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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéimeanna Talmhaíochta (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Chuir an duine ainmnithe iarratas isteach ar Íocaíocht Bhunúsach/Scéim na Limistéar faoi Shrianta Nádúrtha 2016 ar an 12 Aibreán 2016. Roghnaíodhgabháltas an duine ainmnithe le haghaidh cigireacht um Rialachán Níotráití Údarás Áitiúila dhéanann mo Roinnse thar ceann na Roinne Tithíochta,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Administration (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 and 530 together. I am pleased to confirm that advance payments under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) commenced in Ireland on 17 October 2016, which is the earliest that payments can commence under the governing EU Regulations, in respect of applicants whose applications are fully processed and who have no outstanding errors. The level of advance...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Schemes (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Under the various Locally-Led initiatives of my Department, funding will be available to support a variety of farmer-led pilot projects, many of which will focus on tackling environmental challenges in designated areas.  For example, there will be two new projects looking at different ways of improving habitat and conservation of the Hen Harrier and the Freshwater Pearl Mussel and these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Payments under the 2016 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme commenced as scheduled in the third week of September.  To date payments worth in excess of €179m have issued to some 83,000 applicants.  This represents 84% of those who applied. As is normal at this juncture many farmers are not yet eligible for payment as they have not yet fulfilled the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Dialogue (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: While the delegation order has yet to be signed, Minister of State Andrew Doyle has assumed responsibility for Forestry, Horticulture, Food Safety and the Greyhound Industry. It is expected that a Memo for Government will be brought before Cabinet shortly requesting execution of a draft order delegating these functions to Minister Doyle. I met with the Minister for Public Expenditure and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme's application on 13 April 2016. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 16 May 2016. During processing, an overlap was disclosed in respect of one land parcel declared and the person named was notified accordingly. A response has been received and the application is currently being further processed. Any payments due will issue as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am informed by the SBCI that they and COSME are not providing funding but are providing 50% of the guarantee required to underpin the flexibility and bring down the cost of the loans within the €150 million fund. More details of the loan fund will be announced shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for grant-aid under the Young Farmers' Capital Investment Scheme  Tranche 4 in TAMS 11, on 28 September 2016. All applications received in a given tranche are checked for administrative issues and  then  go through a ranking and selection process. Once an application has passed through the ranking and selection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: EU Regulations governing the administration of the Basic Payment Scheme and other area-based schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including Ground or Remote Sensing inspections where applicable, be fully completed before any payments can issue.  Of the 7,475 applications selected for either a Ground or Remote Sensing inspection across the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The extensive information requested is not yet available but is currently being compiled. It will be forwarded to the Deputy directly as soon as it is finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: In my previous reply I outlined a number of climatic and environmental issues pertaining to the growing of hemp in Ireland. Notwithstanding this agronomic research, I understand that there are a also a number of issues to be overcome with regard to processing capacity and market outlets. I understand that no specific proposals on the development of a commercial, domestic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed:  Each year farmers in Ireland benefit from funding of over €1.5 billion under Schemes such as the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme (ANC) and The Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). The EU Regulations governing the administration of these area based schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative eligibility checks,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. State funding is provided for Horse Racing Ireland(HRI) under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. Administration of this fund is an operational...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am very happy to have the opportunity to speak to the House today about the implications of Brexit for our agrifood and fisheries sectors. In my opening comments, I would like to provide Members with an outline of the areas that are most likely to be affected by the UK leaving the EU and to give an overview of the preparatory work carried out by my Department to date. I will also explain...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I thank the Acting Chairman. I thank my colleagues in the Seanad for their contributions, observations and suggestions. This is an unprecedented period in terms of the economic challenges the country faces. There has probably been nothing equivalent to it since the foundation of the State. It is that significant. I am on record as having said there is no upside for Ireland Inc. There...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am not talking about any particular person. If the cap fits, wear it, but the point is true. There are conspiracy theorists out there who believe that every step taken by the State is somehow a betrayal of the interests of its citizens. When we look at the history of trade deals, that does not stand up to scrutiny. In that context, we at least deserve the benefit of the doubt in terms...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I thank the Members for their contributions and suggestions. I certainly will reflect on them because this is something that will continue to evolve. It is an enormous challenge that requires our collective endeavours to ensure we achieve the best results for Ireland.

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

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 1 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 16 May 2015 and the person named was approved into the GLAS 1 with effect from 1 October 2015. 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...

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

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 1 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 24 May 2015 and the person named was approved into the GLAS 1 with effect from 1 October 2015. 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...