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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: EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme: As set…
2021: EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme: As set out in the EMFAF OP Ireland has made a considerable contribution to the collection of data and development of knowledge under the EMFF programme. Ongoing work is required to inform strategy and policy decisions, fisheries management, aquaculture and foreshore licensing, and environmental and biodiversity monitoring. Decision making in these areas will be supported by projects carried out by the EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme.
Environment related objective
To support the collection of data and development of knowledge under the EMFF programme, in order to inform strategy and policy decisions and environmental and biodiversity monitoring.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2021: EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme: As set out in the EMFAF OP Ireland has made a considerable contribution to the collection of data and development of knowledge under the EMFF programme. Ongoing work is required to inform strategy and policy decisions, fisheries management, aquaculture and foreshore licensing, and environmental and biodiversity monitoring. Decision making in these areas will be supported by projects carried out by the EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme.
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body
Type of measure
Grant aid
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 372,654
 Implementation period
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029)
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Fish
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/12 European Union 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
4. Fluorinated gases including hydrofluorocarbons…
4. Fluorinated gases including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): Companies must have a prior valid registration in the F-Gas Portal and HFC Licensing System (the registry) to import and export fluorinated gases (f-gases) into and from the European Union above the quantities set out under Article 19 of the F-gas Regulation. A valid registration equals to a licence to import and export these gases, as required under the Montreal Protocol. In addition, for import of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) it is a requirement that the quantity of HFCs placed on the market are covered by quota on an annual basis. (...)
Environment related objective
To safeguard the environmental integrity of the phase-down of bulk HFCs by regulating the import and export of fluorinated gases under the Kigali Amendment of the Montreal Protocol and the Paris Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Fluorinated gases including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): Companies must have a prior valid registration in the F-Gas Portal and HFC Licensing System (the registry) to import and export fluorinated gases (f-gases) into and from the European Union above the quantities set out under Article 19 of the F-gas Regulation. A valid registration equals to a licence to import and export these gases, as required under the Montreal Protocol. In addition, for import of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) it is a requirement that the quantity of HFCs placed on the market are covered by quota on an annual basis. (...)
Fluorinated gases
Type of measure
Import and export license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Climate
Emissions
MEAs
Ozone
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023 Animal protection, Plant protection Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2022: Conservations of Plant and Animal Genetic…
2022: Conservations of Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Grant Aid Scheme: aims to support and facilitate the collection, characterisation, conservation and utilisation of plant and animal genetic resources of plant and animal genetic resources for use in food and agriculture.
Environment related objective
To support and facilitate the collection, characterisation, conservation and utilisation of plant and animal genetic resources for use in food and agriculture
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2022: Conservations of Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Grant Aid Scheme: aims to support and facilitate the collection, characterisation, conservation and utilisation of plant and animal genetic resources of plant and animal genetic resources for use in food and agriculture.
The management and conservation of animal genetic resources in Ireland is primarily carried out by the relevant breed societies, (...), NGOs with some additional work carried out by State institutions and the Universities.
Type of measure
Direct grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022: EUR 216,585.
 Implementation period
Ongoing – 1996 to date
Keywords
Conservation
Genetic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/12 European Union 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Other
6. Import of waste shipment: This section…
6. Import of waste shipment: This section provides a description of the EU waste shipment notification scheme as established by the EU rules and procedures for the transboundary shipments of waste. The import of waste into the EU is for some waste controlled under a permit system administered by the national competent authorities. Its requirements are tied in with those of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal.
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment from adverse effects which may result from the movement of wastes by regulating the import of waste under the Basel Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Import of waste shipment: This section provides a description of the EU waste shipment notification scheme as established by the EU rules and procedures for the transboundary shipments of waste. The import of waste into the EU is for some waste controlled under a permit system administered by the national competent authorities. Its requirements are tied in with those of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal.
Waste
Type of measure
Import license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/12 European Union 2023
Sustainable forestry management, MEAs…
Sustainable forestry management, MEAs implementation and compliance
Import licences, Environmental provisions in…
Import licences, Environmental provisions in trade agreements
 Forestry
7. Import of harvested timber: This section…
7. Import of harvested timber: This section provides a description of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade licensing scheme (FLEGT licensing) scheme as established under the EU FLEGT Regulation. The FLEGT licensing scheme is a voluntary scheme to ensure that only legally produced timber products are imported into the EU from countries with which the EU concludes bilateral FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs). Under an operational FLEGT licensing scheme, a partner country issues FLEGT licences for every shipment of timber products covered by the VPA, exported to the EU.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and address the timber trade not addressed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) by regulating the import of harvested timber
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Import of harvested timber: This section provides a description of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade licensing scheme (FLEGT licensing) scheme as established under the EU FLEGT Regulation. The FLEGT licensing scheme is a voluntary scheme to ensure that only legally produced timber products are imported into the EU from countries with which the EU concludes bilateral FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs). Under an operational FLEGT licensing scheme, a partner country issues FLEGT licences for every shipment of timber products covered by the VPA, exported to the EU.
Harvested timber
Type of measure
FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements, import licensing scheme
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Forest
MEAs
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023
Sustainable agriculture management, Water…
Sustainable agriculture management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2022: Pilot Cross-Border Land Incentive Scheme…
2022: Pilot Cross-Border Land Incentive Scheme 2018
Environment related objective
To help farmers to make some small changes in farming practice that will make the farm business more sustainable whilst also helping to protect water quality in the River Derg.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2022: Pilot Cross-Border Land Incentive Scheme 2018
Landowners, who farm in the part of the River Derg catchment
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022: EUR 69,258.25 has been paid to 9 farmers
 Implementation period
Due to significant delays encountered during initiation of the scheme the project has requested an extension until September 2022.
Keywords
Sustainable
Water
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/12 European Union 2023
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
8. Import of endangered species (CITES): This…
8. Import of endangered species (CITES): This section provides a description on the EU legislation regulating the imports of certain endangered species of animals and plants (or parts or derivatives made thereof). Documents are required for the import (and (re-)export as well as intra-EU trade) of endangered species listed in Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives, as well as a number of non-CITES species covered by the relevant EU legislation.
Environment related objective
To perform the duty of the CITES aiming at protecting endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with the CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Import of endangered species (CITES): This section provides a description on the EU legislation regulating the imports of certain endangered species of animals and plants (or parts or derivatives made thereof). Documents are required for the import (and (re-)export as well as intra-EU trade) of endangered species listed in Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives, as well as a number of non-CITES species covered by the relevant EU legislation.
Wildlife and wildlife products
Type of measure
Import and export related requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2022: Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme…
2022: Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (Beep-S) 2022: To further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management.
Environment related objective
To further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2022: Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (Beep-S) 2022: To further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management.
The programme is open to all suckler beef farmers who commit to completing the mandatory action required within the duration of the programme, optional welfare enhancement actions are also available for additional support.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022: EUR 40 million
 Implementation period
March 2022 - December 2022.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Other
2022: National Parks and Wildlife Farm Plan…
2022: National Parks and Wildlife Farm Plan Scheme: was introduced on 1 January 2006 to aid the farmer/landowner to enhance and aid biodiversity in their farms/land. This is done by creating optimum habitats by aiding improved stock management and grazing through fencing. Other activities include scrub clearance, hedgerow inputting and grass reseeding.
Environment related objective
To enhance and aid biodiversity in farms/land.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2022: National Parks and Wildlife Farm Plan Scheme: was introduced on 1 January 2006 to aid the farmer/landowner to enhance and aid biodiversity in their farms/land. This is done by creating optimum habitats by aiding improved stock management and grazing through fencing. Other activities include scrub clearance, hedgerow inputting and grass reseeding.
The subsidy is paid to NPWS Farm Plan participants on the anniversary each year of when the participant signed up to scheme. It is paid directly into their bank account once we have received a compliance report from the assigned Farm Planner
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
EUR 1,002,784 (amount for 117 participants).
 Implementation period
The scheme runs in five-year intervals from the date of signoff.
Keywords
Bio
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/GBR/3 United Kingdom 2023
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
1.3. Endangered Species (CITES): This section…
1.3. Endangered Species (CITES): This section provides an overview of legislation regulating imports of specimens of certain endangered species of animals and plants, whether dead or alive and including their parts or derivatives. The system implements the licensing obligations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Documentation is required for the import into and (re-)export from United Kingdom (UK) of endangered species listed in Appendices I, II and III of CITES and of certain non-CITES species which are covered by relevant legislation.
Environment related objective
To protect certain species of animals and plants from over-exploitation through trade, in accordance with CITES and pursuant to relevant domestic policies on the conservation of endangered animal and plant species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.3. Endangered Species (CITES): This section provides an overview of legislation regulating imports of specimens of certain endangered species of animals and plants, whether dead or alive and including their parts or derivatives. The system implements the licensing obligations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Documentation is required for the import into and (re-)export from United Kingdom (UK) of endangered species listed in Appendices I, II and III of CITES and of certain non-CITES species which are covered by relevant legislation.
Endangered species of animals and plants
Type of measure
Import and export related requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife