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Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (31 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I am on fisheries matters. I appreciate the insight that Deputy Ferris brings to the matter. I also appreciate that for inshore fisheries, this is a particular issue. The Deputy's photograph showed three from ten boxes being affected, which concurs with the statistics that we have. There was a BIM survey in 2015 that showed damage to catches caused by seals ranging from 59% of monkfish to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Close consultations in relation to the potential impact of the UK decision to leave the EU have been ongoing with all of the relevant stakeholders - including the IFA and other farming organisations as well as industry stakeholders - since early 2016, considerably in advance of the UK referendum which gave rise to the decision to leave the EU. I and my officials have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bioenergy Willow Scheme (31 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The number of applications received for the Bio-Energy Willow Scheme 2015 was low with four applications received in total.  The approved sites have been inspected by the Department and the applications for the establishment grant are being processed.  The Terms and Conditions of the Scheme required that applicants indicate the end user which in the case of all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (31 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The future of the  EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is of huge importance to Ireland's agriculture sector and is a key strategic priority for my Department.  I have met with Commissioner Hogan to discuss a number of key issues including the Basic Payment Scheme post 2020.  In addition, officials from my Department continue to actively engage in various EU...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 May 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 2016 prepayment checking established that the interim commonage form issued to the person named had not been signed and returned as required to support payment.  This form has now re-issued to the assigned...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Insurance Data (1 Jun 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 claims brought...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The Independent Review Group was tasked with making recommendations to improve the existing licensing system and to undertake steps to review the legislative framework.  On 31 May 2017 I received the Review Group's report which examines the process of licensing for aquaculture and its associated legal framework in keeping with actions identified in Food Wise 2025 and Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department's work on developing market access involves inputs across a range of Divisions in relation to technical certification matters, the co-ordination of inward audit missions from third country authorities, the organisation of trade missions, engagement with industry and a range of other activities. These activities are coordinated by a Market Access Unit comprising 6 members of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: By the end of this week initial processing of every GLAS I and II case for 2016 payment will have been completed. Of these 36,700 applications, approx. 1,400 applicants will have been informed that further information is required of them before their application can be advanced and it is now a matter for the applicant together with their Advisor to consider how they wish to proceed....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Data (1 Jun 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 2016 is the final scheme-year of payment for AEOS 2 participants, re-checks on payments made for all scheme years must be completed before final payment can be processed. This work is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme Data (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The Sheep Welfare Scheme was launched on 16 December 2016.  A total of 22,174 applications were received by the 3rd February 2017 closing date and these are currently being processed.  The number of applications that have been withdrawn per County is set out in the following table: County Lowland Highland Withdrawals Withdrawals Carlow Cavan 2 Clare 3 2 Cork 4...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme Expenditure (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The Sheep Welfare Scheme was launched on 16 December 2016. A total of 22,174 applications were received by the 3 February 2017 closing date. A total allocation of €25m is available under the Scheme. The total number of eligible animals in the applications received is 2,028,278. This figure is subject to change because there a number of appeals in relation to applicants' reference...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the following table: Disadvantaged Areas Payment Rates 2001 to 2005 inclusive Rates Payable Area Mountain Type Grazings €101.58 first 10ha €88.88 remaining 35ha More Severely Handicapped  €88.88 45ha Less Severely Handicapped €76.18 45ha 2006 Rates inclusive of 7.9% modulation Mountain...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: Staff hires within State agencies under my Department's auspices are a matter for the State Agencies themselves once they remain within their budget set in their Delegated Sanction.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The number of  eligible applicants will not be known  until all  details pertaining to the applications have been processed and verified and all land details submitted under the Basic Payment Scheme have been established. It is expected this information will be available in the Autumn.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: As requested, please see table detailing the number of applicants to the 2017 Basic Payments scheme by county.  Please note these figures are subject to change as the data capture of paper applications is ongoing. COUNTY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED  CARLOW 1648 CAVAN 4944 CLARE 6205 CORK 13234 DONEGAL 8914 DUBLIN 663 GALWAY 12399 KERRY 7993 KILDARE 2164 KILKENNY...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: As requested, please see table detailing the number of applicants to the 2017 Greening top-up payment by county.  Please note these figures are subject to change as data capture of paper applications is ongoing.  The figures provided are the same as those provided in PQ 26387/17 as Greening is paid as a top up on BPS applications. COUNTY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Acquisition (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: I am aware of the recent increase in land prices. The value of land is of course governed by the laws of supply and demand and for those selling land this is, of course, a positive development. There are many reasons why lands are put up for sale which can include lands which are viewed as marginal for agriculture or indeed the restructuring of farm holdings following retirement, death or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 202 together. I refer again to your further questions in relation to the issue of compensation for tillage farmers and I wish to re-state to the Deputy that I hosted a Tillage Stakeholders Forum on the 16 February, following on from the first one in October 2016, which on both occasions consisted of representatives from all sides of this Sector....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme Eligibility (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: Under the Terms and Conditions applying to the 2017 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme, eligible applicants must have successfully completed an agricultural educational qualification at FETAC Level 6 or equivalent by 15 May 2017. Whilst it is not possible at this stage to give any assurance so far in advance, it is expected that similar conditions will apply to these schemes in...