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

Charlie McConalogue: All issues relating to the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Schemes are operational matters for Bord Bia. However, as a matter of policy, I should advise the Deputy that, in line with COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines, Bord Bia introduced remote audits in April 2020 and suspended on-site auditing of the members and applicants certified to the Bord Bia schemes in order to...

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

Charlie McConalogue: A herdnumber is an administrative device, issued by my Department for the purposes of disease control.  A herdnumber, therefore, does not imply ownership of lands, ownership of any animals tested or kept under that herdnumber or entitlement to payments under any schemes operated by the Department.  There are two roles associated with a herdnumber -...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: For public health reasons, the Government has advised that people should stay at home except in a number of situations, including if they are travelling to and from work where the work is considered to be an essential service. Those essential service providers are listed at: () and Regulations are in place to support these measures. The measures are based on expert advice from the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application for the 2020 Basic Payment Scheme on 5th May 2020.  As a result of the standard verification checks carried out by my Department, a parcel claimed on this application was identified as having being burned in the closed period of 1stMarch to 31stAugust, which resulted in an overclaim. The person named was written to by my Department on 19th...

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

Charlie McConalogue: At present, there is no legislative basis for the regulation of farrier services in Ireland. Therefore, there are no mandatory conditions or qualifications necessary in order to operate as a farrier. Powers conferred on the Minister by section 54A (inserted by section 2 of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Act 2012 (No. 25 of 2012)) of the Veterinary Practice Act 2005...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Last year, the Department established a Project Management Unit to oversee the backlog of forestry licences that were awaiting assessment by an Ecologist and established monthly targets up to February this year, which are reflected in a published dashboard.   Project Woodland which was recently launched by my colleague, Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett, will oversee...

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

Charlie McConalogue: An application for the Native Woodland Scheme was submitted on behalf of the persons named in June 2020 and is currently referred to my Department’s Ecology Unit.  An ecologist has been assigned to the application and, on initial overview, the ecologist has determined the that additional information will be required. The application lacks information on access, removal of...

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,...