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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: I have met with Irish Farmers with Designated land (IFDL) on several occasions, including most recently on 9 January 2017. I am very aware of their concerns. They have also made a detailed written submission to me, which is under review. The main issue here relates to the devaluation of land as a result of designation, and specifically designation for the Hen Harrier. In that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: I have met with Irish Farmers with Designated land (IFDL) on several occasions and I am very aware of their concerns, specifically in relation to land devaluation. They have also  made a detailed written submission to me, setting out their proposals for addressing this issue, and this submission is under review. The main issue for the farmers concerned relates to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The Terms and Conditions of the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme set out the requirement for applicants, where applicable, to count the sheep/goats present in the flock on their holding and to return this number to the Department via the annual sheep/goat census. The return of this census is a legal obligation. The relevant EU Regulation which applies is Regulation No. 21/2004. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: I understand that the Deputy's question refers to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) and not the Farm Assist Scheme. In the case of the BDGP, this information is not readily available as it will need to be updated to take account of recent changes in scheme participation. It is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The information as requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. The cases that have passed Pre-Payment Validations (PPV) are being sent for payment this week.  My Department is continuing to review outstanding cases and will continue to process payment runs on at a least a weekly basis. County GLAS 1: Number of active applicants GLAS 1: Numbers Paid  GLAS 1: Number ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Data (9 Feb 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 take place. As all AEOS 2 participants will be receiving their final payments under the scheme, re-checks on payments made for all scheme years must be completed before final payment can be processed....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The Basic Payment Scheme National Reserve was introduced in 2015. In 2015 the National Reserve fund was based on a 3% cut to the Basic Payment Scheme financial ceiling and provided some €24 million in funding. This was the maximum financing rate available under the relevant EU Regulations. The total number of beneficiaries under the National Reserve in 2015 is detailed in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: In 2015 the National Reserve fund was based on a 3% cut to the Basic Payment Scheme financial ceiling and provided some €24.7 million in funding which was the maximum financing rate available under the relevant EU Regulations. The EU regulations governing the National Reserve provides that priority under the National Reserve must be given to ‘young farmers’ and to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The Young Farmers Scheme was introduced in 2015 as a measure to support young farmers under the reformed Common Agricultural Policy.  In 2015 there were 8,184 successful applicants under the Young Farmers Scheme. There were 9,250 applications received under the 2016 Young Farmers Scheme.  In excess of 90% of these applications have been fully processed and in the remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The Young Farmers Scheme was introduced in 2015 as a measure to support young farmers under the reformed Common Agricultural Policy.  Ireland has allocated 2% of the national ceiling to the Scheme each year from 2015 to 2019. The table sets out the total budget allocation for each year 2015-2019 for the Young Farmers Scheme and details of the amount paid under the Scheme for 2015. It...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: In accordance with EU regulations governing the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme, a young farmer is defined as a farmer aged no more than 40 years of age in the year when s/he first submits an application under the Basic Payment Scheme and who commenced their farming activity no more than five years prior to submitting that application.  This definition applies to all Member...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (9 Feb 2017)

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: Agriculture Scheme Data (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: As requested, please see the table detailing the average support per hectare under the BPS and greening scheme per county; and the average euro per farm holding in each county. County Average support per hectare under the BPS Average support per hectare under Greening Average euro per farm holding in each county CARLOW €233.37 €95.80 €14,384.91 CAVAN...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The afforestation application received in my Department on behalf of the above named person included a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Following receipt of a Natura Impact Statement, the Department Inspector requested a report from the Department's ecologist. This report has now been received. The file has been returned to the Inspector, who will review the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department’s Regional Veterinary Office in Athlone along with significant specialist support from our Central Veterinary Laboratory in Backweston has undertaken a detailed investigation into the animal deaths at the named person's holding. A comprehensive and extensive investigation has revealed a definitive diagnosis of a parasitic nature, the details of which the herdowner...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Scheme Payments (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: I thank Senator Ó Domhnaill for raising this matter on the Commencement and welcome the opportunity to outline the current position regarding the 2016 payments under the green low carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, and the previous agri-environment scheme, the agri-environment options scheme, AEOS. GLAS provides support to farmers under the rural development programme 2014 to 2020 to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Scheme Payments (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: I thank the Senator for raising the matter. I am acutely conscious of the hardship it is causing in terms of cashflow management for individual farmers. According to the charter, agreed between farmers and my Department, we are behind the curve in getting the payments out and they are overdue. I assure all Senators and the farming community that every effort is being made in the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéim Comhshaoil ​​Talmhaíochta Carbóin Glas Íseal (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: Ceadaíodh an duine ainmnithe isteach in GLAS 2 agus an 1 Eanáir 2016 an dáta ar cuireadh tús leis an gconradh. Le linn phróiseas seiceála na réamhíocaíochta in 2016, tugadh fadhb ar aird i ndáil leis an mbeart Coimíneachta.  Tá oifigigh de chuid na Roinne ar a ndícheall chun an fhadhb seo a réiteach le súil is gur...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéim Comhshaoil ​​Talmhaíochta Carbóin Glas Íseal (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: Ceadaíodh an duine ainmnithe isteach in GLAS 2 agus an 1 Eanáir 2016 an dáta ar cuireadh tús leis an gconradh. Le linn phróiseas seiceála na réamhíocaíochta in 2016, tugadh fadhb ar aird i ndáil leis an mbeart Coimíneachta.  Tá oifigigh de chuid na Roinne ar a ndícheall chun an fhadhb seo a réiteach le súil is gur...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéim Comhshaoil ​​Talmhaíochta Carbóin Glas Íseal (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: Ceadaíodh an duine ainmnithe isteach in GLAS 1 agus an 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2015 an dáta ar cuireadh tús leis an gconradh. Tá chéad íocaíocht teidlíochta 85% faighte ag an té sin i leith na bliana scéime 2015.  Le linn phróiseas seiceála na réamhíocaíochta comhardaithe, tugadh fadhbanna ar aird i ndáil...