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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: EU Regulation 21/2004 requires all sheep flock keepers to complete a sheep census, at least annually, on a date determined by my Department. To date, all annual sheep censuses have been carried out in December. This information is collected and collated on the Department's Animal Identification Movement system (AIM). The number of ewes in the national herd is recorded as part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I am keenly aware of the vital role that live exports play in stimulating price competition and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers.   Live exports will continue to play a part in informing the third country destinations selected for trade negotiations and missions in 2018 as it did in 2017.  I am pleased that live cattle exports are continuing to flourish in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The following table below provides details of On Farm Deaths in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and for the period January to April 2018. The data was extracted from the Department's Animal Identification and Movement Database (AIM). On Farm Bovine Deaths Year Number of Bovine Animals 2010 244,132 2011 215,828 2012 247,740 2013 290,057 2014 235,228 2015 241,020 2016 275,655...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 717 to 724, inclusive, together. The following table provides the number of dairy herds in each of the counties of Clare, Cork, Limerick and Kerry for the year 2018, as provided by my Department's Animal Health Computer System. Similar data is not available for 2008. Clare Cork Limerick Kerry 2018 596 4226 1590 1477 Further information on farm structures...

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

Michael Creed: There are currently 49,266 participants in the GLAS scheme. This figure can change as the scheme develops reflecting the fact that participants can withdraw from the scheme, are rejected from the scheme due to non-compliance or participants are re-instated into the scheme as a result of the appeals process.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department assisted 4 farmers in the purchase of fodder, and a further 4 were assisted with a transport subsidy under  Animal Welfare Emergency arrangements.  In addition it should be recalled The Early Warning Intervention System (EWS) for animal welfare under the auspices of the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council (FAWAC) continues to provide a beneficial service to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The breakdown of the outcome of appeals that were dealt with by the Agriculture Appeals Office in the years 2015 to 2017 and in 2018 up to 5 July 2018 is included in the Table provided The Agriculture Appeals Office has advised that, in specific regard to the outcome of appeals that can result in a penalty being overturned or reduced, such outcomes include appeals...

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

Michael Creed: The area of land under the GLAS Traditional Hay Meadow action stood at 61,600 hectares in April 2018. Payment per hectare for this action is €315. The number of participants in GLAS can vary as farmers withdraw or are rejected from the scheme with consequent impacts on planted areas.

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

Michael Creed: The area of land under the GLAS Low Input Permanent Pasture action stood at 262,500 hectares in April 2018. Payment per hectare for this action is €314. The number of participants in GLAS can vary as farmers withdraw or are rejected from the scheme with consequent impacts on planted areas.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electronic Tagging (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I made the announcement on 2 May 2108 on the extension of electronic identification to all sheep. The rationale for the introduction of new rules on sheep identification is very solid as it clearly allows for a more robust sheep traceability system that will further support the development and sustainability of the sheep industry. It will ultimately simplify the sheep...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The relevant information can be accessed on my Department’s website at https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/aboutus/ministers/.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practice (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 is a matter for the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI). My Department has communicated with the VCI in relation to the ownership of veterinary practices. The VCI have indicated that they intend to clarify the position following consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Project Ireland 2040 (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I meet with my officials on a regular basis on important issues such as Project Ireland 2040. This includes in the run-up to the launch of the National Development Plan and National Planning Framework on 16 February 2018 and the subsequent preparations for the Cabinet discussion and adoption of the four Project Ireland 2040 funds on 29 May 2018. On this latter occasion, I discussed details...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Freedom of Information Requests (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Freedom of Information (FOI) data requested is set out in the table that follows.  In relation to your request for data concerning appeals, I have included data on both internal reviews carried out within my Department and on appeals to the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). If a requester is not satisfied with the response of my Department to any aspect of his/her...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vacancies on State Boards (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The vacancies in the boards of ##State bodies falling under the aegis of my Department are set out in the table attached. I propose to fill these positions on the basis of nominations from third party organisations for specified vacancies as set out in legislation and through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on www.stateboards.ie. Department: Agriculture, Food and the Marine Current...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Partnerships (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: A Registered Farm Partnership (RFP) shall consist of at least two people, one person from category (i) below and one or more person(s) from categories (i) or (ii): (i). a person who has been engaged in the trade of farming on farm land owned or leased by that person, consisting of at least 3 hectares of useable farm land, for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of formation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Under the TAMS Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme payment claim in question, there were a number of receipts deemed ineligible for grant approval as they did not comply with the Terms and Conditions of the scheme as outlined below: 1. The applicant had claimed for grant approval on a receipt that was not paid. 2. The applicant had claimed a receipt that was not paid at the time...

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

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1st October 2015 and has received all payments in respect of 2015 and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Applications for the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (formerly the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme) are made annually via the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application process.  For each year that a farmer wishes to apply they must tick the appropriate box on the online BPS application system.  The application process for 2018 opened in early February with a closing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of its forest estate, are the responsibility of the company. The matter was, however, raised with Coillte who advise that funding is available to carry out minor repairs following the recent harvesting operation. The company added that the repair...