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- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together. All investments under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) must meet the specifications set out in the terms and conditions of the Scheme. All generators are considered a fixed investment as they must be wired into the electrical system on the holding. Specification 106, which is published on my...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tax Rebates (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: The Minister for Finance is responsible for tax policy and the Office of the Revenue Commissioners is responsible for the operation of the tax system and is independent in carrying out that function. They advise that the VAT treatment of goods and services is subject to EU VAT law, with which Irish VAT law must comply. In accordance with the EU VAT Directive, farmers can elect whether to...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: My Department established An Rialálaí Agraibhia (the Agri-Food Regulator) on the 13 December 2023 under the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023. An Rialálaí Agraibhia promotes fairness and transparency in the agri-food supply chain. The agency’s statutory remit and focus is on business to business relationships within the supply chain ensuring the...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 to 289, inclusive, together. GAEC 2 is a mandatory condition of the payment of the Basic Income Support for Farmers (BISS). It is intended to protect peatlands and wetlands. The EU Regulation governing the CAP Strategic Plans requires all Member States to have a standard in place this year at the latest. The proposal submitted by my Department was...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: The person named submitted an application under the ACRES Co-operation stream and was approved into Tranche 1 of the scheme, with a commencement date of 1st January 2023. I can confirm that all ACRES payments in respect of 2023 have been finalised for this participant. My Department has received a request to transfer this ACRES contract to a partnership. A dedicated team is working on...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: I note that a response issued from my Department on 23 February 2024 to the course provider in respect of his request for review initially submitted on 9 January 2024. A fresh review of the application of the penalties in respect to the ACRES training courses in question will be undertaken, and will include the further information provided, and the Department will contact the course...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292 and 293 together. Following the latest payment run on 12 May 2025, 43,575 ACRES participants, or just over 97%, are fully paid in respect of the 2023 scheme year. This means that 1,241 participants have not yet had their 2023 contract finalised, of which 947 have already received an interim payment of either €4,000 or €5,000. It should be...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: GAEC 2 is a mandatory condition of the payment of the Basic Income Support for Farmers (BISS). It is intended to protect peatlands and wetlands. The EU Regulation governing the CAP Strategic Plans requires all Member States to have a standard in place this year at the latest. The proposal was submitted by my Department and approved by the European Commission on 30th April 2025 and is now...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Issues (15 May 2025)
Martin Heydon: I can assure the Deputy that my response to his previous question was accurate. However, I can provide more detailed information in this response to further assist the Deputy. Kerry County Council is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of Renard Pier. The relevant parent department for Kerry County Council is the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. ...