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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry Data (20 Mar 2018)

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. The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bord na gCon. In line with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2017. Administrative checks involving a number of sections within the Department take place on all GLAS claims.  All cases must clear validation checks before payment can issue.  Issues arose with this case concerning the Natura and Traditional Hay...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2017 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes application on 11 May 2017. EU regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Eligibility (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: There are no plans to raise the TAMS II ceiling from the current level of €80,000. It should be noted that in the case of eligible farm partnerships the overall investment ceiling is raised to €160,000. In addition, the investment ceiling under the LESS Scheme is not subject to the overall TAMS II investment ceiling.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Appeals (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: A review by the  director of agriculture appeals office of the decision of the appeals officer has been requested in this case in accordance with the provisions of the Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001. The outcome of this review will be notified to the person named by the director of the agriculture appeals office in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (20 Mar 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 Gardaí, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme and Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received under the herd number supplied on 11 May 2017.  Payment due under both schemes has issued to the applicant. 

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available in the level of detail requested by the Deputy. However every effort will be made by the Department to give a comprehensive reply which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: It is assumed that this question relates to the Basic Payment Scheme and Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme. Over-claims arise where the land area found by the Department during processing exceeds the area declared by the applicant. The most common causes of these over-claims include: - farmers failing to make sufficient deduction for ineligible land such as land covered by scrub,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available in the level of detail requested by the Deputy. However every effort will be made by the Department to give a comprehensive reply which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available in the level of detail requested by the Deputy. However every effort will be made by the Department to give a comprehensive reply which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available in the level of detail requested by the Deputy. However every effort will be made by the Department to give a comprehensive reply which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: In recent weeks the EU Commission has published drafts of the EU/UK Withdrawal Agreement and the negotiating guidelines on the framework for the future relationship for consideration and agreement by member states, before forwarding to the UK as part of the negotiation process. Ireland has three all-island Geographical Indications (GIs) - Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream and Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: In recent weeks the EU Commission has published drafts of the EU/UK withdrawal agreement and the negotiating guidelines on the framework for the future relationship for consideration and agreement by member states, before forwarding to the UK as part of the negotiation process. From an Irish perspective the two documents, while still works in progress, reflect the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: National Development Plan Data (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: As set out in the National Development Plan, the vast majority capital expenditure under my Department’s remit is through multi-annual programmes which comprise of demand-led schemes which co-fund a very wide range of projects by operators across the Agriculture, Food and Marine sectors.  There will also be funding for  a range of enhancements over the period of the NDP...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (21 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) has informed me that the coursing-bred greyhound is separate and distinct from track-bred greyhounds and will generally not chase a lure. On the important issue of animal welfare, under the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 the regulation of coursing is chiefly a matter for the Irish Coursing Club. This is subject to the general control and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events (21 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: Throughout the period of adverse weather conditions caused by storm Emma, my Department was directly involved in a co-ordinated response as a member of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG), convened by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the lead Government Department on Severe Weather Incidents. While the South and East of the country bore the brunt of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Appeals (21 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: Appeals against Ministerial decisions in respect of Aquaculture Licence applications are considered by the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) which is an independent body established by Statute for that purpose. A number of Aquaculture Licence applications for sites in Lough Swilly were determined by me on 30 November 2017, in accordance with the applicable legislation. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (21 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: On foot of a meeting with the person named and in response to PQ 23222/17, a review of the entitlement details for the person named from the year 2000 to 2017 took place in May 2017. A comprehensive response was issued at that time effectively closing the query. In the event that the person named is dissatisfied with the response previously given, he may exercise his...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Communications (21 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department aims to ensure that the needs of all its customers, including people with disabilities, are met and that the rights of equal treatment are upheld in the delivery of services. In accordance with Section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005, I have appointed two Access Officers who are responsible for providing, or arranging for, assistance and guidance to persons with...