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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware, on 26 August 2020, the European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 318 of 2020) were signed into law by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Statutory Instrument establishes a point system, which will apply to the Licence Holder of a sea-fishing boat when a serious infringement of the rules of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The import of beef products from third countries is governed by a comprehensive and robust legislative framework laid down at EU level, controlled by Member States in the first instance, and audited by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Food Safety, to ensure compliance with all of the relevant food safety standards. The legislation imposes health and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicines (7 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: EU Regulation 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products comes into effect in January 2022. This Regulation is binding in full and has direct effect on all Member States. Two issues have now arisen 1. The new requirement under EU Law for a veterinary prescription to be issued before antiparasitic products can be dispensed and 2. The question as to whether Ireland can avail of a derogation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Health Services Staff (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: A number of additional staff have been appointed to improve the processing of licences by my Department this year including ecologists, forestry inspectors and new administrative staff. There have been six additional Departmental ecologists recruited this year. This means that there are now 14 whole-time equivalent ecologists working in forestry licensing, either as permanent staff members or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásíocht Con Éireann 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. Rásíocht Con Éireann is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Monies from the Fund are provided to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulations (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 786 and 787 together. EU Regulation 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products comes into effect in January 2022. This Regulation is binding in full and has direct effect on all Member States. Two issues have now arisen 1. The new requirement under EU Law for a veterinary prescription to be issued before antiparasitic products can be dispensed and 2. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: When cattle are slaughtered as reactors under the TB eradication programme, it is because they have tested positive for infection with TB. In the past 12 months, 20,993 cattle have been slaughtered as reactors under the TB eradication programme, as they are deemed to be infected with the TB disease agent. The test specificity is estimated at 99.98%, meaning the number of false positives to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Inspectors are employed in a range of business areas throughout my Department in the areas of Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare, amongst others. My Department is committed to the protection and safety of our food industry. There are currently 50 Veterinary Inspectors employed by my Department as inspectors at meat and food processing facilities throughout the country. The total salary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Under Ireland's current Rural Development Plan (2014 -2020), a budget of €56m was allocated to fund the Organic Farming Schemes opened during this period.This is the largest allocation ever to an Organics support scheme. The amount of land under organic production has seen an increase of nearly 50% to nearly 74,000 hectares. The Organic Farming Scheme accepted applications in 2015 and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéimeanna Talmhaíochta (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Tuigeann mo Roinn go maith na freagrachtaí atá uirthi faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla agus tá gach iarracht á dhéanamh chun a chinntiú go bhfuiltear ag comhlíonadh fhorálacha an Achta. De bharr práinn a bheith ag baint leis an reachtaíocht a ritheadh sa Dáil an 30 Meán Fómhair, an tAcht Foraoiseachta (Forálacha...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Investigations (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: There have been a number of scientific studies nationally and internationally which have examined the carbon sequestration potential of forests. Forests provide a wide range of ecosystem services which include carbon sequestration and storage. Irish forests are a net sink for CO2 and make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions each year. Approximately every 5...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 793 and 794 together. I should advise the Deputy that the monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone are law enforcement matters for the Irish control authorities.Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, all operational issues of this nature are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Helicicilture, more commonly known as snail farming, is a niche farming concept. Climatic conditions in Ireland are suitable for year round snail breeding and Bord Bia conducted research in 2018 which showed the strong export market potential for snails, particularly in Europe. Farmers interested in snail farming may wish to refer to the helpful guidance document on snail farming produced by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC) is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. Siltation in Howth Harbour has been recognised as an issue for some time, and the requirement for a dredging project to restore adequate depth in the entrance channel and within the harbour is accepted. The Harbour was last...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Government has introduced a number of measures to make it easier for all businesses impacted by COVID 19 related issues to access finance. The COVID 19 Credit Guarantee Scheme is designed to incentivise finance providers to continue to support economic activity by providing liquidity and finance agreements to businesses. The Scheme is targeted towards businesses which have experienced an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has not been subject to any fines arising from the non-transposition of EU Directives into Irish law. My Department has an effective monitoring system in place to ensure all Directives are transposed on time. In addition, my Department engages regularly with the European Commission and the Department of Foreign Affairs on issues that may arise with transposing EU Directives.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Rásíocht 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. I will ask RCÉ to revert, within ten working days, with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has received correspondence from the person named seeking a review of a decision regarding a breach of the nitrates limits. The Department is currently considering this correspondence and a reply will issue to the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government commits the Government to “provide additional resources to monitor welfare standards, by increasing the veterinary presence available on all live export consignments to third countries”. My Department is assessing implementation of this commitment and the possible additional actions required, whilst continuing to ensure appropriate inspection and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (6 Oct 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: If a member state does not have sufficient quota for a certain species, a quota swap can be agreed with another member state. Ireland may seek an exchange of quota with another EU member state to cover a shortfall in quota (or effort) for a fish stock in an area for the year. Conversely, Ireland may receive a request from another EU member state for a quota swap. Each swap proposal is...