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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (12 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that the damage caused to farm land in the south Wexford region as a result of the flooding that was experienced on Christmas Day has been localised. As the Deputy is aware, the flooding created significant local challenging conditions, in particular, to local road networks, land and farms adjacent to rivers. Water levels receded considerably since the flooding occurred on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (12 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In the context of the Ukrainian crisis, significant implications are being seen across all sectors, including the agrifood sector. As well as the immediate humanitarian crisis, which must take priority, we must take all necessary steps to ensure that food security is maintained and that our agrifood sector is supported. At farm level, the impacts are already visible in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The clearing of the backlog of licences is a priority for myself and Minister of State Pippa Hackett, who has overall responsibility for the sector. Increased resources have been invested in dealing with files on hand and, under Project Woodland, a dedicated group, Working Group 1, is tasked with looking at the backlog. Working Group 1 has, based on the Climate Action Plan & the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Flexibilities have previously been introduced by the Department in respect of the terms and conditions of agri-environment schemes in order to assist with fodder issues. These include a derogation in 2013 allowing AEOS participants to conserve hay or silage, on parcels entered within the Species Rich Grassland action, using surplus grass after the advertised topping date of July 15th. In 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that on 3 May 2022, I brought a Memorandum for Information to Government on a proposed Fodder Support Scheme, in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 and the significant impact this has had on the cost of agricultural inputs required to conserve grass for silage and/or hay. The scheme will require approval from the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised however that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office confirm that an appeal has not been received to date for the above named individual. Information on how to submit an appeal is available at www.agriappeals.gov.ie/agricultureappealsprocess/howtomakean appeal/.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named above applied for grant-aid under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme which is a measure under TAMS II. He was approved for grant aid for Animal Housing, Circulation pipe and Mass Concrete Tank by letter dated 12th June 2020 and had one year to complete and submit a payment claim for all works. They submitted an online payment claim and associated documents...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278, 280 and 281 together. New organic regulations which were introduced on 1 January 2022 restricted the previously allowed 5% non-organic protein allowance to young poultry and pigs, resulting in older, mature stock requiring a 100% organic protein feed. As a result of the invasion of Ukraine, an organic protein scarcity developed. Following submissions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Reg 2018/848 introduces a new requirement that the provision to use 5% non organic protein in ration can only apply to young poultry but does are not define what young poultry are. Guidance from DG Agri is that it should apply to poultry up to 18 weeks of age. Following discussions with the sector in Ireland my Department deemed that the allowance to use 5% non organic protein should...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Within my Department, I have established a high-level committee to deal with issues arising out of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. My officials are continuing to engage closely with the various industry sectors to monitor the identified risks and work towards mitigation actions where possible and appropriate. I have tasked a National Fodder and Food Security Committee to prepare an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department provides support via grants to the National Beekeeping Association to assist bee keeping associations with the conservation of the native Irish honeybee (Apis mellifera mellifera). In addition, the Investment Aid Scheme for the development of the commercial Horticulture Sector provides a mechanism for individual beekeepers to avail of funding to help them purchase tangible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The management arrangements, within national policy, for the mackerel hook and line fishery have been on the agenda and discussed with industry representatives at recent meetings of the Quota Management Advisory Committee (QMAC). It is important to note that the remit of the QMAC is to examine and make recommendations within Ministerial policy. I asked the QMAC to examine measures to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am fully satisfied that the obligations set down in Article 17 of Regulation 1380/2013 are being met. As the Deputy will be aware, in Ireland, fishing quotas, including quotas for pelagic stocks such as Mackerel, are a public resource and are administered to provide for the proper management and conservation and rational exploitation of fishing stocks. It is worth noting that within the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I advise the Deputy that whilst my Department does have extensive documentation in relation to turbary rights, records of which were transferred to it by the former Irish Land Commission, the statistical information necessary to respond to the specific queries raised by the Deputy has never been compiled by my Department. In these circumstances, it is not feasible to provide the specific...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Customs and Excise (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that Cork Port is currently a designated border control post for container shipments of wood and wood products. Inspections of these products take place at the Tivoli Container Terminal near Cork City. However, it should be noted that the physical infrastructure required for handling bulk wood products and that required for handling food products, are very...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The importance of the animal collection service is well recognised by my Department, as it provides an essential service to the farming community and wider public. The Fallen Animal Scheme facilitates the collection and disposal of fallen animals in accordance with EU animal by-products legislation. My Department engages with the Animal Collectors Association (A.C.A.) on an on going...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Organic Strategy Forum comprises a range of experts from the farming and food processing sectors, organic certification bodies and relevant State Agencies. The immediate focus of the Organic Strategy Forum will be on the continued implementation of the National Organic Strategy 2025. Their meetings will be attended by representatives of my Department and should any forestry queries arise...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The COFORD Council with funding from my Department has carried out a study on forest certification. Forest certification is a voluntary process used by forestry organisations to reassure consumers that the wood and wood products they buy come from sustainably managed forests. The report is currently being prepared for publishing with a number of key recommendations on how to increase the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Forests are defined as areas which are 0.1 hectares or more in size and which have the capacity to reach at least five meters in height and with a minimum canopy cover of at least 20%. Ireland uses this definition as defined in the LULUCF regulation, that is forest areas are defined as 0.1 hectare in size, to account for all forest plots that meet, these criteria. The target of 8,000...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the organisation charged with the role of Keeper of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book (IGSB) since 1923. The Stud Book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership primarily of all greyhounds. TheICC is subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. The ICC has informed my Department that during...