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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (2 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The issue raised relates to eligibility criteria under the scheme for additional milk quota in 2008. The allocation of milk quotas is not an issue which can now be addressed as milk quotas were abolished in 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (2 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: A total of 415 applications received approval for solar PV installations under TAMS II, which closed for applications in December 2022. Following approval, all applicants for grant aid under TAMS must complete their investments and submit an online claim within the timeline specified on their approval letter. To date, a total of 293 applicants have submitted a claim and received payment,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (2 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Advance payments to organic farmers commenced on 7th December 2023. To date, approximately 98% of Organic Farming Scheme participants have received advance payments, including this case. However, one of this herdowner's parcels was not included in their advance payment. This will be rectified in the balancing payment. It is anticipated that balancing payments will have commenced by the end...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (2 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My functions in relation to animal transport relate solely to the welfare of animals being transported. I am unaware of any changes in relation to inspections for the purposes of European Communities (Animal Transport and Control Post) regulations 2006. As I have no function in relation to the inspections to which the deputy refers, I have not engaged with other Ministers in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (2 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Government is committed to seeking an extension to Ireland's Nitrates Derogation post-2025. That process will commence formally later this year, however engagements with the European Commission are ongoing and are expected to continue throughout 2024 and 2025. The Commission have been clear that, in order to maintain the Nitrates Derogation, where water quality is good it must be at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: A total of 868 applications under the Women Farmer Capital Investment Scheme have been received in the first three tranches of the scheme. This includes 171 applications under Tranche 3, which closed for applications on 12 April 2024. Tranche 4 is currently open for applications - to date, six online applications have been submitted. These will not be examined until after the closure of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: 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. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. There are no and have not been designated services of economic interest related to agricultural technology and neither of the bodies in question are part of such an agreement. This is also the case for services related to software for farm management. My colleague, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, can advise on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Invasive Species Policy (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 together. Imports of untreated coniferous roundwood with bark into Ireland are prohibited from areas known to be affected by quarantine bark beetle species. The only area internationally from which this type of import can be made into Ireland is the ‘Pest Free Area’ (PFA) in the West of Scotland. The pest free status is established...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Fisheries Control Regulation provides for a Union fisheries control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and establishing a level-playing field across the EU on fisheries control. The current Control Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/2842) entered into force in January 2024 and replaces the previous Control Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1224/2009). ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The advice of the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) for Pollack in Areas 6-7 (which includes the waters around Ireland) for 2024 is for zero catch. Following the conclusion of the EU-UK negotiations on 2024 fishing opportunities for shared stocks, the parties agreed on a limited, by-catch only TAC for Pollack in Areas 6-7 to avoid a "choke" situation which would...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Each year I carry out a Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) to look at the overall impacts the possible fishing opportunities for the following year could have on the sustainability of the fishing sector from a biological, economic and social perspective. The SIA involves a public consultation process along with expert contributions from the Marine Institute (MI) and Bord Iascaigh...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. The advice on fish stocks published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) forms the basis of the scientific advice used by the European Commission in proposing Total Allowable Catches (TACs). I am advised that the ICES stock assessment for Pollack has been thoroughly evaluated and there is no indication that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The term "co-management" refers to arrangements whereby public administrations, the fisheries sector and relevant stakeholders are involved in the fisheries management process. Stakeholder engagement is a vital part of fisheries management, both at EU and national level. Stakeholders, through the Advisory Councils, may submit recommendations or suggestions to the European Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, the majority of Ireland's commercial fish stocks - which were previously exclusively Union resources - are now shared resources under international law. The European Commission has sole competence to negotiate with Third Countries, including the UK, on behalf of the EU on the setting of fishing opportunities. The bilateral consultations with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: A replanting plan is set out in the application for a felling licence and is considered as part of the application assessment. Therefore, an applicant that holds a valid Felling licence will be aware of the replanting obligation attached to that licence. If the licence has been actioned then the applicant will have been obliged to adhere to the felling and replanting conditions of their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is currently developing a system to allow applications for the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme to be accepted electronically and it is our intention to launch it in the coming weeks. The proposed Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme aims to provide supports at reforestation that incentivise species and structural diversity. This can result in an increase...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (1 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is headed by the three person SFPA Management Authority consisting of the Executive Chairperson and two Authority members. The SFPA is an independent regulatory agency as set down in the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. The SFPA is by statute independent in the exercise of its functions and as Minister I have responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (30 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: 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. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (30 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department is represented on the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee. The appointment of the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Authority. At the request of the Health and Safety Authority, my Department nominates a representative to participate on the Committee. The appointment is usually for the duration of each...