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

Charlie McConalogue: The prohibition on gatherings of poultry is a risk mitigation measure in order to reduce the risk of the spread of Avian Influenza. Ireland remains in the high-risk period (October to April) for the introduction of Avian Influenza (AI) however the risk levels and infection pressure are reducing with the departure of migratory birds, increasing temperatures and lengthening daylight hours....

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1884 to 1887, inclusive, together. Farmers in all areas of the country will be able to participate in the proposed new agri-environment climate measure (AECM) under the next CAP Strategic Plan (CSP). The new AECM Scheme will have a General stream and a Co-operation stream.  The Co-operation stream will be managed by new...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I have contacted the Connemara Pony Breeders Society (CPBS) and they have informed me that they raised a query with the testing laboratory in relation to a foal, whose parentage was certified by private test as not carrying the HWSD gene. The same foal had been tested by the testing laboratory and found to be a carrier of the disease. The testing laboratory informed the CPBS that given that...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that, In November 2020, the Department lodged the application for Irish Grass Fed Beef with the EU Commission. At that time, I wrote to the European Commission advising that Ireland would support an extension of this application to cover the island of Ireland when a grass-fed verification system is in place in Northern Ireland. Since August 2020, my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: There are no plans at present for any derogation in respect of the GLAS specifications. Any such derogation would require the formal approval of the EU Commission.  As always the position will continue to be closely monitored by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Energy Prices (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Specifically in the context of the Ukrainian crisis, significant implications are being seen across all sectors, including the agri-food sector. As well as the immediate humanitarian crisis, which must take priority, we need to take the necessary steps to ensure that food security is maintained. At farm level, the crisis is already impacting very significantly on the price of fertiliser,...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department currently has in place a total of 24 remunerated student interns within the organisation. The majority are placed in IT business areas (these students are undertaking IT degree courses), with the remainder, who are studying courses relevant to their assignments, assigned to administrative, laboratory and technical Divisions. The Department has also received sanction to engage 10...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (26 Apr 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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department regularly reviews its staffing assignments to ensure that our resources are being used to support our work in the most effective and strategic manner possible. In this regard, consideration is given to facilitating temporary secondment opportunities to support our internal workforce, providing current Department staff with an opportunity to benefit from the expertise and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Apr 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 Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1900 and 1920 together. Ireland's draft CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023 – 2027, which lists the range of interventions currently being proposed, was submitted to the EU Commission on 31st December 2021, with their observations thereon recently received. One of the interventions proposed in Ireland’s draft CSP is an agri-environment climate...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Energy Usage (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is committed to embedding energy efficiency into the culture of the organisation and continually progresses energy management initiatives across its locations.  It issues a quarterly Environmental/Sustainability Newsletters to all staff, has provided an awareness poster of Fuel Saving Tips to the Departments van drivers and is an active participant in the Office of...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am currently considering the designation of further ports for landings by UK vessels registered in Northern Ireland and I have asked the SFPA to examine the possibility of extended opening hours where feasible.  The current ports designated and the opening days and times for those ports were decided to allow for Northern Ireland registered vessels to continue to land into Irish...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The responsibility for the development and maintenance of local authority owned piers, harbours and slipways rests with each local authority in the first instance. I am also mindful that the primary governance role for local authorities rests with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and any wider funding issues for local authorities should be addressed to that Minister....

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

Charlie McConalogue: All CAP payments, including those made under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme are governed by EU regulations and are subject to rigorous audit and control by the European Commission. In applying for the ANC scheme, applicants are requested to tick a box to confirm if they wish to apply for the scheme each year when submitting their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application. It...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Another full review of the reference costs in the TAMS scheme has recently been carried out by my Department. Reference costs have been increased with increases ranging from 5-15% across the investment items listed under TAMS. These changes have been implemented from the opening of Tranche 26 on 9th April 2022, this is in addition to increases of 5-20% on costings...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has provided support totalling over €7 million to owners of ash plantations impacted by disease through the Reconstitution Scheme (Ash Dieback) (introduced in 2013). The current scheme is the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS – Ash dieback) which was introduced in July 2020.  This Scheme remains in operation and applications are welcome to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Active Farmer check within the new CAP is designed to ensure that a minimum level of agricultural activity exists at farm level and is required as per Article 4 (5) of the CSP Regulation. Activity will be assessed on a holding basis and will require farmers to demonstrate the means by which the agricultural activity is carried out on their farm. For a farmer to be deemed active, they must...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Domestic Pets (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Recognising the exceptional circumstance created by the invasion of Ukraine, temporary humanitarian arrangements have been put in place, to allow people travelling from Ukraine to Ireland to be accompanied by their pets, even if the pets are not in compliance with EU Travel Regulations.  In accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 576/2013 and, by way of derogation from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: It would not be appropriate for my Department to provide legal advice on the potential legal liability of property owners for accidents that may allegedly occur on their property.  Rather, I would urge the person involved to consult with their own professional legal advisor, who will be better placed to advise them fully in relation any potential liabilities that...