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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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2440 and 2443 together. 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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2441, 2484, 2511 and 2554 to 2560, inclusive, 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...

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

Charlie McConalogue: A multi-agency group was established under the chairmanship of Minister for Heritage at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan in response to this event. Leitrim County Council has engaged specialist consultants (RPS) to undertake a comprehensive examination on the cause of the landslide and the impact it has had on the natural and built environment, ecology,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 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. Point-to-Point racing is funded by HRI and operates under the rules and regulations of the Irish Horse Regulatory Board (IHRB). The Irish National Hunt Steeplechase...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. However, I understand that the Appeals Office notifies the farmer in such cases as described by the Deputy.

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

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2446 and 2447 together. I fully acknowledge the important contribution bees make to agriculture and biodiversity as both pollinators and honey producers. In this regard, my Department provides a range of supports and initiatives to encourage and assist beekeepers and the national beekeeping associations. These supports include funding to carry out applied...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I fully acknowledge the important contribution bees make to agriculture and biodiversity as both pollinators and honey producers. In this regard, my Department provides a range of supports and initiatives to encourage and assist beekeepers and the national beekeeping associations. These supports include funding to carry out applied research through the National Apiculture Programme, grants to...

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

Charlie McConalogue: My Department does not hold the data requested by the Deputy. I would refer the Deputy to the Teagasc/EPA Irish Soil Information System National Soil Map which is indicative of soil types, including peat across the country.

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

Charlie McConalogue: Negotiations on the new CAP are on-going and the text is still subject to change. However, officials of my Department are examining the proposed GAEC 2 provisions including applicable definitions, mapping requirements and protection standards.

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

Charlie McConalogue: The CAP post-2020 legislative proposals were launched in June 2018 by Commissioner Hogan. The proposals outline a greater environmental ambition in the next programming period and recognise the role the agriculture sector has to play in helping Member States achieve their environmental and climate change targets. Trilogue negotiations between the three institutions, which are aimed at...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the difficulties faced by the poultry industry in regard to an Avian Influenza outbreak. Over the past five years, there has been one case of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N8) and 14 cases of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H6N1) which have affected the poultry industry, both of which occurred in 2020. I would like to advise the Deputy of the financial support...