a herringbone parlour, or one robotic milking machine, if...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Green Low Carbon Agri-environment Scheme (GLAS) was the main agri-environment climate measure under Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. GLAS is closed and may not be re-opened, as there is a new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in place for the period 2023 to 2027. Each Member State was accordingly required to prepare a new CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) in which it...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Social Media (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: All Departmental staff are required to follow the Civil Service Code of Conduct in their duties as civil servants. The Civil Service Disciplinary Code categorises the inappropriate use of social media as Misconduct, and – in more serious cases – as Serious Misconduct. The Department has set out further guidance in respect of the use of personal/unofficial accounts by...