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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department makes available various forestry statistics on its website, particularly the Forestry Divisional Monthly Reports, which may be found here gov.ie - gov.ie - Forestry Division Monthly Reports (www.gov.ie)  The table below shows the applications received in hectares and also the number of hectares planted from 2014 to 2022: Year Hectares of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The persons named have been a participant in the Sheep Welfare Scheme since the first year of the scheme.  As set out in the terms and conditions of the scheme, as part of an administrative control process, each year a percentage of farmers are requested to return their Scheme Action Record book and supporting documentation, such as receipts or invoices relating to the completion of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (23 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My officials are currently reviewing the report on the Pig Industry & Ireland's Economy, referenced by the Deputy. My Department have had ongoing discussions with stakeholders on the situation currently being faced by the pig farming sector in general and are monitoring the situation closely. Significant support has been made available to the pig sector in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ukraine War (22 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The 5th package of EU sanctions that came into effect on 9 April 2022 and the trade provisions as set out in Council Regulation (EU) 2022/576, amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, include a ban on Russian-flagged vessels accessing EU ports from 16 April 2022. The EU sanction prohibiting Russian-flagged vessels accessing EU ports has an explicit derogation to allow for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have however been advised that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal was received from the person named in May 2022. The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and all relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (22 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 244 together. I would like to acknowledge that the Deputy has clarified that he is referring to food waste in both questions. The Rural Innovation and Development Fund (RIDF) in my Department currently provides funding for activities or items that relate to the promotion and/or development of innovative food waste reduction pilot projects which...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (22 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department, in conjunction with the Departments of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), and Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Housing) has developed a series of actions to support the horticultural growers who are dependent on peat as a growing medium.  In these targeted actions which reflect the multi-faceted nature of the problem, my Department is endeavouring...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Protection (22 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) is Ireland’s national forest authority. The Felling and Reforestation Policy document (www.gov.ie/en/publication/19b8d-tree-felling-licences) aims to provide a consolidated source of information on the legal and regulatory framework relating to tree felling. Environmental legislation, such as the Habitats...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Transport (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Ministers may claim mileage rates in line with relevant circulars, for the period requested the value of mileage claimed by myself was €16,405.20. I have two civilian drivers for the period sought, who work alternating weeks. Minister of State Martin Heydon for the period requested claimed €11,491.62. One driver x 12 months and one driver x 10 and a half months. Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (16 Jun 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. Neglect or causing unnecessary suffering to any animal is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has not approved any establishments for the slaughter of rabbits. The direct supply by the producer, of small quantities of meat from lagomorphs (rabbits) slaughtered on the farm to the final consumer or to local retail establishments directly supplying such meat to the final consumer are bound by the hygiene provisions of Regulation (EC)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Health and Safety (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The authorisation and use of rodenticide products in Ireland is regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in accordance with the requirements of the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR - Regulation (EU) No 528/2012). The process is based on EU-harmonised guidance and decision-making criteria and involves other Member State competent authorities and the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, in the replies to Dáil question number 476 on the 03/02/2022 and also to Oral question number 120 on the 10/02/2022 the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued 4,050 forestry licences last year, which is an increase of 56% on the number issued in 2020. It is our intention to build on this momentum in 2022. The Deputy may be aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for the question. The report on the Wool feasibility study has now been received by my Department and will be published very shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (16 Jun 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 operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Complaints of the nature referenced by the Deputy would be, and are, taken with the utmost seriousness. The primary recourse for any offences of such a particularly serious nature would naturally be matters for investigation by An Garda Síochana in the first instance. Other complaints would be covered generally under my Department's Customer Complaints procedures which are available on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is committed to promoting and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment for all employees and values each employee both for who they are and what they contribute to the work of my Department. My Department embraces a work environment where each person can be their authentic self at work, be treated equally and fairly and have the opportunity to make a meaningful...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (15 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Management arrangements for the State’s fisheries, including the Mackerel fishery, have been set and developed over many years since the commencement of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the introduction of quotas.Pelagic stocks such as Mackerel are managed on an annual or seasonal basis with catch limits set based on allocation regimes developed over many years and related to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (15 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I was pleased to announce on 12 May a new €45 million Brexit Processing Capital Support Scheme. The scheme delivers on a recommendation of the Seafood Taskforce and offers grant rates of between 30% and 50% for capital investment in SME seafood processing enterprises, varying depending on the degree of value adding in the project.  The scheme is designed to counter the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (15 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the publication of the Report of the Seafood Task Force - Navigating Change (October 2021), I have announced a number of support schemes for our fishing fleet and wider seafood sector and coastal communities. Over October to December 2021, a Brexit Temporary Fleet Tie-up Scheme made available supports of €4,600 up to €88,700 per month depending on vessel size for vessels...