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Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
891. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a 2021 beef data and genomics programme payment will issue to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16405/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
223. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15273/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Harbours and Piers
Brendan Griffin
226. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide assistance in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15281/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
404. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if forestry approval was granted for lands planted at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13654/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
406. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an application for a forestry licence by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13698/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
836. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify a matter in relation to Irish horse sectors and TAMs (details supplied). [11216/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
897. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter in relation to forestry policy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Farm Inspections
Brendan Griffin
244. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is his Department's policy to increase penalties on farmers who exercise their right to appeal; if he will investigate a case in which a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry had their penalty more than doubled when they exercised their right of appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8669/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Brendan Griffin
131. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will list the carbon research that will assist farmers in reducing their carbon footprint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6985/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Trade Promotion
Brendan Griffin
162. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made by his Department on market development over the past 18 months in particular overcoming the challenges of new barriers to existing markets; his views on whether this work will form part of the solution to the current crisis in pig farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6986/22]
Tue, 8 Feb 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
821. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a compensation package is available for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5930/22]
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
317. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on a 2021 basic payment scheme dual claim will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for claimed lands at a location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2742/22]
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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Fishing Industry
Brendan Griffin
318. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the log period for smaller lobster fishing boats will be extended; if flexibility will be shown in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2750/22]
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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Coillte Teoranta
Brendan Griffin
327. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte will consider purchasing forestry at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2832/22]
Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Harbours and Piers
Brendan Griffin
635. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department’s maximum contribution under the local authority element of the Coastal Infrastructure and Development Fund will be increased beyond €200,000; if the requirement of 25% match funding from the local authority will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62885/21]
Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
636. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to comments by this Deputy in Dáil Éireann on 11 November 2021, the progress that is being made in relation to clearing the backlog of felling licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62882/21]
Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
637. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered a legislative and regulatory review to address the issue of serial objectors in respect of forestry and felling licensing; if fair restrictions on objections will be considered to reduce instances in which the objector has little or no ties to the area concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62883/21]
Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Animal Welfare
Brendan Griffin
638. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the up-to-date position relating to his review of proposed changes in regulations that would impact negatively on farmers attempting to access animal medication through farm stores without veterinarian involvement; if his attention has been drawn to the additional costs that such a measure would impose on farmers; his views on whether such a move could impact negatively on animal welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62932/21]
Thu, 16 Dec 2021
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Aquaculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
639. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the up-to-date position in relation to his efforts to speed up the decision-making process in relation to aquaculture licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62933/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Departmental Funding
Brendan Griffin
43. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will broaden the criteria of capital funding schemes under his Department to allow for funding to progress marine activity facilities such as those required at Cromane, County Kerry which he recently visited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60432/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Fishing Industry
Brendan Griffin
58. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the views of fishermen expressed to him during his recent visit to Dingle, County Kerry; if he has proposals in relation to the way he can address the concerns raised by them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60433/21]
Tue, 7 Dec 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
642. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will include equestrian enterprises in the next round of TAMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59777/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
751. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2021 basic payment will issue to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58466/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
770. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to introduce a new early retirement scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58974/21]
Wed, 24 Nov 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
232. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a felling licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57727/21]
Wed, 24 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
234. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the remainder of a 2021 basic payment will issue to a farmer in County Kerry for claimed lands at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57770/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
736. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2021 GLAS payment will issue to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57138/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
741. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter regarding direct payments for suckler farmers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57415/21]
Wed, 17 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
280. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a GLAS payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56367/21]
Tue, 16 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
681. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a basic payment parcel in respect of a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reinstated in a 2021 basic payment application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56055/21]
Tue, 16 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
686. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2021 GLAS payment will issue to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56171/21]
Tue, 2 Nov 2021
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Departmental Funding
Brendan Griffin
1217. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an organisation (details supplied) will be assured fixed funding into the future to allow farmers, participants and administrators to plan for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52743/21]
Tue, 2 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
1252. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an application (details supplied) is not available to farmers and agri-consultants; when it will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53202/21]
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
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Harbours and Piers
Brendan Griffin
67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the prospects of the provision of a landing facility at Cromane, County Kerry following his recent visit; his views on the next steps in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51649/21]
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Brendan Griffin
73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position in relation to research into the potential for wool to be used as insulation material; his views on whether the prospect deserves greater focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51648/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
928. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2021 area of natural constraints payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50673/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Horticulture Sector
Brendan Griffin
217. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding importing peat and timber; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50186/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
662. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when persons (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive their 2021 area of natural constrains payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49483/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
664. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to relax or rescind the afforestation rule (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49520/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
682. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry has had another field visit following the reversal of a 2019 basic payment penalty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49929/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
463. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if equal recognition and opportunities will be provided for equine farmers through access to TAMS schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48870/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
464. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will be implementing the Knowledge Transfer, Horse Production Pathway; if he will invest in regional training and production facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48871/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Horse Racing Industry
Brendan Griffin
465. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to protect the equine industry’s integrity through the National Equine Anti-Doping Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48872/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Horse Racing Industry
Brendan Griffin
466. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding will be provided to help construct a national training and education building, reproduction and veterinary hub and industry administration headquarters for Horse Sport Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48873/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Brendan Griffin
467. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if full attendances at racecourses will be moved forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48926/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
848. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on a forestry application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46118/21]
Wed, 22 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
267. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45280/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Veterinary Services
Brendan Griffin
1535. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will withdraw proposals for veterinary prescriptions for essential parasite treatments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41850/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Griffin
1541. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for a felling licence will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41980/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Brendan Griffin
1554. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter regarding the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42129/21]