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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The first thing I would say is that the appeals process, which is independent of the Department, is an invaluable service to farmers. I am aware of instances where farmers have felt aggrieved by a decision of the Department interpreting the rules and regulations surrounding schemes and have appealed successfully. I encourage farmers to avail of the process. Yes, in the programme for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: I have had some engagement with the Irish Harness Racing Association, as I know Members of the House have. As I understand it, the IHRA is a constituent member of Horse Sport Ireland, HSI, to which we increased funding in the budget. We have engaged with the IHRA and sought a strategy document from it. I have engaged directly in the past two weeks. At that stage I understood that the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: To answer Deputy O'Loughlin's question on domestic violence legislation, I am not aware of the detail around the commencement. I agree with the Deputy that this is a heinous crime, and we need the full legislative arsenal to deal with those who are guilty of it. I will ask my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, to communicate with the Deputy directly. On Deputy Kenny's...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (7 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The control protocols for the management of sea lice are operated by the Marine Institute on behalf of the State. All stocks of fish are inspected by Marine Institute Inspectors on 14 occasions throughout the year. As part of this control strategy farm operators are required to undertake treatments to control lice infestation levels once certain trigger levels are reached. In certain...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Our forests have an important role in climate action through the removal and storage of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and by supplying sustainable and renewable materials that support the decarbonisation of our economy. Under the Effort Sharing Regulation (EU 2018/842) covering the period 2021 to 2030, Ireland has the ability to account up to 26.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Council Regulation 1415/2004 sets the maximum levels of annual fishing effort by group of species area and fishery and by Member States. The Regulation sets effort limits for the edible crab and spider crab in the area known as the Biologically Sensitive Area which is off the south and west coast of Ireland (BSA). Ireland’s maximum effort as set down in the Regulation is 63,198 KW...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2018 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes application on the 10th March 2018. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Data (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Trade Statistics are produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on a national basis only, so unfortunately a breakdown by county is not available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The Government is seeking to minimise the impact of Brexit in the first instance through a negotiated outcome which delivers trading arrangements in the future which are as close as possible to those that prevail at present. In line with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade-coordinated ‘whole of Government’ approach to Brexit, my Department is planning for an orderly...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Identification Scheme (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The rules in relation to the identification of equines are determined at EU level. Current requirements are governed by Commission Implementing Regulation 262/2015, which came into effect on 1st January 2016. This legislation was transposed into national legislation via S.I 62 of 2016 (as amended). CR 262/2015 revoked and replaced Commission Regulation 504/2008 , which came into effect...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015. All scheme year payments have been processed for this case. However, the Department has undertaken a review of 2015 and 2016 GLAS scheme year payments and has identified a small number of cases due an additional payment. In this case an additional payment is due in relation to the Low Input...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Council Regulation 1415/2004 sets the maximum levels of annual fishing effort by group of species area and fishery and by Member States. The Regulation sets effort limits for the edible crab and spider crab in the area known as the Biologically Sensitive Area which is off the south and west coast of Ireland (BSA). Ireland’s maximum effort as set down in the Regulation is 63,198 KW...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department considers all applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable EU legislation. The licensing 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: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: An official from my Department has been in contact with the person named providing a detailed explanation of circumstances of the case. This will also be followed by written correspondence to the person named in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation is the lead Department in relation to the development of Ireland's response to supporting enterprises impacted by Brexit in line with State Aid rules. Since the establishment of the Technical Working Group on State Aid in November 2017, the group has met on 6 separate occasions on the following dates:- - 20 November 2017 - 12 December...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Fund (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The information the Deputy has requested is detailed in the following table. Monies are paid out of the horse and greyhound fund in the ratio of 80% to Horse Racing Ireland and 20% to Bord na gCon as specified in Section 12 (6) of the Horse and Greyhound Act 2001. Horse and Greyhound Fund details 2016 to 2018 and Budget Provision for 2019 Fund Year 2016 (€m) 2017 (€m)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Data (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department compiles a number of different afforestation statistics annually, which are made available on my Department’s website. The level of broadleaf planting as a percentage of new planting nationally for each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to end September 2018 is indicated below: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 (to end October) Broadleaves planted as % of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Data (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The Woodland Improvement Scheme (Element 1: Thinning and Tending), was introduced in 2015 as part of the Forestry Programme 2014-2020. The aim of the Scheme is provide financial support to forest holders towards the cost of works associated with tending and thinning of broadleaf forests planted post-1980 under grant-aided afforestation schemes. I intend to launch an enhancement to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Schemes (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The Environmental Enhancement Scheme is part of a suite of environmental actions included in the Forestry Programme 2014 – 2020. Environmental initiatives which have been implemented since the launch of the Forestry Programme in January 2015 include the introduction of two new planting categories, agroforestry and forestry for fibre for renewable energy. The planting of native...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The NeighbourWood Scheme is an innovative initiative which brings communities and woodlands together, by helping local authorities and other landowners, both public and private, to create ‘close-to-home’ woodland amenities in partnership with communities, for local people to use and enjoy. NeighbourWoods vary greatly in size and location, from forests in the countryside and on...