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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The objective of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Suckler is to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management. The closing date for receipt of applications for this programme was 15 May 2020.  Applications...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 and 590 together. I have not had any discussions with my Northern counterpart on this issue. I am informed that the application referred to by the Deputy for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for “Irish Grass Fed Beef” is being made by Bord Bia on behalf of the Irish beef sector. PGI status requires products to be produced in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: An application for a tree felling licence was received from the person named.  Every application for a forestry licence must undergo careful assessment for the potential effects the proposed operations may have on their own or in combination with other plans or projects in the area. The Deputy will be aware that my Department made changes to the assessment procedures used when...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provides grant aid for the horticulture sector through the scheme of investment aid for the development of the commercial horticulture sector. This scheme grant aids capital investments in specialised plant and equipment as well as emerging technologies specific to commercial horticulture production, including hydroponics and vertical...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: An application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme was received on behalf of the person named in November 2019.  The application is complex as the proposed site is close to designated sites, including Castlemaine Harbour SAC and a stretch of the Gweestin River, which is a high-status watercourse.  The site also contains or is near to archaeological features and artefacts....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: There are currently 48,443 active participants in the GLAS scheme. 97.7% of 2019 scheme year payments have been made to date. My Department continues to work with both farmers and their advisors to ensure that any issues are resolved, and outstanding payments are made as quickly as possible. GLAS 2019 scheme year payments (including GLAS plus) to date by county are as follows:...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The table below shows GLAS payments for scheme year 2019 in respect of the GLAS actions requested by the Deputy: Action Bat Boxes €2,660,778.55 Bird Boxes €1,213,347.55 Commonage €19,817,952.13 Coppicing of Hedgerows €5,330,468.22 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Data (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596 and 597 together. Coillte is operationally independent of my Department and matters such as the management of their forest estate are the responsibility of the company. I have therefore passed the questions raised to Coillte for response and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The person named submitted a payment claim under The Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS II on 22 April 2020. The payment claim is currently being processed and the local office concerned will be in direct contact with the above named when processing is complete.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: My Department implements a number of financial support schemes for farmers, including those farmers who own callow land in the Shannon catchment area.  For example, farmers in the Shannon callows are eligible to avail of the financial support paid out under the €1.2bn annual Basic Payment Scheme and the €250m annual Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme.  In...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: An application for the Forest Road Works Scheme was received on behalf of the person named in April, 2020.  All applications for forestry licences, must be carefully assessed for their potential impacts on the surrounding environment and countryside.  As part of this assessment process, applications may be referred to public bodies, including the National Parks and Wildlife Service...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: Our seven Fisheries Local Action Groups have been allocated a total of €12 million to disperse to their FLAG territories over the course of the EMFF Programme.  The seven FLAGs were established in 2017 and by end 2019 had paid out some €6.6 million in grants.  BIM anticipates that beneficiaries will draw down further funds in 2020 from existing outstanding grant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: As consideration of the next CAP is ongoing, Ireland has pressed for the earliest possible adoption of regulations to facilitate the operation of schemes during the transitional period. This is to provide some certainty until such time as CAP regulations and associated funding arrangements are agreed.  Ireland has pressed for early agreement on these issues so...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The €50 million Beef Exceptional Aid package is targeted towards beef finishers in recognition of the fact that they have borne the most immediate and severe economic impact arising from the market disturbance associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The details requested by the Deputy are not yet available as my Department, having consulted with farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: Whilst there is concern that the reduced level of winter crop sowings and the recent dry spell impacting on spring sown crops will result in lower volumes of straw this year, it is premature to be definitive in terms of straw demand versus availability,in particular given that harvest 2020 has not commenced.  Notwithstanding this, 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The €50 million Beef Exceptional Aid package is targeted towards beef finishers in recognition of the fact that they have borne the most immediate and severe economic impact arising from the market disturbance arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Supporting finishers will have a positive impact on suckling and store buying enterprises, as it will help...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Relations (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: On 21 June 2018, Trade Commissioner Malmstrom and Trade Minister Parker officially launched negotiations for a comprehensive and ambitious trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand. Eight rounds of negotiations have been completed, the most recent of which took place from 8-19 June 2020.  During the course of these negotiations, Ireland has, as with all such...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: Intra EU movement of animals is recorded on the Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES). The following data extracted from the TRACES database represents sheep of all ages imported into Ireland for all movement purposes. 2020 data is available for Quarter 1 only. Year  Quantity (Head) 2020 (YTD 01/04/20) 108,853 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: In response to the Deputy, the table below lists the grade and number of staff employed at Davitt House, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.  There are no plans to either increase or decrease the number of staff in this office. Grade Number of Staff Assistant Agricultural Inspector 5 Clerical Officer 14 ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Seafood Sector (30 Jun 2020)

Barry Cowen: The promotion of Irish seafood on the domestic and international markets is a statutory function of Bord Bia – the State Body of my Department charged with such matters. Decisions on individual promotion and marketing campaigns of Irish food, drink, horticulture and seafood are an operational matter for that organisation and as such the Deputy can contact them at info@BordBia.ie I...