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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I inform the Deputy that myself and an official from my Department, along with Ministers of State Pippa Hackett and Martin Heydon, met with the National Women’s Council on 15th September 2021.The meeting agenda was to discuss the National Women’s Council submission on the draft CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027. The National Women’s Council of Ireland also made a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department considers all applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable national and EU legislation. The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisors as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The State Agency which the Deputy appears to be referring to is not an Agency that comes under the aegis of my Department. Accordingly, it would be more appropriate if the Deputy raised the matter with the parent Department of that Agency.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issued 2,877 felling licences last year which represented nearly 8.7 million cubic metres of timber. This was the highest ever output in volume terms in a single year. There was an almost even split of Coillte and private felling licences last year with Coillte receiving 53% and the other 47% going to the private sector. This year...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware that the overall level of tree planting has declined in recent years and this is a cause for concern. Achieving the planting targets set out in the Climate Action Plan is a priority for me and for Minister of State Pippa Hackett, who has overall responsibility for the sector, as well as the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. We do need to engage farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The number of forestry licence applications received and issued in 2021 is indicated in the table below. - Received Issued Afforestation 526 502 Forest Roads 661 671 Tree Felling 1,254 1,346 Total Private 2,441 2,519 While we...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority for the authorisation of veterinary medicinal products in Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine regulates the distribution of veterinary medicinal products in the State. Both bodies collaborate when potential veterinary medicinal shortages arise and are notified via the shortages protocol. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine recently published forestry licensing targets for 2022. The plan may be found at gov.ie - Forestry Licensing Plan 2022 (www.gov.ie). A key target of that plan is to refocus on the delivery on approvals from the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS) (Ash Dieback). Some 537 RUS applications have been received totalling 2,215ha...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The following table details the area of afforestation planted with conifers in the past three years and expresses it as a percentage of total planting. - 2019 2020 2021 Conifers Planted. Hectares 2,656.72 1,615.79 1,187.47 Percentage of total 74.84% 66.38% 58.89% I am...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Results-Based Environment Agri Pilot Programme (REAP) is designed to trial the results-based approach on a national basis and to test the upscaling potential of the model for inclusion in the next national agri-environment scheme to follow GLAS. REAP incentivises farmers to maintain and improve the environmental condition of their land while delivering an important financial support to...

Supplementary Budget for Rural Communities and Farmers: Motion [Private Members] (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — the annual rate of consumer price inflation, as measured by the European Union's (EU) harmonised index of consumer prices, has picked up sharply in recent months, reaching a multi-decade high of 5.7 per cent in December before moderating somewhat to 5 per cent...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising in the Dáil the need to address the damage done to Pollawaddy pier. I am glad to be able to provide a broad overview of the work I and my Department are doing to support Donegal County Council and other local authorities in terms of improving our small piers and harbours. In regard to Pollawaddy slipway, I have spoken to the county manager, John...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I again thank Deputy Pringle. In the first instance, Donegal County Council as the local authority that manages the pier and harbour, is assessing the impact of the damage and repair requirement. I have no doubt it will engage as appropriate with me and the Government in regard to the challenges there. It is important the work to repair the pier is carried out as promptly as possible. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Council Regulation 1224/2009, known as the Control Regulation, requires interaliathat Member States implement a points system for serious infringements of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy committed by both the licence holder of a fishing vessel and, separately, the master (skipper). The Points System is intended to promote compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The employment of 'horse wardens' is a matter for the local authorities to consider. Local authorities are responsible for enforcement of the Control of Horses Act 1996, and already have the authority to appoint authorised officers under the 1996 Act. The Department provides financial assistance to the authorities for implementation of the Act and is available to support initiatives by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267, 268, 269 and 270 together. The Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 that is currently going through the legislative process, will provide for the statutory prohibition of fur farming. The legislation provides that these businesses are paid compensation for income losses, non-income losses and costs incurred as a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, a review of the potential demand for wool-based products such as for insulation and fertilisers in domestic and international markets is one of the initiatives included in the Programme for Government. Following the €100,000 commitment for this review in Budget 2021, in March 2021, I initiated a public consultation to identify the terms of reference for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Consultations (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The consultation to “fully explore the potential for growing fibre crops such as hemp, considering whether these crops have a viable market” in line with a commitment given in the current Programme for Government is ongoing. The consultation is being conducted by my Department with input from relevant stakeholders. Submissions received as part of the consultative process are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A working paper which has been put in place by my Department, in conjunction with the Departments of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), and Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Housing) sets out a series of actions to support the horticultural growers who are dependent on peat as a growing medium. In these targeted actions which reflect the multi-faceted nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Wildfire is an easily preventable threat to our beautiful hills and bogs and the habitats and livelihoods they sustain. Everyone must play their part in protecting our landscapes and supporting our emergency services and ensuring they are not needlessly diverted by illegal fires. There is a inherent natural risk of fire in our uplands and on bogs at this time of year, due to the condition of...