142. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will he clarify that the Forestry Programme 2023-2027 and any future programme will not include afforestation on deep peatlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25623/25]
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281. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a breakdown of the budget and the total spend for ACRES in each of the years 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24912/25]
282. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact the recent trade agreement between the USA and the UK will have on Irish beef exports to the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24914/25]
370. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of land that would fall under condition 63 of Ireland’s State aid approval letter from the commission in relation to afforestation, that is, sensitive habitats such as peat lands and wetlands, as well as areas of high ecological value including areas under high natural value farming are currently under forestry; th…
371. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the forgotten famer scheme that was announced in Budget 2025, how the €5 million will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22550/25]
1688. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if afforestation plantations, specifically sitka spruce trees will be allowed on land that comes under the good agricultural environmental condition 2 (GAEC 2) standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18925/25]
764. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the redistribution of grazing rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16761/25]
785. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the current court case in relation to PGI status for grass fed beef between an organisation (details supplied) and EU Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17458/25]
3. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will re-examine how peatlands and mineral rich soil lands are designated for good agricultural and environmental condition 2, GAEC 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13671/25]
5. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his Department will address the increases in the cost of production of milk in order that these costs are not passed on to consumers in supermarkets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/25]
27. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers still awaiting payment for ACRES for 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13629/25]
36. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when actions for the national sheep welfare scheme will be published; when the scheme will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13628/25]
55. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has consulted with the ESB in relation to setbacks and corridors for powerlines going through forestry plantations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13630/25]
586. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the balance for 2023 and the total outstanding amount for 2024 will be paid to a person (details supplied) in respect of the ACRES payment scheme. [14976/25]
587. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the implementation of the all-island protected geographical indicator status for grass-fed cattle, including how the North of Ireland’s participation is being facilitated; any progress since approval by the European Commission; any outstanding issues affecting full recognition and benefits for food producers; and if he w…
590. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to examine the case of a person (details supplied). [15067/25]
127. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers still awaiting payment for ACRES for 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13629/25]
136. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when actions for the national sheep welfare scheme will be published; when the scheme will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13628/25]
156. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has consulted with the ESB in relation to setbacks and corridors for powerlines going through forestry plantations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13630/25]
395. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rationale behind the decision to include mineral soils under GAEC2 despite the clear intent that GAEC2 should solely apply to peatland and wetlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13259/25]
396. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will take steps to amend Ireland’s proposal on GAEC2 in order that it is fairer for all farmers and not impact smaller family farms more than those larger farm enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13260/25]
1273. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if including mineral soil in good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC) standard 2, meets the objectives set out in Irelands CAP Strategic Plan, which states the main objective of GAEC standard 2 is the protection of carbon rich soils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11812/25]
571. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the sheep welfare scheme; when it will be open for applications in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9506/25]
572. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the points in the European Commission’s vision for agriculture and food that he is seeking clarification on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9507/25]
573. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reverse his decision to apply GAEC2 (good agricultural and environmental conditions) rules in 2025 until he has engaged with farmers and stakeholders on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9508/25]