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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Wild caught wrasse are widely used in Irish salmon farms as cleaner fish. Ireland is not alone in this and this practice is commonly used internationally. The Marine Institute has tracked movements of wild caught wrasse on to salmon farms since 2015 and has advised my Department that there are 17 salmon farms in total that the Institute has recorded as having wrasse on site at some stage...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware, on 21 September 2017 my Department received an inquiry from Inland Fisheries Ireland concerning large quantities of dead fish at the site referred to by the Deputy. Inquiries by my Department’s Marine Engineering Division indicated that substantial mortalities had occurred. The specific matters referred to by the Deputy are under consideration by my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 497 together. Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD) is a common disease of farmed salmon and over the last two years AGD has been present in almost all salmon farms. AGD is not listed as a disease requiring specific control measures in EU Council Directive 2006/88/EC and there is no legislative requirement for salmon farm operators to officially report the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Impact Assessments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department engaged pro-actively with the consultation process associated with the project referred to by the Deputy and supported the provision of a comprehensive and detailed level of impact assessment for the proposal which would be comparable to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Review (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The framework for the new designation of the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme is set out in the Rural Development Regulation – EU Regulation 1305 of 2013. This regulation sets out the new designation must be based on the following biophysical criteria - Low temperature - Dryness - Excess soil moisture - Limited soil drainage - Unfavourable texture and stoniness - Shallow...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the following table. COUNTY Number of applications Number eligible Number paid Amount paid CARLOW 1,648 1,580 1,501 €13,811,549.89 CAVAN 4,978 4,677 4,585 €22,896,130.25 CLARE 6,199 5,902 5,790 €31,353,528.29 CORK 13,237 12,683 12,310 €100,472,822.06 DONEGAL 9,074 8,244 7,816 €37,275,066.07 DUBLIN...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department funded the Indecon Review of the Irish Harness Racing Sector, which was published on 1stNovember 2017. This report provides the sport with a road map for its potential development and I will be supporting the recommendations within my Department’s remit from the onset. In March 2018 my Department agreed to fund the preparation and development of a Five Year Strategic Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 to 504, inclusive, together. Coillte is a commercial State Body and as such has responsibility for its own operational day-to-day matters, including the management of the forest estate and any associated land transactions. I have referred the Deputy’s questions to Coillte and have requested that a response issue to you within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Brexit has the potential to have a very significant impact on farmers and on the agri-food sector throughout Ireland, including farmers whose farms straddle the Border with Northern Ireland. As the Deputy will be aware, the agri-food sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means that it underpins the socio-economic development of rural Ireland, and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 and has received payments for 2016 and 2017. The 2017 claim is due a correcting payment in respect of the Wild Bird Cover action. The Department is currently working on this issue and expects the correcting balance payment to issue shortly. In addition, this case has cleared the validations for the 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available at the level of detail requested. Officials in my Department are currently examining the request and I will respond to  the Deputy as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available at the level of detail requested. Officials in my Department are currently examining the request and I will respond to  the Deputy as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Let me begin by reassuring the Deputy that the fishing industry is a key priority for this Government and my officials and I are constantly engaged in protecting and enhancing the interests of that industry across a wide range of issues at all levels within the EU.   While the process for deciding on TAC levels for 2019 concludes in December, our preparation begins much...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2018 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint schemes application on the 11th April 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (20 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 addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (20 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: Marine Resources (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 513 to 515, inclusive, together. Cardiomyopathy Syndrome (CMS) is not listed as a disease requiring specific control measures in EU Council Directive 2006/88/EC and there is no legislative requirement for salmon farm operators to officially report the incidence of CMS. However, under a voluntary good practice programme operated by the Marine Institute salmon...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The payment of tax is a matter for, and the responsibility of, the company as a commercial State Body. I have accordingly referred the Deputy’s question to Coillte and have requested that a response issue to you within 10 days. The Deputy may wish to note that information about tax paid each year by Coillte is published in its Annual Report, copies of which are laid before both Houses...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2018 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint schemes application on the 12th 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provides for six years of payments to participating farmers for the completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and the improvement of its environmental sustainability. The person named submitted an application to join the BDGP in 2015. An application was also received from a family...