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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (7 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department did not award any consultancy contracts to an organisation (details supplied) in the years 2017 to 2021. As regards the 12 State Agencies under the aegis of the Department, the placing of such contracts is an operational issue for the agencies themselves and I have referred the question to them for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Apr 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 there...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Apr 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 each...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 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 Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann introduced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Apr 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 provided my Department with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 together. A requirement of the Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot Project (REAP) is that all land declared must remain in the project for the duration of the contract. My department encourages all participants to adhere to the terms and conditions of any scheme or project that they are accepted into. In the event that a participant does not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Passports (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All EU and national legislation relevant to my Department is enforced by a large team of authorised officers assigned to specific geographic locations across my Department's Regional Office network. These officers work closely with their counterparts in the Local Authorities and other Government Departments and agencies. Compliance notices are issued,as deemed appropriate, by individual...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department 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 run for the whole of 2022. The main priorities...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The rate of carbon sequestration by forests depends on a number of different factors which includes the soil present, species and age. Ireland's Afforestation Programme provides financial supports to land owners to plant a range of species. The current requirement under the Forestry Programme is that there is a mix of species and places a target of 30% broadleaves and 70% conifers. Last years...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All forestry activities funded under the current Forestry Programme 2014-2020 (extended to end 2022) must be conducted in line with the principles of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). My Department offers attractive supports through the Programme to forest owners to assist them in the creation and management of their forests. These include generous grants and premiums to landowners who...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: All lands suitable for afforestation must be environmentally suitable and have the capacity to grow trees sustainably. My Department has published "Land Types for Afforestation" which sets out the eligibility criteria for grant aid and is based on the capability of lands to produce a sustainable crop of timber. Existing forests and the creation of new forests are important for climate change...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish forestry sector currently contributes significantly to the Irish economy, accounting for an estimated €2.3 billion of GDP and supporting almost 9,400 rural jobs. The current Forestry Programme which commenced in 2015 and has been extended to the end of 2022 provides significant supports for afforestation. This includes grants and premiums for 12 different planting categories...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I know it is something we have discussed before. Mackerel is the species most impacted by Brexit trade and co-operation agreement. Between now and 2026, we will lose 25% of our mackerel-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I know that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I heard the Deputy's question.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am answering, but context is obviously really important. We have only a certain quota nationally. The point I am making is that 25% of that between now and 2026 will be lost due to the severe impact, particularly on mackerel, of Brexit. We have to manage what we have. There is not agreement that any of that would be reallocated from any of the sectors that currently use it to the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: That is correct. There is not agreement among the sector on that. It is certainly something I am considering.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am considering the matter but there has been no decision made in respect of it. This is not straight forward because fishers are not agreed on it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this matter and for his ongoing and active interest in all matters agricultural, both in the Seanad and on the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, at which he is a consistent and effective contributor. The issue of generational renewal and retirement is very important. The Senator referred to my tour of the marts when I visited at least...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I echo the Cathaoirleach's welcome to our guests. I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this important topic. Generational renewal and ensuring that there is an avenue for the next generation to not only enter our great agriculture, food and farming sector but also to flourish is a core element of my strategy as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Despite the many challenges we...