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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested in relation to my Department is set out in the attached table. As regards the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information requested is an operational matter for the State Bodies themselves. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Agencies and have requested that a response should issue within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised by the Agriculture Appeals Office that a request for a review of the Appeals Officer's decision was received from the person named. I understand that the person seeking the review has recently submitted further documentation to the Agriculture Appeals Office in support of the request and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 in May, 2017 brought about significant changes in the consent process for forestry operations. Felling licences are now valid for up to 10 years and may cover several felling events, such as thinning then clear felling on the same plot. Landowners considering future operations, have the opportunity of applying for a tree felling licence well in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: During the period in question, my predecessor as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Barry Cowen TD met with a number of farm organisations and some State agencies that fall under the remit of this Department. He also had introductory video calls with EU Trade Commissioner, Phil Hogan, EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski as well as the EU Commissioner for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: Tree preservation orders are a matter for the Local Authority in which the relevant tree or trees are located. These orders are covered under Section 205 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and therefore come under the remit of my colleague Darragh O’Brien T.D Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: An official from my Department has contacted a nominated contact for this application to finalise the arrangements for the processing of the outstanding payment.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: My Department is in the process of preparing a Bill to provide for the phased introduction of a ban on fur farming which will include a prohibition on mink farming. Along with animal welfare considerations, social and economic aspects in relation to the industry need to be taken into account. The Bill will make it illegal for any new fur farms to be established and will put in place...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: Horse Sport Ireland is a company limited by guarantee. This organisational configuration has been in place since its inception in 2008. A comprehensive review of the structure was carried out by Indecon Consultants in 2017 and recommended certain changes which are in the process of being implemented. Iam not aware of any proposal or any request to change its configuration.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. Following a competitive tender competition, my Department awarded a contract to L&M Keating Ltd. to construct a 216 metre quay extension on Dinish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: My Department provides extensive statistical data on its website. It must be noted that prior to the commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 on 24thMay, 2017, consent for afforestation and forest road works was by way of approvalrather than by licence. The following tables provide the number of approvals/licences issued for the years 2015 to 30thJune, 2020. I am acutely aware that delays...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 523 and 524 together. The commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 in May, 2017 brought about significant changes in the consent process for forestry operations. Felling licences are now valid for up to 10 years and may cover several felling events, such as thinning then clear felling on the same plot. Landowners considering future operations, have the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: My Department provides annual planting and other statistics on its website. My Department does not keep data on the number of trees planted at sites, rather the hectares planted. The table below shows the hectares planted per county in the last three full years. - 2017 2018 2019 Carlow 62.37 25.57 21.75 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: To assist with the impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on our fisheries sector and in response to requests for aid from fisheries representatives, a Temporary Fleet Tie-up Scheme was introduced under my Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme 2014-20. The Tie-up Scheme is a safety net scheme designed to assist active fishermen who consider that it is not economical to fish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: In the context of the Covid19 pandemic, primary responsibility for public health policy and implementation rests with the Department of Health and the HSE. Responsibility for health and safety in the workplace rests with the Health and Safety Authority, under the auspices of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. My Department's statutory responsibility in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The terms and conditions for schemes such as the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and rural development schemes such as the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme include provision for force majeure cases, and these provisions would include instances such as the recent bog slide. Where a farmer is concerned that such an event might have an impact on their scheme payments, they should contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The objective of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Suckler is to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management. The scheme opened on 12th March 2020 and the closing date for receipt of applications was 15thMay...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to the establishment of a new authority to be called the National Food Ombudsman to enforce the provisions of Directive (EU) No. 2019/633 Unfair Trading Practices (UTP Directive), which must be transposed into Irish law by 1 May 2021. Any proposed measures that extend beyond the minimum harmonisation requirements of the UTP Directive would...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The Organic Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS II is currently open for applications and offers organic farmers the opportunity to apply for items such as toppers, mowers and mulchers. It is not planned at present to make any change to the investment list to include these items for all farmers. Full details of these investments and all the TAMS II measures can be found on the Department's website.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: Full details of the TAMS II tranche dates are made available on my Department's website and in press releases issued. They are also communicated to stakeholders through, for example, meetings of the Farmers Charter group. These details are regularly updated as the dates are finalised. The current tranche opened on 6 June 2020 and closes on 7 August 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (21 Jul 2020)

Dara Calleary: The export of animals is a critical part of Ireland’s livestock industry. It plays a significant role in stimulating price competition and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers. The Department facilitates this trade, recognising its critical importance to the agri-sector, while ensuring that live animal exports meet the highest welfare standards. In 2019, the...