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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 321 together. The tables below list the number of full-time equivalent departmental veterinary inspectors in meat processing plants for the periods requested. Table A sets out the information by quarter for the years 2017 to date and Table B gives the information, monthly from September 2021 until the time of responding to this PQ. In the time...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322, 324 and 325 together. Price volatility is a significant issue for the pig sector, highlighting the cyclical nature of prices in the sector. The current difficulties are made more acute by the recent sharp rise in input costs for the sector. The pig sector has shown exceptional growth over the last decade. It is the third largest agri-food sector,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I clearly expressed my concerns in relation to the difficulties facing the Irish pigmeat sector at the this week's Agriculture Council, both in relation to the ongoing impact of increases in fuel, fertiliser, feed and energy prices over recent times which are putting farmer margins under significant pressure, and the sustained nature of the difficulties being experienced on the pigmeat...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Brexit supports The Deputy will appreciate that significant administrative resources in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are being utilised on an ongoing basis for Brexit related purposes, the cost of which cannot all be isolated.  The Department’s response to the challenges of Brexit has also led to an increased allocation for the Department's State Bodies, such...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from my Department. I  have therefore referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named applied successfully for GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of 1st January 2017. The GLAS contract was selected for an on-farm inspection on 8th March 2021. Notification of the inspection findings issued by letter dated 9th September 2021.  This letter outlined the option of requesting a review of this decision.  The person named...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: State backed incentives for young farmers include strong taxation measures to assist land mobility and facilitate succession and are worth some €200 million per annum. Succession and the early transfer of family farms is supported by Agricultural Relief from Capital Acquisitions Tax and Stamp Duty exemptions. In addition, the Succession Farm Partnership Scheme provides for a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Further to Dáil Question no. 227 of 24thNovember, I advised that a tree felling licence for the person named was assigned to the Ecology Unit.  The Appropriate Assessment Report was compiled and the application opened for a public consultation period of 30 days, which ended on 14thJanuary, 2022. The application will now be finalised by my Department and subject to everything being...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Brexit Issues (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. He is a strong proponent of the seed potato sector. It is one with great potential, and I am committed to seeing it growing again and being restored to its heyday. This endeavour must be led by the industry, with support from my Department. As a result of the UK's decision to leave the EU and following the end of the Brexit transition...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Brexit Issues (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Alongside the tremendous work that goes on at the Tops facility in Raphoe, my Department also provides funding to the Teagasc potato breeding programme at Oak Park and to growers for specialist equipment under the TAMS investment scheme. As a further support to the seed potato industry, my Department is currently examining a capital investment scheme for seed potatoes to facilitate the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Throughout 2020, my Department met regularly with representatives of the aquaculture sector, to hear their views on the impact of the Pandemic on the sector and to discuss their submissions seeking financial supports. Many aquaculture producers had availed of the suite of Government Pandemic supports, but made a case for additional supports for lost sales and production.  Following...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Programmes (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A total of 197 participants in the Beef Sector Efficiency Programme (BSEP) who have lands declared in the Cork North Central area received a total of €235,320.40 in payments under the BSEP's component schemes: Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP-S) and Dairy Beef Calf Programme. 68 received payments totalling €153,070.40 exclusivelyunder BEEP-S. 109 received...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: As outlined in  Ireland's  Draft CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for the 2023-2027 published on the Department’s website, it is proposed to implement a minimum stocking requirement - as part of the active farmer check, - in one of the agricultural practices in the eco-scheme, and - as an eligibility requirement for the Areas facing Natural...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Eco-Schemes were included in the  EU CAP Strategic Plan Regulation  for the first time as part of the next CAP (2023-2027).  Under the Regulation, they must be funded from within Pillar 1 of the CAP budget. In line with the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation, I have decided to allocate 25% of Ireland’s Direct Payments envelope to the Eco-Scheme annually, which equates to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Officials from my Department are investigating these allegations. In the circumstances, it would not be appropriate to provide further comment at this juncture.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Jan 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 question raised by the Deputy is an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1950 and 1951 together. Subject to the approval of the European Commission, it is proposed under an On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme under the CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) that a general grant rate of 40% will be available for eligible investments. It is also proposed in the CSP that eligible female farmers, who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for grant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1952, 1953 and 1954 together. Burning of land between 1st March and 31st August (which is the closed season) in any year is prohibited under section 40 of the Wildlife Act, 1976 as amended by the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000.   It is specified in the Basic Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions that land burnt during the closed season in any given...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has responsibility under the Fishery Harbours Centre Act, 1968 (as amended) for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros an Mhíl and Killybegs.  Section 4(2)(a) of the Fishery Harbour Centres Act, 1968 provides a legal basis for the making of bye laws for the purposes of the management, control, operation and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: At least 5% of BPS applicants are selected for land eligibility inspection annually. Some 6,666 applicants were selected for a satellite inspection in 2020.  All inspections are carried out as quickly as possible in order to allow prompt payment to farmers.  Current EU Regulations provide that payments under the Basic Payment Scheme shall be made within the period from 1st...