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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Payment entitlements under the Single Payments Scheme were not attached to specific land.  The regulations in relation to the consolidation of payment entitlements on owned and leased land were originally set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 795/2004 which was repealed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1120/2009. Article 46(2) of Regulation 1782/2003 sets out the circumstances for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Single Payment Scheme (SPS) was implemented in Ireland in 2005 under European Commission Regulation (EC)1782/2003. Ireland implemented the historical model of the SPS, which meant that the number of payment entitlements each farmer received was based on the average number of hectares farmed in the three reference years – 2000 to 2002. The total SPS amount belongs to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Single Payment Scheme was implemented in Ireland in 2005 under European Commission Regulation (EC) 1782/2003. Ireland implemented the historical model of the SPS, which meant that the number of payment entitlements each farmer received was based on the average number of hectares farmed in the three reference years – 2000 to 2002 The total Single Payment Scheme amount belongs to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the milk quota system, the milk quota was attached to lands used for milk production in 1983 – the milk quota reference year - and quota that was attached to leased (or rented) lands was transferred to the lessee at the end of the lease agreement. The question also references the single farm payment – in accordance with the provisions of the relevant EU regulations,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The CAP legislative proposals set out the mandatory requirement for Member States to introduce ECO schemes, but farmers can choose whether or not to apply.  However, participation in ECO schemes will allow farmers to maximise their payments.   The European Parliament and AgriFish Council positions on ECO schemes differ. The Council position advocates a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The new CAP regulations are still at negotiation stage and, therefore, it is not possible at this time to give a definitive answer regarding the potential conditions relating to long-term payment entitlement and land lease agreements.  The position regarding payment entitlements in the next programming period cannot be confirmed until such time as the regulatory provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2006, the EU introduced a restructuring mechanism intended to reduce overall production of sugar, acknowledging the then global over supply and resultant low prices being achieved. Ireland secured €353 million as part of the reform package with some €220 million being distributed to beet growers and a further €6 million to machinery contractors in the sector. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named applied under the Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash dieback) because of the impact of ash dieback on their plantation.  A reply from National Parks and Wildlife Service, (NPWS) was awaited and this has now been received.  The Forestry District Inspector is completing their final review of the application.  They will make their recommendations, which...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC) is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. Funding for capital works is made available on an annual basis by the Department to the Fishery Harbour Centres, via the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme.  These capital works are fully...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the organisation charged with the role of Keeper of the Irish Stud Book since 1923.  The stud book records pedigrees, ownerships, breeding data and transfers of ownership primarily of all greyhounds. Greyhounds are required to be named with the Club. TheICC is subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The impact of Brexit on Ireland's seafood sector, and the coastal communities dependent on it, is understandably a major concern for the sector.  However, this impact would have been far greater had the Barnier Task Force agreed to UK demands, or had we been in a no-deal scenario which would have seen all EU vessels barred from UK waters and subsequent displacement into...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Protected Disclosures (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The number of Protected Disclosures received in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the past five years and to date in 2021 is as follows: Year Number 2016 3 2017 2 2018 1 2019 2 2020 4 2021 1

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: This information requested has now been compiled and is provided below. It is important to note some conditions on which the data is based: - The total value amount is based on Payment Entitlement values only – it does not include greening. - It takes the value of the entitlement at the time of leasing – so there is no account taken here of convergence, linear...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine takes its responsibilities in the matter of animal welfare very seriously and exercises close oversight, and deploys considerable resources to the area of animal welfare in general, including in respect of animals being transported. The legal interpretation you have quoted is not one which is shared by the Department....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been informed, however, that an appeal was received by the Agriculture Appeals Office on 6th April 2021.   The Appeals Office operates in accordance with the Agriculture Appeals Regulations 2002 which require an appeal to be made within three months of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Risk Management (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, the Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme is the funding programme for the development of our fisheries sector.  The Programme supports a wide range of initiatives, including capital investment on board and ashore, advisory services, innovation, training and marketing.  The European Union amended its European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Regulation in 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (27 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 264 together. As Minister, I am continually aware of the international global trade dynamic and its potential impact on irish agriculture. My key focus, at all times, is the protection and enhancement of the incomes of our farmers, fishers and food producers. The conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia could have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Reconstitution and Under-planting Scheme was developed by the Department in order to provide the forest owner with a broader range of silvicultural and management options in support of the ash dieback impacted plantation. The scheme opened for applications in June 2020 and, to date, there have been over 304 applications with 61 approved. The decision not to allow older and more mature...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) for this application was received by officials on 11th May and will shortly be assigned to an ecologist. We expect that an ecologist will complete their assessment within two to three months. The licence will then be returned to the Forestry District Inspector for their final review and recommendations. A decision should issue shortly afterwards.