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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Projects (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The European Solidarity Corps Programme was announced by the European Commission in September 2016 and officially launched in December 2016. There are currently no plans to introduce a new scheme under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 in relation to the European Solidarity Corps Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: In line with the commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government, Department officials consulted with the EU Commission with regard to funding of ‘specific disadvantage’ categories such as the group commonly referred to as ‘Forgotten Farmers’ under the National Reserve in 2017 and future years. Funding for the National Reserve in 2017 is derived...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that the person named sought a review of the Appeals Officers decision in October 2016. Under the Act only the Director may perform such reviews which must be undertaken in full compliance with the legal requirements and following a detailed assessment of the case to be reviewed. Currently there are a considerable number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Expenditure (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The "Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme" was developed by my Department in co-operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), making €150 million available to farmers at interest rates of 2.95%. One of my priorities has been to address the impact of the change in the sterling exchange rate and lower commodity prices in some agriculture sectors. This Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department is aware of the fact that, in a limited number of cases, details of individual GLAS applications are not yet visible when they log onto the Department's on-line BPS applications facility. Staff in my Department are aware of this issue and it is expected that it will be resolved shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: All applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and related legislation. There is always a strict separation between my Ministerial role as decision maker in respect of aquaculture licence applications and my Ministerial duty to promote the sustainable development of the industry. This separation of duties...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department is currently examining each of the sites of the company named with a view to determining whether the requirements of the organic regulations are met.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware the decision not to revoke the aquaculture licence in question was taken in accordance with Section 68 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997 and therefore there was no departure from the provisions of the applicable legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Marine Institute advises my Department on scientific issues associated with the marine environment and defines a salmon smolt as a juvenile salmon which has undergone the physiological and physical changes necessary to survive at sea.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: My decision in the case referred to by the Deputy followed a detailed examination by my Department of the key issues involved and was in accordance with the provisions of Section 68 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards Regulation (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The land-spreading of manures is controlled by the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2014, as amended. The objective of the Regulations is to protect ground and surface waters, including drinking water sources, primarily through the management of livestock manures and other fertilisers. The Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The case involves a person who wishes to be considered for participation in the 2017 National Reserve but who will not have completed the required agricultural education course by the closing date for the scheme.  Under the 2015 National Reserve an exception was made which allowed students to qualify under the scheme before completion of their agricultural course....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: I received a request from the Irish South and West Fish Producer Organisation to allocate the increase over 2016 of Ireland’s mackerel quota for 2017 entirely to the Polyvalent Segment on a 1 year pilot basis in exchange for the recipient vessels forgoing demersal fishing in order to gauge the impact on the demersal vessels. This matter has generated a lot of discussion in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Protected Disclosures Data (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department has a Protected Disclosures Policy in place under which a worker who wishes to make a protected disclosure may do so to any of the following confidential recipients: - an independent confidential service engaged for this purpose, - the Head of the Internal Audit Unit in the Department, or - any member of the Department’s Management Board Training was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department aims to ensure that the needs of all its customers, including people with disabilities are met and that the rights of equal treatment are upheld in the delivery of services. In accordance with Section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005, my Department has appointed two Access Officers who are responsible for providing or arranging for, and co-ordinating assistance and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a Force Majeure application to my Department requesting a review of his entitlement allocation under the Basic Payment Scheme. My Department examined the circumstances of this application and despite exploring all possible avenues the application was deemed to be unsuccessful as due to the timescale in which the force majeure circumstance occurred, it cannot be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: Ireland's €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme 2014-2020 was adopted by the European Commission in December 2015 and officially launched in January 2016.  A Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme features in the Programme and was launched in 2016.  Prior to 2016, a somewhat similar scheme operated under the EFF Seafood...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: Approval issued to the applicant in question on 1 March 2017 in respect of sheep fencing investments under the Animal Welfare, Nutrient Storage and Safety Scheme of TAMS II.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Insurance Costs (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: Government Departments  do not have conventional insurance cover. Instead, Departments, including the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)  operate under State indemnity, a self-insurance model whereby the State bears the financial risk associated with the costs of claims. The State Claims Agency (SCA), manages personal injury, property damage and  negligence...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: In order to fulfil the agricultural educational requirements to qualify for the 2017 National Reserve applicants must have successfully completed a recognised course in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC level 6 or its equivalent by the 15th May 2017. Where an applicant has fully completed their course by 15th May but has not yet been verified as...