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

Charlie McConalogue: Price volatility is a significant issue for the pig sector, highlighting the cyclical nature of prices in the sector. The pig sector has shown exceptional growth over the last decade. It is the third largest agri-food sector, accounting for 6.3% of the output value of the agri-food sector and generated exports of €893 million in 2020; with 2021 figures to end of October at...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1972 and 1973 together. Last year, my Department issued a total of 4,050 forestry licences, which was a 60% increase on 2020. Targets for 2022 are currently being finalised and will be conveyed to stakeholders and others, shortly. On 31st December, there were 4,817 forestry licences awaiting decision, broken down as follows: Type of Licence ...

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

Charlie McConalogue: An application for participation in the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) scheme was received from the person named on 15th April 2021. My Department is obliged to review the eligibility status of all parcels on the Land Parcel Identification System using satellite imagery. The parcel referred to in the details supplied was reviewed and the Maximum Eligible...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department monitors the impact of weather on agriculture and farming both nationally and regionally on an ongoing basis. Significant flooding was experienced in the Wexford- south-east region on Christmas Day after extreme rainfall occurring over a 24-hour period. This created significant local challenging conditions, in particular, to local road networks, land and farms...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1976, 1977, 1985, 2025 and 2031 together. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued 4,050 forestry licences last year, which is an increase of 56% on the number issued in 2020 albeit 2020 was a low output year. A revised target of 4,000 was advised to the sector last summer, following the introduction of a second mandatory public...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The long standing proposal to develop a Deepwater Quay project in Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre remains under consideration. That consideration will include the recently received reports commissioned by my Department concerning the business case for the project.  However, there is a broad context of cross-cutting Government policies and there must be a rounded...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Certificates of Competency are issued by the Department of Transport for service as officer on fishing vessels.  Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) one of my Department's marine agencies,  deliver courses for the Irish catching, aquaculture and seafood processing sectors by training new entrants and upgrading the skills of existing practitioners. BIM has an established history...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to reassure the House that I recognise the value and importance of maintaining vibrant island and rural sea-fishing communities.  The Programme for Government commits to ensuring 'that inshore waters continue to be protected for smaller fishing vessels and recreational fishers and that pair trawling will be prohibited inside the six-mile limit’ and that the inshore fleet is...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is set out in the attached table.

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

Charlie McConalogue: The named individual was selected for a land eligibility inspection in 2019 following which there were reductions made on three parcels for ineligible areas. The applicant was informed of the outcome of that inspection, following which he applied for a review of that decision to the District Inspector. The result of that review was sent to the applicant on 12th August 2020. In 2020 the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department provides public information about a wide range of schemes, services and policies. Social media is one of the channels used to communicate this information. In 2021, my Department spent €2,749.76 (incl. VAT) on advertising on social media. The amounts spent on each platform is set out in the table below. Platform Amount spent incl. VAT ...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is set out in the attached table.

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

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is set out in the attached table.

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

Charlie McConalogue: An application for an afforestation licence and the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme was received in May 2021.  Parts of the site required exclusion due to the type of vegetation found.  An updated bio map was submitted, with the areas excluded.  In addition to this there is the possibility of Marsh Fritillary present on site.  A site survey for this butterfly was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 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, I initiated a public consultation in March 2021 to identify the terms of...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that Ministerial Trade Missions, lead by my Department, are an important tool in the development, diversification and expansion of Ireland's agri-food export profile.  Unfortunately, the public health challenges we have faced since early 2020 due to the pandemic have severely inhibited the opportunities to have in-person Trade Missions to our key...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department uses workforce planning processes to identify critical resources necessary to formulate long-term strategic policy development to encourage the continuing prosperity of Ireland’s agri-food sector, including the fisheries sector.  Workforce planning is a key tool in enabling my Department to anticipate current and future staffing needs. The Workforce plan aims to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (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: Greyhound Industry (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.   A breakdown of the RCÉ...

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