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Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Mac Lochlainn for his acknowledgement on the effort that we have gone to to try to accommodate this. I am the very first to accept it does not fully address it and that we cannot, unfortunately, go back to the situation that pertained beforehand and access the arrangements that were in place. Unfortunately, it is a result of what has happened with Brexit and the radical...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for her contribution and overview of the challenges. On the Deputy's final point on producer organisation status for smaller groups, I certainly will work with them in trying to facilitate them where appropriate. Recently, I met the Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation, which has made an application and represents approximately 40 vessels. I am working with it. It...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The outcome of the agreement, which in total involves the transfer of 15% of our national quota between now and 2026, affects all vessels of all sizes. The species most affected are mackerel, prawns and other whitefish species such as haddock, monk and megrim. It will affect many vessels. The Government is fully cognisant of this and stands fully ready to support the sector, as well as to...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Matthews for his contribution and his insight into the issue of the future of our fishing sector. I certainly concur that there is a sustainable and healthy future for our fishing sector. We have to work on this, however. Obviously we have had Brexit hanging over us for the past four years and all of the damage that it could potentially do. While the worst impacts were...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for his contribution. I also want to acknowledge the tremendous work he has done and the engagement he has had with me in the run-up to Brexit, representing the interests of fishermen. Like my constituency, the fisheries sector is important to Cork South-West. In the run-up to Brexit, the Deputy took a constructive approach in championing and defending the sector to...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Any option or idea will be fully explored. My objective as Minister is to ensure our sector is as strong as it possibly can be at European level and we have a strong quota for the various species. In particular, I want to address the outcome we have seen from Brexit. I am working closely with the sector on this and I will fully explore and take forward any idea and suggestion. Ultimately,...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I made clear in my contributions so far my absolute determination following on from the trade and co-operation agreement and the resulting unfair burden on our fishing quotas, which is more significant proportionately than that which other member states have to carry. We knew from the outset the grave danger our fishing sector was in and the grave danger a no-deal outcome presented to us...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputies Sherlock and Mac Lochlainn. The Government is very much aware of the importance of the zero to 12-mile zone off Rockall for fishermen. Our position is resolute in that we have a strong tradition in that area. We will continue to hold that position. We are engaging diplomatically with the Scottish Government at present in trying to find a resolution to the issue that there...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Sherlock. The Government is clear in its commitment to stand ready to support the sector to address the impact that the sector has seen as a result of the outcome of the agreement, both in terms of representing our interests in Europe in trying to address the burden share as part of that but particularly in terms of trying to address the impact financially, both in terms of...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for his contribution. He outlined in a measured way how the overall agreement is a positive outcome in terms of the wider economy. However, as I have said, there is a significant impact on the fishing sector, albeit that impact is not what it might have been in the event of a no-deal Brexit. It was not what the British Government was looking for, nor was it what was sold...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Before I start today, I want to pay tribute and extend my sympathies to the family of the late Hugo Boyle, CEO of the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation, who passed away on Tuesday. He was a tremendous champion for the fishing sector and for fishermen. He was a man of integrity, dignity and accomplishment and a tremendous family man and professional. On behalf of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 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 and Regulations are in place to support them. Measures are based on expert advice from the National Public Health Emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is continuing to support the farming community in these difficult times, in particular, by ensuring that scheme payments can continue to issue to farmer clients. Conducting on-farm inspections is deemed essential work. Officials in my Department and I are very conscious of the challenges and concerns for all stakeholders posed by the COVID-19 situation. At all times, our...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Unfortunately, due to an administrative error, the previous PQ from the Deputy was not referred to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and I wish to apologise for this error. The question has now been sent to the SFPA for direct and urgent reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hazardous Waste Removal (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: While Haulbowline island has been under my Department’s care for the duration of the East Tip remediation works, those works are concluded and the island is soon to transfer to the ownership of the Minister for Defence.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application under the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS II on 4 August 2020. Supporting documentation in relation to this application was requested and was received by the Department on 9 December 2020, following which a pre-approval inspection was completed on 22 December 2020. Processing of the application is currently being finalised and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department provides direct support to the horticulture industry through the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Horticulture Sector. The Scheme provides grant aid towards capital investments in specialised plant and equipment, as well as emerging technologies specific to commercial horticulture production. In the current situation, this support is also important to help...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Within EU Member States, purebred animal breeding of the domestic species (bovines, porcines, ovines, caprines and equines) is governed by EU legislation, namely, Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, aimed at ensuring a harmonised approach to trade and for entry into the European Union. The exiting of the UK from the European Union, impacts on Irish breeders that are members of UK breed societies...

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

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. The Office was established in 2002 in accordance with the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001 and the Agriculture Appeals Regulations 2002. There are distinct and specific statutory functions assigned to the officials delivering the appeals service which require the Appeals Officers and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I fully recognise the impact the current forestry licensing delays are having on the sector. I am in regular and intensive consultation with all stakeholders to resolve these issues and I also issue a weekly dashboard to update on my Department's licensing dashboard. I have received the correspondence to which the question refers and a direct response will issue from my office to the person...