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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department's €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme provides a broad range of supports to foster the sustainable development of our seafood sector.  The EMFF Inshore Fisheries Conservation scheme provides supports to the inshore fisheries sector to support the management and sustainable development of inshore fisheries and the many small vessels...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Data (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Marine Institute supported where relevant by Bord Iascaigh Mhara, both of which are State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, carry out research in relation to stock levels around the Irish coast. The Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara pool their research to publish the Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review series on a biennial basis.  The Review series sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Council held a public exchange of views on the CAP reform package on the basis of the Romanian Presidency’s progress report, and revised drafting suggestions to the three Regulations, i.e. the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation, the Horizontal Regulation, and the Common Market Organisation Regulations.  Agriculture Ministers were invited to comment on these documents and provide...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. County Average Payment Per Hectare Average Payment Per Holding CARLOW €310.83 €13,707.36 CAVAN €252.59 €7,266.68 CLARE €238.55 €7,831.42 CORK €288.13 €11,882.68 DONEGAL €204.95 €6,921.69 DUBLIN €244.58 €14,174.12 GALWAY...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The information requested is set out in the following tables. The average payment for each year was calculated by dividing the total monies paid by the number of hectares declared for all paid applicants.  The average payment details for 2015 - 2018 include amounts under the greening scheme which started in 2015.  Year Average Payment per Hectare 2014 €250 Year...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table.  County Number of Farmers with Payment Entitlements with a 2015 Initial Unit Value less than 90% of the Basic Payment Scheme National Average by County Number of Farmers that have Payment Entitlements greater than or equal to 60% of the Basic Payment Scheme National Average based on 2018 Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 to 275, inclusive, together. The draft legislative proposals for the CAP post-2020 were launched by Commissioner Hogan on 1 June 2018.  The proposals, as drafted, involve significant changes, including in relation to governance, the distribution of direct payments among farmers and the increasing environmental conditionality attaching to such...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The herd owner in question has a high risk herd and is due to complete a post-derestriction check test scheduled on 7th April 2019. They are free to trade until that date but, on that date, they are trade restricted until they complete a clear TB test. This is consistent with existing TB Eradication policy. High Risk herds have to undergo 3 herd tests...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Appeals (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) is an independent body established by statute for the purpose of considering appeals of Ministerial decisions in respect of aquaculture. The matters referred to by the Deputy are operational matters for ALAB and my Department has no function in that regard. The Deputy’s question will therefore be referred to ALAB for attention and response...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals (4 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: As part of the implementation of the redesignation of eligible lands for the 2019 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme, my Department has put in place a comprehensive communications strategy with farmers and other stakeholders. As part of this process, officials from my Department have recently met with Wexford representatives from the Irish Farmers Association to address their queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Monitoring Committee on Coursing meets annually and considers, inter alia, any issues arising from the previous coursing  season.  Wildlife Rangers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and veterinary inspectors from my Department attend these meetings and report on their findings.  The Monitoring Committee also arranges to have any complaints or reported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Monitoring Committee on Coursing meets annually and inter alia, considers any issues arising from the previous coursing season.  Wildlife Rangers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and veterinary inspectors from my Department attend these meetings and report on their findings.  The Monitoring Committee also arranges to have any complaints or reported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is the State agency with responsibility for developing the Irish sea fishing and aquaculture industries.  BIM is tasked with the sustainable development of the Irish seafood industry through a range of technical, training and business supports.  As the information requested relates to operational matters for BIM, I have forwarded the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The question asked by the Deputy concerns matters that are the responsibility of Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to BIM for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Government published a Contingency Action Plan on 19 December last year, setting out its approach to dealing with a no-deal Brexit and in light of ongoing uncertainty, preparatory work has continued to take account of all possible outcomes. The Government has already introduced a range of measures to deal with the short-term impacts of Brexit.  In terms of dealing with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Government has introduced dedicated Brexit-related support measures in the three most recent Budgets which were aimed at reducing both on-farm and agri business costs through, principally, a series of low-cost loan schemes.  Additional grant supports to Bord Bia and to Teagasc have been designed to intensify market and product diversification to reduce our exposure to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Improvement Scheme Eligibility (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: There are no grants available from this Department for the removal of an asbestos roof.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Data (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The information requested is not readily available. A further reply will issue to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has issued a number of Brexit preparedness notices to assist industry.  These are available at the section of my Department's website dedicated to Brexit information - www.agriculture.gov.ie/brexit.  The notices include advice specific to the movement of horses, and general advice for importers and exporters. Anyone importing or exporting live...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme Eligibility (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The European Commission undertook a review of the agriculture de minimis regulations during 2017 and 2018.  As a result of that review, the Commission recently published the revised rules on de minimis aid in the agriculture sector.  Under the revised rules, aid of up to €20,000 can be paid to a beneficiary on a rolling three year basis i.e. the current fiscal year and the...