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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Policy (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy raises an important issue in the context of climate action and the possible concerns around carbon leakage which is specifically reference in the Climate Act of 2021. Ireland continues to be a very efficient producer of meat and milk protein, indeed our tillage sector is also highly efficient and produces some of the highest yields in the world year after year. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A comprehensive Needs Assessment was undertaken as part of the development of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 (CSP). The aim of the Needs Assessment was to identify and prioritise the high-level needs of the Irish agri-food sector and was based on the evidence provided in Ireland’s SWOT Analysis, feedback provided by stakeholders, and the recommendations provided by the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, one of the commitments of the current Programme for Government is to conduct a review of the potential demand for wool-based products such as for insulation and fertilisers in domestic and international markets. Despite its versatility in many industries, wool prices remain unacceptably low so in order to address this issue and seek a more favourable outlook for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Office of Public Works (OPW) are responsible for general flood relief works, however my Department monitors the situation where farmland or farmyards are subject to flooding. Through Ireland’s draft CAP Strategic Plan my Department is proposing a number of measures that have the potential to improve water retention and in cases will also support floodplain management. These...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will appreciate the aquaculture licensing process is complex. The timeline for processing an aquaculture licence varies depending on a number of factors including location, species, scale and intensity of production, statutory status of sites and potential visual impact. The Department considers all applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I know that a framework to support carbon farming needs to be put in place as quickly as possible and we plan on becoming a world leader in this area. The Deputy will be aware that there are knowledge and data gaps that will need to be bridged to facilitate carbon farming and that is why I have identified and funded a number of key research and demonstration activities which will not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department is actively involved in the promotion of afforestation, including in relation to the protection and enhancement of biodiversity within our forests. The Forestry Programme already has a wide range of generous grants and annual premiums that makes forestry an excellent land use option which can complement existing farming enterprises, and includes support schemes such as the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the impacts of rising costs of inflation and my Department monitors these issues closely. This includes the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) where we have undertaken a number of reviews of its reference costs during the lifetime of the scheme. Another full review of the reference costs in the scheme has recently concluded and was undertaken by my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that I established the National Fodder and Food Security Committee in March of this year. I tasked the Committee with preparing a multi-sectoral response to identify those issues that will arise for feed, fodder, fertiliser and other inputs and to develop contingency plans and advice to assist farmers in managing their farm enterprises. Central at that time...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am a strong proponent of the Social Farming movement. It is has multi-faceted benefits for the farmers as well as those who attend the farms. It is a truly inspirational concept. I met with Social Farmers from Leitrim, Donegal and Kerry since I was appointed Minister.  The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provided funding last year...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy may be aware that the issue of maintaining food production has been the subject of much discussion over recent months, particularly in the context of the Climate Action Plan 2021 and the subsequent sectoral emissions ceiling that will be established for the agriculture sector over the coming weeks.   My position has been consistent on this matter, agriculture...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department, as the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Ireland, is responsible for issuing phytosanitary certificates in accordance with legislative requirements for the export of plants, plant products and other objects, which also includes peat.  My Department is not involved in the regulation of peat extraction or in commercial decisions regarding peat sales. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department, as the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Ireland, is responsible for issuing phytosanitary certificates in accordance with legislative requirements for the export of plants, plant products and other objects, which also includes peat.  My Department is not involved in the regulation of peat extraction or in commercial decisions regarding peat sales.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The National Parks and Wildlife Service is responsible for legislation concerning hunting in Ireland.  My Department recently recognised the Old Irish Goat as a Native Rare Breed.  This recognition follows the work of the Old Irish Goat Society over to a number of years involving the characterisation of the breed, including DNA analysis.  My Department has contributed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I fully recognise the significance of social farming for many rural communities throughout the country and the many benefits for disadvantaged groups who are availing of a range of health service supports.  My Department provided funding last year totalling almost €777,000 towards the development of the national Social Farming Network and for the development of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I confirm that staff in my Department's HR Division is currently liaising with the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) to obtain and prepare the information requested by the Deputy.  The information will be send directly to the Deputy within the next ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the emotional and financial impacts on farm families as a result of a TB breakdown. There are number of financial supports are available to farmers who experience a TB breakdown. The main element is the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme which compensates eligible herd-owners up to the market value an individual animal would have attained on the open market...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gníomhaireachtaí Rannacha (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Tá sé curtha in iúl dom ag Bord Iascaigh Mhara go raibh na hábhair a d'ardaigh an Teachta á scrúdú aige sular thug sé freagra. Tuigim freisin gur measadh an duine a d’ainmnigh an Teachta a bheith neamh-incháilithe faoin Scéim um Choigeartú Múnla Gnó Iascaigh Chladaigh Brexit, ach go raibh achomharc curtha isteach aige,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As mentioned in my response to the previous ParIiamentary Question, I am satisfied that Coillte is adapting its approach and practices to meet the emerging climate and biodiversity challenges, while fulfilling its remit as a commercial entity, and that this approach will deliver on the multiple benefits that their forests have to offer for  people, the economy and the environment....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The current situation in relation to the cost and availability of farm inputs and its impacts on farm families is a key priority of mine at present.  Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine led to significant hikes in energy, feed and fertiliser prices and significant concerns around supply chain disruption.  Earlier this year, I established the National...