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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (4 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: Forestry Sector (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has recently published a Shared National Vision for Trees, Woods and Forests in Ireland until 2050. A new Forestry Strategy for Ireland is currently being developed. The draft Forest Strategy to 2030 has been shaped by the extensive public feedback received on the Vision over the last twelve months. This draft Forest Strategy will be subject to a period of public consultation,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (4 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 provided in each year since 2020 is set out in the tables attached: The definitive allocations will be set out in the 2022 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) which will be published later this year. EAGF Expenditure EAGF...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The objective of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) was to provide temporary exceptional adjustment aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland. The granting of the aid was subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. Just over 33,000 participants, including the person named, joined the scheme and, in doing so, gave a commitment to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The EU Regulations governing the administration of Basic Payment require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, are completed before any payments issue. Commons South Townland of Kilnaboy, County Clare was selected for satellite inspection in 2022. Commonage lands selected under satellite inspections are always...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am confident that the implementation of the TB programme in Roscommon is effective and it compares well when compared to the rest of the country. As the Deputy is aware, TB breakdowns are difficult for farmers and farm families and the TB programme aims to minimise the impact of TB on farm families. The current herd incidence for bovine TB in Roscommon is 2.32% as compared to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an Appeals Officer decision issued concerning an appeal from the person-named in July 2019. The Appeals Office received a request for a review of this decision from the person named and the Director issued her...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A legal and regulatory review of forestry licensing was carried out by Philip Lee agency and, following extensive stakeholder engagement, their Report was published on 29th June, 2022. The Regulatory Review Report and supporting documents have been circulated to all members of the Forestry Policy Group and in the interest of full transparency, the supporting documents, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: On 1 February this year I announced that I had decided to proceed with the development of a Deep Water Quay at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre. The context for this decision is provide additional quay side and greater depth to accommodate larger fishing vessels, and attract additional landings from both Irish and non-Irish fishing vessels. Since then, detailed design has been procured...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: €1.5 billion in funding has been committed to the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) over the lifetime of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which represents the largest single investment by any Government in an agri-environmental scheme. This overall budget allocation will facilitate the participation of 50,000 participants in ACRES overall. The intake into the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Domestic Pets (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: This is a matter that falls for consideration across a number of Departments and bodies. In line with the Programme for Government and the action identified in the the  Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025 - Working Together for Animal Welfare, I have asked my officials to take the lead in establishing an inter-departmental group to ensure a coherent national approach to policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Egg shells originating from factory farming (commercial flocks) may not be used on organic farms. Authorised products are set out in Annex II of Commission Implementing regulation (EU) 2021 1165 of 15th July 2021 authorising certain products and substances for use in organic production. Currently, liming materials are provided for under fertilisers legislation. However, criteria including...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The appeal in relation to the named applicant's 2020 Basic Payment Scheme payment is ongoing. My Department is  awaiting further documentation from the applicant.  His representative has been advised that a decision will be made on the appeal within the next 14 days and should they wish this further documentation to be considered as part of this appeal it must be submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 to 276, inclusive, together. On 1 February this year I announced that I had decided to proceed with the development of a Deep Water Quay at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre. The context for this decision is provide additional quay side and greater depth to accommodate larger fishing vessels, and attract additional landings from both Irish and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022, will provide for the statutory prohibition of fur farming. The legislation provides that these businesses are paid compensation for income losses, non-income losses and costs incurred as a direct result of the ban. I have consulted with the farm businesses as to the loss categories that should be included in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 (gov.ie/en/publication/76026-common-agricultural-policy-cap- post-2020/), farmers’ stocking rate in terms of livestock units will be used to determine eligibility for the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme, the Eco-scheme Agricultural Practice on Extensive Livestock Production and the Organic Farming Scheme. Farmers may also use their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: To date in 2022, there is an overall significant increase on all licensing categories compared with last year.  Up to 23rd September, 2022, 3,520 licences have issued as compared to the projected of 3,838 licences. In fact in the 12 month period to the end of August 2022 we have issued over 5,100 licences. July, August and September have shown significant signs of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, an amendment to the Forestry Act 2014 has passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas through the vehicle of the Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022.  On 4thApril 2022, the new legislation was signed into law by the president. This amendment was necessary to remove the licensing requirement for the planting of native woodland in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department currently provides grant aid through the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II) to assist our 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. Solar energy for on-farm use is grant aided under the Animal Welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: While taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Finance, I work closely with him to ensure that it is consistent with the Government's priorities for the agri-food sector. My Department engages with stakeholders on an ongoing basis and I met with the organisation named earlier this month to discuss their pre-Budget submission. The...