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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I established the Seafood Task Force in 2021 to examine measures which could be taken to mitigate the impact on the seafood sector and coastal communities of Brexit and the EU/UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The Task Force had significant representation from the industry, including inshore fishers, and developed a series of recommendations. Since the publication of its report, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electricity Generation (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: A number of facilities and installations in farmyards in receipt of a TAMs grant are subject to inspections by Department staff. The purpose of these inspections is to confirm that the facilities are installed as applied for, in accordance with the requirements of the specifications set by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. Such specifications include standards that ensure the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electricity Generation (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Solar PV installations were grant aided under TAMS II which closed to new applications on 16th December 2022. They will also be included in the new TAMs 3 when it is launched soon. Following approval, all applicants for grant aid under TAMS must complete their investments and submit an online claim within the time line specified on their approval letter. To date 410 applications for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: TAMS provides generous grant rates for a comprehensive range of investment items. The suite of seven measures under TAMS II which closed 16thDecember 2022 have proved to be very popular with Irish Farmers. Over 53,000 approvals have issued to date with expenditure having reached in excess of €391m to over 32,000 applicants and commitments of an additional €108m made to scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the correspondence that the Deputy has provided and can confirm that a reply issued from Minister of State Hackett on 09 January 2023 addressing the concerns raised. The launch of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027 is a matter that is being taken very seriously by my Department and I would like to assure the Deputy that it is a matter of the highest priority. The Forestry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electricity Generation (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Energy policy is a matter for the Department of Environment, Climate Action and Communications (DECC), including electricity policy. While my department as a role to play in the provision of agricultural feedstocks as a positive contribution to the decarbonisation of the energy system, the engagement between electricity suppliers and Anaerobic digestion developers is a matter for the market.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy may be aware that on 15th June 2022, I announced the launch of the €56 million Fodder Support Scheme 2022, which aimed to incentivise farmers, in particular drystock farmers, to grow more fodder (silage and/or hay) for winter 2022. This is to ensure that Ireland does not have any animal welfare issue over this winter and the coming spring. The online application system...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Business Supports (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested is being collated, and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as practicable.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Referral to Select Committee (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank everyone for the many comprehensive and well thought-out contributions from across the floor. This has been a good start to the legislative journey through the Dáil and Seanad. I will take on board the various contributions Deputies made. The Bill has been a while in gestation. I acknowledge the pioneering role of my colleague, Deputy Ó Cuív, as the previous...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Will the Deputy explain that a bit more? It would be great to hear more.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I ask the Deputy to explain it.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy has the floor so why does he not explain it some more?

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Here is the Deputy's chance to explain it.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: What about the 90% of beef that is exported? I ask him to explain that piece.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am curious about what the Deputy is saying.

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As Deputies will be aware, the programme for Government included a commitment to ensure fairness, equity and transparency in the food chain by establishing a new authority to enforce the unfair trading practices directive. The commitment was also that the new office would have a specific role in analysing and reporting on price and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Funding of €8 million was announced for a Liming Measure as part of Budget 2023. Soil and environmental protection are key considerations for the Government. The Liming Measure is being introduced by my Department to incentivise the use of lime, a natural soil conditioner, which corrects soil acidity by neutralising the acids present in the soil and in turn allows for an improvement in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (19 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: In my capacity as Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I have made visiting farms, piers and food businesses in all counties a key priority of my tenure. I will continue to visit coastal communities in 2023. These communities are the bedrock of our seafood sector. I am finalising my diary for Q1 of 2023 but I look forward engaging with these communities in the weeks ahead.