Results 1-20 of 63 for drugs speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (22 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I have not spoken with the Commissioner of the United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Robert Califf since January 2023. However, my Department officials including our attache in Washington would have routine, regular contacts with FDA at official to official level on various issues at different times.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (26 Oct 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...The new On Feirm Ground 2 programme, launched recently by my ministerial colleagues, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety Martin Heydon, and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, will be rolled out to farm advisors, private veterinary practitioners, Department staff and other professionals who work with farmers and are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (26 Oct 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...The new On Feirm Ground 2 programme, launched recently by my ministerial colleagues, Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety Martin Heydon, and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, will be rolled out to private veterinary practitioners, Department staff and other professionals who work with farmers. My Department also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Process (21 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...medicinal products that are designated veterinary prescription control are accessible in a manner which: a. Limits the development of resistance, b. Fosters sustainability of the drugs used, c. Promotes the use of evidence-based scientific tests to underpin the use of the drugs, d. Provides for the necessary control and access, and, e. Complies with Regulation 2019/6. -...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...fourth largest dairy export destination in 2021, with total exports amounting to €431 million. Infant formula exports accounted for €24 million of those exports, equating to 2,392 tonnes.  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves plants which export infant formula to the US market; one Irish plant is currently approved by the FDA. My Department will...

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

Charlie McConalogue: ...future viability of growing hemp for fibre in Ireland and whether any additional supports are warranted. The Deputy will be aware that Cannabis, which includes hemp is listed in Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 (S.I. No 173 of 2017), as amended, which means it is subject to the strictest level of control. It is an offence in Ireland to cultivate, import, export, produce,...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Cannabis, which includes Hemp is listed in Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 (S.I. No 173 of 2017), as amended, which means it is subject to the strictest level of control. It is an offence in Ireland to cultivate, import, export, produce, supply or possess cannabis except in accordance with a license issued by the Minister for Health under the auspices of the Health Products...

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

Charlie McConalogue: ...households; — a lump sum payment of €125 on the fuel allowance will be paid to 390,000 recipients; — there will be a temporary reduction in public transport fares of 20 per cent from the end of April to the end of the year; — the reduction of the Drugs Payment Scheme from €144 to €80 will benefit just over 70,000 families; — the Budget...

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

Charlie McConalogue: ...a licence issued by the Minister for Health, is entitled to apply to the Basic Payment Scheme. The Deputy will be aware that Cannabis, which includes hemp is listed in Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 (S.I. No 173 of 2017), as amended, which means it is subject to the strictest level of control. It is an offence in Ireland to cultivate, import, export, produce, supply and...

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

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that Cannabis, which includes hemp is listed in Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 (S.I. No 173 of 2017), as amended, which means it is subject to the strictest level of control. It is an offence in Ireland to cultivate, import, export, produce, supply and possess cannabis except in accordance with a license issued by the Minister for Health. Hemp is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Court of Justice (2 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: .... This was made clear to stakeholders in the letter inviting submissions in the consultation. It is not the purpose of this consultation to deal with legislative issues that come under the Misuse of Drugs legislation or indeed hemp derived food products which do not primarily come under the remit of this Department. The consultation is being conducted based on written submissions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (21 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of Health and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) which operates under the auspices of the Department of Health. Cannabis (which includes Hemp) is listed in schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017, as amended, which means it is subject to the strictest level of control. The various Misuse of Drugs regulations do not come under the remit of the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (7 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the commercial viability of growing hemp or other crops for fibre. It was made clear to stakeholders that it was not the purpose of this consultation to deal with legislative issues that come under the Misuse of Drugs legislation or indeed hemp derived food products which do not primarily come under the remit of the Department. The issues surrounding tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (7 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the commercial viability of growing hemp or other crops for fibre. It was made clear to stakeholders that it was not the purpose of this consultation to deal with legislative issues that come under the Misuse of Drugs legislation or indeed hemp derived food products which do not primarily come under the remit of my Department. The issues surrounding tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (15 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Department that some €10.3m is being provided to the IHRB for Integrity Services in 2021 and is based on an agreed annual budget. To place the integrity system operated by the IHRB in context: - The drugs testing systems in Irish racing are similar to those that apply in other major racing countries. - For 2021, the annual budget for drug testing and doping control will be circa...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (6 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Dexedrineis a performance enhancing drug and appropriately authorised officers may lawfully seize this product in circumstances provided for under the law. Records of all seizures are not readily available but I can confirm that a seizure of this product occurred in 2018 and that court proceedings were initiated against the individual from whom it was seized on foot of related offences.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (30 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ..., forensics and handicapping in respect of horse racing”. Funding for these services is provided by HRI on the basis of an agreed annual budget. Both HRI and the IHRB have informed the Department that the drug testing systems in Irish racing are thorough and are similar to those which apply in other major racing countries. I am aware of the comments made by the person named in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Live Exports (11 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of Sport of China issued a joint notice advising of a new scheme for the development of horse industry from 2020 to 2025. China has committed to further improving the control system for drugs and prohibited substances in horses, gradually establishing a horse welfare system in line with international standards and plans to release an annual report on the credibility of China's horse racing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Health Products Regulatory Authority (5 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the numbers of such engagements are not available but staff from both Investigations Division of the Department and the HPRA regularly attend meetings of the MIDAS (Management of Intelligence and Drugs Action in Sport) Group (a national multi-agency group focussed on sharing information and collaborating to reduce inappropriate use of drugs in sport) and contribute to the Food Fraud Task...