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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Forestry Programme 2014-2020 (extended to end 2022) contains a target of supporting 30% broadleaf planting annually. An average of 24% broadleaves has been planted during the programming period to date. The Programme provides significant supports for afforestation and includes 12 different planting categories to promote a good species mix. Six of these 12 planting categories focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The development of Ireland’s next Forest Strategy and shared national vision for trees and forests is currently underway. Project Woodland, established by my Department has made significant progress in the last 12 months preparing the ground for a wide range of public and stakeholder engagements. The purpose of this consultation is to provide the basis for drafting a shared national...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Following the first confirmed finding of Ash Dieback disease in October 2012, on imported trees used in forestry plantations, surveys for the disease have been conducted year on year since. In addition to forest surveys, staff in the wider Department conducted surveys in horticultural nurseries, garden centres, private gardens, roadside landscaping and farm agri-environment scheme plantings....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Issues (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the issue referred to in the Deputy's question relates to activities undertaken by the Marine Institute (MI), I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Marine Institute for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Issues (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the issue referred to in the Deputy's question relates to activities undertaken by the Marine Institute (MI), I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Marine Institute for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the queries referred to in the Deputy's question relate to operational/administrative matters pertaining to the Marine Institute,  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Marine Institute for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Issues (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is the responsible authority for the issue of a  Foreshore Licence in this case. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Marine Institute for direct response in relation to operational matters arising.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 807 and 822 together. On 23rd March, the EU Commission announced the adoption of exceptional adjustment aid to producers in agricultural sectors which have been impacted by Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. The aid provided for was granted as a measure supporting agricultural markets following the transfer of funds from the reserve for crisis in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (31 May 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: Animal Diseases (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 809 and 810 together. Home Isolation is currently an option only for pets accompanying Ukrainian refugees. No other pets entering Ireland have the option of home isolation. This is a temporary measure which is being kept under review and on-going risk assessment. Recognising the exceptional circumstance created by the invasion of Ukraine, temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 811, 813, 814 and 815 together. There are a number of protections in place to prevent the introduction and spread of exotic and zoonotic diseases in Ireland. All animals and products of animal origin are subject to EU sanitary requirements. These requirements are in place to reduce the risk of importation and spread disease. The requirements for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Dogs may enter Ireland either as a pet movement or a commercial movement. The requirements for a pet dog to enter Ireland are outlined in Regulation (EU) 576/2013. The requirements for a dog to enter Ireland as a commercial movement are outlined in Regulation (EU) 429/2016. All dogs entering Ireland from any country apart from Finland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland, must be treated...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: At the outset, I would clarify that the only easement for imports of animals this year is based on an EU decision to allow people travelling from Ukraine to the EU to be accompanied by their pets, even where the pets are not in full compliance with EU Travel Regulations. This temporary measure is in recognition of the exceptional circumstance created by the invasion of Ukraine. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: One of the goals outlined in my Department's current Statement of Strategy is to continue to develop a highly skilled, diverse and gender-balanced workforce.  My Department is committed to supporting a positive working environment for all staff, one that provides equality of opportunity and supports work-life balance.  My Department has had an active gender balance...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In the context of the Ukrainian crisis, significant implications are being seen across all sectors, including the agri-food sector. Supporting farm families at this time is the number one priority for me and the Department. Within my Department, I established a Rapid Response Team to actively monitor the impacts on agri-food supply chains and to contribute to the whole of Government...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am excited and enthused by our ambitions to continue to grow the organic sector in Ireland. The Organic farming scheme which closed for applications in April resulted in the submission of380 new applicants to the Organic Farming scheme which is almost a 20% increase in application numbers in comparison to 2021. Altogether this means just under 700 new farmers joined the Organic Farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government ‘Our Shared Future’ contains a commitment to seek to resolve the issue of support for the category of farmers known as Forgotten Farmers. I am examining options to address the issue of forgotten farmers both through the next CAP and also through other measures to support this group.  I am committed to helping this cohort of farmers and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I will refer the Deputy to his Dáil question number 167 of 26th May that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issued 4,050 forestry licences last year, which was an increase of 56% on the number issued in 2020.  Along with Minister of State Pippa Hackett, who has overall responsibility for the sector, the priority this year is to increase the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I received a letter from Commissioner Wojciechowski on 1st April regarding the European Commission's observations letter in relation to Ireland's draft CAP Strategic Plan for the period 2023-2027.  The letter, and my reply, is published on my Department's website.  The observations letter itself in respect of the draft Plan was received by my Department from the Director...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: On 8th December 2021, following the National Opposition Procedure and scrutiny by the European Commission, the application for a PGI for Irish Grass Fed Beef was published the in the Official Journal of the European Union for a three month ‘opposition procedure’ which was open both to EU Member States and third countries. The opposition period concluded on 8th March 2022. ...