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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: Directive (EU) 2019/633 on Unfair Trading Practices in Business-to-Business Relationships in the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain (UTP Directive), came into force on 30 April 2019. EU Law requires that the Directive must be transposed into national law by 1 May 2021 and will apply in national law no later than from 1 November 2021 The UTP Directive requires the establishment of an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: As an outcome of the recent beef talks, a number of initiatives aimed at increasing transparency along the beef supply chain were agreed in the Irish Beef Sector Agreement of 15th September, which is published on my Department's website.   These included the commissioning by my Department of the following reports: - An independent review of market and customer...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: The pursuit and development of new markets for Irish agri-food exports is an ongoing and central component of the strategic development of the agri-food sector, as evidenced by its placement right at the centre of Food Wise 2025, the industry’s strategy for development over the coming decade. Food Wise 2025 outlines the huge potential for growth in agri-food exports to new and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Imports (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 497 together. Food products placed on the marketplace are covered by a range of legislation designed to ensure that products supplied to consumers are of the highest safety standards.  My Department plays a part in the enforcement of this legislation along with other Government departments and State Agencies such as the Food Safety Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: The objective 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: I refer the Deputy to the text of the Agreement reached on 15 September 2019, which is availble on the DAFM website at . Specifically in relation to this issue, industry committed to 'no change in weight limits without a minimum of four months notice to the farmer'. I have appointed Michael Dowling as independent Chair of the Taskforce, and its membership includes representatives from my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (15 Oct 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: Agriculture Scheme Data (15 Oct 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 exceptional aid and Exchequer support, provided in light of the difficult circumstances that Irish beef farmers have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: EU regulations governing the administration of the Basic Payment Scheme, the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme and other area-based schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including Ground or Remote Sensing (Satellite) inspections where applicable, are fully completed to ensure eligibility with the various schemes requirements before any payments issue. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: While the provisions of Regulation 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin and Regulation 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing do not apply to domestic use and slaughter of poultry for domestic consumption, the provisions of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 do apply.  Anyone who keeps poultry in Ireland must...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: Applications for the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure scheme (BEAM) were accepted through the www.agfood.ie online portal from the 19th of August 2019. The original closing date of the 8th of September was initially extended to the 15th of September when my Department hosted 16 online clinics across the country to facilitate applications. The closing date was further extended to the 20th of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 487 and 488 together. My Department has indicated that it would have 240 staff resources available to deal with East-West Import controls on 31st October 2019. To date, an additional 148 new staff have been recruited across a range of disciplines.  In addition, 60 staff are available through internal redeployment. My Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: The following table sets out the distribution of the first wave of exchequer funding to be provided  through my Department  in the event of a No Deal Brexit.The detailed specifications of relevant schemes are still under consideration, but it is envisaged that the supports will be in the form of grants or direct payments (i.e. not equity, loans or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget 2020 (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: In Budget 2020, there was almost €85 million provided in targeted schemes to support sustainable beef farming. This includes almost €45 million for the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP), and a further €40 million for targeted supports.  The mechanism for distribution of these funds will be announced following the appropriate stakeholder consultation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget 2020 (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: The individual allocations for 2020 will be set out in the Revised Estimates Volume (REV) which will be published later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget 2020 (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: The All-of-Government Climate Action Plan to tackle climate breakdown sets targets and actions for each sector including the agriculture, forestry and land-use sector to support decarbonisation of our economy and society.  The targets and actions for the agriculture sector are ambitious and challenging; it is not going to be easy; and early adoption and high levels of take-up of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: I am very happy to have secured almost €12m in funding for 2020 for the Organic Farming Scheme.  The increase of €1m in the budget for this Scheme is evidence of this Government's ongoing commitment to further development of the organic sector in Ireland.  This €12m, together with additional capital funding for the development...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (15 Oct 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: Fishing Industry (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: There are a number of opportunities and threats to our seafood sector in the coming years.  Clearly, the potential impacts of a hard Brexit remain a significant concern and my Department and its agencies, and indeed other State bodies such as Enterprise Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta, have been working closely with stakeholders in planning for all scenarios.  There are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (15 Oct 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.  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...