Results 9,301-9,320 of 23,950 for speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I launched a Brexit Temporary Fleet Tie-up Scheme in September 2021 on foot of the recommendation for such a scheme in the Report of the Seafood Sector Task Force - Navigating Change (October 2021). The Scheme was established as a targeted measure for certain segments of the fishing fleet to mitigate the loss of income in 2021 arising from the significant quota reductions under the Trade and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Wool is a natural substance that is sustainable, organic, renewable and which may be used in a range of products such as textiles, fertilizers, and insulation. There are approximately 46,332 flock-keepers and 50 approved and registered wool stores registered with the Department, making it an important component of the agri-food sector. A review of the potential demand for wool-based products...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government places a positive emphasis on animal welfare and specifically commits to the continued robust enforcement of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. This Act provides a modern framework for regulating and applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century. The Act was passed, after a lengthy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am a strong supporter of generational renewal and the need to support young farmers as way of ensuring we have the best and brightest enter the sector. The challenge of generational renewal is widely recognised both at national and EU level with the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) citing it as one of its nine key objectives. Food Vision 2030, the new stakeholder-led strategy for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 states that I, as Minister, may pay compensation to owners of animals if a cull of those animals is directed by my Department in the event of an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The compensation may relate to the animal that is culled, or to an animal product, animal feed or similar item that is destroyed in relation to the outbreak. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am hugely supportive of the need to support farmers in our ambition to reduce methane emissions from agriculture. However, it is crucial that we do this is a way that maintains food production. Earlier this year I launched the Food Vision 2030 strategy which has signalled an intention to reduce methane emissions by 10% by 2030. This level of reduction will be needed to contribute to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Developing market opportunities at home and abroad is one of the goals of Food Vision 2030, the overarching strategy for the development of the agri-food sector which was developed in collaboration with stakeholders and published in August. Value-added opportunities will be maintained and created by the retention and the growth of existing market shares, development of new international...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The current Programme for Government is committed to aligning Ireland’s organic land area with that of the EU average of 7.5%, which is also consistent with the target proposed by Agri-Food Strategy 2030. This is my commitment as Minister with responsibility for the area and all of our organic policies are designed to achieving this very ambitious goal. In parallel, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, I visited Cromane in September and I met with the Cromane Community Group to discuss the potential future development in Cromane Harbour and I believe that a shared goal exists to progress this project. Cromane Harbour Pier is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: On-farm carbon removals and carbon pool protection will play an important role in meeting the agricultural sectors challenging climate change targets over the next number of years. It is important that the protection of carbon pools and the increased removal and storage of atmospheric carbon brought about through the activities of our farmers is not only recognised in the National...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: We are proposing a single Eco-Scheme, that will reward farmers for undertaking actions beneficial to the climate, biodiversity, water quality and the environment. The Eco-Scheme will be delivered in accordance with Article 31 (7) (b) of the new CAP Strategic Plan Regulation and will be based on income foregone and costs incurred. This scheme will be implemented annually and will be open to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The new CAP places a particular focus on promoting the participation of women in the social economic development of rural areas, with special attention to farming. Gender equality is also a key objective of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and a priority for me, as Minister. I am pleased therefore to be proposing the highest level of direct supports for women...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is aware of the significant contribution that on-farm carbon sequestration, particularly through our soils, hedgerows and trees, can make in the continued viability and sustainability of the agri-food sector. To address the need for relevant data in this area, my Department has recently provided funding across a number of different projects and initiatives to help establish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) provided temporary exceptional adjustment aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland, subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. BEAM was funded by a combination of €50 million EU aid and Exchequer support. It was provided to support Irish beef farmers who saw beef prices fall in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My view is that the current phase of CAP reform will have a positive impact on the production of sustainable food and will help us to enhance our sustainability credentials while supporting farmers in the transition. The new CAP has multiple objectives - economic, social and environmental - and these are reflected in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for the period 2023-2027. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The gamma interferon test is a valuable tool for detecting TB infection in cattle. It has been widely used as a core part of the TB eradication programme in Ireland since 2015, following many years of research and testing in specific problem herds. As with tests for many other diseases, none of the tests currently available allow a perfectly accurate determination of the M. bovis...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in three flocks in the Castleblaney area of County Monaghan. - The first outbreak in a turkey flock on 20thNovember. - The second in a broiler breeder flock on 24thNovember. - The third in an egg laying flock on 1st December. The first two flocks were depopulated last week and depopulation of the third flock is nearing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone are matters for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, all operational issues of this nature are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. As Minister, I am precluded from getting involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte has a multi-faceted role as the State's forestry company. Part of this is the responsibility, as a commercial state body not in receipt of funding from the exchequer, to act commercially and make dividend payments to the state. Land sales are part of this business model and I am assured that Coillte considers each request to sell land on its individual merits. Its final decision is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Dec 2021)

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, as...