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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.

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

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy of the costs for all live studies, reviews and research projects undertaken or commissioned by my Department and the body conducting each study, review and research project is set out in the following table. This includes details of Grant awards made periodically by my Department for ‘public good’ research projects. These projects are...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department’s primary function in relation to Avian Influenza is to help protect and to control outbreaks of the disease in poultry and captive birds. My Department monitors the Avian Influenza disease situation in wild birds to inform the risks presented to poultry and captive birds. My Department carries out Avian Influenza surveillance testing throughout the year in wild birds to...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The business entity identified is not registered as a recipient of payments from my Department and we therefore have had no dealings in relation to any issues with this business.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (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, aquaculture and seafood processing. The challenges facing the industry from the impacts of the Brexit Trade &...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am very aware of the challenges being faced by the fishing sector arising from the increased costs of marine fuel. I met with representative groups from the industry in July and again last week to discuss this matter and provide them with a progress report on the schemes being developed to support the fishing and wider seafood sector. These schemes, developed in line with the...