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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (12 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The licensing of aquaculture activity, including salmon farming, and the operation of national protocols for control of sea-lice are a matter for the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine (DAFM). Both My Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have consistently expressed support for the development of aquaculture which is sustainable and which complies with national and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (11 Jun 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...releases of ranched salmon at the River Erriff research station (National Index Sea Trout Catchment) as part of ongoing and important research into the effects of sea lice from marine salmon farms on salmon smolt survival. Results from previous experimental releases have been published in reputable peer reviewed international journals and provide advice to management of the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (13 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...scientific releases of ranched salmon at the River Erriff research station (National Index Sea Trout Catchment) as part of ongoing research into the potential effects of sea lice from marine salmon farms on salmon smolt survival. Results from previous experimental releases have been published in peer reviewed reputable international scientific journals and provide advice to IFI, as the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fish Farming (25 Mar 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) that they received communication on 14 February from the company (licensee), in the location referred to by the Deputy, that it was likely that an escape of farmed salmon from their marine salmon aquaculture site had occurred as a consequence of very poor weather conditions which had persisted over an extended period of days. I am also advised that,...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...€5 million on the Tellus Border project. With regard to counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and my county, Louth, we now have scientific data on soils, water and rock content with detail almost specific to each farm. Every single farmer will have a formula allowing for the purchase of fertilizer specific to his land. The project also helps to identify mineral resources such...

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ..., a fair and reasonable charge could be levied. I am sorry the Senator is not happy with that and perhaps I could provide further information on the matter before Thursday. In other examples two farms may have a shared connection. People live in different ways and nobody knows in some cases where water is coming from. The Senator may be aware of some such cases.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (24 Sep 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...Plc; and Licensing Option LO10/2 held by Albativ Resources Ltd. My Department is not in receipt of a drilling proposal in respect of either of these authorisations. In relation to wind farms, statutory responsibility with regard to planning consents rests with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. As I have no role with regard to the independent process...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 25 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...there will be new synergies and demand will reduce by at least 10%. In Denmark, demand reduced by 12.5%. Some group water schemes have experienced significant reductions and I acknowledge they supply farms and so on as well as households. There was a reduction of between 70% and 80% in the consumption of water in Cavan-Monaghan once meters were installed. It will not be the case that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...and early 1990s the sea trout stocks in the rivers of Connemara collapsed. As the Deputy will be aware this has been attributed, among anglers and other stakeholders, to sea lice from marine salmon farms. The collapse of the sea trout stocks was seen in terms of adult breeding fish as well as the annual summer small ‘finnock’. I am advised by IFI that in certain recent...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...located. The evidence from group water schemes so far, such as those in Cavan-Monaghan, is that these schemes have saved as much as 80% of water. I am aware that some of those schemes involved farms. Significant savings will result following the installation of meters, because meters will track usage. District meters will track a housing estate, but the individual meter will track the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rare Sheep Breeds (19 Feb 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...the commitment of both the Minister and the Government to the agri-environment schemes operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The schemes put environmentally friendly farming to the forefront and they recognise the vital role farmers play in delivering public goods and protecting the environment and the natural heritage for the benefit of society as a whole. This...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Rare Sheep Breeds (19 Feb 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...the commitment of both the Minister and the Government to the agri-environment schemes operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The schemes put environmentally friendly farming to the forefront and they recognise the vital role farmers play in delivering public goods and protecting the environment and the natural heritage for the benefit of society as a whole. This...

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Reform (6 Feb 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...treated equally in the assessment of their or their family's means so that those in need of a grant can get one. I can, therefore, give the Deputy the assurance that he is seeking, namely, that farming families will not be unfairly targeted in any new arrangements. On the contrary, farmers, like all other citizens - be they unemployed, employed, self-employed or retired - whose income...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...purchase of water. We have a tremendous opportunity with the water infrastructure we build to attract water-demanding industries. We have Intel and other IT firms and the pharmaceutical and farming industries already. Many countries experience water shortages. I visited Anglian Water last year when it was rationing water in parts of England. It was not even high summer. If we get...

Other Questions: EU Directives (4 Dec 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...application of fertilisers when such application poses an unacceptable risk to water courses. The closed periods in Ireland were decided following an extensive consultation and were discussed with farming bodies and the European Commission at the time. Good agricultural practice involves the application of fertilisers as early as practicable in the growing season in order to maximise...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Nuclear Plants (4 Dec 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...The PRA also found that some severe incidents at Sellafield/LLWR have the potential to create significant socioeconomic impacts in Ireland, such as loss of tourism and markets for Irish seafood and farm products because of concerns that radioactive materials may be present, despite monitoring data confirming that all food for sale or export complies with limits set to protect consumer...

Written Answers — Salmon Management: Salmon Management (26 Jun 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...the turbine. As an additional safeguard, provision is also made for spilling water over a weir so as to provide an alternative downstream route. As regards the Deputy's concerns regarding "fish farms causing sealice", protocols for the control of sea-lice infestation at salmon farms is a matter for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine as part of the development of fish...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (1 May 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...the turbine. As an additional safeguard, provision is also made for spilling water over a weir so as to provide an alternative downstream route. As regards the issue of sea lice from marine salmon farms, IFI advise that an important scientific study conducted by IFI on the impact of sea lice infestation of outwardly migrating salmon smolts from a number of rivers on Ireland's West Coast...

Sheep Worrying (29 Mar 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, are also involved in raising awareness of this serious issue by drawing attention to the damage and distress that can arise from attacks on farm livestock, particularly sheep, by marauding dogs. They have also appealed to all dog owners, particularly those living near farms, to ensure their dogs are kept under control at all times and...

Sheep Worrying (29 Mar 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: Officials from Louth County Council met recently with a delegation of local IFA hill farmers on this matter and it continues to be active in addressing this problem. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government recently publicised this issue in association with Comhairle na Tuaithe, the Countryside Council, to raise awareness among dog owners who take part in...