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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (6 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The complete data sought by the Deputy is complex and will take some time to compile. My Department, in consultation with the Marine Institute, will provide a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: Last December the Sheep Welfare Scheme was launched under the Programme for Government in which there was a commitment to introduce a scheme for sheep farmers under the Rural Development Programme with a budget of some €25 million in 2017. The scheme provides support of €10 per ewe to farmers who undertake actions which make positive contributions to flock welfare. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named has submitted a payment claim under the Dairy Equipment Scheme of TAMS 11. There were a number of errors with the claim submitted which have been raised directly with the applicant. It is anticipated that these outstanding issues will be resolved over the next few days and once they are resolved payment will issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 transfer of entitlements application to my Department seeking the transfer of entitlements by gift as a transferee. The transfer application was rejected as it was not signed by both transferors and transferee, or authorised persons on their behalf, as required.  Both transferors and transferee were advised in writing that the transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Data (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 551 together. The supply of fish in Ireland is influenced by the volume of fish landed by Irish vessels into Irish ports, landings into Irish ports by foreign vessels, aquaculture production and fish imported.  In 2016, I understand that 281,000 tonnes of wild caught fish were available, while aquaculture provided 44,000 tonnes approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The gross vote of the Department in 2017 amounts to €1,490m, comprising €1,230m in current expenditure and €260m in capital expenditure including a carry-over of €21.7 million capital from the 2016 allocation. This total allocation is based on requirements to meet existing and new commitments and liabilities in relation to programmes, schemes and services managed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The mussel seed fishery is managed on an all-island basis, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland (DAERA NI) and the cross-border Loughs Agency. To fish for mussel seed, Irish-registered sea-fishing boats require an authorisation under section 13 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. Authorisations are only...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The Control of Horses Act 1996 designates powers to local authorities enabling them to control stray and abandoned horses in this country. Under the Act the Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine may offer financial assistance towards the expenses incurred by the Local Authorities in operation of the Act. My Department has contributed funding of €4.2 million to local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: Farm safety is a critical issue facing farming today. Statistics show that accidents on farms cause more workplace deaths than all other occupations combined. To date this year there have been 15 fatal farm accidents on Irish farms. These 15 fatal farm accidents account for fifty percent of all fatal work accidents so far in 2017, while farming accounts for less than 6 percent of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Payments (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I can confirm that any issues outstanding in respect of the Organic Farming Scheme payment for the person named have now been addressed. I have been assured that payment will issue shortly. I appreciate there can be a time gap between inspection and payment however my officials need to examine each of these files individually, looking at all the circumstances where issues need to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 557 to 563, inclusive, together. The action by the UK in announcing its withdrawal from the 1964 London Fisheries Convention was not unexpected. The UK Government had been intimating this decision for some time now. It is nonetheless unwelcome and unhelpful as it suggests a signal of the UK intent to take a hard line on fisheries in the context of Brexit....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Crop Losses (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I wish to acknowledge that the Tillage farmers have come through a very difficult period with poor market returns and very challenging weather conditions during the 2016 harvest. Once the current occupation of part of the Department's head office building is ended I would be happy to facilitate a meeting with the IFA as soon as possible to discuss the support measure for those cereal growers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 565 to 569, inclusive, together. Ireland does not have any demersal fishing opportunities in the North Sea and consequently our direct interest in the negotiations on a new multi annual plan for that sea basin is necessarily limited. We do, however, expect a proposal from the Commission before the end of the year for a similar multi-annual plan for demersal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016. The person named has requested a reduction in the length of new hedgerow to be planted as set out in his commitments in his original application. This has resulted in the delay in issuing payment. As stated in my reply to the Deputy on Tuesday last 4 July, my Department is actively...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The action by the UK in announcing its withdrawal from the 1964 London Fisheries Convention was not unexpected.  The UK Government had been intimating this decision for some time now.  It is nonetheless unwelcome and unhelpful as it suggests a signal of the UK intent to take a hard line on fisheries in the context of Brexit. There are no immediate direct impacts for the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The second tranche of GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme closed for applications on 18 November 2016. The scheme is administered by The Heritage Council on behalf of my Department. A total of 93 applications were shortlisted for offers of grant aid. It is planned to open a further tranche of this very successful scheme later this year for applications for works to be undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 574 together. Discussions on the future of the Common Fisheries Policy and its funding component have not yet commenced within the Council. The size and distribution of the future marine & fisheries budget will be determined as part of the process for agreeing the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the post-2020 period,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Staff (11 Jul 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: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (11 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment scheme was received from the person named on 13 April 2016, thus incurring a 100% late penalty as it was outside the timeframe allowed under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. Following the submission of an appeal the late penalty was waived. A review of the entitlement position is now underway. Following the conclusion of this review, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (11 Jul 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 payment in respect of the 2015 scheme year. During the 2016 prepayment checking process an issue was identified with the Planting New Hedgerows and Traditional Orchards  actions.  Department officials contacted the person named directly to...