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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The number of full time civil service clerical officer appointments made in my Department from 1 January 2015 to 31 May 2017 by county, in tabular form is as follows. Location  Number Dublin 24 Wexford 12 Laois 9 Kildare 8 Cork 2 Limerick 2 Cavan 1

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The number of temporary civil service clerical officer appointments made in my Department from 1 January 2015 to 31 May 2017 by county, in tabular form is as follows. Location Hire Rehire Total Cavan 8 5 13 Cork 5 5 Donegal 2 2 Dublin 4 1 5 Kildare 28 5 33 Kilkenny 2 2 Laois 66 21 87 Leitrim 6 1 7 Limerick 4 3 7 Mayo 4 3 7 Offaly 1 1 Sligo 2 2 Waterford 2 2 4 Wexford...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Data (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The United States has proved to be an important market for Irish pork and dairy in the past decade and exports of beef have developed well since Ireland became the first EU Member State to get market access for beef in January 2015. The exports of beef, lamb, pigmeat and dairy to the USA in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and 2017 to date is shown in the following table, based on a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: I was very pleased with the outcome of the Trade Mission to the USA last week, which allowed high level discussions at political and official level aimed at increasing access and trade. Ireland already enjoys access to the US market in the case of beef and pigmeat and the trade in both these meats is developing well. Access for beef to the US market was restored in 2015, with Ireland the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department does not set targets for the volume and value of beef exports to the United States or to other markets.  The role of the Department is to secure market access to overseas third country markets, for Irish agri-food exports, including beef. Once access is secured, market forces determine how much is exported, and to where, in any given year. This can vary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The EU (Identification of Equidae) Regulations 2016 provide for the seizure of horses where an authorised officer has grounds for believing that an offence is being or has been committed under the Regulations. The Regulations also provide an opportunity for the owner/keeper of the animals to reclaim seized animals on production of the required documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: There are 15 applicants who submitted a 2017 Basic Payment Scheme application to my Department with an address here and who have claimed land in Northern Ireland.  There are 297 herdowners who submitted a 2017 Basic Payment Scheme application with an address in Northern Ireland and who have claimed land here.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was subject of a field inspection under 2016 GLAS on 13th April 2017. The outcome of this inspection was examined for any impact on payments already issued under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme, as required under the governing EU Regulations. This examination found an over-declaration in area of between 3% and 10%, leading to a penalty. Officials in my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The penalty applied under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme relates to breaches of Cross Compliance requirements. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Basic Payment Scheme and other area-based schemes, an applicant as well as meeting the scheme criteria, must comply with EU regulatory requirements relating to Cross Compliance. An inspection was carried out by my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment Scheme and other area-based schemes requires my Department to carry out on-the-spot inspections annually to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements, including land eligibility and compliance with Cross Compliance requirements, as set down in EU legislation, and the standards for Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC), in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The person concerned applied for payment of a claim under the Animal Welfare Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II.  The applicant has submitted a manufacturer's certificate for concrete beams which are not on the Department's approved list and steps are being taken by the supplier to rectify this issue.  The claim will be processed when this matter is resolved.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of the 1 October 2015 and has received full entitlements in respect of the 2015 scheme year. During the 2016 prepayment checking process an issue was identified whereby the person named was awaiting finalisation of their AEOS contract.  This issue has now been resolved and the application is now being...

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: Deputy Bríd Smith and her colleagues drove local authorities out of bin collection.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Data (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: I have requested the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department to respond directly to the Deputy, on the specific information requested, as this is an operational matter for the organisations themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reviews (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: On the Review of Mackerel allocation policy between the fleet segments, I can inform the Deputy that within the Seafood Policy and Management Division of my Department, the work involved is being undertaken by one Principal Officer, one Assistant Principal Officer, one Higher Executive Officer and one Executive Officer and is being overseen by one Assistant Secretary General. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Courses (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department provides annual grant in aid allocations to Teagasc to help fund its activities in providing research, advisory and education services to the farming and agri-food sector. The allocation for 2017 was increased by €1.4m to €128.130m. Teagasc also earn own income from advisory charges, education fees, research grants etc. It is a matter for Teagasc and its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department is aware of moves by certain member states toward the introduction of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) Eradication Programmes.  In this regard a cost benefit analysis study funded by my Department is currently being undertaken in Teagasc.  This analysis will cover a number of areas, including (i) the costs associated with the loss of the live export trade...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: The information is contained in the following table. Running costs for Regional Veterinary Laboratories 2010 - 2016 and estimated 2017 spend. - - - - - - - - Estimate RVLs 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 - €m €m €m €m €m €m €m €m *spend on consumables 1.224 1.065 1.222 1.166 1.137 1.209 1.477 1.365 Energy costs 0.13 0.135...

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

Michael Creed: My Department administers the various schemes provided for under the  European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy including the Single Payment Scheme, the Basic payment Scheme (BPS) , the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, and the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (ANC) in accordance with the relevant EU regulations. These regulations currently include Regulation (EU) No...

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

Michael Creed: There are distinct and specific statutory functions that govern Appeals Officers who are required under law to be independent in the performance of their functions when they are making determinations on appeals submitted against decisions taken by my Department.  Appeals Officers must also comply with relevant legislation and the terms and conditions and...