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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (28 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: I can confirm that my Department has received an application from the herd owner to which the deputy refers. The closing date for receipt of applications for PI calves born in 2015 was 4th March 2016. These applications are currently being prepared for payment and it is anticipated that payments will be finalised in the next 4/5 weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The FSAI is the body responsible for enforcement of regulations governing traceability, labelling and provision of food information to customers. The case referred to by the Deputy was prosecuted at Navan District Court following an investigation conducted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and Meath County Council. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Theft (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The theft of livestock is primarily a matter for the Garda Síochána and any incident involving the theft of livestock should be reported to the Garda Síochána in the first instance. Officers of my Department assist with investigations when requested to do so by the Garda. There is also close liaison with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland aimed at addressing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The information sought will be compiled by my Department and forwarded directly to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: To date my Department have accepted 260 applications under the “Old” Young Farmer category of the 2015 National Reserve. The number of successful applicants per county, and the value of entitlements allocated to them under the 2015 National Reserve is set out in tabular format: County Number of Successful Applicants (to date) Under Old Young Farmer Category of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Crop Losses (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named has submitted applications to my Department under the Fodder Aid Scheme and the Emergency Flood Damage Relief Measure. These schemes were introduced by my Department as part of the targeted response to the flooding in December 2015 and January 2016. The Terms and Conditions of the Fodder Aid scheme list the eligible feedstuffs considered for aid under the scheme as silage,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the provision of training to its staff, are the responsibility of the company. Coillte has, however, confirmed that only qualified Coillte Teoranta instructors are permitted to provide chainsaw courses on Coillte owned property. Coillte advise that it...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy may be aware, under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003, the functions of sea-fishing boat licensing were transferred from the Minister to the Licensing Authority for Sea-fishing Boats, which operates on an independent basis subject to criteria set out in that Act and Ministerial Policy Directives.  All applications for sea-fishing boat licences are considered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: I am fully aware of the pressures on farmers right now and I have committed to working with all the stakeholders, both at national and EU level, to address these issues and ensure that we continue to have a sustainable and resilient sector. One of my priorities is to support the provision of lower-cost, more flexible finance for the sector. Access to finance was discussed at the Dairy Forum...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The construction of underpasses is not available under the TAMS II suite of measures. I have no plans to introduce this measure at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme. An application under the Scheme was received on 21 June 2016 and it is expected that processing of these applications will commence shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 1 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 13 May 2015 and the person named was approved into the GLAS 1 with effect from 1 October 2015. There are a number of applications, including that of the person named, remaining which have not passed all of the Department’s pre-payment validation checks for the 2015 part-year payment. The Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application under the ‘new entrant’ category of the 2015 National Reserve. This application was not successful as the applicant was deemed to have exceeded the off farm income threshold of €40,000. The applicant was notified in writing of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit an appeal. My Department received an appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: 263 applications were received under the Low Emission Slurry Scheme for Tranche 2. Approximately 125 will be pass e d to the Local Offices for further processing early next week. The remainder of the eligible applications will follow shortly after.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The initial Commission proposals for the approval of glyphosate were discussed by Member State representatives at meetings of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed on a number of occasions but a vote was not taken. Following a series of further EU Commission proposals and discussions with Member States that did not achieve a qualified majority, it remained open to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: All EU Member States are required in the administration of their Rural Development Programmes to protect against double payment under different schemes for similar farmer commitments. Organic farmers who are also in the GLAS scheme and have opted for t he Farmland Bird, Low Input Permanent Pasture, Traditional Hay Meadow and Wild Bird Cover GLAS actions must adhere to the GLAS farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: I am satisfied that the IT functionality put in place to administer TAMS II is operating to highly efficient standards. The additional functionality to allow payment claims to be submitted online is being finalised within my Department and it is anticipated that it will be available next month. Payments will follow for approved payment claims.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The development of a viable pigmeat sector is a priority for me given the crucial role which the industry plays. I am very conscious of the fact that prices have come under pressure over the last year and the difficulties that this is causing for producers. Given the strategic importance which the sector plays in our agri economy, a Pig Industry Stakeholder Group, chaired by Dr Sean...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: AEOS is a voluntary scheme where applicants agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions on joining the Scheme. There are no circumstances where an applicant can receive payment for a contract where the Terms and Conditions are not adhered to. Any contractual issues between a herdowner and their professional adviser are entirely a matter between those parties. The person named commenced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. An application was received on 23 March 2016 and is now being processed. Once it has been determined that all the terms and conditions of the Scheme have been complied with a letter of approval to carry out the works will issue.