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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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The herd number provided was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1st  October 2015. Unfortunatley the original contract holder passed away on Deecember 5th 2018. My Department wrote to the "Reps of" by letters of 4th July and 8th August 2019 to enquire if anyone would be in a position and willing to take over the GLAS contract. As a change of...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has responsibility for foreshore licensing functions in respect of designated harbour centres, activities wholly or primarily for the use, development or support of aquaculture, and activities which are wholly or primarily for the use, development, or support of wild fisheries. Applications for Foreshore licences are considered in accordance with the provisions of the 1933...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The question asked by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bord Iascaigh Mhara who administer grant schemes for the aquaculture sector.  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to BIM for direct response.

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

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, legislation required both parties to confirm the change in ownership of an equine prior to 26/04/2016, in practice this system was difficult to implement and there were challenges in ensuring compliance.  In order to ensure more effective implentation and streamline this process, in consultation with stakeholders a revised arrangement  was...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The question asked by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) who administers this scheme. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to BIM for a direct response.