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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I understand that an oral hearing had been organised in relation the appeal concerned but had to be cancelled by the person named due to COVID concerns. I have been advised that due to restrictions now in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Appeals Office has had to suspend the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together. Aquaculture enterprises with a 30% reduction in turnover because of Covid-19 have been eligible to apply to Revenue under the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme, an economy-wide enterprise support that focuses primarily on business eligibility. The scheme provides a flat-rate subsidy to qualifying employers based on the numbers of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I am informed that a hearing of the appeal for the person named was held on 30thMarch 2021 and a decision will issue in relation to this appeal shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The persons named applied successfully for GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1st October 2015. The GLAS contract was selected for an on-farm inspection 5th November 2020 and was notified of the inspection findings by letter dated 5th February 2021. This letter outlined the option of requesting a review of this decision. The persons named subsequently submitted a request for a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) 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. With regards to the export of greyhounds, under Council...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware from media reports of a proposal to develop flour milling facilities in Co. Wexford. The setting up of any new enterprise in the agri-food sector is welcome but requires in-depth research and financial analysis in order to determine that any proposed development is commercially viable. Whilst my Department is available to assist in such cases, any development must be industry-led...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Feedstuffs (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The recently published AgClimatise Roadmap outlines my vision for the agriculture sector, a climate neutral food system compatible with the Paris temperature goals. This vision for climate neutrality, in line with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (lPCC) guidance, requires that methane reduces out to 2050. Identifying ways to reduce methane is key priority for my Department in order...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Council Regulation 1224/2009, known as the Control Regulation, establishes a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and establishing a level playing-field across the EU on fisheries control. In 2018, the Commission published a proposal to amend the Control Regulation. The negotiations on the revised EU Control Regulation are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226, 227 and 229 together. The Programme for Government commits to rewarding farmers for adapting to more sustainable methods of farming and to the development of a new agri-environment scheme capable of delivering broad environmental and biodiversity benefits that will align financial supports with climate objectives. To advance this aim the Results-...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: An additional €79 million, including €23 million carbon tax, was provided in the budget to support action in the area of biodiversity, climate, environment and health and safety. My intention is to allocate the funding as follows: - Re-opening of the organic farming scheme €5m, - Straw Incorporation measure (SIM) €10m, - Agri-environment training for farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport Policy (22 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Cycle to Work scheme, as administered by the Revenue Commissioners, represents the clearest initiative targeted at facilitation of employees to use active travel to commute to work. My Department has been an active participant in the Cycle to Work Scheme since its inception in 2009. This tax incentive scheme allows employers to purchase bicycles on behalf of employees and recoup...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the current Level 5 Regulations, Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) authorise and monitor elite equestrian events. Under these restrictions, only professional and elite riders are permitted to compete. HSI has engaged with its Olympic disciplines on ensure the management of bona fide events at authorised venues. I understand the concerns raised by the Deputy in this matter. I also recognise...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In line with the Programme for Government, equine welfare, based on a robust traceability system, is a priority for my Department, building on existing inspectorate supports across the country. The legislation governing the identification of equines across the EU is Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 (CR 262/2015), as transposed into national legislation via S.I. 62 of 2016....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The legislation governing the identification of equines across the EU is Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 (CR 262/2015), as transposed into national legislation by S.I. 62 of 2016. Under this legislation, the person who transfers ownership of an equine to another person must present the passport to the new owner at the time of transfer. Both parties to the transfer must keep a...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Payments to farmers are comprised of direct payments under Pillar 1 of the CAP, and farmer-related Rural Development Programme payments under Pillar 2. The European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) finances direct payments and market supports. The European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) co-finances rural development measures under approved Rural Development Programmes...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The table below represents Pillar II funding made to Irish farmers in each of the years 2010 to 2020 2010-2020 Pillar II expenditure * Year (€) 2010 572,852.00 2011 536,832.00 2012 494,142.00 2013 431,147.00 2014 489,556.24 ...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The amount of funds repatriated abroad by companies operating in Ireland is included in the international accounts produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). According to the CSO, “users often refer to primary income as repatriated profits of multinationals based in Ireland”. In 2020, the primary income included in the Current, Capital and Financial Account Balances was...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am very cognisant of the important contribution that the Irish beef sector makes to the economy. Along with the 78,000 beef farmers, the processing and preserving of meat and production of meat products employs over 19,000 people. The value of cattle output at producer (farmgate) prices in 2020 is estimated to be €2.28 billion or about 26% of the total goods output at producer prices...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2437 and 2438 together. Data on the value of Irish beef exports are available up to February 2021 from the CSO See attached table which shows beef exports from Ireland 2010 to Feb 2021 by value in € million, broken down by the top 20 destinations. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data, in view of the volume of statistical...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Department publishes a range of beef data including current prices, historical prices and trends. The Beef PriceWatch App, published by the Department provides users with up-to-date information on the average price paid for animals in 24 DAFM approved meat factories throughout the country. Behind these representative prices, the user is one click away from detailed information, at factory...