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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In order to achieve the required level of uptake, funding will need to be put in place. Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period 2023 to 2027 has an indicative financial allocation of €9.8bn.  Almost 60% of the funding (€5.976bn) will be paid to farmers in the form of direct income supports and is fully funded by the EU. The remaining €3.86bn...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Both me and my Department are committed to the objective under the Programme for Government to prioritise equine welfare through improved traceability. The foundation of our equine traceability system is the central database which records the registration details of all equines issued with a passport. The information recorded forms an integral part of ensuring that only those equines...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Gender equality is a key a priority for me and the Government. It is also a core principle of the European Union and the new CAP Regulations place particular focus on promoting the participation of women in the socio-economic development of rural areas, with special attention to farming. I am delighted to be bringing forward specific measures aimed at improving gender...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland has never made any claims to Rockall, nor has Ireland ever recognised British sovereignty claims over Rockall and accordingly has not recognised a 12 nautical mile territorial sea around it either. This remains the position of the Government. The Government has been in contact with the relevant Scottish and UK authorities on Rockall over recent years...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Gender equality is a priority for me as well as the Government. It is also a core principle of the European Union and the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Regulations place a particular focus on promoting the participation of women in the socio-economic development of rural areas, with special attention to farming. At a European level the number of women in farming has been slowly increasing....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ukraine War (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine has caused significant implications across all sectors of the economy, including the agri-food sector. As well as the immediate humanitarian crisis, which must take priority, we need to take the necessary steps to ensure that the agri-food industry can maintain food security for EU citizens, for the Ukrainian people and in the wider global context. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Growth (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Securing new market access and enhancing access to existing markets outside the EU is fundamental to my Department’s strategic approach to the development of the meat and milk sectors which are the mainstays of primary agriculture in Ireland. For example, dairy exports exceeded €5 billion in 2021 for the third consecutive year. This impressive performance was based on strong...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Both I and my Department are fully committed to supporting sustainable, One Health, One Welfare initiatives in line with the Programme for Government. Working Together for Animal Welfare, Ireland's Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025, continues to support a number of urban horse projects nationwide. These projects can foster community leadership and education in responsible horse...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. Since 1st January 2018, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. HRI has informed my Department that the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact Assessments (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (EIA) Regulations came into effect in September 2011 and were amended in April 2013 and September 2017.  Given the passage of time since these Regulations were introduced it is appropriate to now review the Regulations.  The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has committed to a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I acknowledge the excellent work done to date under the Burren Programme and am pleased that ACRES, the new flagship agri-environment scheme under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027, has been designed using learnings from that Programme. The Government has committed €1.5 billion to ACRES over the term 2023 to 2027. This is the largest amount ever committed to an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Timber Supply (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is aware of the importation of olive firewood into Ireland, the origin of which is a country where Xylella fastidiosa has not been identified.  Traders are obliged to notify the Minister in writing as soon as practicable and no later than 48 hours after arrivalof the import of fuel wood from another Member State, into the State. The main pathway for entry and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Ash dieback disease was first found in Ireland in late 2012 and is now found throughout the country. The year-on-year spread and impact of the disease on ash, one of our most important native broadleaves is expected to increase whether ash is found in a forest, hedgerow or roadside.  The landscape, cultural, ecological and economic impact will be significant. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture. Food and the Marine (DAFM), in conjunction with the Departments of Environment, Climate and Communications and Housing, Local Government and Heritage has developed a series of actions to support the horticulture sector as it transitions to sustainable alternatives. These targeted actions reflect the multi-faceted nature of the problem and seek to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: At the outset, I want to express my support for the beef and suckler sectors. They are crucial to the overall agri-food sector and play a key role in driving a balanced regional economy.  Under the new €10 billion CAP strategic plan, beef farmers can avail of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) with available funding of €260 million. The aim of the Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As you are aware, in December 2018, following a public consultation process in which over 900 submissions were received, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine announced that vessels over 18m will be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines from 1 January 2020. A transition period of three years for vessels over...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, one of the commitments of the current Programme for Government was to conduct a review of the potential demand for wool-based products such as for insulation and fertilisers in domestic and international markets. Despite its versatility in many industries, wool prices remain low, so in order to address this issue and seek a more favourable outlook for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I advise the Deputy that I have visited Kerry on a number of occasions since being appointed Minister. The farmers are Kerry are exceptionally dedicated, pioneering and are resourceful. From the dairy stronghold in the north of the county to beef, sheep, pigs, poultry and tillage, Kerry farmers play an important role in the overall success of our agri-food sector. In 2021, I launched my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I can advise the Deputy that I meet directly with the National Inshore Fisheries Forum (NIFF) to hear the concerns and goals of the inshore fishing sector. The NIFF and its supporting network of six Regional Inshore Fisheries Forums are consultative bodies established to foster industry-led development of proposals for the management of fish stocks within six nautical miles of the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The afforestation target for 2023 will be 8,000 hectares as set out in the Climate Action Plan 2021 which is a detailed plan for taking decisive action to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and setting Ireland on a path to reach net-zero emissions by no later than 2050. Increasing the area under forestry in the country remains a key priority for me and...