Results 17,021-17,040 of 18,593 for speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (17 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular form below.  Applications under all the schemes are subject to strict validation and approval processes to ensure the legality, regularity and accuracy of payments.  Payments are issued when these processes are complete. Scheme Payment Timeline ANC Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: Once the UK leaves the EU, negotiations on a future fisheries agreement as part of the overall future relationship, will be co-ordinated by Michel Barnier for the EU.  These negotiations are expected to commence following the adoption of the EU negotiating mandate by the European Council.  The negotiating mandate will follow from the Political Declaration, which states...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Investigations (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department conducts investigations under the Environmental Impact Assessment regulations (SI 456/2011) as required and each case is considered fully by my officials before a determination is made on the investigation in question. The Deputy will appreciate therefore that the length of each such investigation will depend on the nature of the alleged breaches...

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

Michael Creed: An application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme for the reference number provided, was submitted by the registered forester and acknowledged in July, 2019.Afforestation licence approval issued to the applicant and their registered forester in September.  The licence has been appealed to the Forestry Appeals Committee, which is independent of my Department.  The...

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

Michael Creed: In 2016, I commissioned the Independent Review of Aquaculture Licensing and the Report of the Group was submitted to my Department in May 2017. The Review Group carried out a detailed examination of the existing aquaculture licensing process, undertook comprehensive stakeholder consultation and looked at comparative national and international...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Policy (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: As a sector most impacted by climate change we recognise the importance of calls for more ambitious climate action including the commitment to achieve climate neutrality.  The EU’s long-term strategy ‘A Clean Planet for All’ acknowledges that agricultural production will always result in non-CO2greenhouse gas emissions (i.e., methane and nitrous oxide) but these...

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

Michael Creed: I established the Beef Taskforce to provide the leadership to develop a sustainable pathway for the future of the beef sector in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability. The Taskforce will provide a robust implementation structure for commitments entered into in the Beef Talks Agreement, with timelines and stakeholder engagement.Furthermore, the Beef...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: The following table lists all staff recruited by my Department from January 2019 to date.  It should be noted that I have included all new hires and re-hires, as well as transfers to my Department during the period in question.  In line with workforce planning processes and my Department's business needs, staffing numbers will be continuously reviewed and further new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Control (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: Over the last decade, available evidence suggests that the geographic distribution of all species of deer has increased, but neither the precise distribution nor the population density of these species is currently known. Deer appear to be a localised issue in many areas.  In this context, there is a significant challenge in attempting to balance the demands of agriculture, forestry and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: At the Agri-Fish Council on 18 November 2019, the Commission presented two proposals for CAP transitional rules to bridge the period between the current CAP programming period (2014-2020) and the CAP post-2020 (2021-2027). Such transitional measures are normal practice between consecutive programming periods, where a gap arises due to any delays in finalising the CAP regulations or a new EU...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: The issue of continued funding for the CAP post-2020 in the period before the new strategic plans come into effect will be informed by the outcome of the parallel negotiations on the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027, as well as the arrangements that will be agreed for the transitional period that will arise between the current and future CAP framework. As...

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

Michael Creed: According to the CSO, Ireland exported almost €2.4 billion worth of beef with a volume of nearly 135,000 tonnes, to approx. 70 countries in 2018. Opening new markets and expanding existing ones is a key part of my Department's response to the challenges and uncertainty posed by Brexit, in line with the market development theme of the Food Wise 2025 strategy. In the last two...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department recognises the impact that climate change is causing to the everyday activities of farmers in Ireland. Adaptation to climate change is a priority for my Department and key actions are set out in the Agriculture, Forest and Seafood Sectoral Adaptation Plan published in September 2019. This Adaptation Plan is about preparing our systems to deal with the inevitable changes in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Advertising Data (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department worked in partnership with other Government Departments and Agencies on the Whole-of-Government public information campaign, “Getting Ireland Brexit Ready”. The total amount spent by my Department on advertising in respect of this campaign to date in 2019 is €13,136.84.  There was no expenditure on advertising by my Department in respect of Brexit in 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Personal Injury Claims (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: The detailed information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. It is currently being compiled and I will be in contact with the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. ">Draft Table

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme Data (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) forms part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. It involves funding of €300 million over the six year programme and addresses widely acknowledged weaknesses in the maternal genetics of the Irish suckler herd, makes a positive contribution to farmer profitability and reduces the greenhouse gas intensity of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (18 Dec 2019)

Michael Creed: The following table lists the schemes under the Rural Development Programme with farmer beneficiaries whose contracts will expire on either 31 December 2020 or 31 December 2021. RDP schemes vary in their structure and administration, meaning some would not fit the criteria specified. Furthermore, it should be noted that, depending on the...

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

Michael Creed: The following table contains the average RDP scheme payment per recipient, whether a business, individual or project in 2018. Depending on the administration of the scheme, this can be calendar year or scheme year 2018. Scheme Average Payment 2018 Agri-Environmental Options Scheme €508 ...

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

Michael Creed: I am watching developments on Europe’s Green Deal closely. It is quite clear that the European agri-food sector will need to play its part in the transition to Europe becoming a carbon neutral continent by 2050. Ireland is committed fully to the European climate ambitions. I welcome the ambition of the deal for the agri-food sector, the test will be achieving its objectives...