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Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Fishing Industry
Brendan Griffin
1759. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked 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. [63342/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
1770. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider expanding the new ACRES scheme (details supplied) in order to include more applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63550/22]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Animal Diseases
Brendan Griffin
1847. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if TB compensation will be provided to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1607/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
1848. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2021 BEAM payment will issue to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry following a successful appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1613/23]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Farm Safety
Brendan Griffin
125. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that farm safety efforts have fared to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61309/22]
Thu, 8 Dec 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
183. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the general feedback from farmers during his recent visit to County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61308/22]
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
795. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [59453/22]
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
783. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a herd number will be transferred to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57398/22]
Thu, 17 Nov 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
321. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a penalty applied to an application by persons (details supplied) to the young farmer capital investment scheme of TAMs II in County Kerry will be reduced given the hardship that it will cause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57148/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
609. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a full review will be carried out on the unexplained reduction in the entitlements held by a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56308/22]
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
610. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry with a statement of penalties applied to their farm payments since 2015, and a statement of payments received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56313/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
1281. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department consulted and engaged with hill farmers before the ACRES scheme was launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54993/22]
Thu, 27 Oct 2022
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Fishing Industry
Brendan Griffin
316. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 866 of 18 October 2022, if he will provide clarification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53961/22]
Thu, 27 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
318. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the deadline for applications to the ACRES scheme beyond 10 November 2022, given the complications with the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54001/22]
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
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Horse Racing Industry
Brendan Griffin
721. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked 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 to Horse Sport Ireland; if a review into the election process will be initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53198/22]
Wed, 19 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
296. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is currently planning the introduction of payments and compensation to farmers to reduce herd sizes to meet climate emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52275/22]
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
865. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter regarding the ACRES scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51516/22]
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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Fishing Industry
Brendan Griffin
866. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked 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. [51517/22]
Wed, 12 Oct 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Brendan Griffin
222. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50421/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
784. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that farmers (details supplied) who install photovoltaic panels supported by a targeted agriculture modernisation scheme grant are unable to sell excess electricity back to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49610/22]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
786. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he plans to open the agri-climate rural environment scheme to applicants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49702/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
762. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on a beef exceptional aid measure appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48368/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Teagasc Activities
Brendan Griffin
646. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked 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. [44647/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
655. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44988/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
2133. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he plans to open the agri-climate rural environment scheme to applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43288/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Medical Inquiries
Brendan Griffin
2144. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if force majeure on medical grounds will be considered in respect of an application for the National Reserve by persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43722/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
2141. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to introduce a new farm retirement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41188/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Departmental Correspondence
Brendan Griffin
2161. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will summarise the latest correspondence between his Department and Kerry County Council and any other State agency or Department in relation to the provision of a landing facility at Cromane, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41734/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Farm Costs
Brendan Griffin
6. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the further supports that can be provided for farmers to address the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38529/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Aquaculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will put in place measures to speed up the marine licensing process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38530/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
904. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for a BEAM scheme will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36099/22]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
905. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal under the beef exceptional aid measure scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36135/22]
Thu, 30 Jun 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
321. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) was penalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35110/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
1983. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if herd numbers will be reactivated for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30450/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Aquaculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
409. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the up-to-date position regarding licences (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28689/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Animal Welfare
Brendan Griffin
418. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding streams that are available for persons who are looking after animals that are victims of animal cruelty; the criteria for eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28810/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Farm Costs
Brendan Griffin
127. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the ongoing impacts of the war in Ukraine on Irish agriculture; the latest Government actions to mitigate negative impacts on Irish farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26908/22]
Thu, 26 May 2022
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Farm Costs
Brendan Griffin
165. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the best way to assist dairy farmers on fixed milk prices at present in the context of spiralling production costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26907/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
872. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the silage payment scheme to dairy farmers who are struggling with the escalating price inflation of manure, fuel and feeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23300/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
873. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if low input permanent pastures GLAS participants will be granted a derogation which will allow them collect and bale after mowing or topping their lands after 1 July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23328/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Environmental Policy
Brendan Griffin
1920. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20720/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
1928. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that a 100% GLAS penalty has been applied to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry for a minor non-compliance, if this penalty will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20965/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Brendan Griffin
1934. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if clarification will be provided for a person (details supplied) in relation to their early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21135/22]
Thu, 7 Apr 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Brendan Griffin
434. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if advice will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18963/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
940. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a TB eradication scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18158/22]
Tue, 5 Apr 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
942. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when ANC payments for 2020 and 2021 in respect of a commonage will issue to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18196/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
148. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the resilience of the Irish agrifood sector can be built upon against further possible sanctions involving Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16965/22]
Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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Animal Feedstuffs
Brendan Griffin
188. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which enough fodder for winter 2022 can be ensured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16964/22]
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
198. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the balance of a TAMS grant payment for a mower will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16944/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
887. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that a person (details supplied) can apply for a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16353/22]