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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (22 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2017. Administrative checks take place on all GLAS claims.  All cases must clear these checks before payment can issue. In the processing of the 2017 advance payment an issue presented in relation to this claim. This issue is being investigated by my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (22 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) was approved as an agri environment scheme by the EU Commission as part of Ireland's RDP with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the suckler herd. As with all agri environment schemes applicants commit to participating in the scheme for a number of years. In the case of the BDGP a six year commitment is required. Therefore when...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (22 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. The matter referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for Horse Racing Ireland. My Department had no role in the decision referred to.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Freedom of Information Data (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Freedom of Information data requested is set out in the following table. In relation to your request for data concerning appeals, I have included data on both internal reviews carried out by more senior members of staff within my Department and on appeals to the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). If a requester is not satisfied with the response of my Department to any aspect...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications Data (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: It is assumed the Deputy is referring to Lough Swilly. In relation to shellfish cultivation, all relevant licence applications in the Lough underwent Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening. Ministerial Determinations concerning this matter are available on my Department’s website at the following link: In the case of marine finfish cultivation, an Environmental Impact...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications Data (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Applications for Aquaculture licences are considered by my Department under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act, and applicable EU Legislation. In the case of Lough Foyle, Section 2 of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act disapplies the Act to the Moville Area, as it is defined in the Foyle Fisheries Act, 1952. The Good Friday Agreement provided...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Data (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department’s records indicate that nine aquaculture sites are licensed to operate in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act. An Appropriate Assessment Report addressing the potential ecological impacts of aquaculture activities and fishing in and adjacent to the Lough Swilly Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA) was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Feb 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. There is an issue with this case due to the overdeclaration by the applicant of the LIPP action that resulted in the 2016 balancing payment and the 2017 advance payment being held. The case will be processed shortly....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The closing date for receipt of applications in respect of support towards the early disposal of  PI calves born in 2017 was 6 February 2018. Work has already commenced to ensure payments are made to farmers as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received full payments in respect of the 2015 and 2016 scheme years. The 2017 advance payment has cleared validations in recent days and is expected to issue in the coming week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received full payments in respect of the 2015 and 2016 scheme years. The Department is aware of an issue with this case that resulted in the 2017 advance payment being delayed. Once all validations are cleared the payment will issue. GLAS 2017 advance...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2017. Validation checks must be passed on all actions on GLAS claims before payment can issue. An issue arose with this case during the validation process which has now been resolved. Payment is expected to issue in this case shortly. GLAS payments are continuing to issue on a weekly basis.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 551 together. My Department's €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme is the vehicle for financial supports to the seafood sector up to 2021.  The Programme delivers a wide range of supports for aquaculture, fisheries and seafood processing through a suite of 15 schemes, including the Sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Data (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is statutorily responsible for the collation of data on catch and landing records for sea-fisheries including the mussel seed fishery. The SFPA is independent in the performance of its functions. I will forward the Deputy’s question to the SFPA for attention as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Cow Quota (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Deputy should note that there are various definitions available of a ‘suckler cow’. Data from the AIM system below is based on the definition of a beef cow which has calved at least once in its lifetime. Furthermore, many farmers with suckler cows have another main enterprise on their farms, and so would not be defined as predominantly ‘suckler farmers’. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: TAMS payments are provided for under Article 17 (2) of EU Reg 1305/2013 which specifies that "support shall be granted to farmers or groups of farmers". This precludes payments to contractors as they are classified as non-farmers. The  LESS Scheme is open to farmers who: 1. hold a Department identified 2. have a minimum of 5 hectares which have been declared under the Basic Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2017. Validation checks must be passed on all actions on GLAS claims and all cases must clear these checks before payment can be made. An issue arose during the processing of this case which has now been resolved.  The 2017 advance will be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The independent Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that a review of the Appeals Officer's decision was requested. A number of requests for review of appeal decisions were received prior to the request concerned. Requests for reviews are generally dealt with in order of receipt. I am advised that it is expected that the review of the case concerned will be completed shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme 2017 - 2022 provides for six years of payments to farmers for completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and improvement of its environmental sustainability. Under the Terms and Conditions of the BDGP, 2014 is the reference year on which payments are based. However in certain limited...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Protein Aid Scheme was introduced as a coupled support in 2015 as part of the implementation of the reformed CAP package in Ireland. This support is allocated from the overall CAP Pillar 1 financial ceiling available to Ireland. Since 2015, €3m has been allocated annually to this scheme. My Department has notified the EU Commission of its intention to allocate €3m for...