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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (25 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 November 2010. Payment issued for the 2010-2014 scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. The application of the person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Expenditure (25 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 333 and 335 together. The sheep sector is an important component of our agriculture economy and the third largest farming sector in Ireland with over 34,000 producers and an output value of over € 230 million in 2015 . It is for this reason that the Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce a new scheme in support of the sector which,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Expenditure (25 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Article 68 of Council Regulation (EC) 73/2009 provided that unused Single Payment Programme funds could be reallocated to support specific types of farming. The Grassland Sheep Scheme introduced in 2010 was a direct support for breeding ewe enterprises funded under this article . This scheme was fully EU funded. The allocated budget for years 2012, 2013 and 2014 was €18m,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Census (25 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The data from the December 2015 annual sheep census is not finalised as yet. Based on returns received in respect of the December 2014 census, the total sheep population at that time was 3.63 million, which comprised 2.0 million lowland and 1.63 million upland sheep – a ratio of 1.2:1.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sugar Industry (25 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 338 together. I would like to give the Deputy some background to this issue. Prior to the last CAP reform negotiations, my predecessor met with two separate groups which had conducted feasibility studies into the possibility of establishing a new sugar/bioethanol processing facility in the country. The figures published by the interested groups who...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme (25 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I am very conscious of the importance of the Irish suckler cow herd to the Irish beef sector and wider rural economy. It is a clear objective of mine to ensure that this sector continues to receive the necessary measures and supports to address the challenge of profitability within the sector. In addition to the support the Basic Payment Scheme makes to this sector, a range of measures...

Adjournment Debate: Dairy Sector (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I congratulate Deputy Cahill on his election to the House. I worked with him in the past during his leadership of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, ICMSA, and I have always found him to be very practical and straightforward. His contribution in this debate is very welcome and I respect his voice in the context of the crisis faced by the agricultural community. He raised some...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Number Application (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: An application for a herd number was received from the person in question in the Regional Veterinary Office on 11 May 2016. Officials have been in contact with the applicant to arrange an inspection and the application will be progressed once this has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The persons named submitted a Private Contract Clause application to my Department seeking the transfer of land and entitlements by lease, with the first person named as transferor. This application has been processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue shortly. The person named also submitted applications to my Department under the ‘young farmer’ category of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: All exporters of dogs are required to provide veterinary certification in relation to (i) their compliance with identification requirements (Microchipping and pet passport where appropriate) (ii) their fitness for the intended journey (iii) their health status (iv) rabies vaccination requirements. Once these animal health and welfare certification requirements are met, dogs, including...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The number of applications received in Tranches 1 and 2 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme is 5,205. Part approvals have issued in 1,100 cases. Full approvals have commenced this week and will continue on an ongoing basis for eligible applications.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The budget allocation for TAMS II for 2016 is €28 million. There has been no expenditure to date as final approvals have just commenced following the checking, validation, ranking and selection of the applications received in Tranche 1 of the scheme. The applications received for Tranche 2 are currently being examined.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is the body responsible for the governance, regulation and development of the greyhound industry in the Republic of Ireland. The well-being of greyhounds, including their physical and social environment, is at the core of Ireland’s greyhound industry. I understand that Bord na gCon is totally committed to the welfare of greyhounds and the promotion of the highest...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an appeal to my Department in response to a Private Contract Clause application that was unsuccessful. On 22 April 2016 my Department issued correspondence in response to an enquiry from the registered agent acting on behalf of the person named. This correspondence advised that the person named should contact my Department in writing regarding the ownership status...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application under the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme and also applied to transfer entitlements from the person named to the person named and another. Under EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment scheme, processing of ‘Scottish Derogation’ and Transfer applications involves administrative and on farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS 1 contract on 1 November 2010. Payment has issued for the 2010-2014 scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must take place. As all AEOS 1 participants will be receiving their final payments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Qualifications (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: In accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) is the competent authority for the recognition of qualifications of veterinary practitioners from EU and Third Countries. The Veterinary Practice Act provides for the mutual recognition of qualifications in veterinary medicine within the EU and for mutual recognition agreements between the VCI and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The second package of measures to deal with the ongoing difficulties faced by farmers in the dairy and other sectors, which was agreed by the Council of Agriculture Ministers in March, includes the making available of more flexible State aid support. This flexibility is being allowed by the Commission under paragraph 30 of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sugar Industry (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Prior to the last CAP reform negotiations my predecessor met with two separate groups which had conducted feasibility studies into the possibility of establishing a new sugar/bioethanol processing facility in the country. The figures published by the interested groups who are investigating the possibility of building a new facility, indicated that the overall capital costs involved could...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my Department seeking the transfer of allocation rights and values by Division of Holding as transferee. This application was fully processed. The person named also submitted a Private Contract Clause application to my Department seeking the transfer of land and entitlements by lease as...