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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Imports (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 and 537 together.   Decisions on the sourcing of fish or fish products for the retail sector are a matter for the individual enterprises concerned, subject to compliance with the relevant legislation.  Imports of fish and seafood from outside the EU are strictly regulated. Through the EU’s Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received full entitlements in respect of the 2015 scheme year. The application has successfully completed the prepayment checking process in respect of the 2016 scheme year and a first instalment of 85% will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)/Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 8 May 2016. Full payment under the ANC scheme issued in September 2016. Full payment under the BPS issued in two tranches in October and December 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: One of my priorities has been to address the impact on farmers of the sustained period of lower commodity prices, which has caused cash flow difficulties for farmers in several sectors. The “Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme” was developed by my Department in co-operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). It will provide farmers with a low cost,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The Government is acutely aware of the potential risks and challenges for the Irish economy arising from Brexit, and particularly those that arise in the agri-food sector. While I welcome the fact that Prime Minister May has provided some clarity on the approach the UK Government propose to take in the upcoming negotiations, there is still considerable uncertainty on the future trading...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named made an application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme, which was unsuccessful. The applicant appealed this decision; however the original decision was upheld. The applicant was notified of the outcome of the appeal on 22ndDecember 2016. As the site is very exposed it was determined that it would not be capable of producing a commercial crop and would not,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department currently has one person with the grade of Secretary General Level II with a salary  of €176,350.  Pay restoration for Secretaries General will be governed by the provisions of Section 3 of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2015.  Under the Lansdowne Road Agreement, for those on annualised...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department currently has nine staff members with the grade of Assistant Secretary or equivalent.  The Payscales for Assistant Secretary grade or equivalent are as below: Pre 6 April 1995€119,572-€124,917-€130,706-€ 136,496 Post 6 April 1995€125,761-€131,385-€137,481-€ 143,535 Pay restoration for Assistant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Areas of Natural Constraints scheme was received from the person named on 8 May 2016. Processing of the application has recently been finalised and payment will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The Irish National Stud Company Limited is a commercial State Body.  The appointment of a Chief Executive Officer is a matter for the Board of the Irish National Stud, subject to the consent of the relevant Ministers. I understand a recruitment competition is currently underway.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

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. The  Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General audits the turnover of HRI subsidiaries which is supported by race meeting attendance data. Other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

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. I can confirm that the recent appointments to the HRI Board were made in accordance with the Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards.  HRI have informed me that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The Turf Club (and INHSC) is the Regulatory Body for horseracing in Ireland and is responsible for the integrity of Irish racing. The Turf Club has informed me that a rigorous post-race testing regime consistent with international best practice has been in operation in Ireland for decades, this has in more recent years been enhanced by intelligence-led out of competition testing and a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS 3 contract on 1 May 2013. Payments due have issued in respect of the 2013-2016 Scheme years. Issues arose in relation to the Species Rich Grassland action following an Inspection on 8 July 2016 which resulted in a payment reduction being imposed. The person named was notified of this issue by letter dated 26 October 2016. This letter gave the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015. During the prepayment checking process in respect of the 2015 scheme year, issues were identified with the Traditional Hay Meadow action. Officials in my Department are actively working to resolve these issues with the intention of issuing payment at the earliest opportunity. Following the issue...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: 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 table below outlines the number of farmers in Cavan actively participating in GLAS 1 and 2 that are due a payment in respect of the 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 10 May 2016. On this application he declared 8.60 hectares of forestry for which he receives forestry premium and which is also eligible under the Basic Payment Scheme. He also declared 11.91 hectares of permanent pasture and 0.31 hectares within the forestry which, following...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 May 2013. All payments due have been made in this case. Payment in respect of the 2016 year, which can only be made after the 15 October 2016 at the very earliest, issued in two parts as required: 85% in the amount of €3,399.99 on 13 December 2016; and the remaining 15% in the amount of €599.99 on 14 December 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: One of my priorities has been to address the impact on farmers of the sustained period of lower commodity prices, which has caused cash flow difficulties for farmers in several sectors. The “Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme” was developed by my Department in co-operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). It will provide farmers with a low cost,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: An Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is undertaking a number of initiatives to enhance sustainability in the fishing industry through the Sustainable Fisheries Scheme and the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Scheme, both funded under my Department’s European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme 2014-2020, co-funded by the European Union. BIM is working with the fishing...