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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland Staff (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492 to 494, inclusive, together. Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The questions raised by the Deputy are an operational matter for HRI. In line with Dail procedures this request can be made directly to HRI using the dedicated email...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Number Applications (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Officials from my Department have reissued the person named with a copy of the application and documentation dated 2nd June 2010, setting out details of the herd number granted following submission of an application by them utilising the stated folio of land.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Number Applications (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: It is possible to reactivate a dormant herd number. This is done by completing an ER1 form and submitting it with relevant documentation to the local Veterinary Office. ER1 forms are available from the local offices or on my Department’s website at: Staff in the local offices are available to assist in the completion of this form and to provide information on the process.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry Funding (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Horse Racing Ireland is a commercial state body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. As the Deputy refers to potential allegations of criminality which are to be reported to the Gardai, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has been paid the 2016 advance. Administrative checks must take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation checks before payment can issue. While the application was originally submitted on an individual basis, the NMP was submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: I am aware of the reported incident. The Hunting Association of Ireland has a detailed Code of Conduct in place in respect of the hunting of foxes. I am disappointed that despite the existence of this Code, this event occurred. I have asked my officials to engage with the Hunting Association to establish the circumstances associated with this event and to determine whether, in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pension Provisions (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The matter of pension entitlements for former employees is a matter for Human Resources (HR) Division within my Department. I would like to assure the Deputy that a member of the HR team will contact the person directly to assist with their enquiry.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: There may be opportunities for some Irish agri food companies, arising  from reductions in raw material costs because of exchange rate volatility or, depending on the outcome of the current negotiations, some import substitution opportunities. My Department and its agencies are at present considering the extent of such potential. Nonetheless the available...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: There is currently a strong demand for meat globally including beef. Figures from Bord Bia’s 2017/2018 Export Performance and Prospects show global demand expected to rise by 1.9% this year, with China and east Asia once again being the main drivers of this trend. In addition, EU exports of beef performed strongly for 2017 and Irish exporters also had a good year, with beef...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Last year, 2017, was a positive year for the Irish sheepmeat industry and total Irish sheepmeat production rose by 10 percent in 2017 to 67,000 tonnes according to the Performance and Prospects 2017/2018 report by Bord Bia. Alongside this increase in production, exports have risen by 14 percent in volume terms to 57,000 tonnes and by 12 percent in value terms to €275 million. In 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cereal Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Firstly I wish to emphasise that I am very much committed to this very important sector which plays a key role in the development of the wider agri-food industry. Tillage is a key source of seed production, grain for the milling and malting industry and feeding stuffs for the livestock sector and as a consequence is a significant stakeholder in our agri-food industry from a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Deputy will be aware that Ireland’s plans for growth in the dairy sector are formally set out in Food Wise 2025, Ireland’s blueprint for the overall agrifood sector, where an all of sector agreed approach is set out including actions, benchmarks and targets for the dairy and other sectors. Notwithstanding challenges on the horizon, amongst which Brexit is paramount,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Mushroom Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: I am committed to working with the mushroom sector to assist it in adjusting to the challenges that lie ahead.  The UK is a very important market for Irish mushrooms accounting for approx 85% of our annual production. Access arrangements to the UK market post-Brexit will depend on the outcome of the UK’s Brexit negotiations with the EU. However, during this period the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Ireland is the largest exporter of beef in the EU, with more than 90% of such exports (more than 80% of total production) sold in EU markets, including the UK. Such exports occur in parallel with imports from 3rd countries, which, in 2016 for example, amounted to approximately 330,000 tonnes.  However, the creation of further preferential import arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Brexit, no matter what format it takes, will have an impact on Irish agriculture across all sectors by virtue of their exposure to the UK market. It does not provide any upside for Irish agriculture, and it is for this reason that I will continue to be firm in arguing that any agreement reached between the EU and the UK must allow for continued free access to the UK market, without tariffs,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Ireland’s goals for sustainable fisheries are supported through the Common Fisheries Policy. The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) provides the framework for the long term conservation and sustainability of fish stocks around our shores and is designed to ensure the long term sustainability of fishing in Ireland and throughout EU waters. The CFP utilises the best scientific advice as a key...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Primary responsibility under EU law for food safety, hygiene and traceability of food placed on the market lies with food business operators. Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002 sets out the general principles and requirements of EU food law and stipulates that food business operators must, at all stages of production, processing and distribution within their business, ensure food law...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Farm Enterprises (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Deer farming in Ireland is an alternative farming enterprise which is extremely reliant on the supply and demand dynamics that affect all agricultural production systems within Ireland.  In 1996 there were approximately 500 deer farms in Ireland with 20,000 deer, but numbers have declined significantly since that time.  There are now only a small number of farmers in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production Costs (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) monitors and collects data on the price of fertilisers on a monthly basis. In addition, my Department receives data on the type and quantity of fertilisers and lime sold on a quarterly basis from industry and both sources are used to calculate the overall input costs of fertiliser on a national basis. Total Irish fertiliser costs of €503.2m were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The national beef, dairy, pig herds, and sheep flocks make an enormous contribution to Ireland’s agri-food industry which in 2017 grew to a total of €13.5 billion. One of the key indicators of the strength of the different sectors in Irish agriculture is the growth in exports over the years. Since 2010, the value of Irish beef exports has increased from...