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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme Implementation (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2014 govern the storage of slurry, on a holding, large scale or otherwise. The Department of Housing Planning Community and Local Government is the lead Department for these regulations otherwise known as the Nitrates Regulations. These regulations govern the storage of slurry and manures of animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme Implementation (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2014 govern the storage and end use of slurry and manures of animal origin. The Department of Housing Planning Community and Local Government is the lead Department for these regulations otherwise known as the Nitrates Regulations. Under these regulations, it is permissible to import or export organic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes application on 17 May 2016. Under the Terms and Conditions of these schemes, an applicant as well as meeting the schemes eligibility criteria is also required to comply with EU regulatory requirements relating to Cross Compliance. The Department’s records indicate that in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The aquaculture licence application referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration by my Department under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable EU legislation.  The legislation provides for a period of public and statutory consultation. In the case of this application the public consultation period is now over and my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: Since December 2016 there have been 8 confirmed cases of the H5N8 strain of avian influenza in wild birds in Ireland. On the 23 December last, my Department announced regulations under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 requiring flock keepers to confine all poultry and captive birds in their possession or under their control in a secure building to which wild birds, or other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Reclassification (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: In the first instance , I should point out that the designation of lands for the hen harrier and the identification of all such areas, is the responsibility of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. That said, I have already provided for a significant framework of support for farmers with hen-harrier designated land through my own Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Applications (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: As per the reply to the Parliamentary Question of 24 January, processing of the application under the 2016  Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme had been finalised.  Payment under the scheme is expected to issue in the coming week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: As per the reply to the Parliamentary Question of 17 January, processing of the application in question under the 2016 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme identified non-compliance with the minimum stocking density requirements.  Flock owners under the ANC scheme are required to have submitted the annual sheep census return by 16 May 2016. In the case of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports to China (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The implementation of food regulations for imports to China is a matter for the Chinese authorities. Ireland applies stringent European standards and follows procedures which include monitoring the safety of Irish seafood so that consumers can continue to have high confidence in the quality of Irish seafood. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is the competent authority under food safety...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016. During the 2016 prepayment checking process an issue was identified in relation to the Commonage action.  Department officials are actively working to resolve this issue with a view to further processing the application for the 2016 payment as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Recruitment (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department has no vacant posts in Rosslare Harbour.  My Department will continuously assess resources required in all Border Inspection Posts including in this Harbour as the Brexit Process Progresses.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015. The first payment due to the person named is in respect of the 2016 scheme year.  During the 2016 prepayment checking process an issue was identified in relation to the Catch Crops action. Department officials are actively working to resolve this issue with a view to further processing the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cyber Security Policy (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The Department incorporates a multilayered, defence in depth approach to cyber security. Multi-vendor security technologies are deployed throughout the Department’s Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure; these are continuously monitored and updated in line with industry standards. The Department works closely with peer organisations within the Irish Government and IT...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: As requested, please see the following table detailing the total number of farmers that have received a payment under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (including the Greening Payment). BPS Payment Value - € Total Herdowners Paid Between 0 and 5000 53171 Between 5001 and 10000 32582 Between 10001 and 20000 24039 Between 20001 and 30000 7653 Between 30001 and 40000 2815 Between...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme(GLAS) is a 5 year scheme that has a range of over 30 actions for applicants to select from.  The Protection and Maintenance of Archaeological Monuments is one action on offer of which there are two variations available, namely Tillage and Grassland.  The Protection and Maintenance of Archaeological Monuments Tillage option is paid at a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: While I have discussed the implications of Brexit with a number of my counterparts at the Council of Agriculture Ministers, the issue of support has been discussed bilaterally with the Commission. This is an issue which must be dealt with carefully and at the appropriate time, and in a manner consistent with the European Commission's overall approach to the negotiations, which are yet...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: There is currently no specific Brexit support package at EU level. However, I have had informal discussions with Commissioner Hogan about the challenges facing Irish agriculture from brexit and sterling exchange rates, and in that context about support to help the sector navigate these difficulties. The Commissioner is sensitive to the pressures and has indicated that he will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: There are no export refunds in operation for beef products from the EU, nor are there any discussions on this at EU level.  Export Refunds for most products were effectively abolished by a WTO agreement in 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: GLAS regulations allow for the application of force majeure or exceptional circumstances in instances of non-compliance where events have occurred that are beyond the farmer’s control.  These provisions are set out in the Scheme terms and conditions.  Each application received is considered on its own individual merits.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated and will be forwarded at an early date.