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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Supports (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Deputy Carthy for the question. Whatever the outcome of the EU-UK future relationship negotiations, significant changes will take place from 1 January 2021. These will have considerable implications for the agri-food and fisheries sector and will require considerable adjustment, particularly for businesses trading with Great Britain. The focus of my Department has been on getting...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I am satisfied that the online mart system is working successfully in the context of the necessary Public Health restrictions we have applied. I am not aware of any restrictions on capacity. The vast majority of livestock marts now have systems in place to conduct online auctions. Livestock throughput from 22nd October to 30th November - when Level 5 measures were in place...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, in December 2018, following a public consultation process in which over 900 submissions were received, the then Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine announced that vessels over 18m will be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines from 1st January 2020.  A transition period of three years for vessels...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The agrifood sector is a vital part of the Irish economy, and maintaining export markets for Irish agrifood and fish products is a fundamental part of my Department’s work. It has also been a central element of my Department’s response to Brexit. While the UK market has always been an important one for Irish exports, successive governments have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I would like to take this opportunity to emphasise my commitment to the provision of agri-environment schemes which will continue to support farmers while driving environmental benefits. This commitment was demonstrated in the Budget 2021 when I secured funding for the rollover of existing schemes and through the additional budget allocation for 2021 of €79...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Beef Taskforce was established to provide the leadership to develop a sustainable pathway for the future of the beef sector. The Taskforce provides a robust implementation structure for commitments entered into in the Beef Sector Agreement of 15th September 2019, with timelines and stakeholder engagement. There have been six meetings of the Taskforce to date and the next...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In the four and half years since the UK voted to withdraw from the EU, my Department has invested more resources and expertise to the pursuit and development of new markets for Ireland's agri-food sector.  However, opening and enhancing access to international markets is typically a lengthy process with negotiations often taking several years before bilateral agreements are concluded and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Fisheries is an extremely important priority for Ireland and the EU as a whole in the negotiations with the UK. We are seeking to protect the interests of the Irish fleet in relation to access conditions, quota shares and the traditional activity of the EU fleet, while insisting that fisheries issues are dealt with as part of an overall trade deal. Securing an overall future relationship...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Live exports of cattle and sheep to Britain make up a very small proportion of our total live exports - less than 1% of our sheep and 2.4% of our cattle exports have gone to GB this year. My officials have recently received necessary certificates to import animals into the UK - these can be used to facilitate any such trade that will take place. The UK...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bioeconomy Sector (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department co-chairs the high-level Bioeconomy Implementation Group, along with  the Department of Environment Climate and Communications.  One of its key actions under the the national bioeconomy policy statement, is to examine ways of turning biowaste, nutrients, food processing residues and discards into valuable resources, by establishing the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 provides that compensation to owners of animals may be payable if a cull of those animals is directed by my Department in the event of an outbreak in that herd or flock of certain diseases, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The compensation may relate to the animal that is culled, or to an animal product, animal feed or similar item that is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Brexit poses enormous challenges for the agri-food and fisheries sector, as well as for my Department.  Regardless of the outcome of the EU UK negotiations, from 1st January 2021, any business which exports food to or through Great Britain will be subject to a range of new customs formalities and other regulatory requirements.  The Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Marts have clearly demonstrated their ability to work productively during level 5 Restrictions. Since the beginning of the Covid19 crisis, my Department has worked intensively, in cooperation with  marts representative organisations, to ensure that marts continued in operation.  I would like to commend marts and farmers for the resilience they have shown and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2015, the Scottish Derogation saw payment entitlements allocated from the National Reserve to farmers who actively farmed in 2013 but had not previously held entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme and also satisfied the eligibility criteria. This was a once-off method of allocation of payment entitlements from the National Reserve and it has not occurred since 2015. In the current...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Every dog must be microchipped in accordance with the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015. Section 7 of the Act sets out distinct obligations for the supplier and for anyone buying or acquiring dogs. These obligations apply to all sales, including those conducted online . The possession, movement, sale or supply of an unchipped dog is an offence, and may...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Developing increased third country market access, and furthering trade opportunities abroad, are integral parts of my Department’s response to the challenges posed by Brexit. Indeed, it is worth noting that, while Ireland's agrifood exports have greatly increased in recent years - with total exports coming to €14.5 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicines (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Regulation 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products comes into effect in January 2022. This Regulation is binding and has direct effect on all Member States. Member States have limited national discretion within the introduction of the Regulation. There is a derogation already in the Regulation, which allows professionals other than veterinarians to issue veterinary prescriptions,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Marts operated succesfully and productively under Level 5 measures from 22nd October to 30th November.  Currently the vast majority of marts have online systems in place and are operating through online platforms.Thousands of cattle and sheep have been bought and sold successfully online.  Throughput from 22nd October to 30th November, shows how well marts and farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Planning for increased inspections in Dublin and Rosslare Ports began in 2018. My Department, in conjunction with Revenue and the Department of Health has invested significantly in the acquisition and adaptation of substantial infrastructure at both ports, including facilities for truck parking, unloading bays, inspection rooms, storage facilities and offices. Over...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (8 Dec 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware, in December 2018, following a public consultation process in which over 900 submissions were received, the then Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine announced that vessels over 18m will be excluded from trawling in inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines from 1st January 2020.  A transition period of three years for vessels...