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International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I welcome this debate. It is very important that the Oireachtas takes the time to discuss the migration issue generally but also the international protection system. It is also important that we give significant and appropriate time to discussion of the migration pact. I recognise the Minister, Deputy McEntee, for her work in this regard but also for making sure it has received significant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine maintains the central equine database which records the registration details of all equines issued with a passport by approved Passport Issuing Organisations (PIOs) in Ireland. It further records the registration details of equines resident in the country but issued with a passport by approved PIOs outside the State. The date of movement of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Carbon Farming Working group was established in August 2023 and has representatives from Bord Bia, Teagasc, Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM), EIT Climate KIC, Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), Irish Co-operative Sector (ICOS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the Department of Environment, Communication and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The information sought by the Deputy is laid out in the attached table. Name of State Body 2023 Annual Report and 2023 audited financial statements received Yes /No (Please indicate date received and specify which document) Please give the reason why documents have not yet been received Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board No 2023...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Court of Justice (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am advised by my Officials that there have been no fines issues by the Court of Justice of the European Union for the period 2010 to date in respect of matters for which my Department is responsible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is steadily reducing the time-lines for processing all felling applications and has improved the timelines. In terms of turnaround time for those felling applications approved in 2024, the time periods for approvals were nine months for those applications screened out for appropriate assessment, and 10 months for screened-in applications. Over the last three years my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters (GAP) Regulations, (S.I. 113 of 2022 as amended), sets out the periods when application of manures to land is prohibited. The GAP Regulations also set out the circumstances when soiled water, organic or chemical fertilisers must not be applied to land. This includes, when the land is waterlogged, flooded or likely to flood, or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Anaerobic Digestion has a critical role to play in the coming years. The National Biomethane Strategy was approved last month. A successful Biomethane industry will assist farmers with the decarbonisation of agriculture, while also providing diversification opportunities for farmers. Notwithstanding this, it will also have a significant role to play in contributing to energy security, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The six Fishery Harbours Centres managed and maintained by my Department are working fishing centres, and for this reason the Department takes health and safety matters very seriously. The Department, in consultation with the three Island Committees, agreed to provide parking permits at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre to permanent residents of the Aran Islands. A limited number...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for the first tranche of my Department’s agri-environment scheme, ACRES, on behalf of the person named, was assigned the incorrect stream. This was rectified and the application resubmitted for the second tranche. My Department has written to the person named stating that outstanding administrative issues in relation to their Tranche 1 application are being followed up...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am very aware of the challenges facing the inshore fishermen at the moment and met with representatives of the inshore fleet in April to discuss these. The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, EMFAF, is the primary source of funding for the Irish seafood sector. It provides a budget of €258 million for the programme period 2021 to 2027. I can confirm that my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that my Department is investigating suspected animal welfare related offences that may have occurred on mart premises arising from the footage broadcast by RTE on 10 July 2023. The Department is continuing its evidence gathering in relation to these specific incidents and appropriate action will be taken. Since these investigations are on-going, it would not be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has, with assistance from An Garda Síochána, initiated a comprehensive investigation into the incidents at the premises mentioned and associated premises. This investigation is active and ongoing and it would not be appropriate to comment further on the matter at this time. My Department is notified of the appointment of Animal Welfare Officers (AWOs) by the Food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: EC Regulation 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing provides the legislative basis for ensuring the welfare of animals in such situations. This sets out a requirement that the killing and related operations may only be carried out by persons with an appropriate level of competence and requiring that such operatives undertake training and acquire a certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Operatives in slaughter plants approved by my Department, including the one mentioned by the Deputy, are required under EU Regulation 1099/2009 to hold a Certificate(s) of Competence in respect of a number of operations - this includes slaughter procedures. Operatives undertake a Teagasc accredited training course and examination prior to being assessed by my Department’s veterinary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The footage broadcast on the ‘RTÉ Investigates’ show that aired on Wednesday and Thursday 12 and 13 June 2024 was extremely upsetting, and I share the reaction of viewers who were appalled by such a blatant disregard for the welfare of horses and suspected criminality. You will be aware, as has been reported in the media that there is an active investigation taking...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The footage broadcast on RTÉ Investigates that aired on Wednesday and Thursday 12 and 13 June 2024 was extremely upsetting, and I share the reaction of viewers who were appalled by such a blatant disregard for the welfare of horses. You will be aware, as has been reported in the media that there is an active investigation taking place led by the Department of Agriculture Food and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The footage broadcast on the ‘RTÉ Investigates’ show that aired on Wednesday and Thursday 12 and 13 June 2024 was extremely upsetting, and I share the reaction of viewers who were appalled by such a blatant disregard for the welfare of horses and suspected criminality. You will be aware, as has been reported in the media that there is an active investigation taking...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The footage broadcast on RTÉ Investigates that aired on Wednesday and Thursday 12 and 13 June 2024 was extremely upsetting, and I share the reaction of viewers who were appalled by such a blatant disregard for the welfare of horses. You will be aware, as has been reported in the media that there is an active investigation taking place led by the Department of Agriculture Food and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The footage broadcast on RTÉ Investigates that aired on Wednesday and Thursday 12 and 13 June 2024 was extremely upsetting. I share the reaction of viewers who were appalled by such a blatant disregard for the welfare of horses and suspected criminality. You will be aware, as has been reported in the media that there is an active investigation taking place led by the Department of...