Results 61-80 of 22,388 for speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988. Day-to-day operational matters, such as lease agreements, are the responsibility of the company. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Commission Implementing Decision granting Ireland's current Nitrates Derogation sets out the requirement to conduct on-farm inspections on at least 10% of farms with a Nitrates Derogation. Of the 6,726 Nitrates Derogation applicants in 2022, a total of 718 received an on-farm inspection by officials from my Department. These on-farm inspections identified 47 applicants that were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: As regards the felling license application referred to, my Department continues to engage proactively with the applicant and his representatives. This is a very complex location with a number of Ecological concerns which must be carefully considered. There have been a number of changes made to the initial application on foot of environmental concerns raised by my Department and an updated...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) sets out basis for EU-UK trade post Brexit and confirms UK decision be outside of EU Single Market and therefore UK is considered a 3rd country by EU. The EU Commission has made clear that unless there is dynamic alignment with EU plant health standards seed potatoes originating from GB can no longer be imported into the EU. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an online application on 26 June 2023, for the Solar Capital Investment Scheme. A number of issues relating to the solar survey and farm yard plan arose during administrative checks, which were queried with the applicant. These matters have now been resolved, and a letter of approval to commence works issued on 25 March 2024.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 934 and 992 together. Irish registered vessels are permitted to land at Magheraroarty pier in Co. Donegal. I am advised by the independent Sea Fisheries Protection Authority that in 2023 there were 205 landings, representing 467 tonnes, into Magheraroarty. There are no current plans to include Magheraroarty Harbour as a designated port for UK...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: In 2023, the herdowner through his FAS Adviser selected AP 1 - Space for Nature Enhanced. My Department through the Farm Advisory Service email address issued a communication on 11 May 2023 notifying FAS Advisers that there was an issue with how some LPIS parcels with scrub exclusions were having their space for nature calculated and advising that impacted FAS Advisors would receive further...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I have provided a table of import figures which are provided by the Central Statistics Office and refer to - Peat, including peat litter, whether or not agglomerated (CN code 27030000). This description includes all types of peat and does not differentiate between peat used for horticulture or that used for heating. This description also includes briquettes. Peat agglomerates also includes...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Official Travel (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Ministerial visits abroad to date relate to the 2024 St. Patrick's Day travel. My Department is awaiting the final costs to be submitted from the Embassies of the countries I visited. The Embassies arranged accommodation and internal travel which is then billed to my Department. Once the final costs are in I will forward the material to you.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department owns, operates, and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres under statute. These centres are Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre, Howth Fishery Harbour Centre, Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre, Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre, Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre and Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre. The Fishery Harbour Centres contain a diverse...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The current recruitment campaign for which panels are held for the role of Technical Agricultural Officer is being administered by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I would advise that any queries in relation to this competition should be directed to PAS. If the individual is seeking information in relation to a previous...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The current recruitment campaign for the role of Technical Agricultural Officer is being administered by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I would advise that any queries in relation to this competition should be directed to PAS email info@publicjobs.ie. If the individual is seeking information in relation to a previous...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Movement of livestock manure between holdings must be recorded and verified online on www.agfood.ie. In a small minority of justified cases (e.g. deceased farmer), paper records of movements will be accepted. Farmers do not have to employ an agricultural advisor to record an export of organic manure, such as slurry, or to verify an import of organic manure. To record a movement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Following exceptional flooding in the Shannon Callows during summer 2023, on 7 November 2023 I announced the launch of the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to support farmers who have lost fodder due to flooding in the region during summer 2023. I have allocated funding of approximately €800,000 which will allow for a payment rate of up to €325 per hectare....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 943 to 954, inclusive together. 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The above named applied for grant aid for an Auto Washer for a milking machine under the Dairy Equipment Scheme, which is a measure under TAMS 3, on 30 June 2023. This application has been approved, and an approval letter to proceed with the investment issued on 26 January 2024.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The person named submitted an application on 14 December 2023 for a slurry tanker and trailing shoe under the Low Emission Slurry Spreading Scheme, which is a measure under TAMS 3. This application has passed all the initial administrative checks and has now proceeded for further technical checks at the local regional office. I would advise that, as this is a mobile investment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I established the Food Vision Dairy Group as well as the Food Vision Beef & Sheep Group in 2022 to advance the actions for the beef and sheep and dairy sectors identified in the Food Vision 2030 strategy, taking account of the requirement for the sectors to contribute to achieving the targets set for agriculture emissions in the Climate Action Plan. The first priority for both...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 958 and 974 together. A detailed Ash dieback action plan is being prepared by Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett for submission to Cabinet for approval in the very near future. This will outline comprehensive actions by my Department to deal with the issue of ash dieback. Detailed deliberations are taking place to ensure an efficient, appropriate and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Licences (9 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm receipt of this application on 4 December 2023, as described. However, due to an administrative issue a delay occurred. I can also confirm that this application will be processed with the utmost urgency and that contact has been initiated with the applicant.