Ruairí Ó Murchú

Sinn Féin · Louth

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• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way it is intended to address the huge issue caused by illegal, unregistered fishing operations targeting razor clam harvesting in Clogherhead, County Louth, and throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20821/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans there are to help family farms impacted through rising fuel, fertiliser and feed costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20820/26]
• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the work of the stakeholder group on dog control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8240/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [7693/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the uptake of the latest solar capital investment scheme; whether his Department is working on proposals to improve or streamline the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6877/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to report on his most recent engagement with Bord Bia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6876/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

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

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [71904/25]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [71905/25]
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns FinanceTaxation

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance

  • Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
• 2025-12-17
  LOBBY
  The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture

  • Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the food safety standards which are in place to ensure the quality of South American beef entering the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66657/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on recent contacts his Department has had with the EU Commission and other EU bodies/agencies in relation to the Nitrates Derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66656/25]
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Louth Summer Event
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had with the EU regarding the nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47421/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had with the EU regarding possible changes to CAP payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47422/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had on formulating an extreme weather event financial scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47423/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline his plans to resource the Agricultural Appeals Review Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47424/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline any plans there are to streamline ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47425/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the progress being made to find suitable replacements for potato desiccants such as diquat; to provide any results there are to date as to their effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47426/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had with the EU regarding the nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43295/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had with the EU regarding possible changes to CAP payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43296/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had on formulating an extreme weather event financial scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43297/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the plans he has to resource the Agricultural Appeals Review Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43298/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the plans there are to streamline the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43299/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the progress being made to find suitable replacements for potato desiccants such as diquat, to provide any results there are so far as to their effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43300/25]
• 2025-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any proposed cuts to CAP, likely to be made from the EU portion of the Pillar 2 payment, will be covered by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36522/25]
• 2025-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES payment; the plans in place to clear the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36523/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress being made in his Department to streamline the applications processes for CAP and other farm grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25660/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work being carried out to examine planning and other local authority issues related to his Department's grant schemes available for farm sheds and slurry storage on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25661/25]
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Louth IFA Meeting
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 18 returns AgricultureEmployment

  • Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Johnes
  • BVD
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
  • Parasite Control Programme
  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Equine
  • Seed Potato
  • Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
  • Wildlife Control Programme
  • Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
  • Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Suckler Cow & Beef
  • Dairy - 2024 General Election
  • Cost of Employment
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 29 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Fallen Animals
  • Tillage Survival Scheme
  • Tillage Expansion Scheme - I2024 General Election
  • Organic Farming
  • Aquaculture - 2024 General Election
  • Farm Forestry
  • Roadside Ash Dieback Scheme - 2024 General Election.
  • Amendments to State Aid Guidelines to Support Farmers with Ash Dieback
  • Designated Natura Areas
  • Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
  • Beef Sustainability Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Sheep - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Pig Stability Fund
  • Dog Control - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Simplified, Fully Funded Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
  • Generational Renewal
  • Producer Organisations (POs)
  • EU Trade Policy
  • Pigs - 4 Day Notification of Organic Nutrient Movements
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Transition Period
  • Milling Industry Support - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Hedge Cutting and Controlled Burning
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Agriculture Appeals
  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
  • Utilisation of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)
  • Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Protected Urea
  • Fertiliser Register
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesBanking and Financial Institutions

  • Measures Implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
  • Banking
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Finance

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Agricultural Rainy-Day Fund
  • Rural Social Scheme - IFA submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Farm Safety
  • Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Green Public Procurement Policy
  • Agri-Food Regulator
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his engagements with his Cabinet colleagues and the European Commission regarding Ireland's nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38162/24]
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on any potential changes to the Common Agricultural Policy; the impact this would have on payment rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38163/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the recent engagements he and his Department have had with the EU regarding the nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32105/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 13 June 2024, if he will provide an update on the engagements his Department has had with farmers affected by flooding in Cooley in November 2023; when he expects payments to be made under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32106/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to resource the Agricultural Appeals Review Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32107/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline any plans there are to streamline ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32108/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress being made to find suitable replacements for potato desiccants such as diquat; the results to date as to their effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32109/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress being made to provide a ready-made scheme for farmers affected by, and whose farms and land are affected by, flooding events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32110/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the action being taken in his Department following on from the recent report completed by Teagasc and submitted to his Department about the impact on farmers following damage to their farmland as a result of recent flooding on the Cooley Peninsula in November 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25730/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what interaction there has been with his Department and other Government Departments about the schemes currently under way and in the pipeline for renewable electricity production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25731/24]
• 2024-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the recent report completed by Teagasc and submitted to his Department about the impact on farmers following damage to their farmland as a result of recent flooding on the Cooley Peninsula in November 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18433/24]
• 2024-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has any intention of revisiting the foot and mouth compensation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18432/24]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views regarding the capital investment scheme support for renewable energy investments as part of the CAP Strategic Plan; if said support can be expected to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55700/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update regarding the work done by the agriculture water quality working group in relation to the nitrates directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55699/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farmer (details supplied) who is appealing a decision not to award him a payment under the national beef welfare scheme, and who is awaiting a decision on this appeal, can sell calves, as is normal this type of year, before a decision is made on the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55142/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, following the recent flooding in north Louth, he will outline the compensation and funding schemes available to farmers for loss of dry stock, damage to machinery and sheds, etc.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49631/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what work will be carried out by his Department to assess the damage done to farm land as a result of recent flooding in north Louth; if the Department will be working with Louth County Council or other agencies and departments on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49632/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the supports and grants available to farmers who wish to provide renewable energy and electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46995/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will detail the contacts his Department has had with the EU, other Departments and other State agencies recently in relation to the nitrates directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46996/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what work is being done to find and promote alternatives to diquat for desiccating potatoes to farmers in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37157/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the interaction there has been with his Department and other Departments about the schemes currently under way and in the pipeline for renewable electricity production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34672/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering how there can be better interaction and co-operation between officials and agencies of his Department and other State agencies which are involved in inspections on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34673/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of a new report (details supplied); if so, the measures, if any, in the report under consideration by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25208/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for the reconstitution and underplanting scheme related to ash dieback in 2022; the number of applications received to date in 2023; the number approved in each of these categories; the amount paid out under the RUS in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25209/23]
• 2023-05-24
  VOTE
  Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 · 2 divisions

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

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support the group of farmers known as the "forgotten farmers"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18577/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is working on any plans to streamline form-filling for farmers on family farms as multiple State and EU agencies often ask for the same information many times each year; if GDPR is an issue in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11470/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an alternative to diquat for desiccating potatoes is being recommended for potato farmers in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11469/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will liaise with Coillte to arrange the planning and execution of new viewing points for walkers on Coillte land on the Cooley Mountains, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8009/23]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to increase the adoption of rooftop solar energy generation on farms. [61185/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the finalised complete new forestry strategy will be published. [61184/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department’s working understanding of the definition of a family farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52745/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans in relation to solar farms to facilitate farmers in relation to issues that may occur in relation to succession and farm payments et cetera; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41885/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans in relation to grants for facilitating anaerobic digestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41886/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the mitigations that are being considered to reduce the cost of farm inputs such as fertiliser and fuel and to ensure the sustainability of family farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the installation of a slatted shed on a farm for greater efficiency will be considered in the beef exceptional aid measure scheme in cases in which a repayment of the funding has been requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24739/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a repayment request by his Department in relation to the beef exceptional aid measure scheme will be reconsidered given that a slatted shed was installed on the farm for greater efficiency and with the approval of Teagasc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24738/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available for the Irish fishing fleet given the rising cost of fuel pressures on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16685/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expected timeframe in which the €500 million European Crisis Reserve Fund will be made available to support farming families across the pig, beef, seed potato and horticultural sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16686/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the results of his engagements to date with maize growers and producers of plastic film arising from SI No. 326 of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12430/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will detail his engagements and the results of same with the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Communications regarding maize growers and producers of plastic film arising from SI No. 326 of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12431/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in implementing the pilot soil sampling scheme. [6994/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support primary producers via the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. [6995/22]
• 2021-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that all farmers receiving notice of a penalty to their basic payment are advised through the same notice of their ability to appeal on force majeure grounds. [60851/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the tagging requirements of sheep; the details of the tracking system or central register for identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56887/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reintroduce the sheep electronic identification or EID tag subsidy scheme or similar schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56888/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter in relation to a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if further information is needed; the expected timeframe for payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53333/21]
• 2021-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the long-term plan for maize farmers impacted by EU Directive 2019/904; if an update will be provided on the sector’s efforts to develop alternative products; the new developments in respect of the value for cultivation and use trials for uncovered maize; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51558/21]
• 2021-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures introduced in Budget 2022 to support the organic sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51559/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had with plant nurseries in relation to the reuse of carbon by LPG generators; the considerations made following these engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51615/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the interim solutions being considered to support farmers impacted by EU Directive 2019/904 prohibiting products in Ireland used to cover maize grown; the interactions he has had with organisations, farmers and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41446/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the process by which assessment and monitoring of inshore fishing information is gathered namely razor clam fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42394/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline any sustainable fishing advocacy groups he is aware of in County Louth including local regional branches. [42395/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he plans to take to address the long waiting lists for afforestation, road and felling licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39544/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current supports and information channels available for farmers impacted by EU Directive 2019/904 prohibiting products in Ireland used to cover maize grown and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38310/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the alternative products being considered for use in sowing maize following the implementation of the EU Directive 2019/904; when these alternatives will be made available; the estimated cost of these alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38311/21]
• 2021-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current requirements for family pets travelling on the island of Ireland, north, south and vice versa; the details of recent guidance notes issued to the general public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32298/21]
• 2021-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will undertake a comprehensive analysis of feedlot figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27006/21]
• 2021-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress of the coastal townhall meetings; the status of the feedback received to date; the actions he plans to take to support coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27005/21]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the process used to grant approval to products (details supplied); the plans being put in place to rectify this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33563/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of his Department's response following the collapse of the online bidding system for livestock marts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33562/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a foreshore licence application by a person (details supplied); and the expected timeframe for a decision. [31141/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the land parcel identification system in County Louth. [27010/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants that have had payments delayed due to issues in relation to the land parcel identification system in County Louth. [27011/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional resources are being considered in relation to the roll out of the land parcel identification system in identified counties. [27012/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants that have not received at least 30% of payment under the basic payment scheme due to issues with their application. [27013/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants waiting on Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme approval. [27014/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider a derogation on the ban on the use of diquat on potato crops in view of the fact that ten EU countries, including Austria and Denmark, have been given a derogation. [23980/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of the Coillte contract for the private hire and use of helicopters for firefighting on Coillte land; the amount spent on the use of helicopters for firefighting purposes by Coillte in each of the years 2017, 2018 and 2019; the amount budgeted for same by Coillte for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10139/20]