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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Yes, of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: I believe I have covered everything.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The issue of integrity in greyhound racing was raised. This issue hit the public airwaves again recently. I will preface my comments by pointing out that it is not useful to dwell on an individual case. We have an interest in ensuring integrity. That is at the core of the legislation we are discussing. There are issues around what appropriate levels of drug residue should be in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: I expect it will deal with not just the legislation but also the efforts to date in the context of the existing framework under which it operates.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: At the outset, I should stress that this is a locally-led programme, which is not directly administered by my Department. The design and management of the programme are primarily matters for the local project team, who will work closely with my Department, as this is rolled-out. The design work for the new Hen Harrier programme has already commenced following the appointment of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: A bilateral agreement was concluded on a health certificate for the export of beef from Ireland to Iran in March 2013. Irish beef exports to Iran had previously been banned due to BSE. However, Ireland now has access to export fresh chilled and frozen boneless beef, derived from animals under 30 months at slaughter, although no exports have taken place as yet. An official-led trade...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Policy (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department is actively involved with the farming sector in supporting initiatives to contribute positively to climate change mitigation including through sequestration and renewable energy. Food Wise 2025 sets out a cohesive, strategic plan for the sustainable development of agri-food sector over the next decade. As part of the initial ground work to Food Wise 2025, a public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2017. Processing of this application is now finalised and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: In 2013 a partial restriction on neonicotinoid insecticides was introduced in the EU due to concerns about possible impacts on pollinators. My Department has fully implemented the Commission decision in relation to these compounds. Neonicotinoid insecticides, like all insecticides, can be harmful to bees but there is conflicting scientific evidence regarding the conditions under which they...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 125 of 2016) establishes a point system, which will apply to the Licence Holder of a sea-fishing boat when a serious infringement of the Common Fisheries Policy is detected.  It is intended that the new Statutory instrument which I intend to sign shortly will replace S.I. No. 125 of 2016 to change...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Following a challenging period, the dairy sector has experienced positive trends this year in terms of raw milk and specific commodity prices, particularly for butter. I am confident that, as market demand for safe, sustainable, high quality dairy products in expanding global markets increases, the Irish dairy sector, from the farm gate to the further reaches of the supply chain, will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Documents (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for Brexit, Minister Coveney has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. This cooperation also involves the relevant State Agencies. Work at Cabinet...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The report referred to is a useful contribution to the research and analysis on the potential implications of Brexit for the agri-food and fisheries sectors. It confirms that Ireland will be the most severely affected of the EU27 Member States, and that the agri-food sector is the most exposed sector of the economy. This is because of its particular reliance on the UK market and the highly...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The information requested is detailed, is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. In relation to GLAS the Department aims to pay as many farmers as possible their 2017 advance payment. This is dependent on all applicants providing the necessary material to qualify for payment. All GLAS applications must pass regulatory controls and validations as is the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme Data (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The data requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. County Total Number of Sheep Farmers * Total Number of Applications Number of Applications Withdrawn Total Number of applications not meeting scheme criteria Total Number of Approved Applications Number Applicants Paid Carlow 754  470 4 43 423 423 Cavan 958  477 7 47 423 423 Clare 619  252 10 27 215 215...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: As stated by the Deputy, the draft General Scheme of the Bill has progressed through the pre-legislative scrutiny phase. It is hoped that a memorandum will go to Government in the coming weeks, which will request approval to publish the updated General Scheme and to submit it to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for drafting.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is a commercial State body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. Bord na gCon is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Bord na gCon has informed me that it has systematically worked through the recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: An application in respect of the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme and Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received from the person named on 18 July 2017, thus incurring a 100% penalty on account of the lateness of the application.  An appeal was submitted in relation to this case citing particular circumstances.  This appeal has been allowed.  Accordingly, the late penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Payment under the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme for the above herd has now been processed and will issue in the coming days. Payments under the Basic Payment Scheme have been subject to delay pending the resolution of issues pertaining to multiple transfer of entitlement applications associated to the person named. My Department has been in direct contact with the person named and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Payment under the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was processed and issued to the above herd in September 2017. Payments under the Basic Payment Scheme have been subject to delay pending the resolution of issues pertaining to multiple transfer of entitlement applications associated to the person named. My Department has been in direct contact with the person named and is in the...