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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Cross compliance refers to the system of checks aimed at ensuring the safe production of food, the welfare of animals, the sustainable use of land, the maintenance of natural resources and limiting climate change. Cross compliance rules include Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs) and rules on Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAECs). While there are no specific rules...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: When considering an application for acknowledgement of an organisation as a representative body for farmers, we must be satisfied that the organisation has been formally established and represents a stable membership. Documentary evidence to demonstrate this position in the form of Articles of Association, Audited Accounts and evidence of membership contributions will be required. These...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: There are two related issues regarding the loss of entitlements by the person named. The herd number for the person named was transferred to another person on 07/03/2019. However, the parties involved did not submit a transfer of entitlements application to transfer the entitlements. Therefore, these entitlements remained with the original herdowner (the person named), and as no BPS was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am examining a range of issues as part of an overall response to the potential need for additional fodder stocks this year. I am also engaging with stakeholders as part of this response. I expect to be making further announcements on some initiatives to assist farmers later this week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Agri- Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) was introduced in 2010 and ran until 2018 under four separate tranches. The Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) was launched in 2015, under Ireland's Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, as the successor to AEOS. I can confirm that all participants in AEOS were offered the opportunity to join GLAS. Information on the GLAS scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Road licence application referred to was submitted to my Department in January 2022. The local authority has been asked for their opinion on the application and their response is awaited. In the meantime, on 7thMarch 2022 the application has been advertised on my Department's website opening the 30 day public consultation period. The details of the application are available on the Forest...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I would like to inform the Deputy that primary function of an animal identification and traceability system is to support the management of animal health and food safety challenges. Animal identification systems in Ireland establish the location of animals, and the keeper responsible for the care of the animals. These systems are not concerned with the actual or beneficial ownership of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1154 and 1155 together. There are several different factors affecting the kill out percentages of cattle which include the following: - Level of meal feeding - Breeding - Gender - Age at kill out - Conformation at kill out (better grades higher KO) - Slaughter weight. The Table below provides our best estimates of the Kill Out ranges, are based on the Beef...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland has been to the forefront in protecting the vulnerable Sea Bass stock for many years with a complete prohibition on commercial fishing in place since 1990. In addition, EU vessels are prohibited from fishing for Sea Bass in Irish waters of Area 7 (the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and waters of the south-west and west coast). Recreational fisheries are also strictly controlled with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Natura 2000 (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1157 to 1160, inclusive, together. My Department's approach to protecting European sites has evolved significantly since the publication of the Natura Impact Statement (NIS) for the Forestry programme 2014 – 2020. The Appropriate Assessment procedures and subsequent mitigation measures in place today go beyond those envisaged in the NIS published at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Further information needed to allow processing of this application was sought on three separate occasions during 2018 and 2019 but was not provided. The application was rejected on those grounds in February 2019 in line with the procedures. If the outstanding waiver form is now completed in full and returned to my Department, this file can be re-opened and a review carried out on the transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Consultations (10 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the attached table.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: There are a wide variety of items available under the suite of seven measures under TAMS II. Grant aid is currently available for horse stocks under the Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme and the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme. To date, total expenditure under the seven measures of the TAMS, including transitional expenditure, has reached in excess of €344m with...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Technical approval for the afforestation of 2.14 hectares of land at the location in question was granted by my Department on 1st September 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (10 Mar 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. RCÉ made an application to my Department for approval of a...

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

Charlie McConalogue: An application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme and an afforestation licence was submitted on behalf of the person named in July 2021. The application is currently undergoing assessment by a Departmental ecologist who will prepare an Appropriate Assessment Report. This application will then be opened for a mandatory 30-day public consultation. Providing nothing further arises...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 407 and 408 together. I welcome the strong solidarity with Ukraine shown by Ireland, and indeed the whole of the EU, in the face of its illegal invasion by Russia. As well as the excellent support being shown by individuals, Ireland has contributed some €20 million in humanitarian assistance bilaterally and via the EU. In addition, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (10 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named was approved into the Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot Project (REAP). The REAP contract for the person named was selected for inspection. To ensure the participant's costs are covered the participation element of the REAP payment will issue shortly. The environmental element of the payment will be determined by the field score submitted by the advisor and the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's Varietal Testing Centre located at Backweston, Leixlip comprises an area of just over 102 hectares on the Kildare-Dublin border and is one of 5 farms/centres involved in crop variety trials operated by my Department throughout the country. The primary role of this facility is to provide crop breeders and their agents with a national system of plant variety...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (9 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am seriously concerned about the current situation in relation to the cost and availability of fertilisers.  There is no sign of fertiliser prices easing in the short to medium term as prices are being driven by a number of factors including global demand, energy prices and availability.  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to significant hikes in energy...