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Question· writtenPQ 2804asked

2804. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being considered in Budget 2027 to strengthen and expand the Land Mobility Service as a means of supporting farm succession, increasing opportunities for young farmers and improving the productive use of agricultural land. [63942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2804. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being considered in Budget 2027 to strengthen and expand the Land Mobility Service as a means of supporting farm succession, increasing opportunities for young farmers and improving the productive use of agricultural land. [63942/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2803asked

2803. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide additional funding in budget 2027 to expand the national genotyping programme, with a view to increasing participation among suckler and dairy farmers, improving breeding decisions and supporting national climate and sustainability objectives. [63943/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2803. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide additional funding in budget 2027 to expand the national genotyping programme, with a view to increasing participation among suckler and dairy farmers, improving breeding decisions and supporting national climate and sustainability objectives. [63943/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2802asked

2802. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to address mental health challenges and social isolation among farmers and farm families; whether he will increase funding for locally based support services, peer-to-peer networks and farm advisory programmes with a mental health and well-being component. [63944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2802. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to address mental health challenges and social isolation among farmers and farm families; whether he will increase funding for locally based support services, peer-to-peer networks and farm advisory programmes with a mental health and well-being component. [63944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2801asked

2801. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding provided by his Department to organisations delivering mental health and well-being supports for farmers and farm families in each of the past five years, by organisation and scheme. [63945/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2801. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding provided by his Department to organisations delivering mental health and well-being supports for farmers and farm families in each of the past five years, by organisation and scheme. [63945/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2800asked

2800. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has put forward at EU Agriculture Council in relation to the need to provide for a properly funded CAP post 2027. [63952/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2800. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has put forward at EU Agriculture Council in relation to the need to provide for a properly funded CAP post 2027. [63952/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2799asked

2799. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a full statistical breakdown of the total number of live cattle and calves exported from Ireland to date this year compared to the same period in 2025; the volume of these exports broken down by destination country; if his attention has been drawn to recent industry meetings in Athlone highlighting structural deficits in shipping infrastructure following the withdrawal of a service (details supplied) from transporting live animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63569/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2799. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a full statistical breakdown of the total number of live cattle and calves exported from Ireland to date this year compared to the same period in 2025; the volume of these exports broken down by destination country; if his attention has been drawn to recent industry meetings in Athlone highlighting structural deficits in shipping infrastructure following the withdrawal of a service (details supplied) from transporting live animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63569/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2798asked

2798. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific, measurable actions his Department is taking to identify, inspect and approve alternative vessel capacity ahead of the autumn weanling trade and next spring's calf export season; if he has engaged directly with alternative commercial ferry operators to ensure continuous access to the single market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2798. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific, measurable actions his Department is taking to identify, inspect and approve alternative vessel capacity ahead of the autumn weanling trade and next spring's calf export season; if he has engaged directly with alternative commercial ferry operators to ensure continuous access to the single market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2797asked

2797. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date on which the reference costs currently applied under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, TAMS, were last reviewed and updated; whether his Department has conducted an assessment of the gap between current reference costs and actual market costs faced by farmers undertaking approved works; whether he will commit to an immediate review of those reference costs in light of continued inflation in construction, labour and input costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63938/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2797. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date on which the reference costs currently applied under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, TAMS, were last reviewed and updated; whether his Department has conducted an assessment of the gap between current reference costs and actual market costs faced by farmers undertaking approved works; whether he will commit to an immediate review of those reference costs in light of continued inflation in construction, labour and input costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63938/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2796asked

2796. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated additional Exchequer cost of increasing TAMS reference costs by 10%, 20% and 30% respectively across all eligible investment categories. [63939/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2796. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated additional Exchequer cost of increasing TAMS reference costs by 10%, 20% and 30% respectively across all eligible investment categories. [63939/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2795asked

2795. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of successful land mobility arrangements facilitated by the Land Mobility Service in each of the last five years; and the annual financial support provided by his Department to the service during that period. [63940/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2795. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of successful land mobility arrangements facilitated by the Land Mobility Service in each of the last five years; and the annual financial support provided by his Department to the service during that period. [63940/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2794asked

2794. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a long-term commitment to the continued funding and support of the Land Mobility Service, having regard to its role in facilitating generational renewal, farm succession, collaborative farming arrangements and land access for young trained farmers; whether he intends to maintain and expand the service in the coming years. [63941/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2794. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a long-term commitment to the continued funding and support of the Land Mobility Service, having regard to its role in facilitating generational renewal, farm succession, collaborative farming arrangements and land access for young trained farmers; whether he intends to maintain and expand the service in the coming years. [63941/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2793asked

2793. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the issues outlined in correspondence and in a detailed submission from a national organisation concerning CAP funding post 2027 (details supplied). [63985/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2793. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the issues outlined in correspondence and in a detailed submission from a national organisation concerning CAP funding post 2027 (details supplied). [63985/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2792asked

2792. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason beef prices are reported to be approximately €1.10 per kilogram lower than at the same period last year; the factors contributing to this decline; the engagement his Department has had with meat processors and manufacturers regarding cattle prices; whether he is concerned that the reduction in beef prices, coupled with increased production costs, is placing significant financial pressure on beef farmers; the measures he plans to take to support farm incomes and ensure a fair return for primary producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter [63575/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2792. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason beef prices are reported to be approximately €1.10 per kilogram lower than at the same period last year; the factors contributing to this decline; the engagement his Department has had with meat processors and manufacturers regarding cattle prices; whether he is concerned that the reduction in beef prices, coupled with increased production costs, is placing significant financial pressure on beef farmers; the measures he plans to take to support farm incomes and ensure a fair return for primary producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter [63575/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2791asked

2791. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dedicated dog parks or enclosed off-leash dog exercise areas that have received funding from schemes administered by his Department in each of the years 2020 to 2026; the total funding provided; the funding programme in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63741/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2791. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dedicated dog parks or enclosed off-leash dog exercise areas that have received funding from schemes administered by his Department in each of the years 2020 to 2026; the total funding provided; the funding programme in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63741/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2790asked

2790. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether the development of dedicated enclosed dog parks or off-leash dog exercise areas by local authorities is eligible for funding under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme 2026-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63742/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2790. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether the development of dedicated enclosed dog parks or off-leash dog exercise areas by local authorities is eligible for funding under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme 2026-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63742/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2789asked

2789. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has considered establishing a dedicated capital funding stream to support local authorities in developing enclosed dog exercise areas in large towns and urban communities; whether an assessment has been undertaken of demand for such facilities nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63743/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2789. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has considered establishing a dedicated capital funding stream to support local authorities in developing enclosed dog exercise areas in large towns and urban communities; whether an assessment has been undertaken of demand for such facilities nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63743/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2788asked

2788. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he proposes to introduce additional measures to assist in reducing the sale of farm land to non-farming interests, and particularly large-scale businesses, with specific reference to the need to provide more support to small farm holders who may wish to buy neighbouring farm land for farming purposes when such options arise. [63924/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2788. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he proposes to introduce additional measures to assist in reducing the sale of farm land to non-farming interests, and particularly large-scale businesses, with specific reference to the need to provide more support to small farm holders who may wish to buy neighbouring farm land for farming purposes when such options arise. [63924/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2787asked

2787. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if cross-Government measures will be introduced to reduce the sale of land to non-farming interests and particularly large-scale businesses with specific reference to the need to support small farm holders, who may wish to buy neighbouring farm land to help make their holdings viable. [63925/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2787. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if cross-Government measures will be introduced to reduce the sale of land to non-farming interests and particularly large-scale businesses with specific reference to the need to support small farm holders, who may wish to buy neighbouring farm land to help make their holdings viable. [63925/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2786asked

2786. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in his Department on 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63342/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2786. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in his Department on 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63342/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2785asked

2785. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in each agency or regulatory body under his Department’s remit who were considered to be public service personnel in June 2016 and in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63466/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2785. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in each agency or regulatory body under his Department’s remit who were considered to be public service personnel in June 2016 and in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63466/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2784asked

2784. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a list of each capital project over €1m in total expenditure funded or part funded by his Department on an annual and county basis since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63470/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2784. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a list of each capital project over €1m in total expenditure funded or part funded by his Department on an annual and county basis since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63470/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2783asked

2783. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a new organic farming scheme will open for applications in 2026 as many young farmers have incurred significant outlays in the expectation that a scheme will open this year and; if he will make a statement on the matter. [63366/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2783. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a new organic farming scheme will open for applications in 2026 as many young farmers have incurred significant outlays in the expectation that a scheme will open this year and; if he will make a statement on the matter. [63366/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2782asked

2782. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will ensure that the facility is being thoroughly inspected. [63329/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2782. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will ensure that the facility is being thoroughly inspected. [63329/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2781asked

2781. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the five most requested languages for translation and interpretation services in his Department in each of the past five years. [62986/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2781. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the five most requested languages for translation and interpretation services in his Department in each of the past five years. [62986/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2780asked

2780. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total expenditure by his Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62953/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2780. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total expenditure by his Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62953/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2779asked

2779. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any inspection mechanisms in place to prevent the abandonment of older pets or pets that have serious illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62964/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2779. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any inspection mechanisms in place to prevent the abandonment of older pets or pets that have serious illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62964/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2778asked

2778. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider providing for a specific fund for animal welfare charities to deal with the care of abandoned older pets or pets with serious illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62965/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2778. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider providing for a specific fund for animal welfare charities to deal with the care of abandoned older pets or pets with serious illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62965/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2777asked

2777. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether existing legislation is sufficient to deal with cases of animal abuse/mistreatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62967/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2777. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether existing legislation is sufficient to deal with cases of animal abuse/mistreatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62967/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2776asked

2776. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the merits of creating a national register of animal-welfare disqualification orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62969/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2776. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the merits of creating a national register of animal-welfare disqualification orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62969/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2775asked

2775. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that only 2,527 ha have been planted with forestry under his Department’s forestry planting target; if he will confirm that this represents only 32% of the target; his plans to increase planting to reach the target by the end of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62796/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2775. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that only 2,527 ha have been planted with forestry under his Department’s forestry planting target; if he will confirm that this represents only 32% of the target; his plans to increase planting to reach the target by the end of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62796/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2774asked

2774. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of trees that have been planted under the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 scheme; the area of land that has been covered by trees planted under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62797/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2774. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of trees that have been planted under the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 scheme; the area of land that has been covered by trees planted under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62797/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2773asked

2773. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money collectively paid to landowners to date under the afforestation scheme 2023-2027; the overall costs of the scheme to date, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62799/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2773. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money collectively paid to landowners to date under the afforestation scheme 2023-2027; the overall costs of the scheme to date, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62799/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2772asked

2772. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated extent to which the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 has sequestered carbon or assisted the achievement of carbon reduction targets; if he will set out the basis for his conclusions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62800/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2772. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated extent to which the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 has sequestered carbon or assisted the achievement of carbon reduction targets; if he will set out the basis for his conclusions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62800/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2771asked

2771. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider amending the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 to focus on lesser quality farmland, that is land that is less productive for arable farming or grazing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2771. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider amending the afforestation scheme 2023-2027 to focus on lesser quality farmland, that is land that is less productive for arable farming or grazing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62801/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2770asked

2770. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the funding levels provided to an animal welfare organisation (details supplied) is sufficient to deal with their extensive workload and responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62787/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2770. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the funding levels provided to an animal welfare organisation (details supplied) is sufficient to deal with their extensive workload and responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62787/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2769asked

2769. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with animal welfare organisations in relation to their specific concerns related to sulky racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62781/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2769. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with animal welfare organisations in relation to their specific concerns related to sulky racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62781/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2768asked

2768. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding inspection mechanisms to ensure that the practice of tail docking pigs is prevented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62780/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2768. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding inspection mechanisms to ensure that the practice of tail docking pigs is prevented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62780/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2767asked

2767. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any work ongoing to address animal cruelty concerns related to the tail docking of pigs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62779/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2767. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any work ongoing to address animal cruelty concerns related to the tail docking of pigs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62779/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2766asked

2766. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to ensure the buffer zones between forestry (sitka spruce) and dwellings are being adequately maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62694/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2766. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to ensure the buffer zones between forestry (sitka spruce) and dwellings are being adequately maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62694/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2765asked

2765. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any proposals to provide multi-annual funding for animal welfare organisations to allow for longer term planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62785/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2765. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any proposals to provide multi-annual funding for animal welfare organisations to allow for longer term planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62785/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2764asked

2764. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the funding levels provided to animal welfare organisations is sufficient to deal with their extensive workload and responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62786/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2764. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the funding levels provided to animal welfare organisations is sufficient to deal with their extensive workload and responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62786/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2763asked

2763. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any review of the Control of Horses Act 1996 to ensure the welfare needs of horses are expressly and meaningfully reflected in the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62784/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2763. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any review of the Control of Horses Act 1996 to ensure the welfare needs of horses are expressly and meaningfully reflected in the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62784/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2762asked

2762. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the animal welfare inspection mechanisms in place to prevent sulky racing and the associated animal welfare issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62783/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2762. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the animal welfare inspection mechanisms in place to prevent sulky racing and the associated animal welfare issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62783/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2761asked

2761. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he is taking to try and prevent sulky racing and the associated animal welfare issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62782/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2761. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he is taking to try and prevent sulky racing and the associated animal welfare issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62782/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2760asked

2760. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any work ongoing to address animal cruelty concerns related to the export of live animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62778/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2760. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any work ongoing to address animal cruelty concerns related to the export of live animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62778/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2759asked

2759. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the protective fire measures in place to protect native oak forests given currently sitka spruce are planted in areas butting up against native forests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62695/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2759. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the protective fire measures in place to protect native oak forests given currently sitka spruce are planted in areas butting up against native forests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62695/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2758asked

2758. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the establishment of a strategic food reserve as part of Ireland's long-term food security planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62720/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2758. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the establishment of a strategic food reserve as part of Ireland's long-term food security planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62720/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2757asked

2757. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to enforce mandatory protection and enforcement for combustible fire zones in existing forests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62697/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2757. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to enforce mandatory protection and enforcement for combustible fire zones in existing forests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62697/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2756asked

2756. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of a case (details supplied) where farm payments have been blocked due to a TB issue despite the farmer’s herd repeatedly testing clear; if this case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter [62504/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2756. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of a case (details supplied) where farm payments have been blocked due to a TB issue despite the farmer’s herd repeatedly testing clear; if this case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter [62504/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2755asked

2755. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of badgers in County Galway found to have TB in a post-mortem inspection in 2026, with a breakdown by DED; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62429/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2755. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of badgers in County Galway found to have TB in a post-mortem inspection in 2026, with a breakdown by DED; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62429/26]

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