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

Michael Creed: A decision has been made in relation to approvals for applications under TAMS II Tranche 8. These approvals will begin to issue in the near future.

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

Michael Creed: My Department has responsibility under the Fishery Harbours Centre Act, 1968 (as amended) for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros an Mhíl and Killybegs. The Fishery Harbour Centres (Management, Control, Operation and Development) Bye-Laws 1979 give the Harbour Master powers to remove wrecked or derelict vessels from the...

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

Michael Creed: In June 2016 the European Commission extended the approval of glyphosate for a limited interim period to allow for the completion of a safety assessment by the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This extension followed an earlier comprehensive review by the European Food Safety Authority which concluded that glyphosate is unlikely to pose a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: At the outset, I would like to clarify that my Department has no role in the designation of lands.  That function is exercised through the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.  The question of compensation does not arise, therefore, in the context of any schemes or measures introduced by my Department. That said,...

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

Michael Creed: An application under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme was received from the person named on 9th May 2017.  During the processing of this application a query arose in relation to equine passports.  An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the herd owner to request further information which will allow processing of his application to be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department has responsibility under the Fishery Harbours Centre Act, 1968 (as amended) for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros an Mhíl and Killybegs. The Fishery Harbour Centres (Management, Control, Operation and Development) Bye-Laws 1979 give the Harbour Master powers to remove wrecked or derelict vessels from the...

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

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2017 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint schemes application on 9 May 2017. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The 2017 Flood Damage Relief Measure was implemented in response to the severe localised  flooding experienced in the Inishowen area on 22 August 2017. The closing date for applications was 29 September.  The Department received 314 applications for financial aid. All eligible applications are subject to on farm verification and these reports are currently being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Activities (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as land transactions, are the responsibility of the company. The matter was, however, raised with Coillte who advise that Coillte’s property sales team have engaged with this individual a number of times on his request and are currently looking at possible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The application referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and related EU legislation. The issue of whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement will be required from the applicant will be determined following a screening process currently underway by my Department in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vacancies on State Boards (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Of the 12 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, a total of nine vacancies exist on the Boards of six of these Bodies. Details outlined in the table below. In line with normal practice, these vacancies are being/will be processed in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform "Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards". State Body No....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The decision on payments under AEOS was issued by letter to the person named on 24 August 2016. The person named did not avail of the review procedure outlined at the time. My Department will review the correspondence now submitted and issue a response to the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Funding (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme is a very important source of financial support for farmers across the country, paying over €200 million each year to some 95,000 farmers. Budget 2018 included an additional allocation of €25 million for the scheme in 2018. This is in keeping with provisions of the Programme for a Partnership Government. There are a number of...

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

Michael Creed: My experiences leading recent trade missions to open up new markets indicate that the current National Sheep Identification System (NSIS) is a limiting factor in my Department's ongoing efforts to expand the export potential for Irish sheep meat. The expansion of export markets in the context of the  uncertainty surrounding Brexit is critical in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards Data (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: There are 12 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department. In relation to six of the State Bodies, some of the board appointments are made by me on the basis of nominations from third-party organisations for specified vacancies, as set out in legislation. These State Bodies are the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB), Bord Bia, Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), National Milk...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Under the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 the regulation of coursing is chiefly a matter for the Irish Coursing Club (ICC). This is subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the improvement and development of the greyhound industry, greyhound racing and coursing. The ICC has confirmed that it has systems...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: In Ireland we are fortunate that there is a broad consensus between Government, farmers and industry in terms of the strategic direction of the agri-food sector; in terms of addressing the challenges it faces and taking advantage of the opportunities for Ireland as a top class producer of quality agri-food produce. This vision has been formally set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The scientific assessments completed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) concluded that glyphosate is unlikely to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans and can be used safely without putting consumers or users at risk and therefore support the continued approval of glyphosate. This is in line with the approach of regulatory authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: I believe that supporting lower-cost flexible finance is a key Government response to assist businesses in dealing with Brexit. I was therefore delighted to announce in the Budget that we are providing funding for a new Brexit Loan Scheme, which make up to €300 million of affordable, flexible financing available to Irish businesses that are either currently impacted by Brexit or who...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Documents (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have not used a private email account to send or to receive official documents on Brexit.