Written answers
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Trade Agreements
111. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will oppose the Mercosur trade deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66427/25] - Animal Diseases
112. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that restrictions in place to prevent the further spread of HPAI H5N1 are effective; and if he will make a... - Agriculture Supports
113. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the work of his Department on the Programme for Government commitment to increase scheme supports for sheep farmers... - Food Prices
114. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to address the rising cost of food and groceries, given that grocery prices are at unprecedented levels; and... - Forestry Sector
115. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase afforestation rates and diversification of forest plantations to reach its afforestation targets; and if he... - Food Safety
116. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the food standards of South American agricultural products that may be imported into Ireland; if... - Animal Diseases
118. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress of the Bovine TB Action Plan in view of the impact of TB on Wicklow and Wexford farmers; and if he will make a statement... - Food Industry
119. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures which he is taking to ensure land-use/farming for food production is financially viable compared to land-use/farming for... - Trade Agreements
120. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his discussions with his European counterparts in view of the concerns highlighted to him by Irish beef farmers... - Animal Diseases
121. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine the current valuation ceilings for farmers where their animals are infected by TB; and if he will make a statement... - Fishing Industry
122. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had discussions at EU level regarding Ireland’s total allowable catches for 2026; and if he will make a statement on... - Trade Agreements
123. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his engagements regarding the Mercosur Trade Agreement. [66742/25] - Nitrates Usage
124. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the Derogation with the EU; his views on whether it will stay at current levels; and if he will make a statement on the... - Tillage Sector
125. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he will support tillage farmers given challenges in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65161/25] - Beef Sector
126. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the reports on Brazil’s illegal antibiotic trade; if he has concerns regarding same in relation to the... - Food Safety
127. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the analysis his Department has carried out on food safety in the Irish food market with regard to the importation of Brazilian beef;... - Agriculture Schemes
128. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reverse his decision to cut the payment rate to the beef and sheep welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the... - Land Issues
129. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will engage with hill farmers in relation to localised management of mountain environments taking account of... - Agriculture Schemes
131. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the 2025 budget for the forgotten farmer scheme has reduced from €5 million to €2.25 million in the... - Animal Welfare
134. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls received by his Department’s confidential animal welfare helpline since 2020; the numbers of calls which... - Fishing Industry
135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the programme for Government commitment to publish a five-year Fisheries Sector Strategy that will include an... - Food Safety
136. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the food safety standards which are in place to ensure the quality of South American beef entering the Irish market; and if he will... - Food Industry
137. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the top five countries to which Ireland exports its produce; the top product exported to each of these countries;... - Agriculture Schemes
138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reconsider the cuts to the beef and sheep welfare schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65495/25] - Animal Diseases
139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the herd incidence of bovine TB in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66458/25] - Trade Agreements
140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had in relation to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65494/25] - Climate Change Policy
142. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department will take to support farmers in meeting national climate-reduction targets; if additional financial... - Agriculture Supports
143. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to increase supports for sheep farmers and limit the amount of red tape on these supports; and if he will make a... - Renewable Energy Generation
147. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department's plans to reward farmers for producing energy for their private use or by selling excess energy to the electricity... - Control of Horses
148. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the funding provided for the control of horses in Cork city. [65566/25] - Animal Diseases
149. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the implementation of the new Bovine TB Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66680/25] - Animal Welfare
150. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support a ban on fox hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66426/25] - Beef Sector
151. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in light of a recent report of illegal and substandard antibiotics being used in Brazilian beef imports, he will call for a... - Animal Diseases
152. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine possible increases to the valuation ceilings for farmers where their animals are infected by TB; and if he will... - Animal Welfare
153. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that current oversight mechanisms for dog breeding establishments are adequate to ensure compliance with welfare... - Agriculture Supports
154. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to increase scheme supports for suckler farmers and ensure straightforward... - Agriculture Schemes
155. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department refuses to accept invoices for TAMS grant claims in cases where the farmer has legitimately paid in cash;... - Animal Welfare
157. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will intervene to help the services dealing with the protection of animals in Donegal in the wake of the closure of an... - Turbary Rights
158. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the situation whereby active turbary/turf-cutting areas on commonage lands were incorrectly mapped or missed... - Forestry Sector
159. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to set specific annual targets for diversification of Ireland's forest estate away from the monocultural sitka plantations... - Agriculture Schemes
161. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on a review of the agri-climate rural environment scheme (ACRES); when the review will be completed; and if he... - Animal Welfare
162. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details on the level of support and funding allocated to dog rescues and shelters in 2025; if he is satisfied that... - Control of Dogs
163. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide data on inspections at and enforcement actions taken against dog breeding establishments in the past 12-months;... - Animal Diseases
165. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking to ensure effective testing of suspected cases of HPAI H5N1. [66611/25] - Fishing Industry
166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if we will engage with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the way in which a financial support scheme will be designed to... - Forestry Sector
167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to combat the impact of poorly managed forestry on flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Food Industry
168. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions his Department is taking to strengthen domestic food production and improve national food sustainability in view of... - Agriculture Schemes
169. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the sheep welfare scheme payments were lower than anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66740/25] - Rockall Island Ownership
170. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of negotiations with the British government to reinstate access for Irish fishermen to their traditional fishing grounds... - Regulatory Bodies
171. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date on strengthening the powers of the Agri-Food Regulator; if he will provide details of any organisations that... - Animal Diseases
172. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the circumstances in which a cull of poultry may be ordered arising from an outbreak of avian influenza; and the criteria which... - Coastal Erosion
173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports his Department has in place for farmers impacted by coastal erosion and coastal flooding; and if he will make a... - Farm Partnerships
174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on his work in relation to social farming. [66739/25] - Trade Agreements
175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has engaged with the Department of Foreign Affairs in the past 12 months regarding the Mercosur trade agreement,... - Animal Diseases
176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the incidence of bovine tuberculosis nationally; the actions being taken to reduce herd infection levels and support... - Environmental Impact Assessments
178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the report of the review of the 2011 Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations will be published; and if he will...
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