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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 473 and 474 together. As the Deputy may be aware, my Department are currently developing a new Forest Strategy Implementation Plan which will include the next Forestry Programme for the period 2023 - 2027. Holders of valid approvals where the 14-day appeal period has passed, and where an appeal has not been lodged may use their approval in 2022. Any landowner...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, the Farm Environmental Study (FES) pilot programme was designed to generate a database of baseline habitat and biodiversity data at farm level. The Department is engaging with the service provider, the Agricultural Consultant's Association, that was awarded the contract to deliver this pilot programme. Delivery of the programme is behind schedule and as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (13 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I refer to the previous PQ referred to which advised that the Department ecologists did a site visit in June 2022 and certain matters arising. My Department contacted the forester employed by the applicant to let him know that there were issues on site on 8th September 2022 and that we will be writing again to him shortly about how best to proceed in relation to these issues.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department issued a tree felling Licence to the person named on 31st August 2022. One of the conditions attached to this licence requires that, in the interests of public health and safety and improved landscape and amenity in the local area, that the applicant/forester liaise with CIE regarding proposed tree felling along the railway track prior to the commencement of felling works. In...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 to 480, inclusive, together. Since the first finding of ash dieback disease in Ireland, my Department has provided support totalling over €7 million to owners of ash plantations impacted by disease through the Reconstitution Scheme (Ash Dieback) (introduced in 2013) and more recently the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS – Ash...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the first finding of ash dieback disease in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has provided support totalling over €7 million to owners of ash plantations impacted by disease through the Reconstitution Scheme (Ash Dieback) (introduced in 2013) and more recently the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme introduced in July 2020. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (13 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As per response to Parliamentary Question No. 1126 (Ref . No. 37132) on 12 July. This matter dates from a number of years ago. Due to the Division's data retention policy, the Division no longer holds specific information on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is aware of the significant impact on energy prices due to external factors, including the war in Ukraine. Prices for oil, gas, including wood pellets and firewood has seen increases, resulting from increased demand and restricted supply. Using wood for energy and wood pellets to heat homes is an excellent alternative to using fossil fuels. On the Island of Ireland, we...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named applied under the 2022 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme on 1st May 2022. I can confirm that he has satisfied the eligibility criteria under the scheme and payment will issue to him shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the beginning of the crisis, staff of my Department have been assisting in Ireland’s response to the invasion of Ukraine. Recognising the exceptional circumstances, temporary arrangements have been put in place to allow people travelling from Ukraine to Ireland to be accompanied by their pets, even if the pets are not in compliance with EU Travel Regulations. The Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Protection (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department carries out year-round avian influenza (AI) surveillance sampling to inform its risk assessment of the threat posed to poultry and captive birds. While my Department is responsible for the protection of the health of Irish poultry, wildlife comes under the remit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan (CSP), for the period 2023 to 2027, is the primary vehicle for disbursing the expected carbon tax to farmers and rural communities. The projected carbon receipts for the period 2022-2027 are, in the main, included in the indicative budget of €9.8bn for the CSP. The budget includes EU funding of €5.97bn for Pillar I and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy regarding the total amount of co-financing provided by the State in relation to funding from the European Multiannual Financial Framework between 2014 and to date in 2022 is set out in the enclosed tables. The information requested by the Deputy regarding the total amount of co-financing provided by the State in relation to funding from the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Minister for Finance announced in the Budget that a new Defective Concrete Products Levy will be introduced in April 2023. This levy will be self-assessed and administered by the Revenue Commissioners. The list of types and standards of concrete products subject to the Levy were set out on budget day and can be found at gov.ie - Budget 2023: Taxation Measures (www.gov.ie) Further...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (12 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Gender equality is a key objective of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a priority for 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. Improving gender balance, gender...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Transport (11 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All flight bookings by my Department are tightly controlled and air travel is only used when this is the most efficient manner to achieve business needs. Any request for a flight booking must specify a valid business reason and must be authorised at Assistant Secretary General level or equivalent. This approach applies to both domestic and foreign flights. Neither I nor any Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Passports (11 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The rules on the identification of equidae are governed by Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (Animal Health Law), as supplemented by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2035 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/963. This EU legislation provides that the single life document (equine passport) issued in respect of an equine is the definitive mechanism for identifying that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named was approved to GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1stJanuary 2016. Payments issued for scheme years 2016 – 2020 inclusive. Administrative checks involving a number of sections within the Department take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation checks before payment can issue. Processing of the 2021 Advance Payment for the person named are at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (11 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Animal welfare is a high priority for my Department and considerable resources and funding are provided to organisations involved in rescuing and rehoming animals. In December 2021, I provided record funding of €3.7million to 98 animal welfare bodies throughout the country. This funding was provided to these organizations for the direct provision of care for animals throughout 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department provides a range of supports to beekeepers and their representative bodies in recognition of the important contribution bees make to agriculture and biodiversity. The main financial support available to beekeepers is through the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector. This scheme can assist registered beekeepers invest in apiaries and...