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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The safety of both the public and farmers is of paramount importance in all areas of agricultural activity.  I would draw your attention to the implementation of the Machinery Directive and the on-going work in the area of workplace safety, both of which are the responsibility of the Health and Safety Authority under the aegis of the Department of Business, Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Drainage Schemes (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The budget for the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation scheme (TAMS) of €395m under the Rural Development programme is fully committed at this stage. Support for land drainage is not included as an eligible item in the current programme. It is not possible to include additional investment items within the available budget.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The current forestry programme was introduced in January 2015 and has recently been subject to a midterm review (MTR). The aim of this MTR was to compare targets against outturn, identify why targets were not achieved and propose measures to help address barriers to achieving these targets. The MTR process itself encompassed a public call for submissions and a series of consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: To date 22 applications have been received for the Fodder Transport Support Measure. No applications have been received yet from counties Cavan or Monaghan.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1140 and 1141 together. A 2017 GLAS advance payment has issued to 1,793 farmers in Cavan with 68 cases continuing to be processed.  For County Monaghan 1,021 farmers have been paid with 26 continuing to be processed. The majority of the outstanding cases are the responsibility of the applicant and the payment is delayed due to the applicant failing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Brexit has the potential to have a very significant impact on the agri-food sector throughout Ireland, including in counties Cavan and Monaghan. As the Deputy will be aware, the agri-food sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means it underpins the socio-economic development of rural Ireland, and of the border region in particular. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: According to the National Forest Inventory (NFI) 2012 total forest cover in Counties Cavan and Monaghan  is 8.7% and 4.3% respectively  - information is set out in the table below. National Forest Inventory Cavan 16,830 ha.s 8.7% Monaghan 5,598 ha.s 4.3% Total for Country  731,652 ha.s 10.5% The National Forest Inventory (NFI) is the principal means of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Further to PQ13611/18 answered on 27thMarch 2018, the laboratory result from the animal referred to previously has been received and it is negative. As required, a further herd test was carried out on 7thApril 2018 and 5 further reactors were disclosed. Blood samples were taken from these 5 animals on 9thApril 2018 and sent to the laboratory for analysis. My Department is continuing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: In response to the problems experienced in parts of the West and North-West in the late autumn and winter I took a number of steps to address issues around the availability of fodder.   I asked Teagasc from an early stage to work locally with affected farmers in areas with fodder difficulties and support them on fodder budgeting for the winter ahead. I prioritised the payment of farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Price volatility has been a significant challenge for the pig meat sector and developments over the last few years emphasising the cyclical nature of prices in the sector. Current prices stand at €139.2/100kg which is 15% below prices at the same time in 2017 (an exceptional year for pig prices), but remain above the price at the same stage in 2016. My Department and I have...

Statement by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: It is a matter of standing up to them.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The certification, control and inspection of all organic operators in Ireland, including those engaged in the production of organic farmed salmon, has been delegated in accordance with EU Regulations to a number of approved Organic Control Bodies. The relevant Organic Control Body has confirmed that the site named is certified as an organic freshwater rearing site i.e. a hatchery.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Origin Green Programme (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Origin Green is the national sustainability programme for the Irish food and drink industry. It is a Bord Bia initiative and operated by that State Body. Participating companies within the programme sign up on a voluntary basis. As part of the membership requirements, companies must develop a multi-annual sustainability plan with time-bound targets. This plan is then independently...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The organic status of operators in the food sector here in Ireland is certified by rigorous on-going assessment undertaken on behalf of my Department by designated Organic Control Bodies. My Department remains the Competent Authority under EU regulations but has delegated the certification function to those independent control bodies, in accordance with the relevant EU regulations and in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department is currently examining possible breaches of licence conditions in respect of three aquaculture licences held by the Company referred to by the Deputy. These licences are in respect of the following sites: 1. Deenish (Co. Kerry) 2. Lough Swilly (Co. Donegal) 3. Roancarrig (Co. Cork) Every effort is being made by my Department to bring these examinations to a conclusion as soon...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: All applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable National and EU legislation. The licensing process provides for a period of Statutory and Public Consultation. Licensing decisions are taken following the fullest consideration of all scientific,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service Administration (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Following a competitive tender process, my Department has commissioned RSM Ireland to undertake a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of options that have been proposed for the future development of the Regional Veterinary Laboratories (RVLs). The team conducting the CBA includes internationally-recognised, independent experts in economic analysis and animal disease surveillance.  It...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Eligibility (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The Terms and Conditions of the TAMS II Schemes are very specific in advising applicants that grant aid will not be paid in respect of new equipment or investments unless full ownership has been transferred to the applicant prior to the lodgement of the payment claim. Full ownership is defined as when the applicants themselves have fully paid for the investment from their bank account. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Enterprises (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The Inheritance Enquiry Unit in my Department provides advice and assistance and is the central point of contact for family members, legal representatives and solicitors with my Department. When a person submits a Basic Payment Scheme application to my Department for a scheme year and subsequently dies, payments due to that person are released to the representatives of the deceased. Payments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (18 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Following a competitive tender process, my Department has commissioned RSM Ireland to undertake a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of options that have been proposed for the future development of the Regional Veterinary Laboratories (RVLs). The team conducting the CBA includes internationally-recognised, independent experts in economic analysis and animal disease surveillance.  It...