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Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Yes. Mercosur is a major challenge. There are member states of the European Union that are gung ho as they see the opportunities, but we see threats. However, in all trade agreements there are threats and opportunities. What we have to do is maximise the opportunities that present for us. The Senator seems to argue from the particular to the general, that because Mercosur is bad, all...

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: -----but that is not a case for a retreat into an America First policy and the isolationism that the Senator seems to be articulating.

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Our products are sold in 180 countries. We are trading in those markets by virtue of our membership of the European Union and able to benefit from the CETA, the EU-Japan trade agreement and a host of other agreements that are important to the agrifood industry. I am flabbergasted by the Senator's isolationist approach which does a disservice to the agrifood industry

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Senators Tim Lombard and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn raised the very important issue of trying to attract more young people to enter agriculture. It is an issue that has bedevilled us since the days of the early retirement scheme and the installation aid scheme, but it is not a problem experienced exclusively in Ireland or the European Union as a whole; it is a global problem. Every country...

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: I could argue that point. Everybody has to have a fair crack of the whip and that includes the Department and the State. Obviously, people who are dissatisfied with the outcome of an appeals process have recourse to the Ombudsman's office as well. The Department may ask the director to review a decision of the appeals office but there are extremely rare cases. It is only in cases where...

Seanad: Agricultural Issues: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: I will refer it to my colleague, the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, as it is not my area of competence.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Support under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is payable upon activation of an eligible hectare per payment entitlement.  In general terms an eligible hectare is one that is used for an agricultural activity. In line with the Department’s current approach on land eligibility, where the area of a parcel covered by solar panels is 70% or greater of the overall parcel, that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: An application under the Flood Damage Relief Measure was received from the person named by the Department on 22nd September 2017.  This application is currently being processed.  A Department official has made direct contact with the applicant with a view to resolving outstanding issues.  Upon resolution any payment due will issue to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: An application to receive financial aid under the Flood Damage Relief Measure was received in the Department on 25th September 2017.  This application has been finalised and payment will issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: An application to receive financial aid under the Flood Damage Relief Measure was received in the Department on 26th September 2017.  This application has been finalised and payment will issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The general framework for the labelling of food products has been established under Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011. This Regulation requires, under Article 15, that the labelling of food products be provided "in a language easily understood by the consumers of the Member States where a food is marketed.” Additionally, Member States can “stipulate that the particulars shall...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October  2015. Payments in respect of scheme years 2015 and 2016 have been made. All GLAS claims must clear validation checks before payment can be made.  Department officials are working proactively to complete the checks to allow for the issue of payments. Once this case...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed:  The responsibility for the management of wild deer on public lands and the issuing of hunting licences to hunters and others lies with the Minister for the Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DAHRRGA) under the Wildlife Acts. In addition, control of deer on private property is the responsibility of landowners.  Of course, landowners who have concerns regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application under the Force Majeure measure of the Single Payment Scheme on 05thFebruary 2004. Following examination of this application, my Department deemed this application unsuccessful as it did not satisfy the criteria laid down in Article 40 of Council Regulation EC No 1782/2003, determining Force Majeure/Exceptional  Circumstances. The person named...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements Application (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted three Transfer of Entitlement applications to transfer entitlements by way of lease under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme. Two of the transfers have been fully processed but the third transfer remains outstanding as the transferee did not have a herd number and the transfer could not be processed. My Department has been in contact with this transferee and have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has received the 85% advance payment in respect of the 2016 scheme year. The Department is aware of an issue with this case regarding the payment of the 2016 GLAS balance and the 2017 advance. A solution has been identified and is being implemented. GLAS 2017 advance payments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016. Payments in respect of the 2016 scheme year have been made. Validation checks must be passed on all actions on GLAS claims and all cases must clear these checks before payment can issue. Department officials are working proactively to complete these checks on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: An application under the Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 28th April 2017. Advance and balancing payments issued on schedule to the nominated bank account in October and December 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016. An issue arose with this application relating to a commonage action. The issue is being addressed at the moment. Payment will issue as soon as the case is finalised. Payments are issuing on an ongoing weekly basis. 

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 requires persons to ensure that animals been hunted are not subject to unnecessary suffering and specifically prohibits the hunting of animals which have been released in an injured, mutilated or exhausted condition. Voluntary codes of practice have been established by The Hunting Association of Ireland which detail the conduct to be...