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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Assisted Animal Reproduction (28 Sep 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.  The question raised by the Deputy is an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Domestic Pets (28 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Concern for the safety and welfare of pet animals was one of the primary reasons behind the introduction by my Department of the Animal Health and Welfare (Sale or Supply of Pet Animals) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 681/2019). These Regulations put into law certain requirements for sellers and suppliers of pet animals, including minimum ages for sale of certain mammals; record-keeping; registration...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A proposal has been submitted for discussion at European level for the establishment of a European Union positive list for keeping companion animals. I welcome this initiative and support this effort to advance animal welfare and protect public health. The benefits in terms for animal welfare, biodiversity and public health and safety which this initiative could progress are very much...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government places a positive emphasis on animal welfare and specifically commits to the continued robust enforcement of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (Act). The general principles enshrined in Section 11 and 12 of this Act apply to all animals, including goats. During the event, officials from my Department were in contact with the independent private veterinary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Protection (28 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue:  As the Deputy is aware The National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised my Department that the goat is not listed as a protected species under the Wildlife Act 1976. Therefore it is not considered that a goat is categorised as a wild animal under the Circuses (Prohibition on Use of Wild Animals) Regulations 2017.   S.I. 482 of 2017 Circuses (prohibition use of wild...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (28 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Strict biosecurity remains the number one preventative measure to the introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) into poultry and captive bird flocks. On Monday 19thinst. I introduced regulations under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 requiring flock keepers to apply specific biosecurity measures against HPAI, irrespective of flock size. These measures apply to all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am conscious of the significant increases in energy prices for the whole of the seafood sector. I met with representative groups from the industry in July and again last week, and discussed the impacts of the high fuel and energy prices on the profitability of fishing, seafood processing and aquaculture sectors. The industry is dealing with the impacts of the Brexit Trade &...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The application from the person named under the 2021 Basic Payment scheme (formerly known as Single Farm payment) was submitted by his agent on 14th May 2021. He has been fully paid in respect of his 2021 application. Payments under the 2022 scheme are due to commence in October 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has worked with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) to deliver a number of loan schemes that support SMEs in Ireland, including farmers, fishers and food businesses. As requested, below is a table of the interest rates associated with each of the loan schemes. Loan interest rates vary between participating lenders, but from maximum standard rates. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (27 Sep 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: Pesticide Use (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important to note that the scale of pesticide use in Ireland is relatively low compared to many other countries and that Ireland is making good progress in reducing chemical pesticide use as measured by EU indicators. There is no existing legislative target in this regard. The European Farm to Fork Strategy, aims to reduce the overall use and risk of chemical pesticides in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Under S.I. 113 of 2022, the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022, the amount of livestock manure applied in any year to land on a holding, together with that deposited to land by livestock, shall not exceed 170kg of nitrogen per hectare, or the limit of 250kg of nitrogen per hectare for those who hold an approved Nitrates Derogation....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The three swans referred to by the Deputy were submitted on 12 August 2022 by Naas RVO to Pathology Division, Veterinary Laboratory Service, Backweston for Avian influenza testing, as part of Avian Influenza Surveillance in wild birds. The birds originated from Castlelake, Baileboro. The laboratory results of Avian Influenza testing was reported to the Naas RVO on the 22/08/2022. The results...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 601 together. The Ash Dieback Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS) is wholly funded by the exchequer and payments under the Scheme are in made in accordance with the General de minimis regulation Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 and 602 together. In order to assist with the increased complexity of submitting of an afforestation licence application, an interim environment grant is being paid in 2022 if a report from an ecologist or archaeologist is submitted and on file. The amount of grant aid is weighted towards the first few hectares. So, an additional €450/ hectare...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine launched a Reconstitution of Woodland 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 and 603 together. The introduction of the legislation to remove the requirement for planning permission for Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme projects less than 10ha in size that involve the replacement of broadleaf high forest with conifer species is a matter for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I understand that his...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pension Provisions (27 Sep 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. I have, therefore, referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Passports (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Prior to January 2021, cats, dogs and ferrets entering Ireland from the United Kingdom - as from all EU Member States - had to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and accompanied by an EU Pet Passport. Since then, as a consequence of the UK leaving the EU, there are additional requirements for pet cats, dogs and ferrets entering Ireland from Great Britain. There are, however, no...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The rate of payment for the Site Clearance element of the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback) is €1,000 per hectare. The Scheme document for RUS (Ash Dieback) can be found on the Department's website, with the rate of payment shown correctly at Appendix 3 on page 25 of this Scheme document.