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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.   I have, however, been advised by Agriculture Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal was held on 26 February 2020.  Every effort is being made by the Agriculture Appeals Office to finalise the appeal at the earliest possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.  I have been advised, however, that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal was received on behalf of the appellant. The appeal did not include a request for an oral hearing.  I have also been advised that the records of the Appeals Office show that the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Following a meeting between the Department and the Animal Collectors Association earlier this week, there has been a restoration of the fallen animal collection service. The Department is confident that the supports contained in the new Fallen Animal Scheme will support the sustainability and viability of the knackery industry and ensure a continued fallen animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Agreement on the next MFF is a matter for Heads of State and Government, and requires unanimity by all Member States at the European Council.  The proposed budget must also be agreed by the European Parliament. Under the MFF draft proposals, the European Commission has proposed that funding for the CAP should be set at €365 billion, which equates to a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farmers Charter (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: A Farmers' Charter of Rights is currently in place. It covers the period 2015 to 2020 which matches the duration of the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The current Charter was agreed between the Farm Bodies and my Department and sets down agreed target timelines for delivery of payments in respect of the schemes operated by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: As I said at the time of last year’s EU-Mercosur political agreement, I was very disappointed by the outcome of these negotiations, which included a 99,000 tonnes Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Beef from the Mercosur countries.  However, the Deputy should be aware that there is still a long way to go on this. The agreement will be put through a process of legal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Last year, 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 of 15th September 2019, with timelines and stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Last year, 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 of 15th September 2019, with timelines and stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Government has provided significant financial support to the beef sector over the past number of years through national funding and the rural development programme.  In Budget 2020, I have provided almost €85 million in targeted schemes to support sustainable beef farming. This includes almost €45 million for the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) and a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department and I understand that the decision of the Appeals Officer was issued to the person named on 30th January 2020. The Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001, provides that the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive, subject to the following circumstances provided in the Act: An appeals officer may revise a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised, however, that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that the person named lodged an appeal on 2nd December 2019 in relation to the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure Scheme (BEAM). The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is a set of rules for managing European fishing fleets and for conserving fish stocks.  Under this policy EU fishing fleets are given equal access to EU waters and fishing grounds subject to allocated fish quotas. In relation to the access so-called "super trawlers" have to Irish waters, I should point out that all foreign fishing vessels,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Department continues to promote responsible animal ownership. The courses referred to were run in 2018 and 2019. Four courses were run between the two years with each course costing approx €21,000 to cover the various course modules, specialist speakers and location rental. The average attendance was 15-20 participants for each course. In 2018, the course was run in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The persons named submitted applications to my Department under the 2019 National Reserve ‘Young Farmer’ category and also the 2019 Young Farmers Scheme.  My Department engaged with the applicants with regard to the necessary documentation required in support of their applications.  On the basis of the documentation provided to my Department, the application to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knackery Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Following a meeting between the Department and the Animal Collectors Association earlier this week, there has been a restoration of the fallen animal collection service. The Department is confident that the supports contained in the new Fallen Animal Scheme will support the sustainability and viability of the Knackery industry and ensure a continued fallen animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The person named established an allocation right of 211.19 payment entitlements at start of the current CAP programme in 2015. This allocation was based on the lower area of land declared by the above named in 2013 and 2015 and the value of the payment amount in 2014. The above named submitted a Private Contract Clause application form in 2015 seeking to transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: My Department continues to work with Bord Bia on the PGI application for "Irish Beef", in consultation with the European Commission.  A meeting to discuss the application was held with the European Commission in Brussels last month. I anticipate that it should be possible to launch a formal national consultation in the near future, as required by the relevant EU...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Following a meeting between the Department and the Animal Collectors Association earlier this week, there has been a restoration of the fallen animal collection service. The Department is confident that the supports contained in the new Fallen Animal Scheme will support the sustainability and viability of the Knackery industry and ensure a continued fallen animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I am advised, however, that the Appeals Office received an appeal on behalf of the person named on 18 February 2020 in relation to the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure Scheme (BEAM).  The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I am advised, however, that the Appeals Office received an appeal on behalf of the person named on 22 October 2019 in relation to the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure Scheme (BEAM).  The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and...