Results 161-180 of 22,392 for speaker:Charlie McConalogue

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

Charlie McConalogue: All potato growing areas in Europe have been impacted by the challenging weather conditions of 2023 and into 2024 which has resulted in ongoing tight stock across Europe and high prices on saleable yield. The colder, wetter weather in Ireland during the summer months last year resulted in unseasonably high demand and prices for potatoes during these months. In Ireland, current price...

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

Charlie McConalogue: At the Fisheries Council in December 2023, I secured additional mackerel quota-share worth approximately €3 million annually for Ireland’s fishing industry. This represents the first ever permanent increase in mackerel quota. This issue centred on the allocation and distribution of an EU mackerel quota historically linked to an agreement with Norway, which had been unallocated...

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

Charlie McConalogue: It’s my clear ambition to eradicate BVD from the national herd as soon as possible and I believe the finishing line is in sight. You may be aware that the BVD free programme is coordinated and managed by Animal Health Ireland under the direction of the BVD Implementation Group which consists of a range of industry stakeholders, including my Department. The BVD Implementation Group...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI, therefore, the question has been referred to the body for direct reply.

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

Charlie McConalogue: There are no plans to open an EIP call specifically targeted at the Aran Islands under the CAP Strategic Plan. However, it is open to any groups, regardless of geographic location, to submit a proposal under future EIP calls, provided that they meet the criteria associated with those calls. As the Deputy may be aware, European Innovation Partnership (EIP) projects involve the...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Tá sé cinn d’Ionaid Iascaigh Cuain faoi Úinéireacht an Stáit ainmnithe i seilbh mo Roinne, agus feidhmíonn mo Roinn na hionaid seo agus déanann sí cothabháil orthu. Tá na hionaid suite i mBaile Chaisleáin Bhéarra, sa Daingean, i nDún Mór, i mBinn Éadair, sna Cealla Beaga agus i Ros an Mhíl, faoi reacht. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is fully committed to the ongoing promotion of high animal welfare standards and to the continued enforcement of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which provides a modern framework for applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare. I can confirm a complaint was received by my Department's Animal Welfare helpline regarding the matter referred to. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (21 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that two consignments of cattle have been traded by private commercial businesses from Ireland to Israel over the past six months. Currently there are no trade restrictions on Israel in place.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has no record of a Felling application on this site. If the Forest Owner or their forester wishes to apply for a Tree Felling Licence they can access information at the following link:www.gov.ie/en/publication/19b8d-tree-felling-licences/: If they have any queries or concerns regarding the application process they can contact Felling Section at the following email...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Grant Payments (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank Senator Daly for raising this issue. The Senator is a strong advocate of the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, TAMS, and has been in touch with me on a regular basis with regard to the development of this particular TAMS. This issue regarding reference costs is one on which he has been advocating very strongly. I will first give a general overview of the scheme for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Grant Payments (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Senator again for raising this issue. It is the first time it has been raised with me on the floor of the Seanad or Dáil. It is no surprise it is the Senator who has done so, given his commitment to the scheme and to the importance of on-farm investment. The structure of the scheme and the way it operates are about going forward. It is my understanding that this is what...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Sector (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Following research undertaken by Bord Bia, we know that the value in achieving PGI status for Irish Grass Fed Beef is that it will help to differentiate the product in key markets as a quality product endorsed as a PGI under the EU Quality Schemes. The PGI logo on the packaging highlights the quality of the product, and is recognised by many consumers, particularly in EU markets. Bord Bia...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department has had the need to contact An Garda Síochána on a number of occasions from 2020 to date due to verbal, written and physical threats being addressed to staff working within this Department during the course of carrying out their duties. The assistance of An Garda Síochána in relation to these matters is greatly appreciated...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Civil Service (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I understand that my officials are currently looking into this request. My officials will also liaise with the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) on this matter, as the NSSO has responsibility for the payment of pensions to former civil servants. I would like to assure the Deputy one of my staff will contact the person directly to assist with this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Protected Areas (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The designation of Natura 2000 sites (including Special Protection Areas) and the identification of qualifying interests and conservation objectives for such sites comes under the responsibility of the Minister of State in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD. On 11 January 2024, Minister Noonan announced the proposed designation of the ‘Seas off...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The contract for the provision of Marketing Services to the sport horse sector and was awarded to the Irish Horse Board following a competitive tendering process carried out by my Department in accordance with Public Procurement Guidelines. The named organisation was simply stating their intention to participate in the already published tender competition. The named organisation did not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine only permits animals to be transported in compliance with the EU's animal welfare legislation. Ireland has also introduced its own national legislation regulating animal welfare during transport of livestock in dedicated livestock vessels (typically to countries in the Mediterranean region). These lay down more stringent controls that go...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has indicated to the EU Commission that it is supportive of the revision of the EU rules on animal welfare during transport, to facilitate the high welfare intracommunity trade and export of live animals to third countries. In that context the Department has engaged with the Commission services pointing out the need to ensure that any new proposed rules ensure that Irish farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I can confirm that an Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) application for Tranche 2 was not submitted on behalf of the person named. Tranche 2 of ACRES opened for applications on Friday, 24 November 2023 and closed at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 13 December 2023. The application process was outlined via ACRES Circular No 29/2023, dated 24 November 2023, which was sent as a reminder to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Meetings (20 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The theme of the discussions at the Informal Meeting of Fisheries Ministers on 24 and 25 March 2024 is "The Future of EU Fisheries and Aquaculture". This is an opportunity to highlight the challenges that the Irish seafood sector is facing and to examine solutions and opportunities for the future. I have, on numerous occasions, underlined the need for a comprehensive analysis of the...