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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marione publishes a “Forest Statistics – Ireland” report each year, where forestry statistics may be found. The areas planted with grant aided new forestry and areas licensed for Felling in the last 10 years are included below. The Department does not report on areas afforested where grant aid was not provided....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Passports (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Current legislation governing the transfer of ownership of equine animals is S.I. 201 of 2016. When my Department introduced initial legislation in this regard in July 2014, both parties to the transaction were required on the equine change of ownership declaration. However, this process was found to be cumbersome and ineffective in practice and was amended with effect from 1st January...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The nature of all markets, particularly in export dependent sectors such as dairy,  is that prices will fluctuate.    Curtailed global supply and sustained demand for dairy ingredients have now meant that markets prices are remaining positive. However, I am acutely aware of the pressures that farmers are under at present, arising from rapid increases in input...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Schemes (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The CAP Strategic Plan proposed by Ireland will support all farmers, including Nitrates Derogation farmers, through a suite of measures under Pillar I through direct income supports, coupled aid for protein and Eco-Schemes as well as through Pillar II interventions including agri-environmental climate commitments and support for capital investments.   However, in all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: While taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Finance, we work closely to ensure that it is consistent with the Government's priorities for the agri-food sector. As part of Budget 2019, a “Report on Tax Expenditures Incorporating outcomes of certain Tax Expenditure & Tax Related Reviews completed since October 2017”,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (1 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: 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 agricultural sector.  The exceptional aid allocation...

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: Farm Safety (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Burke for asking this question on such an important topic. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has primary responsibility for Health and Safety on farms. My Department is fully supportive of their work and assists in the promotion of safe farming practices as well launching initiatives that promote farm safety, health and wellbeing. Over the past 10 years, 22...

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...