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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for the 2019 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme (ANC) on 29 April 2019. An 85% advance payment has issued to the nominated bank account of the person named. In line with changes to EU Regulations, the 2019 ANC payments will issue in two instalments, with the 15% balancing payment due to issue in December.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Live exports are a critical part of Ireland’s livestock industry. They play a significant role in stimulating price competition and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers. The Department facilitates this trade, recognising its critical importance to the agri-sector, while ensuring that live animal exports meet the highest welfare standards. In 2018, the combined total...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The object of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) is to provide temporary exceptional adjustment aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. BEAM is funded by a combination of EU aid and Exchequer support, provided in light of the difficult circumstances that Irish beef farmers have been facing as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Appeals (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named was rejected from the GLAS scheme following the findings of an on farm inspection and requested a review of that decision. The case is currently under review, as part of the internal appeals process. The applicant will be informed of the outcome, in writing, once the review has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware, the 2009 EU Fisheries Control Regulation 1224//2009 and EU Commission Implementing Regulation 404/2011 introduced points systems for serious infringements of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy committed by the licence holder of a fishing vessel and also separately, the master. These are intended to complement sanctions and promote compliance and were required to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: As part of the Irish Beef Sector Agreement of 15th September, Bord Bia agreed to develop a beef market price index model based on three components - cattle price index, beef market price index (retail and wholesale) and an offal price indicator. Work on the development of this index is underway and will be conducted within Bord Bia's existing budget.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. The beef exceptional aid measure, BEAM, was approved by the European Commission. Like all measures under the Common Market organisation, CMO, regulation, it comes with specific terms and conditions. We were faced with a requirement at EU level to have a supply reduction element attached to the terms of the scheme. We felt it was best to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (26 Sep 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 national and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2019 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes application on the 10th April 2019. 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 person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department recognises the importance of hedgerows and woodland habitats and their roles in biodiversity, agricultural management and potential carbon sequestration. Hedgerows are an important feature of the Irish landscape with a network estimated in excess of 300,000km, providing multiple benefits such as: a distinctive character, important for wildlife, a barrier and shelter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Aid (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The beef and sheep sectors are important elements of the Irish economy and I am conscious of the importance that these key sectors plays in rural Ireland. I am keenly aware that the past year has been very challenging for beef farmers, following a difficult year for farm incomes in 2018 due to weather conditions. There has been a prolonged and exceptional period of depressed prices since...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named made an application under the Dairy Equipment Scheme 05 July 2019 and this application has now been transfered to the Registered Farm Partnership following set up with the Department's Registered Farm Partnership Section. TAMS II is a demand-led scheme and, due to the high increase in application numbers, the ranking and selection system is being applied with a cut off mark...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The object of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) is to provide temporary exceptional adjustment aid to farmers in the beef sector in Ireland subject to the conditions set out in EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1132. BEAM is funded by a combination of EU aid and Exchequer support, provided in light of the difficult circumstances that Irish beef farmers have been facing as...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Industry (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The pursuit and development of new markets for Irish agrifood exports continues to be an ongoing and central component of the strategic development of our agrifood sector. This is evidenced by its placement at the centre of Food Wise 2025, the industry’s strategy for development over the coming decade. The need to diversify our markets and to reduce our reliance on traditional...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Industry (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I will give the Senator an interesting statistic, which I think neatly summaries the distance we have travelled. In 2010, the value of Irish agrifood exports outside of the European Union was €1.8 billion. In 2018, this value was closer to €3.5 billion such that in a relatively short time there has been substantial progress made in terms of gaining a foothold in these emerging...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I thank Senator Lombard for raising this matter and welcome the opportunity to outline the current position regarding the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, TAMS II. TAMS II is made up of a suite of seven measures. These measures were launched under the Rural Development Programme 2014-20 and are co-funded under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, EAFRD. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I do not wish to be prescriptive or to tie the hands of whoever might ultimately decide these matters but there will be a consultation process. There are other parties and authorities who have a role in respect of cattle underpasses. Apart from the farmers there are the local authorities where it might be regarded as a public safety issue for road users. We are aware of this but there has...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: That is only if the Dáil decides we need it.

Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: It is my disposition. I cannot help it.

Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following:"notes: — the extent of forestry development achieved over the last number of decades, through the combination of State funding and participation of the private landowners in the State’s afforestation programmes; — the findings from the third cycle of the National...