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

Charlie McConalogue: Irish sheep farm families produce a world-class product that is in demand cross many global market. Our sheep farmers gave a commitment to excellence and I will continue to support them. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) sheepmeat exports worth approximately €385 million, or 57,737 tonnes were exported in 2021, an increase of 8.3% in value on 2021. The overall market...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The numbers of farmers that received payments from my Department to Ulster Bank accounts during 2020, 2021 and 2022 to date were as follows: Year Number of Farmers 2020 17,803 2021 17,138 2022 to date 12,718 Around 6,000 of the farmers who have received payments to Ulster Bank accounts...

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

Charlie McConalogue: To encourage on-farm renewable technology uptake and usage, grant aid is provided through TAMS to assist farmers in maximising their contribution to the production of renewable energy through the installation of Solar PV technology along with battery storage on Irish farms. The solar PV systems grant-aided under TAMS include Solar PV Panels and Solar PV Rechargeable Batteries and Solar Panels...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 is a commercial State body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The horse and greyhound racing industries receive financial support from the State through the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (the Fund) as provided for under Section 12 of the Horse...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Organic production is a system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental and climate action practices, a high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural resources and the application of high animal welfare standards and high production standards. As outlined in Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, only the products and substances listed in Annex II of...

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

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. Under their new forestry strategic vision, Coillte have stated their aim to grow 100,000 hectares of new forests by 2050, supporting the delivery of one-third of Ireland’s afforestation target and providing a carbon...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department launched a Reconstitution scheme to address frost damage earlier this year. The scheme was set up due to significant late spring frost events which took place during May 2019, May 2020, and May 2021. The scheme was established to reconstitute newly planted forests significantly damaged by these frost events and replacing dead trees with plants of acceptable quality,...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine launched a Reconstitution scheme to address frost damage earlier this year. The scheme was set up due to significant late spring frost events which took place during May 2019, May 2020, and May 2021. The scheme was established to reconstitute newly planted forests significantly damaged by these frost events and replace dead trees with...

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

Charlie McConalogue: In Ireland, there are currently no regulatory requirements for the use of this device. On foot of recommendations made by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Animal Health and Welfare, my Department is undertaking an ongoing consultation process with industry stakeholders in relation on the use of elector-ejaculators to collect semen samples from bulls. This consultation is continuing, and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) sought approval...

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

Charlie McConalogue: In response to the Deputy, my Department will issue a response directly to the named individual within the next three working days.

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has overall responsibility for the implementation of the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020. Section 9 of the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004 has provision for certain women in employment who are breastfeeding to take time off work, or a reduction in working hours for breastfeeding. This provision...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A 2021 BPS application was submitted on behalf of the above named person on the 29th of September 2021. As per EU regulation the closing date for the receipt of BPS applications was the 17th of May 2021. There is a 25 day period after the closing date which allows for the submission of late applications, however a penalty of 1% per day applies to these applications. Applications received...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the 12 State Bodies under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is outlined in the table attached. Name of State Body Function and Establishment Date Number of Employees CEO Salary Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board Established on 17 June 1998 under Section...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Education Costs (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The setting of fees for Teagasc education and advisory services is an operational matter for Teagasc and its governing board, the Teagasc Authority. Any proposal from Teagasc to my Department to adjust fees for Teagasc Further Education Programmes will be considered on its merits and having regard to developments in the wider education sector.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that I have replied to the correspondence in question. In relation to the subject matter of the correspondence, I can confirm that there is no change to the status of the border control post (BCP) at Shannon Airport. The BCP remains fully operational, staffed, and ready to process consignments requiring SPS checks that land at Shannon Airport. As the BCP remains fully...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Syncrolift facilities are available at four of the six Fishery Harbour Centres, namely Dunmore East, Howth, Castletownbere and Killybegs. The syncrolifts have different capabilities with larger vessels being accommodated at Killybegs and Howth Fishery Harbour Centres. The syncrolift in Dunmore East is capable of lifts up to 230 tonnes and a transfer system to a repair yard is available. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Allegations of criminal damage are appropriate for investigation by An Garda Síochána who have the necessary powers and skills to do so in accordance with the law. In relation to the case referred to by the Deputy, I understand that the matter was referred to An Garda Síochána and that such an investigation was undertaken at the time and has since concluded. I am not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Structural Upgrades (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The 2022 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme funds the restoration of traditional farm buildings and structures of significant heritage value and which are conserved for agricultural use. It does not cover farmhouses for residential purposes. The Heritage Council manages this Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme on behalf of my Department, and it is funded by my Department under the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The above-named applicant's 2022 Basic Payment Scheme application has now been updated, to remove the impact of the 2021 reductions due to burning during the closed season. An official from my Department will be in direct contact with the applicant to advise him of this. EU Regulations governing the administration of the Basic Payment Scheme and other area-based schemes require that full...