Alan Dillon

Fine Gael · Mayo

Activity on Agriculture — 131 events (14 lobbying · 116 questions · 2 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • Energy From Farms
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • Review of Occupations List for Employment Permits 2025
  • Mayo IFA Outline Challenges Facing Farmers
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture

  • Invitation to attend local racecourse
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 5 returns AgricultureEnergy and Natural Resources

  • GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
  • ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Energy From Farms
  • Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  Natural Capital Ireland Environment

  • NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane attended All Island Bioeconomy Summit & Awards in Johnstown, Co Meath with presentations by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for Circular Economy Alan Dillon addressing the event virtually .Topics included the advance of biomethane and biochar technology, the blue economy funding in this area. https://bioeconomy.ie/
• 2025-07-07
  LOBBY
  Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA Agriculture

  • ACA pre budget submission
• 2025-06-24
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd 3 returns Agriculture

  • FCI Meeting request with the RSA to discuss any proposed changes to W licenses
  • extension to allow for more inclusive consultation in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025 being proposed under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme by Circol ELT on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), Circular Economy Division.
  • Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 7 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Mercosur
  • Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Payments
  • Good Agricultural & Environmental Condition (GAEC) 2
  • Support for Farm Families After Storm Eowyn
• 2025-05-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Bovine TB
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • Environment Levy (EMC) on Agriculture Tyres.
  • Nitrates Derogation
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Wool in School Education and Training

  • Wool education and climate smart skills
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • ACRES - Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Mayo IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture

  • Update on equine passporting, traceability and welfare.
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can provide clarity on the new scheme to support the economic development of the inshore fishing fleet (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34974/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an increase is due to retired Coillte pensioners as in the case of a person (details supplied) for 2023, based on inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26302/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the engagement with Coillte with a view to increasing the pension payments for retired workers, considering that their pensions have not been increased for many years and some have had no increase since they retired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24119/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the salary of a person has been cut (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11613/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, due to weather conditions and a limited number of agricultural contractors, the period to spread the approved quantity of lime could be extended until the end of October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12859/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8376/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he has considered the possible tax implications for some farmers of receiving a double ACRES payment in 2024; the level of tax disregards applied to ACRES payments; whether he has engaged with other Departments on this matter; whether he has considered the possible impact on thresholds for SUSI applications for some farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8520/24]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55644/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the new TAMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55643/23]
• 2023-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the main policy achievements of his Department in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54286/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applicants (details supplied) will know if they are successful in their applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52242/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 5 October 2023, whether this file has been discussed at Secretary General level of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47288/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47462/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the lime scheme to next July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46903/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what proposals are in place to assist suckler and beef farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46904/23]
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to renew the lime scheme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45630/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he intends to publish heads of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment ) Bill; whether this will allow for a fully independent chairperson of the Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44767/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a reply will issue to correspondence received (details supplied); the reason a reply has not issued to date; if this delay to respond is in breach of Departmental protocols and if this correspondence was discussed at the level of Secretary General of his Department. [43248/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application by a person (details supplied) under the national liming programme 2023 will be decided upon; when successful farmers will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37987/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider extending TAMS 3 to include grants for digger equipment for the cutting and trimming of hedges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38358/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking to encourage young people into the agricultural sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34769/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the details and payments associated with the suckler carbon efficiency programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34768/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to expand the number of placements for young farmers waiting to complete their green cert; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26656/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can provide any historical evidence or documentation from the period 1906 to 1923 that confirms the completion of a purchase agreement by the Congested Districts Board for a parcel of land (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33935/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can address the issue of turbary rights and the ownership of a parcel of land (details supplied) of bog/land; if the Irish Land Commission has the responsibility to deal with this area; if he has the right, as Minister, to hold the title given that the land has been paid for by the tenant purchasers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33936/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, given that a parcel of land (details supplied) was subject to dual ownership, he can clarify whether there was any evidence of tenants surrendering their interests, either through formal agreement, purchase, or court order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33937/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm if the Congested Districts Board authorised, under any Land Act, regulations at the time to seize lands occupied by tenants without formal agreement or purchase; if so, under which specific provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33938/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the detailed system that the Congested Districts Board used to purchase land from tenants and the terms of repayment that were agreed upon; if it can be confirmed that the tenants repaid the full cost of the purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33939/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a detailed explanation regarding the significant quantities of beef imported into Ireland from the UK, as highlighted by recent figures published by the Central Statistics Office; the justification for this substantial influx; the intended markets for this imported beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31886/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the challenges faced by Irish beef farmers, including pressure on prices and increased input costs, how he justifies the importation of large quantities of UK beef; if these imports truly originate from the UK; if not, if they are sourced from other locations but pass through UK processing facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31887/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he has put in place to ensure that the importation of beef does not compromise Ireland's renowned world-class traceability standards; if he can provide reassurances regarding the transparency and sustainability of Ireland's local beef industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31888/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide progress and a timeline for the announcement and implementation of the replacement scheme for BEEP; if measures are being taken to ensure the new scheme adequately addresses the concerns raised by farmers to sustain the suckler sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29368/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the number of farmers who have applied to join the newly introduced suckler carbon efficiency programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29369/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide details on the specific criteria farmers need to meet in order to join the Bord Bia quality assurance scheme and thereby be eligible for participation in the suckler carbon efficiency programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29370/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm the estimated time duration involved in obtaining certification under the Bord Bia quality assurance scheme, from the initial application to the final approval; how long the certification process typically takes for farmers interested in joining the scheme, including those in the SCEP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29371/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the exact quantity of imported beef that has entered the Irish market in each of the past four months to date; the breakdown of the top five countries, and their respective quantities for this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26845/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has conducted an assessment of the impact of imported beef on Irish beef prices in each of the past four months to date; if so, the findings of this assessment; if there are significant price fluctuations; if so, how are they attributed to the imported beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26846/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the current volume of imported beef compares to the corresponding period in previous years; if there are any notable increases or decreases in imports during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26847/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to put supports in place for forgotten farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will re-examine the current allocation system of the national mackerel quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/23]
• 2023-05-24
  VOTE
  Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 53–66
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what plans are in place to review the sheep improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18581/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the traditional farm buildings grant scheme to include all farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18580/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the programmes funded and to be funded under the Brexit adjustment reserve to support fisheries and coastal communities from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14797/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a rescue package can be put in place for the sheep sector through the Brexit Reserve Fund, given the difficulties currently being faced by sheep farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14916/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional funds can be included in the sheep improvement scheme to increase the current payment of €12 per ewe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14917/23]
• 2023-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has instructed the QMAC to examine measures to strengthen the management arrangements for the 2023 mackerel hook and line fishery given the unjustifiable inequity of the present Irish mackerel quota allocation arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14127/23]
• 2023-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has instructed the Quota Management Advisory Committee to examine measures to strengthen the management arrangements for the 2023 mackerel hook and line fishery given the unjustifiable inequity of the present Irish mackerel quota allocation arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14287/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a late application will be accepted for the ACRES scheme on exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13360/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the legislation his Department is involved in regarding the control of dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11959/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made in the establishment of the Wool Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11958/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to support the sheep sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11882/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to improve dog control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11883/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that he intends to reimburse those affected by the decommissioning scheme; if the scheme will leave those affected in debt or financially secure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5069/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers from County Mayo who are affected, through no fault of their own, as the forgotten farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63298/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding that will be available for minor pier upgrades at a location (details supplied) in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62914/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the establishment of the wool council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61348/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the Government commitment to resolve the issue of support for the category of farmers known as forgotten farmers; when his Department will publish its report to bring forward proposals and supports for this cohort of farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61347/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department introduced a quota management system for the hook and line mackerel fishery with just under 180 tonnes of the 400-tonne quota being caught during the 2022 season, compared with the 1,200 tonnes landed in 2021; the way he intends to resolve this unviable system that is impacting local costal fishing communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59378/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the efforts by his Department to address issues regarding farmer mental health given that a recent study to coincide with agri mental health week found that almost one quarter of Irish farmers are at risk of taking their own life, and another recent UCD study showed that 80% of rural farmers suffered from mental distress and depression. [53205/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts that have been made to form a sheep industry group recommended in the wool feasibility study published in July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53204/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the LIFE on Machair project; the number of farmers in County Mayo who will be included in this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42941/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to support farmers and the farming community in relation to afforestation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40348/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the climate migration steps that he is taking within agriculture to enable solar power to become a practical option to aid agriculture in its transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38351/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he is taking to increase the national quota allocation for the mackerel hook and line fishery for 2023 following engagement with industry representatives at recent meetings of the Quota Management Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38352/22]
• 2022-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the green certificate courses for young farmers; the number of college places available in 2022 and 2023; the enrolment details; the length of time that applicants will wait when applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38442/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support the re-approval of glyphosate in the European Union to support the control and spread of invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34777/22]
• 2022-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he is taking to stop Russian imports to Ireland given that Russian associated ships and cargo carrying products made in Russia including agri-food products such as animal feed are still landing on Irish shores; the length of time that it will take to change sourcing of products to other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33244/22]
• 2022-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that he intends to support coastal communities who have demonstrated the need for increased mackerel quota; when his officials will review the existing allocated quota for mackerel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31044/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department have taken to assist farmers with the rising costs of inputs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27031/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he intends to take to support young farmers under pillar one payments in the next Common Agricultural Policy and the National Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26956/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an update will be provided on the research funding announced by his Department in December 2021 for research into peat alternatives; if consideration is being given to harvesting peat domestically for horticultural purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17032/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts that are under way to source alternative agriculture produce such as grain as a result of the war in Ukraine; if his Department is engaging with Irish food producers on identifying supply chain issues relating to raw materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17031/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will initiate a full and comprehensive review of the current allocation methodology for the Irish hook and line mackerel fishers that dates back to the finish of drift net fishing for salmon in 2006, given that he is empowered to so do under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, to address as a matter of urgency the clear, continuing and unjustifiable inequity which is at the core of the present Irish mackerel quota allocation arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16183/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the rising costs of raw materials such as wheat for the bakery sector on top of already rising energy and fuel costs; if his Department has engaged with this sector to ensure their businesses are protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16346/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details on the amount of funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years from 2018 to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14372/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of Departmental audits that have been performed on the use of Exchequer funding allocated to affiliate animal welfare organisations from 2018 to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14373/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls received by his Department's animal welfare helpline by county from 2018 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14374/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of inspectors in an organisation (details supplied) by county from 2018 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/22]
• 2022-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if allowances can be made for the small number of inshore fishery vessels to access the Brexit Inshore Fisheries business model adjustment scheme as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8682/22]
• 2022-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the budget that has been allocated for the 2022 Brexit inshore fisheries business model adjustment scheme; and the reason for excluding boats under 18 metres who have received payment under the Brexit temporary tie-up scheme. [8711/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking in response to concerns from organisation examining animal cruelty. [7078/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking in response to the concerns of young farmers to support their transition into farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7079/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the Brexit inshore fisheries business model adjustment scheme cannot be provided for a person (details supplied) if they are in receipt of the Brexit tie-up scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7203/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with Coillte on the need to erect proper stockproof sheep fencing on its lands at Derryclare, Connemara, County Galway; if Coillte has a legal responsibility to keep its boundaries in good order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4847/22]
• 2022-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the State backed incentives and schemes that are available for young farmers; and the additional measures planned for young farmers in the next CAP. [2840/22]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of CAP funding for Leader; if consideration is being given to increasing the budget for the Leader Programme 2023-2027; the efforts being undertaken to drive bottom-up community-led investment to create and sustain employment in rural Ireland as per the high-level ambitions of Leader 2023-2027 outlined in the draft CAP strategic plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61154/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Rural

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of her Department’s engagement with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in finalising funding for LEADER; the efforts being to maximise the budget for LEADER as part of the CAP strategic plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61155/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if membership of a domestic scheme run by a semi-State body (details supplied) will be a requirement for entry in the suckler carbon efficiency programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56903/21]
• 2021-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the working groups dealing with the national forestry policy group; the progress that has been made in streamlining the licensing process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51683/21]
• 2021-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional details on the €80 million for farm investments through TAMS announced as part of Budget 2022; the specific supports for solar energy installation; the other supports that may be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51684/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider an intensive review of the mackerel policy including full public consultation to address the loss of fishing quota for Irish fishers responsible for the early closure of the 2021 mackerel hook and line fishery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47729/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement he has had with organisations (details supplied) for the hook and line fishery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47730/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of programme for Government commitments (details supplied); if they have been completed; if not, the timeline on their progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48010/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the process by which the SFPA will appoint a sea fisheries protection officer in County Donegal; if consideration has been given to candidates on the existing panel for appointment of this position; if this panel is still in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39677/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ensure farm safety and farmer wellbeing is incorporated in the next Common Agricultural Policy; the status of the preparations by his Department in advance of the next CAP being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38565/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his Department can assist with funding opportunities to support research initiatives in the area of climate change and agriculture; if this will include initiatives in forestry and streamlining the felling licence process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38566/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the recommendation of the working group 4 within Project Woodland with respect to its recommendation that an independent review of the regulatory process takes place; if he plans to act on this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36353/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement his officials have had with the European Commission in relation to the forthcoming EU Forest Strategy; the information that has been received from the European Commission on the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36354/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has carried out an analysis on job losses in the forestry and timber industry as a result of the licensing crisis; if so, if financial supports will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36355/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of felling licences; the number of licences applied for in 2020 and to date in 2021; the processing metrics associated with the applications; the actions being implemented to speed-up processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36356/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when farmers without Natura lands might be able to join the results based environment agri pilot scheme; if persons (details supplied) will be able to join; if it is planned to increase numbers admitted to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33497/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of vacancies that exist at the office of his Department in Castlebar, County Mayo; if an overview of vacancies by grade will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24027/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the green certificate courses for young farmers; the number of college places available in 2021 and 2022; the enrolment details; the length of time applicants will wait when applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/21]
• 2021-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of new entrants that will commence the green cert programme in 2021 in County Mayo; the number of applications that were refused in 2021; the details of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10689/21]
• 2021-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the plan is in place to accommodate those who need their green certificate, as in the case of a person (details supplied); the alternative course is not available until September 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10690/21]
• 2021-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plan in place to accommodate those who need their green certificates, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10691/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the list of priority vessels allowed to fish in UK waters; the way in which the list was drawn up; if the process was communicated to vessel owners; if communication issued to a vessel owner (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9073/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 162 of 4 November 2020, if his Department's engineering staff assessed this additional information received (details supplied); if there has been a decision made on this ongoing case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3918/21]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for the approval of a biocidal product notification on products (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41368/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made on a forestry application lodged by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in making a decision on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34063/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to establish an EIP for farm safety initiatives; the opportunities it will create; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33601/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which farmers and agri-food business can get involved in the bioeconomy; the role his Department is playing in developing such opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33602/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to recruit veterinary inspectors and technical agricultural officers for County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27458/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an area aid application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24875/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to recruit an animal welfare investigator for County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19230/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff employed and the grade of each at Davitt House, Castlebar, County Mayo; his plans to expand the offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13465/20]