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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that we are reaching a critical stage in the development of the CAP Strategic Plan.  I have been listening to the views of stakeholders on this matter. The key topics are fairness, economic viability, and the likely impact of the Plan on part-time and full-time farmers and their communities.  In relation to the Pillar 1 redistributive measures, I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department's Forestry related Circular 5 of 2021 outlines the advice my Department received from Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in relation to the “replacement of Broadleaf High Forest with conifer species”. The Circular outlined the situations where planning permission from the Local Authority is required when replacing Broadleaf High Forest with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ports Policy (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Since January 1st, 2021, my Department has carried out more than 65,000 controls at Dublin Port. Phone line are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and, on average, Department staff at Dublin Port deal with 3,000 emails weekly. From time to time, issues have been raised by individual operators regarding delays, through these communication channels. In many...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 43 together. I am acutely aware of the concerns in relation to the licensing of peat extraction which are generating challenges for the horticulture sector. As the Deputy knows, he Department has no involvement in the regulation of peat extraction.  Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform in the Department of Housing,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Work is ongoing on the development of a new agri-environmental climate measure under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with due regard to the proposed new Green Architecture.  It is proposed that the new measure will include a range of actions encompassing agri-environment, climate, water quality and biodiversity, and will include targeting of priority habitats. A hybrid...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that the commitment in the Programme for Government is that a new National Food Ombudsman will enforce the UTP Directive and will have a role in analysing and reporting on price and market data in Ireland. The establishment of such an Office requires primary legislation.  The Deputy will also be aware that Directive 2019/633, dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Despite the recent challenges presented by COVID-19 and Brexit, I am encouraged by the fact that Irish agri-food exports to EU Member States have held up well when compared to previous years, and they exceeded €4 billion in 2020. I believe this positive performance is a result, in part, of the commitment of the Government to providing substantial additional funding to Bord Bia...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am delighted to have secured a significant increase in the budget for organic farming for 2022. Funding for the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has been increased to €21 million up from €16million last year with a further €2 million for further organic sector development measures.  This increase is very welcome and addresses the growing demand from both...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The national Forestry Policy Group members comprise the membership of the four Working Groups under Project Woodland. Project Woodland is an initiative which was launched in February with the twin objectives of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the forestry licensing system and the creation of a shared vision for the creation of woodlands in Ireland. I am pleased to report that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: At the outset, I reaffirm my commitment to supporting young farmers and generational renewal.   Details of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 are not yet complete and consultations with stakeholders are continuing.  The EU proposals for the new CAP from 2023 include provision for supports for young farmers.  With regard to direct payment supports under the next CAP,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am delighted to have secured a significant increase in the budget for organic farming for 2022. Funding for the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has been increased to €21 million up from €16million last year with a further €2 million for further organic sector development measures.  This increase is very welcome and addresses the growing demand from both...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: There are a wide variety of items available under the suite of seven measures under TAMS. The allocation of €80million in Budget 2022 has secured the continuation of the TAMS scheme in its current format for 2022. Solar energy for on-farm use is grant aided under the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage and Safety Scheme, Young Farmers Captial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy is aware, I had the pleasure of visiting Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre last week where I had the opportunity to meet with key stakeholders and see for myself the location of the proposed Deep-Water berthing project.  Earlier this year I allocated €1.09million for capital works in Ros an Mhíl, of which €100,000 is to further explore the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, Project Woodland was launched in February this year. It has  the twin objectives of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the forestry licensing system, and of creating a shared national vision for forestry in Ireland by means of a new forest strategy. In developing the forest strategy all matters pertaining to the future of forestry in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The current Programme for Government contains a commitment to align Ireland’s organic land area with that of the current EU average of approximately 7.5% over the lifetime of this Government. Budget 2022, with its increased allocation for organic farming, will assist in working towards that. I am delighted to have secured a big increase in the budget for organic farming for 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I would like to thank Forest Industries Ireland and all stakeholders for the submission of proposals on the further integration of tree and forest planting initiatives in the CAP Strategic Plan. These proposals are currently under review by my officials who are in the process of finalising the first draft interventions that will form part of the CAP Strategic Plan. A consultation on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Ireland is obliged to report and account for all greenhouse gases in Ireland under our international obligations and this includes sequestration and emissions from forestry. This does not imply ownership but simply reflects the requirement for those reductions and emissions to be included in the State’s climate inventory. There is no such similar mandatory accounting framework...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget 2022 (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I'm pleased to have secured over €1.8 billion of funding in Budget 2020 for the overall sector. This is in addition to almost €1.2 billion in EU funded direct payments received annually to support farm incomes and reward good agricultural and environmental practices. Farmers can have confidence that this budget protects farm family income and supports action to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very much aware of the important role that on-farm carbon removals and carbon pool protection will play in meeting the sectors challenging climate change targets going forward. It is important that the increased removal and storage of atmospheric carbon brought about through the activities of our farmers is not only recognised in the National Inventory Reporting accounting system but...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am convinced that there is a genuine potential to develop anaerobic digestion on Irish farms.  From the outset it should be noted that energy policy formation, including renewable energy, is the direct responsibility of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC). However, I and officials within my Department continually engage with Minister Ryan and...