Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Any reports, photos or video from vet observations for the following live export shipment on the XXX XXX in May 2022 from Waterford to Aqaba, Jordan. Any records may concern the loading in Ireland; the vessel voyage and/or the uploading process at the port in Jordan. Some or all of this material may be included in records to be released under FOI/22/167. If so, please let me know and I will withdraw this request.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The submissions/negotiations arising in respect of the creation and bringing into place on 02/04/2002 of the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (which replaced the reactor grant scheme) for bovine TB reactors.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I wish to make an application under FOI legislation for all records held by the Dept of agriculture to include the Trace system , the meat policy and by products division and the nitrates section showing the calculations of N and P of imported digestate on all farm holdings in the Republic of Ireland in the years 2017 to 2022 who spread Digestate imported from Northern Ireland on their land. I attach the answer of a similar but different question from XXX dated 21st March 2022 which refers to a response I received from XXX on 22 Feb 2022, unfortunately those records provided by XXX do not include the records sought as XXX implied. To summarise I am looking for the records the Dept has of the calculations of N and P for the 2406 importations in the relevant years to confirm those importing holdings were not in breach of nitrates regs.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Correspondence between the Department and other Departments/State Agencies in relation to action 19/9 of Housing for All: "All Government Departments will examine their existing portfolio of properties and subject to any obligations under the PSC, the LDA Act 2021 or the State Property Act 1954, will place them on the market if they are not required and may be suitable for conversion to residential accommodation"

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Copies of Record 3 documentation provided annually since 2017 for poultry litter/manure importation from Northern Ireland to farms, AD facilities or compost facilities located in the following areas. • XXXXXXXXX • XXXXXXXXX • XXXXXXXXX

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

All records relating to the identification and selection of the specific designated ports listed in the Sea Fisheries (Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (“the 2021 Regulations”), for the period 1 December 2020 and present. All records relating to the identification and selection of specific hours and days restricting landing of “third country vessels” at the designated port of Greencastle, as listed in the 2021 Regulations, specifically for the period 1 December 2020 to present; All records relating to the application and enforcement of the Regulations 2021 specifically in relation to landing of “third country vessels” by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (“the SFPA”), so far as they are held by the Department, for the period 1 January 2021 to present; All records relating the operations of the XXX at Greencastle port, so far as they are held by the Department, for the period 1 January 2021 to present; All records relating to the operational and regulatory capacity of the XXX, so far as they are held by the Department, to enforce the 2021 Regulations at the designated port of Greencastle, pursuant to those Regulations, for the period 1 January 2021 to present.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Any Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, briefings or reports from 01/01/21 to the present day that mention a way of measuring methane emissions called global warming potential star otherwise known as GWP, GWP or GWP star Any external email correspondence involving Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine ministers, staff or special advisers from 01/01/21 to the present day that discuss global warming potential star otherwise known as GWP, GWP or GWP star

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

In relation to all CCTV cameras that you have procured from 2017 until the present, please provide: - the names of each company and the names of the products including the model numbers - the contracts with each company - the cost per unit and the total costs, and - the duration of contracts and/or licenses. 2. Please provide records that state the capability of the CCTV cameras (along with their storage and processing units whether locally, on a server or in the cloud), such as facial recognition, temperature/thermal scanning, behaviour analysis, object detection or demographic detection (i.e. age, gender, clothing etc). 3. For all CCTV cameras procured between 2019 and present, please also provide the documents and communication (such as letters and emails) involving the company that was awarded the contract. If the records in response to point 1 in this request contain product model/numbers, then point 2 can be removed.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

In reference to trader notice TN VECIT 04/2021 it states that Department Veterinary Inspectors (VIs) will accompany calves from Ireland to the control posts in Cherbourg during the peak season to verify the welfare of animals during transport. These inspections will be not be announced to exporters or transporters. This is a requirement of EU legislation on official controls. I have a report from 2019 and one from 2020 where a vet travelled to France, but did not go to the control post. I understand there were difficulties with travel due to covid in 2021 but could you please provide me with dates where a dept vet has accompanied calves to the control posts in Cherbourg during peak season this year and can I please have copies of the reports.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I am seeking copies of all records, to include files, letters, emails, briefing notes, meeting minutes, relating to a meeting between XXX XXXXX, President of the XXXX, ministers and advisors as outlined in this return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/85232/irish-creamery- milk-suppliers-association

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

All Forest Service Inspector Grade 2 competition booklets from January 1st 2002 to January 1st 2022.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A copy of all records held either in paper form or electronic including emails pertaining to the importation of 125 consignments of digestate from Northern Ireland to Donegal in 2020.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

…..... is that your request for information refers to the 48 industry members of the Bottom Grown Mussel Consultative Forum.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, , a copy of the findings and correspondence emails of the DG Sante findings which were presented at the closing meeting of an audit on Bovine Traceability and Poultry in December 2021regarding the status of TVI’s performing ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections in Irish slaughterhouses.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I understand that Coillte has submitted proposals to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine regarding proposed changes to the State’s Forestry legislation and the Forestry Service’s own administrative processes with the aim of streamlining the forestry licensing system. I wish to request access to these records, specifically the details on the proposals that have been put forward by Coillte.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

An anonymised spreadsheet/database/record of all payments made under the Hen Harrier Programme in 2020 and 2021. To be broken down by Individual (e.g. Person One), their county location, and how much they were paid in each year. - a copy of any guidance or records on eligibility for the programme.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

With regard to the livestock Trucks listed below can you please provide me with the following documents Re Journey Logs and Health Certs 1. First LOADING TIME At farm/collection depot in Ireland and INSPECTION report in Ireland and at Rosslare Port. 2. JOURNEY LOG For each truck as below the Journey Log- both one submitted prior to journey taking place and the ACTUAL Journey Log which is submitted AFTER the Journey has taken place. And on to destination farm including any other lairage/feed /rest stops on route TO FINAL DESTINATION/ farm/ or further shipment 3. Evidence of how long the cattle/calves were unloaded for rested and fed before being re loaded at Lairages on route . Also information on any other Lairage Stops en route to final destination and in what Country. 4. I want details of any notices served or warnings or recommendations issued by Dept of Agriculture or by any regulatory authority in Ireland or on mainland Europe. 5. How many calves/cattle/were loaded on each truck. How many live healthy cattle /calves were unloaded at destination from each respective livestock truck. 6. STOCKING DENSITY how much space allowed per animal depending on age /size.? 7. VETERINARY INSPECTION REPORTS AND HEALTH CERTIFICATES I want documents and confirmation please from lairages and FINAL destination, point/farm on state of health of cattle/calves after land and sea Journey and after unloading of the cattle/calved off the Truck and whether journey Log stamped for duration at Lairage. Evidence of correct new rubber teats on livestock trucks carrying unweaned calves. This rule was brought into effect Dec 2020. Re Tuesday 22nd Feb 2022

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

• Copies of the annual reports sent by the Irish State/Government to the European Commission about the results of their official inspections performed under the EU legislation for animal welfare on farms and during transport. I wish to request the above information to be sent to me in electronic format within the deadline period outlined by the statute. Please send all documents in electronic format. Should any of the information requested be denied, please include justification of the rejection in your reply. If you foresee the need for refinement of this request, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss further.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Following discussion with XXX XXX, I would like to update the request as follows: To whom it may concern, I wish to make a request – under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 – for the following records in relation to cover the period Jan 2020-present: • Copies of any audit reports in relation to the system for inspection of vehicles approved by DAFM for long journeys with live livestock animals (calves, cattle or sheep) I wish to request the above information to be sent to me in electronic format within the deadline period outlined by the statute. Please send all documents in electronic format. Should any of the information requested be denied, please include justification of the rejection in your reply. If you foresee the need for refinement of this request, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss further. Please also confirm receipt of this request.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Details of the creation in late Augist 1976 or Non-Statutory Bovine Tubercolosis and Bovine Brucellosis Reactor Grant s (hereinafter Grants). Such details to include all proposals made (and by whom), the discussions(and by whom) arising out of such proposals and the final agreement to create Reactor Grants.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I wish to make a request – under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 – for the following records in relation to live exports: • A copy of any reports, memos or debriefing documents written by official veterinarians onboard voyages of cattle on dedicated livestock vessels during 2020, 2021 or 2022; • A copy of any videos or photos taken by official veterinarians onboard voyages of cattle on dedicated livestock vessels during 2020, 2021 or 2022

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Can you please provide me with a list of roll-on roll-off ferries that are authorised to carry livestock trucks and can I please have copies of the certificates of approval (if applicable), inspection reports and type 2 transporter authorisation certificates.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Regarding Mayo Animal Collection Services. Do these operative have a license or permit to collect (a) dead animals from farms (b) to take your "worn out animals". What do they do with these worn out animals. 2. Do they kill/shoot the "worn out animals"? 3 . Do these operatives have gun licenses? 4. Are their shooters trained in the art of "humane killing" in respect of these worn out animals. 5. Is a vet present to supervise? 6. What is the number of such operatives in the county. Please advise me on these issues. 7. Is it legal /lawful to kill animals on the form without the presence of a vet or appropriate training for the shooter to minimise cruelty?

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I wish to make a request – under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 – for the following records in relation to any of these live export vessels - XXX XXX XXX XXX; XXX / XXX; and/or XXX - to cover the period 1 January 2019-present: •A copy of any reports, audits, memos, ministerial briefings and/or minutes of meetings in relation to any vessels and their confirmed or potential placement on the low or very low performing list of the EMSA; •A copy of any reports or decision letters in relation to the decision to approve or grant any of the above vessel new approvals after they previously had their licence revoked; •A copy of any reports, ministerial briefings, or meeting minutes that discuss the owners or ownership of any of the above livestock vessels; •A copy of the DAFM presentation titled “Changes for 2019” as referenced in this article •A copy of any reports, inspection documents or briefings in relation to the detention of the XXX in Waterford in 2020

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

• All applications for new or renewal Finfish Aquaculture Licences which have been applied for the period 01 January 2006 to 09 May 2022. • All applications for new or renewal Finfish Aquaculture Licences which have been circulated to statuary consultees during the period 01 January 2006 to 09 May 2022. • Current list of statuary consultees for finfish aquaculture.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Please may I request the following information: The dates of transports from the above rescue (Manager XXX XXX) to the UK (GB) from the 1st January 2022 to inclusive of todays date 19th May 2022 or the date you attend to my request whichever is the latest. To the following rescues? The individual dates of each transport and the number of dogs on each transport entered in to TRACES? Name of Company used as transporter on each occasion? XXX XXX XXX, XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX XXX.XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX, XXX XXX, XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX XXX XXX, XXX, XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX, XXX XXX XXX XXX In addition to the above named rescues the total number of transports, dates of each with the total number of dogs on each transport for same period of time as requested above from XXX (XXX) to the UK?

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I request copies of all records including handwritten, typed, electronic and audio records held by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine concerning the following; The meetings of the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) in relation to the setting up of the DAFM Investigations Unit and Division.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The meetings of the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) in relation to the establishment and running of the "Internal Investigations Group" as referenced in FOI/22/086. 2. Was this group approved as part of the approval of Simon Coveney dated 8th July 2014 as referenced in Record 1 of FOI/22/086 2. Is this Group part of the Investigations Unit? 3. If the answer to question 2 is no then i) How many staff are in this Group? ii) Who do they report to? iii) When did this group become operational? 4) How many investigations has this Internal Investigations Group done and how many are in progress?

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Can I please request the following documents in relation to the shipment to Libya that left Greenore port on 23rd April and the shipment to Jordan from Waterford port on 4th May: •Loading and pre loading report •Type II transporter cert •Masters confidential report •96 hour weather report •Health certificates •Voyage plan. Also, could you please confirm if a vet was on board for either journey and if so can I please have a copy of the report.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

• I would like a copy of any licence, agreement, written permission or any correspondance relating to the placement, by Comharchumann Chléire Teo / Údarás na Gaeltachta, of a pole with two receiver dishes on the top of the new slip / slip that the Ro-Ro barge uses on Cape Clear Island, West Cork

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

1) Any correspondence between Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and XXX XXX XXX regarding the appointment of a new CEO. I'm looking for the information for the period of 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2022 inclusive 2) Any correspondence between Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the appointment of a new CEO for XXX XXX XXX. I'm looking for the information for the period of 1 May 2021 and 28 February 2022 inclusive.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

All information in regard to Etenders Submission to RFT for the Provision of Programme Management Support Services for the delivery of cooperation projects as part of the CAP Strategic Plan – Lot 7: SW Connemara

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Copies of records for XXX and XXX

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The following records in relation to records related to lobbying activities by XXXX XXXXX on behalf of XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX (XXX) as outlined in this lobbying event on the lobbying register to cover the period 1 September 2021 - Present. In particular, I wish to request the following: •Copies of any letters or emails sent to Ministers or Junior Ministers in the Department, as well as any subsequent correspondence with XXXX XXXXXX and/or XXX •Copies of any internal Departmental correspondence in relation to the issues raised in the lobbying efforts of XXXX XXXXX XXXXX and/or XXX •Copies of agenda and minutes of any meetings with XXXX XXXXX or XXX •Copies of any briefing documents/papers prepared for Ministers or Junior Ministers in the Department in relation to the peat industry

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I would like to request copies of all records held by the Department in relation to this action to date, including: • Any internal departmental emails, reports or memos linked to this action • Briefing for minister(s) linked to this action • Correspondence and/or minutes of meetings linked to this action with individual peat companies and/or XXXX XXXXX XXXXX • Correspondence and/or minutes of meetings linked to this action with either the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) or the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Housing)

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Can I please get a copy of the journey log for the below trucks seen at Rosslare port on 05/02/22: XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I am applying under the FOI act and the EIA for all correspondences between DAFM and Donegal County Council between Jan 1st 2007 to the end of 2008 . DAFM might have come under a different name back in 2007 so maybe you can put it to the correct Dept who can deal with this FOI request. Copies of all signed leases or license/s from the DAFM or any other Government Dept to Donegal County Council for a new outer breakwater at Greencastle Co Donegal since 2007. Copies of all Valuation Documents given to Donegal County Council from DAFM or any other Dept for the use of the Foreshore and Seabed on lough foyle for the construction of an Breakwater/Harbour in Greencastle Co Donegal Ireland since 2007. Copies of all transactions between Donegal County Council and the DAFM or other Departments for the use of the Foreshore and Seabed on lough foyle for the Development of a Breakwater/Harbour at Greencastle Co Donegal since 2007. Copies of the amount of Irish exchequer funds used to date on the Breakwater /Harbour since 2007 in Greencastle Co Donegal. Copies of all EU funds used on the Breakwater/Harbour in Greencastle Co Donegal since 2007. Correspondences that should be searched are the Executive of Donegal County Council and to include XXX XXX who made the application on behalf of Donegal County Council.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Could I please request a copy of the journey logs for the below trucks that left Rosslare port on 03.03.22. XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

All correspondence between Minister Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister Charlie Mc McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine concerning Salmon Farming. The correspondence required relates to the period 01 Oct 2021 to 12 April 2022.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request access to the following records for the Advisory Council on XXXX XXXX XXXX, 1. A copy of the minutes of any meetings it has had in 2022, including those of any subcommittees 2. A copy of the contact details for the Advisory Council on XXXX XXXX XXXX , to include address, phone, email and website where available 3. A copy of any correspondence sent or received by the committee, or its subcommittees, in 2022 4. A copy of any correspondence by the committee, or its subcommittees, with the Joint Agriculture Committee

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A copy of all correspondence received from each database in connection with Regulation 11 (2) and Regulation 11 (3) of the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015 which read: (2) The operator of a dog identification database shall notify the Minister of the content of a training course no less than 14 days in advance and amend it should the Minister require. (3) The operator of a dog identification database shall notify the Minister of the name and address and other contact information of each person to whom a certificate referred to in paragraph (1) is given.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

1. Live export shipment from Foynes to Libya on 23/03/2022 2. Live export shipment from Grennore to Jordan on 23/03/2022 I require the following documents for both shipments: • Pre-loading/post-loading report • Voyage Plan • Type II Transporter Authorisation • Masters Confidential Report • Health Certificates

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I am requesting the release of details regarding expenses incurred by the Minister and Department's Junior Minister(s) during St Patrick's Day programme visits abroad this year, specifically: •The cost of travel and accommodation for the Minister •The cost of travel and accommodation for any advisers or other staff for the Minister •The cost of any gifts (including shamrock) incurred by the Department for the trip •Any other costs associated for the trip •A copy of all receipts associated with the trip

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

1.What animal remedies/veterinary medicinal products seized by the Investigations Division showing quantities, dates and counties of seizure in period 01/01/20 to date? 2.What animal remedies/veterinary medicinal products, intercepted by Customs & Excise were received by the Investigations Division, quantities and dates in the period 01/01/20 to date? 3.What animal remedies/veterinary medicinal products were submitted to the State Laboratory by Investigations Division for Analysis since 01/01/20 to date? 4.What animal remedies/veterinary medicinal products were shown to the Health Products Regulatory Authority by the Investigations Division for the determination of their status since 01/01/20 to date? 5.Where illegal substances were received by the Investigations Division from Customs & Excise, how many were subsequently referred to the Regional Veterinary Officers for investigation, the subsistences involved and investigation outcomes? 6.How many prosecution files have been referred to the Chief State Solicitor's office / Office of the DPP by the Investigations Division since 01/07/20, relating to suspected breaches of the animal remedies regulations?

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

• Copies of the most recent audits of all DAFM Approved Poultry (Broiler) Slaughter Establishments and Pig Slaughter Establishments. • Copies of the most recent corrective action report (or Form No. AR1a) of all DAFM Approved Poultry (Broiler) Slaughter Establishments and Pig Slaughter Establishments – These forms are no longer in use in DAFM. • Copies of any Enforcement Letters/Investigative Reports in the calendar year 2021 in relation to any DAFM Approved Poultry (Broiler) Slaughter Establishments.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

• Records showing the number of employee/official mobile devices - to include smartphones, laptops and tablets - reported lost by or stolen by employees/officials in 2020 and 2021. • Breakdown of same by device and year • Whether devices were encrypted or not.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

1. A copy of Closure Notice or Temporary Closure Notice. At the outside we have no objections to redactions suitable in incidental herein. 2. Copies of communications between Simon Coveney the then Minister for Agriculture and the Department. 3 .Copies of all statements and complaints made to the Gardaí if any as at the time and in the said article it was reported that the said Simon Coveney had indicated that the Department was working with the Gardaí to see whether it was possible to take a legal case on the issue against the alleged offenders. 4. A copy of the lifting of the temporary closure notice. 5. Copies of the more stringent official controls composed and furnished to XXX XXX Plant resulting from the initial findings as the said article under the heading. "STRINGENT CONTROLS" stated and quoted: ''The Company will, however from now on be subject to more stringent official controls having regard to the recent incident''.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

All correspondence regarding the XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (XXXX) and its owners since 2009

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Under the FOI Act can I please • have a copy of inspection reports by Veterinary Inspectors at XXX XXX Farm in the years 2021 and up to 10th March 2022. • a schedule of records of all reports of either animal cruelty, animals in distress or issues relating to animal welfare.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

• Any correspondence or minutes of any meetings with XXX XXX XXX, Monaghan County Council, XXX and/or • the EPA in relation to alleged or confirmed use of falsified or altered records related to the movement and/or landspreading of duck slurry/litter from duck farms in Monaghan or Cavan • Any correspondence or minutes of any meetings with XXX XXX XXX, Monaghan County Council, Teagasc and/or • the EPA in relation to alleged or confirmed dumping of duck slurry/litter in water sources (lakes, rivers, streams, etc) in Co Monaghan • Any reports, photographic evidence, investigative reports and/or site inspection reports in relation to alleged • or confirmed use of falsified or altered records related to the movement and/or landspreading of duck slurry/litter from duck farms in Monaghan or Cavan • Any reports, photographic evidence, investigative reports and/or site inspection reports in relation to alleged • or confirmed dumping of duck slurry/litter in water sources (lakes, rivers, streams, etc) in Co Monaghan • Any briefing documents prepared for Ministerial level to either of the two above referenced issues.