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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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 407, 408 and 409 together. Following a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling in 2018 and subsequent High Court rulings, which had transformative implications for the process of screening forestry licence applications for likely environmental effects, approx. 75% of licence applications are now referred for ecological assessment. The referral of such...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The recently published All Ireland Roundwood Production Forecast covering the period 2021 to 2040 predicts that the annual potential round wood supply, will increase from 4.7 million cubic metres in 2021 to 7.9 million cubic metres in 2035. The Forecast is available on the COFORD website (www.coford.ie) and provides details on wood assortments and projected share of private and Coillte ...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Since the first finding of ash dieback disease in Ireland, the 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 dieback) introduced in July 2020. Since the commencement of the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 to 417, inclusive, together. 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. The...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm to the Deputy that the Ash Dieback Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS) is wholly funded by the exchequer and all payments under the Scheme are made in accordance with the general de minimis regulation (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013).

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that the Forestry Division of my Department pays grants for the establishment of forests and for various support schemes under the afforestation programme. These grants are payable exclusive of VAT to the forest owner to cover the costs of the operations. The forest owner will, normally, contract the operations to a forester or forestry company. My Department...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420 and 421 together. There is an overall significant increase accross all licensing categories in the year to date compared with last year. Up to 30th September, we have issued 3,629 licences, just behind the projected target of 3,939, In fact, in the 12 months from September 2021 to the end of September 2022. My Department has delivered 5,000 licences. In...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Veterinary Inspectors in my Department who undertake the role of official veterinarian as outlined in EU law, including in meat plants, must be registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland and must fulfil all the necessary requirements to be so registered. I am satisfied that my Department has sufficient systems and procedures, including appropriate training, in place to ensure that...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that the matters raised by Deputy Murphy are the subject of a case to be heard by the Workplace Relations Commission shortly. Under the circumstances, it would not be appropriate for me to comment.

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together. The Expenditure for the Forestry Division of my Department for the month of September 2022 versus September 2021 is as follows; September 2021 September 2022 €2,108,435 €2,437,259 The spending in September this year, and in the overall year to date is in excess of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (5 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 363, 364 and 372 together. I wish to advise the deputy my Department did not award any contract to the company specified from 2015 to present.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (5 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with Government advice, my Department implemented a phased, return-to-the-workplace schedule in February 2022. Since March, staff have been required to attend the workplace on a minimum of three days per week. Currently, staff who wish to work remotely for up to two days per week can request this option through their local management. All applications for remote working are approved...