Written answers
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Agriculture Schemes
720. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered any incentives for the development of solar energy aimed at farmers and persons with suitable land... - Horse Racing Industry
721. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is concerned following recent reporting of irregularities in the election process for the Irish Horse Board which is affiliated... - Brexit Supports
722. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when successful businesses will be awarded funding under the second call of the Brexit impact loan scheme for those in the agri-food... - Fishing Industry
723. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that the Government has not provided a fuel subsidy to Irish fishermen given that the French and Spanish governments have... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
724. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has ever sought to calculate the carbon or methane footprint of individual farms in the State; and if he will make... - Forestry Sector
725. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that the details of the new forestry programme are not yet known in order for it to be marketed by stakeholders; and if he... - Farm Household Incomes
735. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department’s working understanding of the definition of a family farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Staff
736. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons working in his Department’s press office, communications team and social media team in tabular form.... - Food Industry
737. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the establishment of a food ombudsman; the powers that this office will have to enforce the unfair... - Forestry Sector
738. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider allowing foresters to count their plantations in terms of carbon credits; if he will consider this course of... - Departmental Properties
743. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of vacant properties that are owned by his Department; the estimated economic value of the vacant properties; and if he... - Fodder Crisis
745. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the work of the national fodder and food security committee; if the committee has prepared an... - Agriculture Schemes
746. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered any incentives for farmers who wish to rent their land for the development of solar energy; and if... - Forestry Sector
747. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether European Union rules on afforestation are impacting Ireland’s ability to plant trees and meet its climate... - Fodder Crisis
748. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement that he and his Department have had with an organisation (details supplied) regarding winter finishing and the impact... - Fishing Industry
749. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has plans to reintroduce a quota on spurdog species in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52940/22] - Greyhound Industry
750. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount in Euros and as a percentage of the horse and greyhound racing fund that was allocated and used for racehorse welfare,... - Horse Racing Industry
751. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm, in specific terms, the amount that Horse Racing Ireland spent on equine welfare in 2020 and 2021 (details... - Animal Regulations
757. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of compliance notices issued in respect of the failure of owners to chip their horses since January 2013, in tabular form;... - Budget 2023
760. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures in Budget 2023 to support young farmers. [53140/22] - Departmental Expenditure
761. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the investment by his Department in research and innovation that is focused on the delivery of climate action and solutions for... - Budget 2023
762. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports that are available to suckler beef and sheep farmers under Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Agriculture Schemes
765. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a time extension for the submission of applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Budget 2023
766. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details on the funding levels in Budget 2023 for organic schemes, including a comparison with funding for those or... - Trade Agreements
767. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the UK-Australia beef trade deal and the effect that it will have on Ireland [53275/22] - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
768. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the way that Ireland’s agriculture sector will reach it’s emissions reductions goals... - Redundancy Payments
769. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53315/22] - Agriculture Schemes
770. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grant support for agtech and dairy improvement that will be available in a scheme (details supplied), particularly for equipment... - Animal Diseases
779. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 12 October 2022, if officials in his Department conducted any tests or examinations in... - Agriculture Industry
780. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to monitor the needs of the agri-food producing sector, with particular reference to the need to... - Agriculture Schemes
782. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the beneficial effect to the small and medium-sized farming community of recent supportive measures; the impact on... - Trade Promotion
786. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which new markets continue to be established for Irish food and food products; and if he will make a statement on the... - Farm Safety
787. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which farm safety continues to be a major issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53540/22] - Agriculture Industry
788. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the Irish dairy industry can invest with confidence, with particular reference to the need to maintain markets;... - Trade Promotion
789. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which Irish lamb continues to be a major competitor on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Agriculture Industry
790. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the pig meat sector is adequately supported in a highly-competitive environment; and if he will make a statement... - Animal Diseases
793. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the battle against bovine TB continues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53546/22] - Veterinary Services
795. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which it is expected to make basic veterinary products available to the farming community through licensed providers as... - Agriculture Industry
796. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which employment continues in the agri-food and fishing sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53549/22]
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