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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: This is an operational matter for Teagasc who deliver the Green Cert Programme at Ballyhaise College. I have requested Teagasc to examine the matter and provide a response directly to the Deputy within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (24 Mar 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, there is a commitment in the Programme for Government for the establishment of a new authority called the National Food Ombudsman (NFO) to enforce the Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Directive. The NFO, whose remit will include the beef sector, will have a specific role in analysing and reporting on price and market data in Ireland.  It is important to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The applicant named submitted payment claimd under both the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage and Dairy Equipment Scheme TAMS II on 8th May 2020. A number of issues arose with the supporting documents provided and query letters have issued advising of the action needed to address the issues.  The applications will continue to be processed subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1952 to 1954, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hedge Cutting (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has responsibility for the processing of applications for a range of area based schemes including the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), Greening and Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC). The Terms and Conditions for these schemes contain very clear guidance on both illegal burning, (that is land burned between 1st March and 31st August, or land...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (24 Mar 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.  The question raised by the Deputy is an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Process (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2020, my Department made 48 Statutory Instruments and was the sponsoring Department for one Bill as it progressed through the Oireachtas. Officials within my Department had sole responsibility for each stage of the drafting process relating to the 48 Statutory Instruments. My officials were also responsible for preparing the General Scheme of the Bill including carrying out the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the issue being raised by the Deputy. As he will be aware in January 2021, I met with Minister Patrick O'Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, and some of his officials on this specific issue.  I am well aware of the significant impact on the community that this flooding is having and I endeavour to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: In relation to peat extraction, my Department has no involvement in its regulation. This is a planning process under the remit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and an Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) license process, under the remit of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. Regarding the future use of peat moss in the horticulture...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (24 Mar 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: An application for a forest road works licence was accepted on behalf of the person named in December 2019.  The relevant local authority was asked for their opinion by my Department on the application and they responded that the development could result in a traffic hazard and that it appeared that planning permission was required for a forestry entrance at the location.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Following an inspection, an issue was identified with this case that led to a baseline penalty being applied. The person named has been notified of the details of the penalty and of the options available to them.  The person named has also been informed of the review and appeal options open to them. A review request submitted within the timeframes set...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The EU SPS regime sets out the rules under which animals and agrifood products may be imported into the Union.  Under this regime, the EU requires health certification for animals and certain products.  The process of issuing certificates differs from country to country but, in all circumstances, must meet certain basic standards. The TCA does not provide for any changes in EU SPS...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) was the national agri-environment climate measure provided under the CAP Rural Development Plan 2007-2013.  The duration of the contracts under AEOS was at least 5 years, with participants given the option, before the completion of their AEOS contract, to move into the Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (‘GLAS’), which was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that Horse Sport Ireland studbooks support and facilitate the naming and prefixing of horses in the Irish language.  Names in Irish or English are accepted that are less than 30 characters.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised, however, that the Agriculture Appeals Office has been in contact with the person named and a hearing date has been agreed in relation to their TAMS appeal.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The last meeting of the Taskforce took place on 9th March. The next meeting of the Taskforce is due to take place next month with the date to be announced in due course.   The Beef Taskforce was established to provide the leadership to develop a sustainable pathway for the future of the beef sector in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability. The Taskforce...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1969 and 1970 together. 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 Foal Levy scheme, which was introduced in 2000 on a statutory basis, applies to all thoroughbred...