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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The inspection was conducted by a team led by a Veterinary Inspector from my Department who was assisted by a consultant Marine Surveyor. The main inspection was carried out in port of Ceuta on 13 - 15 March. A final pre-loading inspection of the vessel was conducted on 22 March in Waterford Port and a certificate of approval was issued by my Department on that date.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disability Act Employment Targets (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 437 together. In accordance with Section 47(4) of the Disability Act 2005, my Department surveys all employees annually to establish the number of employees who have a disability. Disclosure by individuals of their disability status is voluntary and disclosure of the nature of the disability is also voluntary and is not required under the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief announced the introduction of a once-off targeted Voluntary Homeowner Relocation Scheme in 2017. As part of the announcement, the Minister outlined that a feasibility study would be undertaken in relation to a potential once-off targeted scheme for Voluntary Farm Building Relocation. The study to determine the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1184 of 20 April 2017 governs the monitoring of carcase classification, carcase presentation and weighing. The legal tolerances for authorisation of a mechanical classification system are set in that legislation. The figure quoted of 60% is the minimum accuracy figure for conformation and fat cover that must be achieved for a mechanical...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The mechanical grading machines are the property of each individual meat plant and the images generated by these machines are therefore retained in each factory's own computer system.  While my Department has limited access to these images, it does not own, hold or control these images.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Pursuant to the Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 (as amended), my Department is responsible for the management, control and operation of the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros an Mhíl. My Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: All applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and (in the case of marine aquaculture) the 1933 Foreshore Act. The assessment process takes full account of all National and EU legislative requirements and reflects the full scientific, environmental, legal, public policy and engineering aspects...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: GLAS is an online scheme supported by an online IT processing and annual payment system.  All GLAS applications were submitted by Advisors to an online system. Papers returns are required on a very limited basis and have been reduced significantly compared to earlier schemes.  A condition of the scheme is that each applicant must engage the services of a GLAS accredited advisor....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My officials continue to work towards opening and enhancing access to as many markets as possible. This is a key part of our response to the challenges and uncertainty posed by Brexit, and is in line with the market development theme of the Food Wise 2025 strategy and the 7 Point Action Plan on market access that I launched in April 2017.  The opening of the Chinese beef market to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéimeanna Talmhaíochta (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Bhí an té atá ainmnithe ina ábhar do chigireacht Níotráití an 19 Feabhra 2016, arna cur i gcrích ag mo Roinnse thar ceann na Roinne Tithíochta, Pleanála agus Rialtais Áitiúil.  Aithníodh le linn na cigireachta sin go raibh réimse ceanglas tras-chomhlíontachta faoi na Rialacháin Níotráití nach...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has overseen the processing of 47,474 GLAS 2018 advance payments since 2018 payments commenced last November. This represents over 97% of scheme participants. The bulk of remaining cases have an outstanding issue on the participant's side. My Department continues to work with both farmers and their advisors to ensure that issues are resolved and outstanding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and is fully up to date with GLAS payments. It is anticipated that 2018 GLAS balancing payments will commence in mid-May.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: All applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and, in the case of marine aquaculture, the 1933 Foreshore Act. The assessment process takes full account of all National and EU legislative requirements and reflects the full scientific, environmental, legal, public policy and engineering...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering Data (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Torn flanks were identified by Beef Carcase Classification inspectors on less than 1% of carcasses inspected (0.82%).   In the initial calibration of the mechanical classification system, torn carcasses formed part of the set of carcases used to calibrate the machine and, as a result, the mechanical classification system is capable of classifying a carcase with a torn flank with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering Standards (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1184 of 20 April 2017 governs the monitoring of carcase classification, carcase presentation and weighing. The role of my Department is clearly defined in the legislation in terms of monitoring and supervision of classification, weights and carcase presentation. This legislation does not provide for, nor did it ever provide for, any review...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Under the eligibility criteria of the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme, applicants must maintain 0.15 Livestock Units (LU) per eligible forage hectare for 7 consecutive months and maintain an average of 0.15 LU over the 12 months of the scheme.  Donkeys have always been accepted as eligible animals under the scheme along with cattle, sheep, goats and deer. Horses...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Administration (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The draft legislative proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy (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 payments. There will also be some...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Administration (17 Apr 2019)

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: GLAS Payments (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has processed 47,474 GLAS 2018 advance payments since 2018 payments commenced last November. This represents over 97% of scheme participants. The bulk of remaining cases have an outstanding issue on the participant's side. My Department continues to work with both farmers and their advisors to ensure that issues are resolved and outstanding payments are made as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: While ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement is still the Government's primary focus, and preparations are continuing for all scenarios, greater priority has, of course, been given recently to preparations for a no-deal Brexit.  My Department, as part of the whole-of-Government approach, has been very active in relation to preparedness for the import controls at our...