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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I regret that the correspondence concerned was not passed to the Deputy and will ensure it is now sent.  I am advised by BIM that the correspondence was in the form of an emailed circular (cover letter and survey form) sent to all aquaculture enterprises, and for data protection reasons, these email circulars do not identify the addressee.  BIM has confirmed that these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for a herd number was received from the person named on 15th March 2021.  This application has now been processed and a herd number has been allocated in this case.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015, it is a matter for the authorised databases to decide whether they grant direct data access to third parties such as animal welfare organisations. As with all four authorised databases, the Irish Kennel Club (IKC) met a strict set of criteria to become authorised. The IKC continues to meet the requirements of the Microchipping of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) provides statistics on beef exports by country and value. The requested data is detailed in the table below. Years 2019 2020 2021 (January only) Beef Exports Canada  € Million 5.73 12.52 1.89

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Since 1st January 2019, the Department has provided grant aid under the TAMS II scheme for the purchase of solar photovoltaic PV panels, with 47 applications having been paid so far under this measure. The information regarding the country of origin of such purchases is not required under the terms and conditions of the TAMS II schemes and therefore is not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: This Department has played a key role in relation to restoring and conserving biodiversity rich ecosystems.  Biodiversity in agriculture is a key focus and we will encourage and support all projects/initiatives that promote this in harmony with agriculture and food production. Some of these objectives have been achieved through the Life programmes (co-ordinated by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. Following a competitive tender competition, the Department awarded a contract to construct a 216 metre quay extension on Dinish Island,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Social Media (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Currently, the Department publishes its audited accounts or financial statements, as well as any document setting out policy proposals in Irish and English. In addition to meeting its obligations under Section 10 of the Official Languages Act 2003 to publish certain documents in both official languages simultaneously, the Department publishes other corporate documents, such as the Customer...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The gamma interferon test (also referred to as the GIF test or IFN-gamma 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 it being researched and tested in specific problem herds. Like all such tools, it is important to use it in ways which maximise its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulations (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: After an extensive consultation process with stakeholders, a PGI application for Irish Grass Fed Beef was submitted to the European Commission last November by Bord Bia, on behalf of producers. The European Commission last week responded to this application with technical queries which are now being examined.  If the queries just received are addressed to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (18 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 725, 726 and 727 together. The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the attached table.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the many processing possibilities that hemp possesses such as fibre, fuel and food production as well as the reported carbon sequestration potential of the crop. While there has been significant research carried out on the cultivation of hemp in Ireland, mainly by Teagasc at its Oakpark Research Centre, this research has focused on the use of hemp as a source of fibre and as an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named was approved into GLAS 3 and has received payments for scheme years 2017 – 2020. The participant was selected for an on-farm inspection in 2020 and subsequently requested a review of the inspection findings. The findings were amended following a Regional Inspector review. Balancing payments are due in respect of monies recouped by the Department following this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The role of hill farmers is central to the management of the uplands and I, as Minister, wholeheartedly support our upland hill farmers. Several European Innovation Partnerships which are funded by the Department (Hen Harrier, SUAS, Blackstairs Farming Future, North Connemara Locally Led Agri scheme, Sustainable Agricultural Plan for MacGillycuddy reeks, Inishowen Uplands Farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The Government has indicated its intention to consider proposals for later in the year on the holding of a limited number of pilot live events for arts, culture, sport and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act,1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Government has indicated its intention to consider proposals for later...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Government has indicated its intention to consider proposals for later in the year on the holding of a limited number of pilot live events for arts, culture, sport and live entertainment (indoor and outdoor). This is to inform the safe reopening of these activities and events when the public health situation allows. My Department will continue to liaise with all sectors under its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Providing that all other standard requirements of the scheme are met, hemp is an eligible crop for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). It was also an eligible crop under the Single Payment Scheme which preceded the BPS.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority of Ireland (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) does not levy fees on premises or operators approved and supervised by the HSE. The Department only charges fees to DAFM approved and supervised premises.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (13 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Habitats Directive and the transposing legislation SI 477 of 2011 require, inter alia, that an appropriate assessment is undertaken where screening identifies a likelihood of the project having a significant effect on a European site(s). This is true regardless of the separation distance between the project and the European site(s). A likely zone of impact is used in order to identify...