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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Implementation of Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: It was all dealt within the seafood task force looking at the criteria under the Brexit adjustment reserve. There were three segments, namely, the inshore fleet - the smaller boats -that does not have any quota and therefore did not lose quota, the middle segment where there was decommissioning and tie-up and then the larger segment, where there was liquidity in recognition of the fact that,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Implementation of Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: In response to Deputy Mac Lochlainn, that is correct. That should have been established by now, but I have asked Bord Iascaigh Mhara to expedite its establishment. It is an important piece of work and I absolutely accept that it has not been but should have been established. It is fair to expect that work would have been well expedited by now but I have sought for that to be set up and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Implementation of Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I will check where we are at with the SFPA consultant committee and will revert directly to the Deputy on that. As I said to Deputy Collins earlier in relation to the Celtic Sea herring committee, I have a request for inshore representation with regard to which I will be in touch with them. I take on board the Deputy's representation and advocacy as well. More broadly, I agree that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Implementation of Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: On the safety grant, I will need to take that away as I am not quite sure what the Deputy is referring to. On the bottom mussel seed, my understanding is that the surveys have shown there is not sufficient mussel seed there this year to harvest. That is something that has happened at different times and I believe that is the advice in relation to it. It is not unusual; it does need to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Implementation of Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senator Lombard and will come back to him directly with a response. There are harbour user forums in each of the fishery harbour centres, to consult on how best to use the facilities in place, but I certainly will come back to him directly with a specific response on the question he has raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Implementation of Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023: Discussion (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The opening statement deals with the topic of today's meeting, which is the inshore strategy from 2019 to 2023. That is what the committee asked me to come in to discuss, not the current state of fisheries. The statement the Deputy received specifically deals with that. When I finished dealing with that, I dealt with the most urgent issue at the moment, which is the market situation, and I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department takes the matter of animal welfare most seriously. The RTE Primetime footage broadcast last week showing incidents of animal cruelty was extremely upsetting and I share the reaction of views who were appalled and upset by such a blatant disregard for the welfare of horses. An investigation into this matter is ongoing. The welfare of equines is protected by legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department considers all applications for Aquaculture and Foreshore Licences in accordance with the provisions of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Foreshore Act 1933 (as amended) and applicable National and EU legislation. The licensing process is complex and involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisors, as well as various Statutory Consultees. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department takes the matter of equine welfare most seriously. I am aware of the programme referenced. The welfare of equines is protected by legislation and appropriate enforcement action where breaches or shortcomings are identified. I have instigated an investigation into the events depicted on the programme footage and that investigation is on-going. I am therefore not in a position...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named was approved into Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), under the Co-operation approach, with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2023. All ACRES applications must undergo pre-payment validation checks before payment can issue. The 2023 ACRES payment checks found an issue in respect of the associated Basic Income Support for Sustainability...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Meetings (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that I will be attending the next Agri-Fish Council which is due to take place in Luxembourg on Monday 24 June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia (19 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Bord Bia Annual Report for 2023 was laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas on 13th June 2024 and is available at the following link: . The final accounts for 2023 are are currently under audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) and will also be published on completion.

International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I welcome this debate. It is very important that the Oireachtas takes the time to discuss the migration issue generally but also the international protection system. It is also important that we give significant and appropriate time to discussion of the migration pact. I recognise the Minister, Deputy McEntee, for her work in this regard but also for making sure it has received significant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine maintains the central equine database which records the registration details of all equines issued with a passport by approved Passport Issuing Organisations (PIOs) in Ireland. It further records the registration details of equines resident in the country but issued with a passport by approved PIOs outside the State. The date of movement of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Carbon Farming Working group was established in August 2023 and has representatives from Bord Bia, Teagasc, Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM), EIT Climate KIC, Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), Irish Co-operative Sector (ICOS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the Department of Environment, Communication and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The information sought by the Deputy is laid out in the attached table. Name of State Body 2023 Annual Report and 2023 audited financial statements received Yes /No (Please indicate date received and specify which document) Please give the reason why documents have not yet been received Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board No 2023...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Court of Justice (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am advised by my Officials that there have been no fines issues by the Court of Justice of the European Union for the period 2010 to date in respect of matters for which my Department is responsible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is steadily reducing the time-lines for processing all felling applications and has improved the timelines. In terms of turnaround time for those felling applications approved in 2024, the time periods for approvals were nine months for those applications screened out for appropriate assessment, and 10 months for screened-in applications. Over the last three years my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters (GAP) Regulations, (S.I. 113 of 2022 as amended), sets out the periods when application of manures to land is prohibited. The GAP Regulations also set out the circumstances when soiled water, organic or chemical fertilisers must not be applied to land. This includes, when the land is waterlogged, flooded or likely to flood, or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (18 Jun 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Anaerobic Digestion has a critical role to play in the coming years. The National Biomethane Strategy was approved last month. A successful Biomethane industry will assist farmers with the decarbonisation of agriculture, while also providing diversification opportunities for farmers. Notwithstanding this, it will also have a significant role to play in contributing to energy security, as well...