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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, the situation on agricultural markets has been a constant agenda item at every Agri-Fish Council. I have outlined Ireland's strong support for EU sanctions to my European counterparts, as well as the particular need to maintain food security for our own citizens, for the Ukrainian people and in a wider international context. I have also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is fully committed to supporting sustainable, One Health, One Welfare initiatives in line with the Programme for Government and Working Together for Animal Welfare, Ireland's Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025 and continues to support a number of urban horse projects nationwide. These projects can foster community leadership and education in responsible horse ownership...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I introduced the Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) as a support measure for farmers to incentivise an increase in the area of tillage crops in 2022, to reduce the dependency on imported feed material.   This scheme, funded by the National Exchequer, is one of a number of important new schemes introduced in 2022 to support Irish farmers.  The tillage sector is an integral...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, the agriculture sector is required to required to reduce emissions by between 22% - 30% by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline of 23MT CO2 eq. This is a challenging target for the sector, but it is also a target that will present opportunities for Irish farmers. Significant work has been done to date to develop a pathway to achieve the emissions reductions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is working closely with Teagasc to explore technologies and opportunities that may exist in the effort to reduce methane emissions in the agricultural sector as well as developing metrics to be able to measure the effectiveness of these technologies on reducing methane emissions. It is clear that methane and other emissions associated with the dairy herd will need to reduce...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Concern for the safety and welfare of pet animals was one of the primary reasons behind the introduction by my Department of the Animal Health and Welfare (Sale or Supply of Pet Animals) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 681/2019). These Regulations put into law certain requirements for sellers and suppliers of pet animals, including minimum ages for sale of certain mammals; record-keeping;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I assure the Deputy that the fallout from the illegal war in Ukraine and its impact on our farm families is my number one priority at present. The Deputy may be aware that shortly after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, I met with the main farm organisations and Teagasc on 8thMarch 2022 to discuss the impact of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine on Irish agriculture and supply...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ukraine War (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In the context of the Ukrainian crisis, significant implications are being seen across all sectors, including the agri-food sector. This is the number one priority for me and the Department at present, ensuring we can minimise as much as possible the impact of the war on our farm families here. At farm level, the crisis is already impacting very significantly on the price of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ukraine War (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, I met with the main farm organisations and Teagasc on 8th March to discuss the impact of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine on Irish agriculture and supply chains. At that meeting, I established the National Fodder and Food Security Committee and tasked it with preparing an industry response to the emerging crisis in feed, fodder,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Oireachtas has received regular updates on the CAP negotiations, and on the development of the CAP Strategic Plan, at official and Ministerial level, and this will continue as the plan is finalised over the coming period. The development of the CSP has been underpinned by extensive stakeholder and public consultation carried out over the entire course of the Plan’s...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The fertiliser market is driven by global supply and demand, and whilst there are a number of factors influencing fertiliser price, the major driving factors in the rise in prices are increased global demand, rising production costs and issues with supply for certain fertiliser products. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbated these issues and led to  further significant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In the context of the Ukrainian crisis, significant implications are being seen across all sectors, including the agri-food sector. This is the number one concern for me and the Department at present. I have taken a proactive approach to the crisis with the aim of supporting our farm families as much as possible through this difficult time. At farm level, the crisis is already impacting very...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issued 4,050 forestry licences last year, which is an increase of 56% on the number issued in 2020, and met our revised target of 4,000 licences. It is our intention to build on this momentum in 2022. The Forestry Licensing Plan was published and commenced in January 2022.  The Plan sets out a range of forestry priorities set to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Ash dieback disease was first found in Ireland in late 2012 and is now found throughout the country. The year-on-year spread and impact of the disease on ash, one of our most important native broadleaves is expected to increase whether ash is found in a forest, hedgerow or roadside.  The  landscape, cultural, ecological and economic impact will be significant. The exact...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The continued development of the pigmeat sector is a priority for the Government, given the pivotal role the industry plays in the national economic context. The sector supports approximately 8,000 jobs spanning production, slaughter, processing, feed manufacture and services. I am acutely aware of the challenges pig farmers are facing at present. In March, I announced the Pig Exceptional...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As I advised the Deputy in March, in December 2018, the then Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced that vessels over 18 metres length overall will be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside six nautical mile zone from 1st January 2020. A transition period of three years for vessels over 18 metres length overall targeting sprat was allowed to enable adjustment for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Irish exports of agri-food food products have continued to grow over recent years, despite the significant supply chain challenges associated with Brexit and COVID-19. Based on latest CSO trade figures, the total value of Irish agri-food exports in 2021 was €15.5 billion, an increase of €1.2 billion, or 8.4%, compared to 2020, and an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The data for the number of felling licences issued  per week is published in a Forestry Dashboard weekly, which is available on the Department's website and is circulated to any interested party. A table of felling licences awaiting a decision, by county, is set out below.  County Total Carlow 29 Cavan 55...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the Programme for Government, both I and my Department are fully committed to providing for additional urban horse welfare projects.  The Department continues to take a proactive approach in supporting the development of facilities for urban horse populations and in enabling and educating young people in the care and welfare of horses. Work to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I believe there is tremendous potential in the organic sector in Ireland and I committed to seeing it develop significantly over the lifetime of the next CAP. The target in the current Programme for Government is to align the utilisable agricultural area under organic production in Ireland with the EU average of 7.5% which is also consistent with the target proposed by Agri-Food...