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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Eligibility (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: EU regulations governing the administration of the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme and other area-based schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including Ground or Remote Sensing (Satellite) inspections where applicable, are fully completed to ensure eligibility with the various schemes requirements before any payments issue. The method of selecting of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. The Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC) has been attracting increasing levels of fishing, commercial cargo and cruise liner activity and the need for additional berthage has been recognised. The Smooth Point project when complete will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The opening earlier this year of the Chinese beef market is the result of years of cooperation and hard work on the part of my Department, the Irish Embassy in Beijing, Bord Bia, and the Irish beef industry. It is a hugely significant achievement for our industry, as well as an excellent endorsement of our world-class safety standards and product quality. Three beef plants were approved...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is a network of scientists from marine institutes from over 20 member countries including Ireland. ICES provide advice on catch levels for all of the fish stocks of importance to Ireland. This advice is produced through a collaborative process by scientists from around the world including those from the Marine Institute here in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: I am very conscious of the important role that the sheep sector plays in relation to the continued growth and development of our agri-food sector. With this in mind, I have ensured that my Department has put in place a range of supports for the sheep sector in recent years across a number of schemes. In relation to Pillar 1 supports under the Common Agricultural Policy, sheep farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department is actively engaged on issues relating to agriculture and climate change on both an international and national level. At farm level, my Department and its Agencies are actively involved with the farming sector through initiatives such as the Origin Green Farm Sustainability and Quality Assurance schemes and Knowledge Transfer schemes. A key component of the Origin Green...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: I am firmly committed to increasing market access and opportunities for all Irish agri-food exports around the world. Total agri-food exports amounted to €13.6 billion in 2017, according to the Central Statistics Office trade statistics, an increase of 74% since 2009. My Department officials continue to work towards opening and enhancing access to as many markets as possible. This is a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy will be aware, the agri-food sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means it underpins the socio-economic development of rural Ireland in particular. The Government is seeking to minimise the impact of Brexit in the first instance through a negotiated outcome which avoids a hard border on the island of Ireland and which delivers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Plant Protection Products (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Regarding the use of plant protection products containing glyphosate in Ireland, I continue to be guided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), who have both concluded, on the basis of extensive reviews involving public consultation, that glyphosate can be used safely without putting consumers or users at risk. The EFSA review included an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The pursuit and development of new markets for Irish agri-food exports is of course an ongoing and central component of the strategic development of the agri-food sector, as evidenced by its placement right at the centre of Food Wise 2025, the industry’s strategy for development over the coming decade. Food Wise 2025 outlines the huge potential for growth in agri-food exports to new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Applications (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Applications under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme were received from both named companies in mid May 2018. The processing of these applications has been completed and payment will issue to the nominated bank accounts shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department is currently unable to process this application as the transferees are not in possession of a herd number. The representatives of the deceased should now contact my Department’s Inheritance Enquiry Unit on 1890 200 560 for assistance in obtaining the required BPS Transfer number to expedite a resolution to this case.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: In his Budget speech my colleague the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, formally announced progress in relation to the development of the “Future Growth Loan Scheme” for SMEs, including the primary agriculture and seafood sectors. This is a key Government Brexit response for which I had provided €25 million in funding in 2018. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: By way of introduction I would like to point out that in discussing the funding of the Common Agricultural Policy, we should bear in mind that this funding forms part of a broader EU budget which is negotiated by Finance Ministers and then agreed by the Heads of State and Government and the European Parliament.  The EU proposed CAP budgetary ceilings are a part...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The information requested is available on my Department's website at: .

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The letter referred to by the Deputy recently issued to all registered sheep keepers, informing them of the new rules in relation to the identification and movement of sheep that I announced in May 2018, and on which I provided additional detail in August. The changes to the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS) address inadequacies in the current system, which...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The following table shows the allocations for each capital sub-head for 2018 and expenditure to end September 2018: Subhead Expenditure Capital 2018 Allocation REV€000 Spend to end Sept 2018€000 A.2 Administrative capital (Share attributed to Programme A) 3,590 1439 A.3 Food Safety, Animal Health Programme 0 0 B.2 Administrative capital (Share attributed to Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Courses (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Teagasc deliver the Green Cert on a part-time, full-time and distance education basis at regional education centres and at the agricultural colleges. The "Cert" is accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland, an independent State agency responsible for promoting quality and accountability in education and training services in Ireland. In 2016, Teagasc led a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Brexit has the potential to have a significant impact on the whole of the agriculture industry throughout Ireland. However, the Government, in the first instance, is seeking to minimise the impact of Brexit through a negotiated outcome which permits a trading arrangement post-Brexit that is as close as possible to that prevailing currently. That is what Ireland wants from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Ireland's Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 does not include a provision for an income stabilisation tool. As all of the available funding has been committed, it is not currently envisaged that one will be implemented under this RDP. However it is an option which will be considered in the context of the new CAP post 2020.

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