Results 81-100 of 196 for 5 million speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Feedstuffs (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 to 456, inclusive, together. In relation to incentivising extra tillage crops this year the Targeted Intervention Package I announced on 22nd March is framed around three pillars which seek to support our vital Irish farming families arising both from events in Ukraine and wider global price volatility. The total package is projected to cost in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: .... While slaughter levels were slightly down for both beef and sheep in 2021, prices were up on the previous year. For beef, the total annual slaughter figure at the end of 2021 was 1.66 million head which represents a 5% decrease on 2020 levels of 1.75 million head. The average 2021 R3 Steer price of 407.95c/kg was 12.5% above the 2020 average price of 362.71c/kg. Central...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (29 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The current Programme for Government target is to align the utilisable agricultural area under organic production in Ireland with the EU average of 7.5% The organic sector in Ireland is experiencing considerable growth at present with the area of land under organic production now at approximately 90,000 hectares at the end of 2021. I am committed to continuing the implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (29 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of the 2021 scheme year. Year Total Payment Average Payment 2019 €9.3m €6,078 2020 €8.4m €5,490 2021 €7.8m €5,247 2022 €1.3m €5,247 The current Programme for Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (23 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland. The scheme was subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. BEAM was funded by a combination of €50 million EU exceptional aid and €27.8 million Exchequer support and was provided in light of the difficult circumstances that Irish beef farmers had been facing as a result of market...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...for 2020 and part of 2019. There has been a significant reduction in log imports over the last few months mainly as a result of increased log supply in Ireland.  Felling licences issued for over 8.4 million cubic metres of timber in 2021 and to date in 2022 felling licences for over 1.7 million cubic metres have issued.   log imports into Ireland (All from PFA in Scotland)  ...

Supplementary Budget for Rural Communities and Farmers: Motion [Private Members] (23 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...: — the annual rate of consumer price inflation, as measured by the European Union's (EU) harmonised index of consumer prices, has picked up sharply in recent months, reaching a multi-decade high of 5.7 per cent in December before moderating somewhat to 5 per cent in January; — the recent increase in inflation is partly a result of temporary factors related to the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rockall Island Ownership (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Deputy for raising this question, which is particularly important for a significant number of fishermen, numbering some 25 or 26, who fish for squid and haddock inside the Rockall 12-mile zone. He referred to the estimated financial costs associated with this. As he knows, I received the task force report, Navigating Change, last October. The impact of the loss of access to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...received regarding the care equines (horses and donkeys) in 2020 and 2021. + County Equine Complaints 2020 Equine Complaints 2021 Carlow 5 8 Cavan 3 4 Clare 36 38 Cork 51 25 Donegal 6 5 Dublin ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...in 2021, prices were significantly up on the previous year. Both sectors also saw an increase in the value of exports. For beef, the total annual slaughter figure at the end of 2021 was 1.66 million head which represents a 5% decrease on 2020 levels of 1.75 million head. This was in line with the projection of tightening supplies at the start of year. The average 2021 R3 Steer price...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Data (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: .... With regard to the prospects for the sectors referenced, the following should be noted: Up to the end of November, the CSO reported a reduction in the value of dairy exports of €119m (2.5%) and a reduction in the volume of exports of 100,081 tonnes (6.4%) compared to 2020. Irish dairy produce reached 147 markets in 2021, with destinations outside of the EU and UK exceeding 50% of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: A budget of €10 million has been allocated to the pilot Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme. The Programme aims to cover the cost of approximately 80,000 to 100,000 soil samples at an average cost of €105 per sample. With a maximum of 16 samples per farm, it was anticipated that over 7,500 applicants would be accepted into the Programme. The application period closed on 8th...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the terms and conditions for the LESS measure, the scheme is open to farmers who: (i) hold a Department identifier (ii) prior to submitting the online TAMS II application have a minimum of 5 hectares of land owned and/or leased or rented which have been declared under the Basic Payment Scheme or equivalent in the year of application or preceding year, or (ii) are engaged in...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to provide additional funding for a number of policy priorities. The resilience of the sector is demonstrated by the fact that exports of agrifood products in 2021 are estimated to be around €15.2 billion, an increase of almost €1 billion or 7% on the 2020 figure of €14.2 billion and a 70% increase on the €8.9 billion recorded in 2010. These figures include...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...time as part of the next CAP (2023-2027).  Under the Regulation, they must be funded from within Pillar 1 of the CAP budget. In line with the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation, I have decided to allocate 25% of Ireland’s Direct Payments envelope to the Eco-Scheme annually, which equates to approximately €297 million per annum. The Eco-Scheme is intended  to reward...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 together. Eco-Schemes were included in the EU CAP Strategic Plan Regulation for the first time as part of the next CAP (2023-2027).  Under the Regulation, they must be funded from within Pillar 1 of the CAP budget. In line with the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation, I have decided to allocate 25% of Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...adjustment aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland, subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. BEAM was funded by a combination of €50 million EU aid and Exchequer support. It was provided to support Irish beef farmers who saw beef prices fall in light of market disturbance. Just over 33,000 applicants received some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Fisheries Sustainability Impact Assessment and the AGRIFISH Council Meeting: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to provide a meaningful and effective contribution to how Ireland prepares for negotiations on fishing opportunities. Ireland’s total allocation of quotas in 2021 amounted to a total value of approximately €229 million. This figure does not include very valuable inshore species which are not subject to total allowable catches and are fished by the Irish fleet in our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Schemes (1 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...after harvest. As pointed out by the Senator, the measure has been a success in terms of the environment and as a financial support to tillage farmers. In 2021, it will pay out approximately €8.5 million, with very strong support for the measure from applicants. Eligible crops include: wheat, barley, oats, rye and oilseed rape. The measure increases organic matter in soils,...