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

Charlie McConalogue: I keep the training and educational needs of our seafood sector under ongoing review with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) in order to ensure that the sector has the wide ranging skills and knowledge needed to operate safely and sustainably and achieve its potential to develop and prosper. BIM makes available a wide ranging syllabus of specialist training for our seafood sector and further...

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

Charlie McConalogue: There are no licence requirements for the import of fertiliser from third countries save for ammonium nitrate and certain fertilisers which contain ammonium nitrate in excess of 79% by weight. These are deemed to be explosives under the Explosives Act and are, therefore, subject to the same security controls for licensing, importation and storage as conventional explosives. All...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Controlled Finishing Units as part of the bovine TB Eradication Programme are subject to enhanced biosecurity measures and can only sell direct to slaughter. The following table shows the number of cattle slaughtered at EU approved slaughter plants originating in Controlled Finishing Units in September 2021. Month 2021 September 25,500 The...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am very aware of the significant increase in fertiliser prices over the last year, particularly in recent months and its impact at farm level. The fertiliser market is largely driven by global supply and demand, and while there are a number of factors influencing fertiliser price, the major driving factors for the increase in prices are increased global demand, rising production and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte is operationally independent of the Department and the management of their forest estate is a matter for the company. I have, therefore, forwarded this issue to Coillte for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 726 to 729, inclusive, together. As you will be aware Project Woodland is a framework for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the licensing system and for the creation of a new vision for woodland creation in Ireland. I am pleased to report that substantial work has been undertaken by all Working Groups and the Project Board of Project Woodland, with...

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the various Deputies for their contributions and constructive support for the Bill. This is the first of a number of stages of bringing it through the Oireachtas. I look forward to constructive engagement on Committee Stage and considering amendments, further assessment and interrogation of various aspects of the Bill to make sure it is robust and fully scrutinised as it goes...

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, which is draft legislation to prohibit fur farming in Ireland, to the House. The final version of the Bill, as drafted by the Office of the Attorney General, was approved by the Government at its meeting on 19 October 2021. The Government also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a process known as sequestration plays a significant role in meeting our climate change objectives. My Department provide a range of incentives to encourage land owners to carry out activities that increase carbon storage in soils and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Engagement with all stakeholders is a key aspect of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The processing of the above named person's BPS application is completed and payment has issued to his bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The application for a tree felling licence to which the Deputy refers is currently awaiting assessment by an ecologist. An updated Harvest Plan has been received, which will be reviewed by the ecologist. I would expect a decision to issue in the next two to three months, which factors in a mandatory 30-day public consultation period.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The EU Regulations governing the Direct Payment and Rural Development Schemes require my Department to carry out inspections annually to ensure compliance with Cross Compliance requirements as laid down in EU legislation and the standards for Good Agricultural and Environment Condition (GAEC). The EU regulations prescribe that the selection of cases for inspection is undertaken by means...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department publish data annually on the numbers of cattle slaughtered at both Department approved Slaughter Plants and at Local Authority approved abattoirs, see table below for cattle slaughtered for 2019, and 2020. Preliminary data for Department approved Slaughter Plants for 2021 to date (up to week ending 24/10/21) show that in the region of 1,339,000 head have been slaughtered....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very well aware of the concerns in relation to the licensing of peat extraction which are generating challenges (volume and price) for the horticulture sector. As the Deputy knows my Department has no involvement in the regulation of peat extraction. Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan T.D.,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Forest certification is a voluntary process used by forestry owners to reassure consumers that the wood and wood products they buy comes from sustainably managed forests. The two main recognised standards are FSC and PEFC. In order to help forest owners to certify their forests, my Department funded a pilot Certification Scheme which was completed successfully in 2018. Two groups were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cross-Border Co-operation (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387 and 388 together. There is significant mutually beneficial co-operation across the island of Ireland in respect of the agri-food sector and my Department is directly involved in ongoing and frequent North-South engagement on a range of issues. This involves on-going contact between my Department and the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As I mentioned in Parliamentary Question No. 229 of 14thOctober, 2021, to fell a tree or trees without a valid tree felling licence, unless exempted, is an offence under the Forestry Act. I also provided common scenarios whereby trees can be felled without the need to submit a tree felling licence application. To be clear, if the felling of dead, dying or rotting trees within an Ash...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Forestry licensing is a key priority for the Department. Afforestation is a key part of our plans and priorities for a number of areas including of course climate change and development of the rural economy. We are making significant progress on licensing output this year and are averaging 118 licences each week for the last 10 weeks. We expect to deliver 4,000 new licences this year. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Services (4 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Veterinary Council of Ireland is the independent statutory body charged with regulating the veterinary professions, pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 as amended. This includes management of the Register of Veterinary Practitioners and Veterinary Nurses in Ireland. The Veterinary Council, as the regulatory body to the veterinary professions, acting in the public interest,...