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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, that the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) would be allocated approximately €78.6 billion for the period 2021-2027.  This represents a reduction in the region of 15% on the current period. It should be noted that the proposal published by the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Appeals (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: There are a number of aspects that are required to be finalised in relation to the claim for payment in this case. A review was carried out by the local office on the issue of 100% penalty which was originally imposed which has now been found in the applicant's favour and it is considered that the applicant retains full ownership of the investment item.  This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The required Commonage Management Plan for one commonage on the application has not yet been finalised and the case is therefore ineligible for further payments. Both the participant and their advisor have been advised of the requirement to finalise this plan immediately to ensure further payments and indeed participation in the scheme. 

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was contacted by an official from my Department informing her that processing of her 2017 Basic Payment has now been finalised. A balancing payment in respect of 2017 will issue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I have noted with interest and welcome the report to which the Deputy is referring. The report, along with the recommendations contained within it, are currently being examined by the relevant officials in my Department. The report highlights the potential for GHG abatement from the sector over the period from 2021 to 2030 based on current scientific knowledge against the likely...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for consideration under the both the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme.  Land parcels declared by the person named on the 2017 BPS application were also declared by another party. Following examination of the matter, my Department requested additional information from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named is a participant in the AEOS3 scheme. An inspection was carried out on 8 August 2016 and the participant was informed that there were non-compliances on each of the actions. A letter of findings issued on the 9 November 2016 advising the person named that the contract was rejected. The person subsequently unsuccessfully requested a review by the Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The general framework for the labelling of food products has been established under Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011. This Regulation requires, under Article 15, that the labelling of food products be provided "in a language easily understood by the consumers of the Member States where a food is marketed.” Additionally, Member States can “stipulate that the particulars shall be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (26 Jun 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 Agriculture Appeals Office has indicated that requests for reviews are generally dealt with in order of receipt and that both the Department and the person named will be advised of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foireann Roinne (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: Cé nach bhfuil aon phost faoi leith i gceist i mo Roinnse i ndáil le hOifigeach Gaeilge, tá Aonad Gaeilge sa Roinn. Ina theannta sin, is poist ainmnithe Gaeilge iad sé cinn de na poist laistigh den Roinn. Dá bharr sin, tá an acmhainn iomchuí ag mo Roinnse le déileáil le haon ní i dtaobh na Gaeilge.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named sought a felling licence to fell trees and convert the land to agricultural use. However the proposed alternative land was deemed unsuitable for forestry as it flooded.  Any other land that may be considered as an alternative to the felled site must receive prior approval for afforestation before the felling licence will issue.  The new site in the townland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department has statutory responsibility for the welfare and protection of farmed animals under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations, 2010 (Statutory Instrument No 311/2010) and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.  Irish fur farmers are, in this regard, subject to the same animal welfare legislation as other livestock farmers.  A...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I understand that the person named wishes to plant forestry on his land and is exploring the possibility of selling the land. The Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme is the main scheme for afforestation and applications must be made through a Registered Forester.  A list of registered foresters and scheme information is available on my Department’s website. Every...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department deals with disciplinary matters in accordance with the Civil Service Disciplinary Code. When reaching a decision on what disciplinary action is appropriate, the nature and seriousness of the misconduct is considered, along with any mitigating circumstances.  Careful consideration is given to the appropriate sanction, in cases where misconduct has been proven. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (26 Jun 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 EU legislation. The process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees.  The legislation also provides for a period of public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The TAMS II Scheme provides generous grant rates for a comprehensive range of investment items. A wide range of Farm Safety related investments are grant-aided under the following measures - Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme, Organic Capital Investment Scheme, Tillage Capital Investment Scheme and the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. These items include: - Protective...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for grant-aid under the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS on 23 February 2018.  During administrative checks deficiencies were found due to no documentary evidence of grant of full planning permission being submitted at the time of application.  Following a request for a review of the application the applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: All of the applications that were received in Tranche 10 of the TAMS II Scheme which closed on 8 June 2018 are currently going through the required administrative checks. There are no delays in this process. Once the administrative checks are completed a ranking and selection process is carried out prior to the applications being examined in the local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The conditions relating to land eligibility under the BPS are set out annually in the Basic Payments Terms and Conditions Booklet as well as in the 2015 Guide to Land Eligibility booklet.  Where land has been burned, it is not in a state suitable for an agricultural activity such as grazing or cultivation and therefore it is not eligible, except where controlled burning is carried out....

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