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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Forestry Sector (15 Oct 2019)

Andrew Doyle: ...by my Department, collects a range of data on our national forests, including data on carbon. According to the most recent inventory, Ireland's forests removed or sequestered an average of 3.8 million tonnes of CO2equivalent from the atmosphere each year between 2007 and 2016. The total carbon stock in Irish forests is approximately 312 million tonnes. This carbon is stored in trees,...

Agriculture: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2019)

Andrew Doyle: The 5% reduction is similar to the actions and requirements taken in the market supply chain reduction a couple of years ago, when the dairy support scheme was provided. I am aware that this motion is a couple of weeks old. I understand that the take-up has been around 80%. It was slow but I encourage all those who are eligible to apply. Assistance is being provided at the ploughing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Review (13 Jun 2019)

Andrew Doyle: ...constraint, ANC, scheme was introduced under the rural development programme 2014-20 as a replacement for the disadvantaged areas and less favoured areas schemes which had been in place since 1975. The scheme was originally introduced in recognition of the fact that farmers in particular areas were faced with challenges related to lower productivity and higher production costs compared...

Seanad: Update on Implementation of National Forestry Programme: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: I thank the Senators for their various contributions. At the outset, there are 12,000 people employed in the forestry sector and it is worth over €2.2 billion, with exports of more than€350 million. By 2035 the All Ireland Roundwood Production Forecast estimates that 50% of that will come from the private sector. There are 21,000 private landowners, mainly farmers who own...

Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Feb 2019)

Andrew Doyle: ...now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018. The greyhound racing sector makes a substantial contribution to the economy in terms of jobs - estimated at 5,000 as recently as 2017 by Jim Power, economic consultant - and contributes €300 million annually to local economies. In addition, it is estimated that there are approximately 7,000...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Grants (22 Jan 2019)

Andrew Doyle: ...native woodland and restore existing native woodland. Approximately 1,000 ha of native woodlands have been established under Forestry Programme 2014-2020. The programme also set a target of 1,950 ha for native woodland restoration projects. A budget provision of almost €24 million has been set aside for these initiatives. As the Deputy stated, two of the grant and premium...

European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

Andrew Doyle: ...by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will also be available to primary producers. To unlock the EIF counter-guarantee, which will be used to leverage funding of up to €300 million for the future growth loan scheme, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will collectively contribute €62...

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I will discuss amendments Nos. 1 to 15, inclusive. Amendments Nos. 5 to 13, inclusive, and amendment No. 15 are consequential to other amendments in this group. When Indecon carried out its review of Bord na gCon in 2014, the organisation had debts of €23 million, largely due to the investment in Limerick stadium. This debt has hindered the development of the industry ever since....

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (17 Oct 2018)

Andrew Doyle: I am pleased to introduce the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 to the House this afternoon. The greyhound racing sector contributes a substantial number of jobs to the economy, estimated at 5,000 people as recently as 2017 by Mr. Jim Power, economic consultant. The sector also contributes €300 million annually into local economies. In addition, it is estimated that there are approximately...

Tillage Sector: Motion (26 Apr 2018)

Andrew Doyle: ...a very timely debate on a very important sector and we should carefully consider this report. The overall thrust of the report is very much aligned with the tillage actions outlined in Food Wise 2025, the industry blueprint for the development of the whole agrifood sector. The tillage sector is an important and integral component of our agrifood industry, making a significant contribution...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Organic Farming Scheme (26 Apr 2018)

Andrew Doyle: Ten years ago, the land cover was 1%. We have doubled it. The target at that time was 5%, set by the Deputy's former colleague and my predecessor, then Minister of State, Mr. Trevor Sargent. The scheme, when it was reopened, took in everybody who applied. It was the highest intake ever. It was unprecedented. Everybody who was in the scheme had their plan rolled right to 2020. That is...

Seanad: Fodder Shortage: Motion (18 Apr 2018)

Andrew Doyle: ...by Teagasc and consisting of all the key stakeholders, to ensure a co-ordinated approach to the issue of fodder availability in affected areas. A targeted fodder transport support measure, with an allocation of €500,000, was introduced by my Department on 29 January 2018 to provide additional assistance to livestock farmers in the west and north west who were severely affected by...

Island Fisheries (Heritage Licence) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Feb 2018)

Andrew Doyle: ...and community events. Island fishermen and other inshore fishermen can, of course, avail of a range of other schemes, such as the dedicated inshore fisheries conservation scheme with its own €6 million allocation. This scheme funds the popular lobster V-notching programme, providing direct support to fishermen for engaging in the practice of demarking lobsters for conservation...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2017)

Andrew Doyle: Okay. Budget 2018 provides new opportunities, builds competitiveness and protects the agrifood and fisheries sector in the face of the Brexit challenge in the shape of an extra €64 million allocation to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Vote. I particularly welcome the support for the rural development programme, with an increase of spending to bring the programme to...

Other Questions: Horticulture Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Andrew Doyle: .... In particular, in light of the recent fluctuations in currency, I am focused on working with the industry to meet these difficulties in the months and years ahead. A payment of just under €1.57 million was made to one of our mushroom producer organisations in October. The budget for 2017 underpins my Department’s efforts through strategic investment in key areas, such as...

Seanad: Horticulture Industry: Statements (22 Nov 2016)

Andrew Doyle: ...House for inviting me to discuss the horticulture industry. The horticulture sector makes a very significant contribution to Ireland's gross agricultural output, with a farm gate output of €400 million in 2015. In terms of gross agricultural commodity output, horticulture is positioned third after beef and dairy. The sector makes an important economic contribution and generates...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Brexit Issues (15 Nov 2016)

Andrew Doyle: .... As announced in last month's budget, an extra €700,000 has been secured for capital investments in the commercial horticulture sector. This will increase the budget for this scheme to €5 million in 2017. Additionally, the horticulture sector will have access to the €150 million low-interest cashflow-support loan fund announced in the budget, providing access to...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (18 Oct 2016)

Andrew Doyle: ...'s continued commitment to the agrifood sector has been firmly reflected in the agrifood and marine budget for 2017. The increase in spending on the rural development programme, RDP, to €601 million in 2017, with the introduction of new schemes such as the animal welfare scheme for sheep, which is worth €25 million, and the innovative €150 million agri cashflow...

Funding for Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2016)

Andrew Doyle: ...in which all our citizens can reach their full potential. The importance the Government attaches to education is reflected in the scale of investment we are making next year. An additional €458 million has been provided to education compared with the allocation announced in last year's budget. This represents a 5% increase and a budget of more than €9.5 billion, the...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2016)

Andrew Doyle: ...and growers. The mushroom sector, like many other exporting sectors is particularly at risk because of the high dependency on the UK market. This week we arranged for the payment of just under €1.57 million to one of the mushroom producer organisations under the EU producer organisation scheme. Bord Bia, in response to the difficulties being experienced by exporters, recently...