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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme Eligibility (16 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Successful applicants under the National Reserve priority categories of ‘young farmer’ and ‘new entrant to farming’ are eligible for an allocation of entitlements on eligible land for which they hold no entitlements and/or a top-up to the value of existing entitlements held by them where such entitlements have a value below the National Reserve National Average....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme Eligibility (16 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Successful applicants under the National Reserve priority categories of ‘young farmer’ and ‘new entrant to farming’ are eligible for an allocation of entitlements on eligible land for which they hold no entitlements and/or a top-up to the value of existing entitlements held by them where such entitlements have a value below the National Reserve National Average....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (16 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Terms and Conditions of the Basic Payments Scheme outline the requirements regarding the fencing of land. The Terms and Conditions state that there must be a defined external boundary, and that the boundary must be sufficient to control the farmers' and neighbouring animals. The only exemption to the requirement for stock-proof fencing is outlined in the Departments publication...

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

Michael Creed: My Department operates a Hardship Grant scheme as part of the TB Eradication Programme. The scheme operates from 1 November to 30 April 2018 and is aimed at assisting eligible herdowners who retain and feed animals during prolonged periods of restriction as a result of a TB breakdown. In response to pressures on fodder supplies, felt initially in the West and North West caused by a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I understand that the Deputy is referring to difficulties experienced by fishermen in Kerry in putting to sea because of unsettled weather conditions. 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,...

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

Michael Creed: The above-named was approved into GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of January 1st 2017. Administrative checks take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation checks before payment can issue. In addition, in the cases selected for inspection, the inspection and any issues arising must be finalised. GLAS payments are being made on a weekly basis as cases become...

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

Michael Creed: The applicant in this case was reminded of the required setback distances that must be observed for dwelling houses and was again advised that all trees within this specified setback zone should be removed without delay. A Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine official subsequently visited the site again to ascertain if this has been carried out and consideration is ongoing arising...

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

Michael Creed: The above-named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has received all payments in respect of 2016. 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. Department officials are working proactively to complete the checks in this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The case referred to is being investigated by my Department and I do not propose commenting further in the circumstances.

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

Michael Creed: As detailed in my reply to a PQ on this matter on 26 April 2018 ( ref. 18411/18), the application of the person named was selected for a Remote Sensing eligibility inspection. This inspection, which included a field visit to determine the position on the ground, identified over-declarations in area exceeding 10% of the area claimed. This resulted in the area determined being reduced by 1.5...

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

Michael Creed: Balancing Payments for the GLAS scheme can only commence when the Member State has verified that all eligibility conditions have been met. This is a requirement in the relevant EU Payment Regulations and is a long-standing EU audit requirement. The Department is currently undertaking the verification process. It is anticipated that GLAS balancing payments will commence in the coming days. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme Data (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Data (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: All AEOS cases that have passed payment approval checks have been paid in full for 2017. The following table gives the numbers per county paid and the numbers per county not paid. Any participants who have been contacted in relation to outstanding documentation are encouraged to reply without delay: County Numbers Paid Not paid Carlow 8 0 Cavan 72 2 Clare 119 6 Cork 82 8 Donegal 297...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: All payment entitlements with an initial unit value less than 90% of the BPS national average are scheduled to reach a minimum value of 60% of the BPS national average by 2019 (Article 25(4) of EU Regulation 1307/2013 applies).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The total CAP budget (EAGF and EAFRD) will be approximately €365 billion over the 7 year period (2021-2027). Pillar 1 (EAGF) will account for approximately €286 billon with Pillar 2 (EAFRD) accounting for approximately €79 billion. The following table gives a breakdown per year allocated under the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for...

Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I thank Deputy Bernard Durkan for his question. The Government's strategy on dealing with infringement proceedings initiated by the Commission against us is twofold. By way of background, we already had a withholding of substantial funds, amounting to €2.7 million in 2017 and €4 million in 2018. As a consequence of non-compliance with a regulation of 2009 - we are the only...

Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I am not familiar with the detail of the commonage referred to by the Deputy. If he wishes to bring the details to my attention I can have the matter investigated.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hazardous Waste Removal (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department was originally tasked with taking responsibility for the submission of an application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regularise the licensing status of the East Tip of Haulbowline Island in relation to the hazardous waste deposited on this site.  The requirement for a waste licence at the East Tip arises from the outstanding measures necessary to comply...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Proposed Legislation (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Government approved the General Scheme of the Greyhound Bill on 15th May 2018. Officials in my Department are actively engaging with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) as part of the drafting process. In the absence of any unforeseen issues, I intend to publish the Bill at the earliest date.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I recognise the very severe impact that storm Emma had on the Horticultural Sector and in particular on soft fruit and amenity plant producers. As an exceptional measure in response to the storm, I directed my officials to re-open the 2018 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector. This competitive grant aid scheme supports capital investments in...

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