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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The rules governing the identification of equines are determined at EU level. Commission Implementing Regulation 262/2015 (CR 262/2015), which came into effect on 1 January 2016, lays down the current rules in this regard. This legislation was transposed into national legislation in Ireland via the European Union (Identification of Equidae) Regulations (S.I. 62 of 2016)(as amended). CR...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme Applications (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The applicant in question has received approval for Animal Housing and a mass concrete tank under the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS II. The applicant has until 18 September 2019 to submit a payment claim for the completed approved works. A claim has not yet been submitted. Officials from my Department have been in direct contact with the applicant in relation to this case.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: A review in this case will be carried out by my Department. This review will be undertaken shortly and the applicant will be advised of the outcome in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: An application for a Tank and Animal Housing under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage System of TAMS II has been submitted by the person named. The application has passed the initial administrative checks and is currently undergoing the technical checks required before approval can issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2018 Transfer of Entitlements application to my Department seeking the transfer of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements by way of gift as transferee. The transferor under the application used a temporary transfer number made available by my Department to facilitate the transfer. The Department is currently finalising such transfer applications to facilitate payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The 2018 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraints Application in respect of the person named was received on 17 April 2018. Processing of this application has recently been completed and payment will issue to the nominated bank account in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: One of the goals outlined in my Department's current Statement of Strategy is to continue to develop a highly skilled, diverse and gender-balanced workforce. My Department is committed to supporting a positive working environment for all staff, one that provides equality of opportunity and supports work-life balance. My Department has had an active gender balance initiative in place since...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as its policy in relation to the usage of pesticides, are the responsibility of the company. I have referred the Deputy’s question to Coillte and have requested that a response issue to you within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Coillte was formed and registered, pursuant to Section 9 of the Forestry Act 1988, as a private company under the Companies Acts. It has been re-registered, as required under the Companies Act 2014, as a Designated Activity Company (limited by shares), with the name of the company now ‘Coillte Cuideachta Ghníomhaíochta Ainmnithe’. The shareholders are the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2017 and has received all payments due. The applicant was subject to an inspection and a penalty was imposed. The option to appeal the findings was outlined in the letter that issued to the applicant. To date an appeal request has not been received.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The land availability rules, as set out in the Basic Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions document, state that to claim payment under the Basic Payment Scheme, all of the hectares of land declared by the farmer to support their claim (owned, rented-in, leased-in) must be subject to an agricultural activity for a period from the beginning of the year until after the 31 May, or from a period...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application under the Review of Entitlements measure of the Basic Payment Scheme. Following examination of this application by my Department it was deemed unsuccessful on the grounds that in order to be eligible for an allocation of entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme, a farmer must have been eligible to receive a Direct Payment in 2013 (Single Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244 and 245 together. Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 requires professional users of Plant Protection Products (PPP) to maintain records of PPP use for at least a 3 year period. The EU regulation does not require professional users to maintain records of purchases; it does, however, require vendors to maintain records of sales. The question...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Glen Pier, Ballinskelligs, is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government thereafter. My Department does however provide limited funding to assist coastal Local Authorities in carrying out small scale projects...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Imports (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Further inquiries are being made in order to respond fully to the Deputy's question; the reply will be sent directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received payments in respect of 2015, 2016 and 2017. The Department is aware of an issue with this case that resulted in a penalty being deducted in error. It is expected that the outstanding payment will be made shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: An application for a robotic slurry scraper under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage System of TAMS II has been submitted by the person named. Approval issued in this case on 9 November 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The first confirmed finding of ash dieback disease in Ireland was made in October 2012 in a forestry plantation in County Leitrim which had been planted in 2009 with trees imported from continental Europe. Shortly thereafter all the recently planted ash trees on that site were destroyed under Departmental supervision. The ash trees on another 10 sites where trees from the same batch of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (14 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Harmful forest pests and disease can be readily transported from one country to another. Harmful organisms may be associated with a variety of internationally traded plants, plant products including wood and wood packaging material such as crates and pallets which can be associated with goods of any kind. In order to address this potential threat of introduction of a harmful organism in this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (14 Nov 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 this regard Harbour Users are subject to charges for the use of harbour facilities. The specific case referred to is in respect of unpaid fees and has been subject of correspondences for some...