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Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
2003. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that will be better off with 85% convergence and 100% convergence, respectively relative to their current payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2096/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
2004. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of farm payments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2097/22]
Wed, 15 Dec 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
230. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is an impending shortage of fertiliser due to the increased cost of the supply and availability of same for farmers in spring 2022; if his Department is putting measures in place to introduce a rescue package to assist farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62285/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
758. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his officials have not followed up on their commitment to meet with a farmer (details supplied) with regard to the forced closure of their industry as they had committed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61121/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
759. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason he has not replied to correspondence from a farmer (detailed supplied) which is of the most serious nature on concerns regarding the forced closure of their business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61123/21]
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
760. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his officials are refusing to review the statutory redundancy being offered to staff affected by the closure of the mink farming industry in Ireland despite his own commitment at the Oireachtas Committee hearing on 15 July 2021 to do so; if his officials will be instructed as a matter of urgency to examine what a more appropriate package of redundancy would be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61124/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Fishing Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
346. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the increase in the price of fishing licences and the delay in doing so meaning that licences are not issuing at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60982/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Forestry Sector
Michael Healy-Rae
358. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [61022/21]
Wed, 8 Dec 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
182. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a BPS payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60603/21]
Wed, 8 Dec 2021
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Harbours and Piers
Michael Healy-Rae
192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding has been approved for Minard Pier, Lispole, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60824/21]
Wed, 1 Dec 2021
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Forestry Sector
Michael Healy-Rae
233. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that are being taken to address the issues in his Department in dealing with forestry applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59409/21]
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
745. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58292/21]
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
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Legislative Measures
Michael Healy-Rae
374. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the amendments that have been made to the proposed Bill to prohibit fur farming (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58064/21]
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
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Food Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
375. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if snails that are used in snail farming in Ireland are classed as an animal (details supplied); if so, the reason they cannot be classed as shellfish as in other European Union countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58091/21]
Wed, 24 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
233. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the difference between parlour washing and soiled water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57764/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Horse Racing Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
715. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding assistance and help being sought from the grassroots of Irish racing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57418/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
733. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a green low-carbon agri-environment scheme or GLAS payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57082/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
735. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a farm payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57124/21]
Thu, 18 Nov 2021
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Harbours and Piers
Michael Healy-Rae
350. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to provide funding towards urgent works that are needed for the oyster pier (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56738/21]
Wed, 17 Nov 2021
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Common Agricultural Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
281. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 10 November 2021, if the 58.53% of farmers better off with 100% convergence is relative to their current pillar 1 payment if no convergence was applied or relative to 85% convergence; the way the eco scheme element of 25% and other pillar 1 reductions such as young farmer and national reserve elements have been reflected and accounted for in this comparison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56450/21]
Wed, 17 Nov 2021
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Common Agricultural Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
282. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that will benefit from 100% convergence at the end of the CAP period, as opposed to the end of year one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56451/21]
Thu, 11 Nov 2021
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Horse Racing Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
394. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the allocation of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55246/21]
Thu, 11 Nov 2021
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Farm Inspections
Michael Healy-Rae
395. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the consequential effects of a farm inspection in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55274/21]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
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Grant Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
272. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter for a person (details supplied) regarding organic payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55060/21]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021
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Common Agricultural Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
273. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number and percentage of farmers in each county that will be better off with a 100% convergence option versus the 85% convergence option being proposed by him under the new CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55062/21]
Thu, 4 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
381. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a BPS payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53750/21]
Wed, 3 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
175. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53584/21]
Wed, 3 Nov 2021
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Forestry Sector
Michael Healy-Rae
176. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [53604/21]
Tue, 2 Nov 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
1218. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the three band system for dairy cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52783/21]
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
936. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive an ANC payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51133/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Horse Racing Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
218. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding funding allocated to Horse Racing Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50192/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
220. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an ANC penalty will be examined in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50203/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
221. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an ANC payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50205/21]
Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
222. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the current slurry-spreading season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50218/21]
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
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Forestry Sector
Michael Healy-Rae
678. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter in relation to Coillte leases (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49802/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
455. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48773/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Nitrates Usage
Michael Healy-Rae
456. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding farmers in slurry derogation areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48841/21]
Thu, 7 Oct 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
457. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48852/21]
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
839. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [45959/21]
Thu, 23 Sep 2021
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Grant Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
352. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a grant application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
681. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [44705/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
695. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons awaiting the introduction of a new retirement scheme for farmers; the details of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45069/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
764. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43357/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Departmental Funding
Michael Healy-Rae
1536. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41866/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
1539. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the sheep welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41976/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
1540. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding GLAS payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41978/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Forestry Sector
Michael Healy-Rae
1542. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41985/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Grant Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
1543. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a harvesting grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41988/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
1544. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce a reconstituted scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41990/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Forestry Sector
Michael Healy-Rae
1545. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce a payment for eco systems (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41991/21]