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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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: There are no specific regulations in relation to whether an underpass is fit for purpose with regard to poultry.  However, there are specific regulations for the use of the term 'free range'.  The term ‘free range’ is legally defined for eggs and can only be used on eggs when certain production and processing criteria, as outlined in Commission Regulation...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Control of Horses Act 1996 provides powers to local authorities enabling them to control stray and wandering horses in their geographical areas.  Enforcement of the Act is a matter for each local authority. Section 15 of the Act provides that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine may make grants towards the expenses of a local authority incurred under the Act. ...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Control of Horses (COH) Act 1996 (the Act) provides powers to local authorities, enabling them to control stray and wandering horses in their geographical areas. Enforcement of  the Act is a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Cork City Council. In line with the Act, My Department provides funding to the council as a contribution towards the costs incurred by...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will 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 establishment of sectoral emission ceilings. My position has been consistent on this matter, agriculture will indeed need to step up its climate ambitions, like all sectors, in...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Department  of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) continually monitors the levels of employment in the agriculture and wider agri-food sector. Employment figures are primarily sourced from the Central Statistics Office's (CSO) quarterly Labour Force Survey. The agri-food sector is an essential part of the economic and social fabric of Ireland, especially in rural and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish dairy Industry is one of our largest and most profitable sectors. Irish dairy exports exceeded the €5 billion mark in 2021 for the third consecutive year, with exports to over 140 countries worldwide. The Irish dairy industry is built on the family-farm tradition. The high quality of Irish milk produced on our family farms from sustainable grass-based production systems...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Climate Act 2021 commits the agriculture sector to reducing emissions by 22-30% by 2030 based on an emissions baseline of 23MT CO2 eq in 2018. A sectoral emission ceiling will be established for the sector, which will place a legal limit on the quantity of CO2eq emissions the sector can produce over two budget periods. My position as Minister has been clear from the outset, the...