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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: A suite of six new measures were announced under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II). The scheme was opened as early as possible to allow applications to be submitted as soon as the supporting computer system to facilitate applications was available. The number of applications received under the scheme was significant, with over 2,900 applications in the first tranche,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. The application is currently 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.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The scheme prepared to deal with the possible disposal of the turbary rights still on hand for the bog in question has not been operated. However, the matter is still under consideration having regard to the legal complexities in this particular case. The individuals named will be contacted if the scheme is proceeding.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The office of the present Chief Executive Officer of Horse Racing Ireland is due to expire in September 2016. The filling of this important post after that date is currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The legal case to which the Deputy refers has not yet reached its conclusion, and as the matter progresses I will be obtaining legal advice as appropriate. Accordingly, issues such as those raised by the Deputy can only be addressed following the completion of the legal process.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Programmes (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Ireland’s 2014-202 Rural Development Programme (RDP) was formally adopted by the European Commission on 26th May 2015 and contains a suite of extensive measures that address all farming sectors and support community led local development. The Programme is co-funded by the EU’s European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the national exchequer. EU support for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Projects (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Formal approval from the EU Commission to an amendment to the Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020 to provide for the inclusion of a Tillage Scheme under the suite of measures provided under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme has been received. I expect that this scheme will be open to farmers before the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department’s involvement in a recent event in County Monaghan was limited to the provision of veterinary assistance and related matters on behalf of the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy acting as an Officer of the Court. I am advised that the actions in question, which were exceptional in nature, were undertaken under the overall control of the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS 2 contract on 1 September 2011 and was paid for the 2011-2015 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 Scheme year payment can issue. The application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: In accordance with the governing EU Regulations, my Department as the Competent Authority delegates the inspection and certification of organic operators to Organic Control Bodies (OCBs). An organic farmer must be registered with and licensed by an Organic Control Body and is subject to an annual on-farm inspection by the OCB. Organic producers may also be members of Bord Bia Quality...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Applications (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Areas of Natural Constraints scheme was received from the person named on 25 March 2015. During processing of the application it was identified that the holding of the person named did not meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the Terms and Conditions of the scheme and therefore was not eligible to receive payment. An official from my Department will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (12 Jul 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 assessment of risks associated with courses taking place on their land, are the responsibility of the company. Coillte has, however, confirmed that one of the main reasons for Coillte’s decision not to facilitate requests from private...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: As referred to previously, the figure of up to €1 billion in gains for the agriculture sector is taken from the report by the International Food Policy Research Institute, which was published in February of this year. The report evaluated the potential impact of an elimination of import duties on the conditions of competition in the EU market, based on what is known as a partial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: In 2015 Deputy John Deasy and I proposed the establishment of a dairy forum comprising relevant stakeholders to as a vehicle for constructive engagement on issues of strategic importance to the dairy sector. This forum met for the first time in Autumn 2015 and since then has provided a useful platform for discussion on issues such as market development, sustainability, animal health, milk...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Transfers (12 Jul 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 Lessee and the second person named as Lessor. Under the Terms and Conditions governing the Transfer of Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements by way of Private Contract Clause, the lessor must have established an Allocation Right...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department has no record of the person named having submitted an application under the 2015 National Reserve. The person named submitted an appeal to have an application accepted by way of a 2015 Review of Entitlements application. This appeal has been considered and was unsuccessful and the person named has been notified of this decision in writing and has been offered an opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Data (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department’s records indicate that since 2006 three new aquaculture licence applications for the cultivation of salmon have been received. Of these, one has been approved by my Department and is currently the subject of appeals to the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board. One has been withdrawn by the applicant. One is the subject of ongoing detailed assessment by my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme which was received in the Department on 18 April 2016. As the application was not submitted within the prescribed period, a 100% late penalty applies and therefore no payment is due. The person named has been informed of this decision and advised of the appeal option available to him.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Where a landowner wishes to remove trees after completion of a forestry contract (i.e. after all grants/premiums have been paid) there is no repayment obligation. However, a valid Felling Licence is required before commencement of felling operations. Replanting of the same or an alternative area will be a condition of the Felling Licence. Any site proposed for planting in lieu of a felled...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: UK Referendum on EU Membership (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The result of the UK referendum has the potential to give rise to significant challenges for the Irish agri-food sector, particularly in a north-south context, and these are very much to the fore of the analysis that my Department has been conducting in the lead-up to, and in the period since, the referendum. Areas that will be affected include the veterinary, trading and animal health...