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

Charlie McConalogue: I have provided in the attached table the current level of  full time equivalent (FTE) permanent staff  of the three forestry divisions in my Department. This includes one additional appointment (HEO) since the end of 2021. Please note that the number of ecologists refers only to those employed directly by the Department at the end of 2021. The Department also contracts in...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Controlled Finishing Units (CFUs) as part of the bovine TB Eradication Programme are subject to enhanced biosecurity measures and can only sell direct to slaughter. Data in respect of animals from CFUs slaughtered, as well as other data, are published and regularly updated on my Department's section of the gov.ie website.  See the link below for the current figures...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My colleague Minister of State Pippa Hackett, who has responsibility for the sector, commissioned a report on growth opportunities in the horticulture sector.  The report will form the basis of a road map for the sector outlining the support and approach required to take advantage of these opportunities.  The report’s outputs will sit within our new 10-year strategy for...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for this question, this indeed is a topical issue within the climate debate globally. At the outset, it is important to highlight that the international accountancy framework is a matter for my colleague, Minister for Energy and Climate Change Eamon Ryan, T.D. At the time of Kyoto, policymakers accepted the principle of GWP100, this would mean all gases, both...

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

Charlie McConalogue: All applicants in the Organic Farming Scheme are subject to annual validation checks to ensure the correct payments are made. In 2021, the person identified declared an organic parcel on their Basic Payment Scheme application that was not on their OFS application. This issue has now been resolved and I would expect payment to issue to the applicant within the next month.

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

Charlie McConalogue: During the period requested Myself and the Ministers of State  attended numerous meetings, events, launches and media interviews relating to our official duties.  These meetings were either in person, virtual or via phone. The attached lists of engagements and meetings are for the sought period.

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

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware my ministerial colleague Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Communications  Eamonn Ryan T.D, is responsible for the provisions contained in the Council Directive 2019/904, known as the Single Use Plastic Directive.   These Regulations prohibit the marketing of single use plastics from 3rd July 2021 and  includes films of the type used...

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

Charlie McConalogue: As you are aware, in December 2018, the then Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced that vessels over 18 metres length overall will be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside six nautical mile zone from 1st January 2020. A transition period of three years for vessels over 18 metres length overall targeting sprat was allowed to enable adjustment for these vessels,...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Specific information on the production volumes for both organic beef and lamb are not routinely collected, as the data is included in the overall production figures for both species. Estimates are outlined in the tables below*. These production estimations are not a guarantee of end market. Specific information on the export destination for Organic beef and lamb is also difficult to quantify...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Bord Bia is the state agency responsible for the marketing of Irish organic produce and are currently building on their current activities through targeted development and promotional activity.  From a business expansion perspective, Bord Bia will continue to invest in identifying and supporting export market opportunities for Irish organic companies including those seeking to export...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd. was appointed on 26 July 2021 to complete the upgrade works of Dinish Pier and these works are progressing well.  As the Deputy has previously been advised, a former contractor entered into voluntary examinership leading to my Department terminating that contract on 22 October 2020.  Subsequently the Department...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Tagann Rialacháin Cógas Tréidliachta 2019/6 an AE in éifeacht ar an 28 Eanáir 2022. Ceadaíonn Airteagal 7 den Rialachán do Bhallstáit cinneadh a dhéanamh maidir leis an teanga a theastaíonn ar achoimre saintréithe táirge, lipéadú agus ar bhileog phacáiste táirgí íocshláinte tréidliachta...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The owners/keepers of kept animals, including dogs are responsible for their health and welfare and for the disposal of such animals when they die. The relevant local authority has responsibility for the removal of unidentified dead dogs from roads and public places. The removal of dead animals from private properties is matter for the owner of the property. The role of knackeries in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The latest CSO trade statistics data for the end of the third quarter, show that 2021 has been a period of value growth for Irish food exports. In the first three quarters of 2021 the value of agri-food exports were up €711 million or 6.8% on the same period in 2020 and up €446m or 4.2% on the same period in 2019. Dairy produce, beef and beverages constitute the most valuable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: On examination of Central Statistics Office data for January - August 2021, I am pleased to report that despite challenging circumstances, our agri-food exports worldwide are up €533m/5.8% on the same 2020 period and up €199m/2.1% compared to 2019. Exports to the UK are also up for the first eight months of 2021 - €306m/9.5% compared to 2020 and up €16m/0.4%...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Eco-Schemes are being proposed for the first time as part of the next CAP and 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 approximately €297 million per annum. Farmers will apply for the Eco-Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) for the period 2023-2027 will underpin the sustainable development of Ireland’s farming and food sector by supporting viable farm incomes and enhancing competitiveness, by strengthening the socio-economic fabric of rural areas and by contributing to the achievement of environmental and climate objectives at national and EU levels. Support...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: At the outset, I want to reassure the Deputy of my long-term commitment to the beef and suckler sectors. The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provides for six years of payments to participating farmers for completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and improvement of its environmental sustainability. In October 2021, I announced a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: 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 aid at a rate of 60%. The proposed eligible female...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested regarding the number of State Bodies under the remit of my Department and the number of members on each board is set out in the following table. Persons nominated to positions on State Boards under the aegis of my Department are not required to disclose a disability that they may have. Therefore, the Department does not hold the information requested by the Deputy. ...