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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture 2021: Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme
Environment related objective
To facilitate the development of the organic sector, so as to ensure a regular supply of high-quality organic produce to the market.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme
The Scheme is open to organic processors who are licensed organic operators registered with an approved organic certification body.
Type of measure
Grant aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2018: EUR 46,636; 2019: EUR 133,605; 2020: EUR 299,759; 2021: EUR 500,200; 2022: EUR 152,858; 2023: n/a
 Implementation period
The Scheme will operate in tranches. Tranche periods, which will be announced by the Minister, are used to allocate funding.
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CRI/19 Costa Rica 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Other
8. Hazardous Waste: Import licences are required…
8. Hazardous Waste: Import licences are required for hazardous waste, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life or health.
Environment related objective
To regulate hazardous waste; comply with Basel Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Hazardous Waste: Import licences are required for hazardous waste, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life or health.
Hazardous waste
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2021: Fallen Animal Scheme - TSE Subsidy: The…
2021: Fallen Animal Scheme - TSE Subsidy: The scheme aims to facilitate the collection of over 48-month bovines, to integrate fully with TSE testing requirements, to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important environmental benefits.
Environment related objective
To provide important environmental benefits by preventing diseases transmitted through fallen animals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Fallen Animal Scheme - TSE Subsidy: The scheme aims to facilitate the collection of over 48-month bovines, to integrate fully with TSE testing requirements, to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important environmental benefits.
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers and by the State for the collection of over 48-month bovine animals
Type of measure
Payment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 7,443,682.32.
 Implementation period
January 2015 - June 2023
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CRI/19 Costa Rica 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Import licences, Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
11. Other products (related to energy efficiency…
11. Other products (related to energy efficiency): Import licences are required for energy efficiency-related products, with the aim of protecting the environment. The purpose of these licences is not to restrict the quantity or value of imports, but rather to strengthen controls on imports of energy efficiency-related products(...). Authorization for the import of energy-efficient products, for human safety and environmental protection.
Environment related objective
To introduce energy efficiency-related products, with the aim of protecting the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Other products (related to energy efficiency): Import licences are required for energy efficiency-related products, with the aim of protecting the environment. The purpose of these licences is not to restrict the quantity or value of imports, but rather to strengthen controls on imports of energy efficiency-related products(...). Authorization for the import of energy-efficient products, for human safety and environmental protection.
Procedure applies to products classified under the tariff heading (HS 2017) 9705.
Type of measure
Import licences; Product conformity certificate
 ICS - HS Code
9705
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
2021: Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme: this scheme…
2021: Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme: this scheme provides supports for the following project types: Project Type 1: Assistance towards 3rd party fees for Organic Aquaculture Certification

Environment related objective
To support Organic Aquaculture Certification
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme: this scheme provides supports for the following project types: Project Type 1: Assistance towards 3rd party fees for Organic Aquaculture Certification

Direct payment to the beneficiaries,
Type of measure
Grant aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 2,796,378
 Implementation period
Duration until the end of Ireland's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).
Keywords
Organic
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
2021: Sustainable Fisheries Scheme: This scheme…
2021: Sustainable Fisheries Scheme: This scheme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or soon to be involved in implementing the landing obligation .(...) This scheme will also support the processing of unwanted catches and investment in on-board capital equipment in line with the Scheme.
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable fisheries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Sustainable Fisheries Scheme: This scheme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or soon to be involved in implementing the landing obligation .(...) This scheme will also support the processing of unwanted catches and investment in on-board capital equipment in line with the Scheme.
Direct payment to the beneficiaries in the fisheries sector
Type of measure
Grant aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 2,865,884
 Implementation period
Duration until the end of Ireland's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023)
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
2021: Inshore Fisheries Conservation And…
2021: Inshore Fisheries Conservation And Management Scheme: supports implementation of actions identified in the Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries Action Plan, in particular measures for enhanced management and conservation of inshore stocks, including for example v-notching of lobster, development and deployment of more selective fishing gear and preparation, implementation and monitoring of management plans for inshore stocks.
Environment related objective
To enhance the sustainability of inshore fisheries through stabilizing and restoring inshore fish stocks, avoiding, or reducing catch of juvenile and depleted stocks and reducing the impact of inshore fisheries on the marine environment, including in particular species and habitats protected under Natura 2000.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Inshore Fisheries Conservation And Management Scheme: supports implementation of actions identified in the Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries Action Plan, in particular measures for enhanced management and conservation of inshore stocks, including for example v-notching of lobster, development and deployment of more selective fishing gear and preparation, implementation and monitoring of management plans for inshore stocks.
Direct payment to the beneficiaries
Type of measure
Grant aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 545,980
 Implementation period
Duration until the end of Ireland's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
2021: Marine Biodiversity Scheme: (...) This will…
2021: Marine Biodiversity Scheme: (...) This will support implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the Habitats and Birds Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). The scheme supports the monitoring and reduction of risks posed by fisheries and aquaculture to biodiversity, the collection of data to assess the impact of fisheries and aquaculture on biodiversity, and measures to restore and manage habitats and species.
Environment related objective
To promote good fisheries and aquaculture management and to protect biodiversity in marine habitats
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Marine Biodiversity Scheme: (...) This will support implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the Habitats and Birds Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). The scheme supports the monitoring and reduction of risks posed by fisheries and aquaculture to biodiversity, the collection of data to assess the impact of fisheries and aquaculture on biodiversity, and measures to restore and manage habitats and species.
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.
Type of measure
Grant aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 1,255,335
 Implementation period
Duration until the end of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).
Keywords
Bio
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
2021: Blue Growth and Marine Spatial Planning…
2021: Blue Growth and Marine Spatial Planning Scheme: The objective of the Scheme is to address a number of needs identified under Ireland's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme. These include: (...) Developing integrated/coordinated marine and coastal planning and licensing in order to sustainably maximise the potential for Ireland's ocean economy; better understanding the implication of climate change on ecosystem goods and services and human activities through monitoring and modelling; delivering social and economic development objectives, consistent with our environmental obligations and Ireland's Integrated Marine Plan – Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth.
Environment related objective
To sustainably maximise the potential for Ireland's ocean economy; to better understand the implication of climate change on ecosystem goods and services and human activities; to deliver social and economic development objectives, consistent with Ireland's environmental obligations and Integrated Marine Plan
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: Blue Growth and Marine Spatial Planning Scheme: The objective of the Scheme is to address a number of needs identified under Ireland's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme. These include: (...) Developing integrated/coordinated marine and coastal planning and licensing in order to sustainably maximise the potential for Ireland's ocean economy; better understanding the implication of climate change on ecosystem goods and services and human activities through monitoring and modelling; delivering social and economic development objectives, consistent with our environmental obligations and Ireland's Integrated Marine Plan – Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth.
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.
Type of measure
Grant aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 903,145
 Implementation period
Duration until the end of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023)
Keywords
Climate
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/12 European Union 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
3. Ozone-depleting substances – ODS - (controlled…
3. Ozone-depleting substances – ODS - (controlled substances): The import of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) is subject to licensing. In the context of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on the substances that deplete the ozone layer, the European Commission issues ODS licences based on applications submitted via the ODS Licensing System. Imports (as well as exports) of controlled substances, referred to hereby as ozone depleting substances (ODS) and products and equipment containing or relying on ODS are prohibited. However, there are exemptions to this prohibition.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by conditionally prohibiting the import and export of ozone-depleting substances under the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Ozone-depleting substances – ODS - (controlled substances): The import of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) is subject to licensing. In the context of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on the substances that deplete the ozone layer, the European Commission issues ODS licences based on applications submitted via the ODS Licensing System. Imports (as well as exports) of controlled substances, referred to hereby as ozone depleting substances (ODS) and products and equipment containing or relying on ODS are prohibited. However, there are exemptions to this prohibition.
Ozone-depleting substances
Type of measure
Conditional prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone