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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and received all payments in respect of scheme year 2016. GLAS participants with the LESS action are required to submitted an annual return for the action. The required form was issued to the person named. Completed forms were to be returned to the Department by 27th October 2017. The Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: In response to pressures on fodder supplies caused by a long wet winter and spring I introduced a national Fodder Transport Support measure in January of this year, followed in April by a Fodder Import Support measure. These two interventions working together effectively addressed issues around fodder availability in the country. Grass growth, as confirmed by Teagasc assessments, has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The current National Sheep Identification system (NSIS) has been in place since 2010. It is widely accepted that the system is overly complicated, relying too heavily on the manual transcription of lengthy identification numbers of sheep at various stages of production. My Department commenced a review of the current NSIS in 2015 when my officials met with the stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Waste Management (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 249 together. The agriculture and forest sector has a critical role to play in contributing to our national climate change ambitions, and bioenergy represents a key component of that contribution. The EU report entitled the ‘Optimal use of biogas from waste streams’ indicated 31 AD biogas plants for Ireland in 2014. There were 3...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Following recent discussion at EU level, the EU Commission undertook to draft legislation in relation to an extension to the deadline for the submission of BPS applications.  Any such extension would be voluntary for Member States.  Ireland has not requested a deadline extension in respect of BPS applications. 2018 is the first year that all BPS applications are to be made online,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together. The information sought by the deputy is set out in the following table: - EU Total Allocation (€Millions) Ireland (€Millions) EAFRD 2007-2013 96,244 2,495 EAFRD 2014-2020 99,586 2,191 EAGF Direct Payments (2007-2013) 283,369 9,384 EAGF Direct Payments (2014-2020) 263,048 8,615

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Multi Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021 - 2027 proposals which were published on 2 May 2018 are detailed and complex and will require careful study in preparation for the detailed discussions that will begin shortly. The proposals will be under-pinned by even more detailed legislative proposals in each of the sectoral areas.  The CAP is and will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254, 255, 257 and 258 together. The European Commission published its proposal for the Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021 - 2027 on 2 May last.  It proposes a total CAP budget ceiling (EAGF and EAFRD) of just over €365 billion in commitment appropriations at current prices for the EU 27.   This compares to a ceiling...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: On 2 May 2018, the European Commission published its proposals on the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, marking the start of an important debate on the future of the EU Budget. The Commission is proposing an allocation to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund for 2021-27 of €6.14 billion (current prices).  This compares to €6.5 billion allocated to the EMFF for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I am pleased to say that a team to administer the Freshwater Pearl Mussel Programme has been selected following a detailed competitive procurement process.  The new programme is a locally-led project, funded under the European Innovation Partnership measure which forms part of the Irish Rural Development Programme. Its design and management will be the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulations (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: EU Regulation 2017/2393 came into effect on 1st January 2018.  This Regulation included an amendment to EU Regulation 1307/2013 regarding the number of years a successful applicant under the Young Farmers Scheme (YFS) can receive payment.  The relevant amendment is in two parts.  The first part of the regulatory amendment provides that YFS applicants may receive payment for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy would be aware from previous recent PQs 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 Agriculture Appeals Office has indicated that requests for reviews are generally dealt with in order of receipt and that both the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts Data (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The value of contracts awarded by my Department for goods or services from the associated companies/subsidiaries of the companies named since 2010 is €4,689,990 (details attached). Company Value of Contract HP Ireland Ltd. €4,152,569.57 HP Enterprise Ireland Ltd. €537,420.56 DXC Technology NIL

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to rope mussel farmers in Killary Harbour. 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 17 schemes. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Licences (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Licensing Authority for Sea Fishing Boats is the Registrar General of Fishing Boats, or, under the superintendence of the Registrar General and the Deputy Registrar General of Fishing Boats. The Registrar General and the Deputy Registrar General are appointed by the relevant Minister under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 (No. 8 of 2006). All fishing boats within the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department has received a number of applications for Aquaculture Licences from the applicant referred to by the Deputy in respect of sites located within Ballyness Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site). All aquaculture activities in Natura site areas require an Appropriate Assessment to be carried out before...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The case concerned is currently being examined and I am advised by the independent Agriculture Appeals Office that the outcome of the review will be issued shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme was received from the person named on 18 April 2017. Under 2017 ANC Scheme, all eligible applicants are required to have met a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units per hectare for a retention period of seven consecutive months. Stocking density can be satisfied by cattle, sheep, goats, deer and equines....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Safety (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Deputy's question is an operational matter for Bord Iascaigh Mhara. I have forwarded the question to BIM and asked that a response be provided within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (15 May 2018)

Michael Creed: In relation to labour shortages in the dairy sector, last November I established a multi stakeholder group with a view to ensuring that Irish dairying has access to the human capital it requires to realise its ambitions. I expect that this Group will finalise an action plan in the coming weeks which will address the short and medium term labour issues facing the dairy sector. This action...