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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (29 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the required time. The information is currently being compiled and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Seaweed Harvesting (29 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department considers applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable national and EU legislation.  The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the very unfortunate situation to which the Deputy refers. Having spoken with the individual concerned, I understand that this arose from his purchase of an unstable fishing vessel in the Netherlands in 2007, essentially a private commercial transaction between two contracting parties to purchase a vessel. The responsibility for ensuring the authenticity of the details,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named applied for the 2021 Basic Payment and Areas of Natural Constraints scheme on 1st May 2021. All necessary up-dates to the area claimed by the person named under these scheme have been completed by the Department and the advance payment under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme has now been processed. Payment will be lodged to the nominated bank account of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Rathmullan Pier is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage thereafter. The Department provides funding to assist the coastal Local Authorities, including Donegal County Council, in carrying out small scale...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Maritime Safety (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I confirm that I approved proceeding with BIM’s proposal for commencement of the new sea survival centre project at BIM National Fisheries College, Greencastle, County Donegal and funding has been provided in 2021. In relation to the delivery of the project, BIM has advised as follows; The new sea survival infrastructure at the BIM National Fisheries School, Greencastle,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important that livestock farmers have as many options as possible to improve their viability, with this in mind, I am very conscious of the importance of developing closer integration of the beef and dairy systems and my Department have engaged in a number of initiatives to support this. In Budget 2021, provision was made for the introduction of a dairy beef pilot programme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: On animal welfare grounds, seizure notices issued to the person in question by the Department's veterinary inspectorate pursuant to Article 37 of SI 311 European Communities (Welfare of farmed animals) Regulations 2010. In accordance with Article 36 of the Regulation, the animals were seized with the intention of selling, disposing of, destroying or arranging for the sale, disposal or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department is currently examining options to increase the level of small scale planting of individual and groups of trees in the proposed agri-environment measures under the new CAP Strategic Plan. This may require a legislative change to the Forestry Act 2014 which currently provides that a licence is required for all tree planting above the 0.1 ha. threshold. Any changes...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In order to qualify for payment under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), farmers must have an eligible hectare of land in respect of each entitlement held. Where land has been burned between the period of 1st March and 31st August of any given year, it is not eligible for payment under the BPS. This is clearly stated in the terms and conditions of the scheme. Where such land is claimed under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The granting of extensions under TAMS is provided for in the terms and conditions of the scheme which is published on the Department's website. Applicants with a 12-month approval have the option of applying for a six months extension. The extension will only be granted for structures and fixed investments where work has commenced. The application for an extension must be lodged together with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department is involved in a range of inspections on horticultural businesses required by specific legislation, to facilitate trade and for verification of compliance with Schemes. These include: 1. Food Safety Inspections necessitated by Regulation (EU) 2017/625 (Official Controls Regulation and carried out under S.I. 22 of 2020 (Food & Feed Hygiene regulations 2020). 2....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: A decision has not been made on an application for an afforestation licence and the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme for the person named. In the absence of the necessary environmental documentation submitted by the forester, such as a pre-screening report, etc. it will not be possible for the Department to process the file.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reviews (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The terms of reference for the review of the EIA (Agriculture) regulations have yet to be decided, but it is anticipated to be a comprehensive evaluation of these regulations. The review will be conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with an expected public consultation phase being carried out at a later stage. The timeline involved will be determined once the terms...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: No tenders were issued for these particular training courses which provided a specific development opportunity for senior staff in the Department, as the courses in question facilitated a blend of senior managers from both the private and public sectors. The Department was not required to publish a public advertisement for purchases of this value under the National Public Procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that certain High Court decisions have changed the processing of forestry licence applications, resulting in approx. 80% of applications being screened in for a comprehensive ecological assessment, a situation for which the Department was not prepared. In addition, the number of appeals increased from 21 in 2017 to a peak of 582 in 2020. This combination of events...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department has two schemes to support the planting of non-commercial trees – the NeighbourWood and the Creation of Woodland on Public Lands Schemes (CWPL). The CWPL was introduced earlier this year and aims to encourage public bodies to establish new native woodlands on suitable bare land. Bodies eligible for the Scheme are government departments and State sponsored...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Since the commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 on 24th May, 2017, no landowners have been prosecuted for planting without a licence under summary conviction or conviction on indictment. Any forestry activities such as planting or, more usually, tree felling that takes place without a valid licence are taken very seriously by the Department. Any complaints made are always investigated.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Compliance with environmental regulations is a prerequisite for Irish farmers and food producers, not only to meet legislative requirements, but also to ensure that our quality produce can command a premium in both domestic and export markets. This approach is at the heart of the new stakeholder-led strategy for the sustainable development of the sector over the next decade: 'Food Vision...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The requirement to fence watercourses on certain agricultural holding types is set out under Article17(18) European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2017, SI No. 605 of 2017 (as amended). This measure came into effect on 1stJanuary 2021. Information on non-compliances and associated penalties relating to this requirement is not available to date...