1756. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the support being provided to Irish importers to comply with the EUDR for palm oil and cocoa by 30 December 2025; and how compliance will be verified at the border and at retail. [45706/25]
Topics / Agriculture Industry
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsAgriculture Industry
238 questions from 69 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 8 October 2026.
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230 written, 8 oral
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| January 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
| April 2025 | 18 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 0 |
| July 2025 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 8 |
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1757. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers whose trees were felled in the recent storm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45715/25]
1784. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to clarify whether meat plants are informed ahead of all inspections; if he will consider implementing a system that allows for unannounced inspections of scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46405/25]
1785. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the establishment of a new independent statutory body to be known as the agriculture appeals review panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46425/25]
1786. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current timeframe to seek a review of a decision of the Agricultural Appeals Office; whether there is an update on the proposed changes to this under the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46426/25]
1799. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the fact that in cow traits the figure 8 is used for carbon, the way in which that figure is applied to the evaluation and stars of suckler cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46733/25]
1800. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which carbon can be evaluated in view of the fact farmers do not trade in carbon and the reason it is included in the traits used for suckler cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46734/25]
1801. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the live weight in traits 10 figure 11, the way in which the ICBF get the weight for cows not sent in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46735/25]
1802. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the fact that the ICBF and Teagasc use an average price for calves of €2.71 per kg if he will explain the reason he uses an average price for calves when evaluating and has an individual rating for cows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46736/25]
1804. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to offset rising input costs of fertiliser, feed and energy that are contributing directly to higher grocery prices; and if EU tariffs on Russian fertiliser will be mitigated to protect Irish consumers. [46827/25]
2157. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine by how much the Government intends to reduce the national herd; within what timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41152/25]
2220. 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]
2238. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made to date by his Department on examining the feasibility of a scouring plant for wool in developing an Irish wool brand, as per the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44133/25]
2242. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on his Department’s engagement with the Department for Health in relation to examining the fair deal scheme to ensure it does not impede succession planning and recognises the distinctive position of agricultural land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44137/25]
702. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline, with respect to the Nature Restoration Law, the assurances he can provide that Irish farmers will not face mandatory rewetting obligations; the way in which his Department is ensuring farmer consultation in shaping related policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37386/25]
710. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the programme for Government commitments to ensure sufficient employment permits to support the agrifood sector, including the equine, dairy, horticulture, fish and food processing industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37654/25]
711. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for Government commitments to ensure sufficient employment permits to support the agrifood sector, including the equine, dairy, horticulture, fish and food processing industries; what engagement he or his Department has had with officials in the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in respect of the efficient processing of g…
81. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the Agri-Food Regulator will be granted additional powers of compellability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36023/25]
115. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to implement the National Women in Agriculture Action Plan to support gender equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36525/25]
204. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the numbers of TB reactors for each of the past five years, in tabular form, that were compensated at the maximum rate; how the maximum rate is determined; if he is satisfied that the maximum rates are appropriate; if he has plans to review the maximum compensation rate per animal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [366…
115. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the collection of sheep wool from farmers is a priority of his Department as many producers are having difficulty disposing of it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25679/25]
122. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any analysis has been carried out to date on potential new markets for agrifood produce, exports of which to the US currently amount to almost €2 billion per annum, should tariffs be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25705/25]
141. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his Department's long-term strategy for Irish agriculture in the context of climate action, food security and changing consumer trends; his views on the future direction of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25748/25]
163. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, during his recent trip to America, he was provided with clarity on what impact President Trump's tariffs will have on Ireland's agrifood produce sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25706/25]
168. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress in preparing for the impact of any new tariffs on Irish farmers and agrifood producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/25]