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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....

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....

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 & 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...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the words of welcome and Senator Lombard also for raising this matter. As was the case for many other sectors, agriculture has been affected to varying degrees by a series of weather-related events in recent years. Some of these were localised in extent such as the flash-flooding experience on the Inishowen Peninsula in August of last year. Other events...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I again thank Senator Lombard for raising this issue. As will be seen at events like that at Grange today, the farmers who are engaged in this process will obviously take the messages on board. The problem is farmers who are more difficult to reach, who are perhaps age profile challenged or in enterprises where the returns may not be as good. A key part of my message to this working group...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The applicant submitted a claim for payment on 1 June 2018 for investment items carried out under the Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II.  A number of deficiencies were identified during the course of the pre-payment validation checks with the documents submitted.  A query letter was issued to the applicant on 6 June 2018 detailing the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: Live exports are an important component of Ireland’s livestock industry. I am conscious of the vital role they play in stimulating price competition, and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers.  Last year my Department reduced the veterinary inspection fee payable on live exports of calves under three months of age to €1.20 per animal, from €4.80....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The representatives of the person named contacted my Department in May 2017 with regard to the Potential Unused Entitlement Notification which issued in April 2017. My Department explained to the solicitor that if a Basic Payment Scheme application was submitted for 2016/2017, the unused entitlements would be reviewed. An official from my Department has forwarded 2016 and 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application in respect of the person named was received on 29 May 2015. Following the processing of this application, small over claims were identified on the parcels claimed. This resulted in no financial impact on the herd owner's 2015 BPS payment.  An official from my Department will contact the person named directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application in respect of the person named was received on 06 May 2015. Following the processing of this application, small over claims were identified on the parcels claimed. This resulted in no financial impact on the herd owner's 2015 BPS payment.  An official from my Department will contact the person named directly to clarify...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 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 small...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: There are currently 3 mink fur farms operating in Ireland. Inspections of these farms relating to their licensing and to animal welfare matters are carried out by officers from my Department. Since 2015 there have been 36 inspections carried out, breakdown for each year as follows: 2015  2016 2017 2018 12 12 11 1 My Department does not hold records of the numbers of mink slaughtered.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The use of sulkies or any other horse drawn vehicles on the roads is a legitimate activity provided it is done in a safe manner giving due care and consideration to other road users and the animal's well being. However, illegal racing activities taking place on roads, involving any type of vehicle, is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Department of Transport. My...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: In the vast majority of instances the carriage of livestock from Ireland to various destinations to date in 2018 have taken place without incident and in full compliance with the relevant requirements of the EU and national legislation. In the case of a small number of non-compliances detected to date in 2018 in relation to transport of livestock involving truck and roll-on,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: This issue was examined as apart of a review of all aspects of fur farming in Ireland, which was commissioned in November 2011. The conclusion of the group did not support a ban on fur farming. The Terms of Reference of the Review Group were: (i) To review fur farming in Ireland taking into account existing legislative provisions for the licensing of mink farming; (ii) To comment on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 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. There are currently three operators in Ireland licensed to keep mink. In 2011 a Review Group was established to examine all aspects of fur farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electric Vehicles (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department currently provides an e-car charging point and parking bay at the National Seafood Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.  This building is where the Department's Seafood and Marine Divisions, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and Bord Iascaigh Mhara are all co-located.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (28 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238, 239 and 241 to 243, inclusive, together. Joining GLAS is a voluntary commitment by a farmer to undertake certain actions during their participation in the scheme. The Traditional Hay Meadow action in GLAS promotes the maintenance of a traditional method of forage conservation that is beneficial to grassland flora and fauna. Farmers who have opted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (28 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received payment for scheme year 2015 along with the 2016 advance payment. The participant was selected for an inspection and has requested a review of the inspection findings. The Department has received additional documentation in support of the review request. This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (28 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The table below details the following requested information based on initial allocation values: - Number of Farmers with Payment Entitlements with a 2015 Initial Unit Value less than 90% of the Basic Payment Scheme National Average by County and, - Number of Farmers that have Payment Entitlements greater than or equal to 60% of the Basic Payment Scheme National Average in 2017 by County ...