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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Funding (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: In view of the sustained period of lower commodity prices and the cash flow difficulties this has caused for farmers in several sectors, I have committed to working with all the stakeholders, both at National and EU level, to address the issues involved and to ensure that we continue to have a sustainable and resilient sector.  One of my priorities is to support the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The decline in the sterling exchange rate has been the most immediate impact for our agri-food exporters in the wake of the result of the UK referendum.  While this was not unexpected in light of the uncertainty caused by the referendum result, a prolonged period of currency volatility would be of concern. A number of measures are being taken to deal with this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Competition Law (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am very much aware of the crucial importance of competition in the beef and lamb sectors. In this context, it is critically important to have a robust and transparent legal basis for the evaluation of proposals for mergers and acquisitions. This helps maintain the continuing viability of the beef farming industry in Ireland. I note the outcome of the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Some 25,800 farmers are actively participating in Tranche 1 of GLAS.  Of these, some 1,500 have a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and a further 2,000 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 did not select any actions qualifying for a 2015 part year payment leaving 22,300 participants entitled to a part year payment.  Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Once appropriate animal health and welfare certification requirements are met, dogs, including greyhounds, may be exported internationally. Exporters are also required to comply with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport. It is  imperative therefore to ensure that the transport of greyhounds over long distances is conducted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon's income is derived from two sources, namely; turnover from racing facilities and financial support provided by my Department from the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, under Section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001. State funding provided from the Fund is pivotal to the survival and continued development of the horse and greyhound racing industries. In...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department is monitoring the winter fodder situation. Based on the available information it would appear that there is sufficient fodder available nationally. In relation to the northwest according to Met Eireann data there was less than 1/3 of annual average rainfall in the northwest during October to date. Silage has been made in the northwest region in the last number of weeks that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am indeed very much aware of the challenges this year for the tillage sector with low prices and challenging harvest weather.  I recently chaired a meeting with the main stakeholders in the tillage sector. This meeting provided a platform for the stakeholders to express their views and concerns on the challenges they are facing but equally to discuss the opportunities...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Food Wise 2025 recognises that in common with the broader food sector, the seafood industry will benefit from the projected increasing global demand for food produce over the coming decade. Current FAO estimates are that world consumption of fish will grow by an average annual consumption of 17 kg per person, per annum, resulting in a requirement for an extra 40 million tonnes of seafood by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Rotation length is defined as the length of time between planting the trees and clearfelling the final forest. There are many factors that impact on the rotation length such as: species, site productivity, thinning regime, market requirements and site constraints. Until recently the majority of clearfelling has been concentrated in the public estate. A significant portion of the private...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: There is very considerable scientific evidence of a link between badgers and cattle in the context of the spread of bovine TB.  Research conducted over the years by my Department and others has demonstrated that the eradication of bovine TB disease is not a practicable proposition until the issue of the reservoir of infection in badgers, which is seeding infection into the cattle...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: In October 2014, the EU agreed on a clear commitment: all sectors, including land use, land use-change and forestry (LULUCF), should contribute to the EU's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 2005  levels. More recently the EU Commission published its  ESR (Effort Sharing Regulation  and LULUCF which set out a binding commitment for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: As part of the Whole of Government approach to climate policy, officials from my Department are working closely with other Departments and in particular, with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment as the lead in this area.  We continue to seek an appropriate and consistent policy on climate and agriculture policy that is guided by an approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department is currently examining the legal status of the aquaculture licence application referred to by the Deputy having regard to the requirements of the applicable legislation concerning the matter of Public Notice. In the circumstances, as the application is under consideration as part of a statutory process it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the case at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: In 2015 the person named formed a Registered Farm Partnership with two other individuals.  My Department has received three Transfer of Entitlement applications in 2016 seeking the transfer of entitlements out of this Registered Farm Partnership by Division of Entitlements.  My Department has also received two Transfer of Entitlement applications in 2016 seeking the transfer of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The application for payment under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme in respect of the person named has been fully processed and payment will issue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme's application on 4 May 2016. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on-farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme's application on 12 April 2016. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on-farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme and Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 13 April 2016. Full payment has issued to the nominated bank account of the person named in respect of both these schemes.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for grant aid under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMSII on 24 June 2016, under Tranche 3 of the Scheme. The application did not pass all the administrative checks and was therefore rejected. The applicant was notified of this decision on 25 October 2016. The applicant has also been...