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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing Regulation (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Under the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, the regulation of coursing is chiefly a matter for the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon. My Department has a strong and consistent record regarding the enforcement of animal welfare rules, including the review of 100 years of animal welfare legislation, leading to the enactment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Competition and Consumer Protection Authority is the national competent authority for the enforcement of competition law in Ireland. It is an independent body under the aegis of my colleague the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and I do not have any oversight role in relation to its operation. However, my Department has plans to commission a summary of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Advisory Council (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) Annual Review 2019 highlights the key role of the agriculture, forestry and land-use sector in reducing emissions between now and 2030. The All-of-Government Climate Action Plan to tackle climate breakdown identifies a series of actions for the agriculture, forestry and land-use sector that ensure a fair contribution from agriculture and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: There is no rule limiting the age of cattle for beef production. However, meat processors do make in-spec bonus payments in respect of cattle which meet certain market specifications demanded by retail customers. The 30 month age limit to which you refer is one such specification. It is entirely a commercial matter and is not a condition imposed by my Department. It should be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Market development – developing new markets and growing existing markets on the basis of market insights – is one of the five themes of Food Wise 2025, the ten-year strategy for the Irish agri-food sector. Market development and diversification is also a key response to the challenges which Brexit poses for the agri-food sector, particularly for the beef sector. My...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware, the report referred to remains in draft format and is not included in the documents currently under consideration as part of the aquaculture licence applications process for Kilmakilloge Harbour. My Department is currently in communication with the Office of the Information Commissioner in relation to the possible release of this draft report.  In the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: While the threat posed by African Swine Fever (ASF) cannot be underestimated, it should be noted that ASF is not dangerous for humans, and meat from affected pigs does not pose any food safety risk. ASF has never been detected in Ireland and my Department implements a range of controls to mitigate against the risk of the disease coming here. This includes monitoring the international...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Data (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Irish Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 (RDP) is governed by Regulation (EU) 1305/2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Transaction costs are defined herein as: Article 2.1.e "transaction cost" means an additional cost linked to fulfilling a commitment, but not directly attributable to its implementation or not included...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department is required to carefully vet all afforestation applications, with regard to their potential impact on the surrounding environment; on habitats; on archaeological monuments; on the social aspects of the proposal and to ensure that silviculturally, the proposal meets the required standards.  This detailed examination is carried out by district forestry inspectors, supported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry Funding (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department is fully committed to maximising the potential of the Sport Horse industry and continues to provide support to it both financially and with policy initiatives. I have demonstrated my commitment to the industry by increasing the budget allocated to Horse Sport Ireland from €2.0m in 2017 to €2.5m in 2018 and I have approved a further increase of €500,000 to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knackery Industry (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. Discussions have taken place between the Animal Collectors Association and my Department officials on the fallen animal collection service. Following those intensive discussions, agreement has been reached that enables the collection of fallen animals to resume from 17 September. Continued animal collection will be contingent on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Eligibility (18 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: To date, over 29,000 applications have been submitted under the suite of seven TAMS measures. Payment claims have been submitted in 11,500 of these cases. All approved applicants are encouraged to submit a payment claim as soon as they have completed their approved works. The average spend of a TAMS II participant (€36,500) is significantly higher than the minimum investment level...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Data (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The establishment of a central equine database became a requirement across the EU with the introduction of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 on 1st January 2016. However, my Department established a central equine database well before the required date, in May 2013.   Equine passports are issued in Ireland by a number of approved Passport Issuing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) is part of Ireland's Rural Development Plan and has met all targets for the present programming period in terms of intake and area. A Strategic Review of the Organic Sector was carried out to assess the justification for reopening the OFS, looking to best economic and environmental outcomes. Based on this assessment, the scheme was reopened in December 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 176 together. The objective of the Fallen Animal Subsidy Scheme is to facilitate the collection and TSE testing of over 48 month fallen bovine animals and ovines where required by EU Regulations. The scheme was introduced on the 16thApril 2009, and to date over 624,000 bovines have been processed through the scheme at a cost of €73.6m. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regeneration Projects Status (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department assumed responsibility for remediation works at Haulbowline Island on behalf of the Irish Government in 2012 with a particular focus on bringing about compliance with the terms of a CJEU judgment (Case C-494/01) under the Waste Framework Directive concerning the East Tip site.  Funding for the remediation project is currently provided to my Department, in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: In line with the strategic recommendation in Food Wise 2025, Teagasc plan to construct a National Food Innovation Hub at their Food Research Centre in Moorepark, Co. Cork. The principal objective is to create a business innovation network involving dairy companies and research institutes with a focus on food, health and nutrition. Teagasc is proactively working to progress the project in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) sector plays a pivotal role in the Irish agri-food sector. Prepared consumer food exports increased by 30% from €2 billion in 2012 to over €2.6 billion in 2018. In 2018, the UK accounted for 68% of PCF food and drink exports. The sector is, therefore, significantly exposed to the impact of Brexit and is challenged by the fact that most...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing Regulation (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon. Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the ICC.  The organisation consists of 89 affiliated clubs from Ireland and Northern Ireland, all of whom must abide by the ICC’s rules and regulations. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Staff (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: With respect to addressing Brexit contingencies, my Department continues to participate actively in the Whole-of-Government approach to preparedness and contingency planning for Brexit. The Government sanctioned in the region of €4m for the commencement of a phased process for the recruitment of additional staff to carry out increased volumes of import controls and export certification...