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

Michael Creed: Mr. Jim Mackinnon, CBE was engaged by my colleague Minister of State, Andrew Doyle, TD in July 2019 to review the forestry licensing approval process.  Mr. Mackinnon, a former Chief Planner with the Scottish Government, had completed a similar report for Scottish Forestry. The review was informed by, among other things, discussions with a range of stakeholders including the forestry...

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976 and 977 together. The European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021 - 2027, an approximate cut of 5% to the CAP budget post-2020.  The proposed cut is unacceptable for Ireland, and I have used every opportunity in the course of discussions on the CAP post-2020 to call...

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 Reform (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2021-2027, an overall cut of approximately 5% to CAP funding, which is comprised of a 3.9% cut to Pillar 1 (direct payments) and a 15% cut to Pillar 2 (rural development) funding. I have previously stated that this proposal is unacceptable for Ireland, and I...

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

Michael Creed: I and my colleagues in Government are acutely aware of the hardship being experienced along the Shannon river catchment area as a result of flooding. Government is providing a cross-agency response to the issue, co-ordinated by the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, under the guidance of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Officials from my Department are...

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

Michael Creed: My Department continues to monitor the evolving situation and is guided by the public health advice of the Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health and the HSE in relation to Covid-19, which is currently in a containment phase in Ireland.  As is prudent, the Department is reviewing its business continuity arrangements in light of this advice. I would also...

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

Michael Creed: In 2019, the overall value of Irish food and drink exports was €14.5 billion, which is an increase on the €13.7 billion exported in 2018.  The UK remains our largest market, with exports of almost €5.5 billion in 2019.  Those exports include: - Over €1bn worth of dairy products, or over 375,000 tonnes, more than €300m of which was cheddar...

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

Michael Creed: The live export information requested by the Deputy is provided in the spreadsheet attached.  The breakdown per sector is available via the Dept website here: LIVE BOVINE EXPORTS 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019 Country No of Animals ALBANIA 34 ALGERIA 250 BELGIUM 2943 BULGARIA...

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

Michael Creed: In 2018, the total value of Irish agri-food exports was €13.7 billion. Preliminary figures for 2019 indicate that this figure reached €14.5 billion. Along with traditional food and beverages, these figures include non-edible products such as forestry, animal foodstuffs and animal hides.  In 2019, Irish agri-food goods were exported to over 180 countries worldwide. The...

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

Michael Creed: In 2018, €9.8 billion of agri-food products were imported from some 180 countries worldwide. Preliminary figures indicate that this figure reached €10 billion in 2019. Along with traditional food and beverage products, these figures include non-edible products such as forestry, animal foodstuffs and animal hides. The table provides a full breakdown of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: There are twelve state bodies under the aegis of my Department and the information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. State Body Current € M Capital € M Veterinary Council of Ireland Nil Nil Teagasc  132.582 10.95 National Milk Agency Nil...

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

Michael Creed: Since their publication by the European Commission in June 2018, intensive discussions have taken place on the CAP reform proposals. A significant number of Working Group meetings have been held under the Austrian, Romanian and Finnish Presidencies, and work is continuing apace under the Croatian Presidency. The proposals have also been discussed extensively at the Special Committee...

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

Michael Creed: Under the Common Fisheries Policy, Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for stocks to which the Irish fleet have access are decided annually based on the scientific advice of the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES).  The TACs for the year are, in turn, based on the ICES area divisions and subdivisions, not any particular Exclusive Economic Zones (EZZ).  The...

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

Michael Creed: An Bord Iascaigh Mhara has advised me that the information requested by the Deputy in respect of aquaculture production in 2018 and 2019 is as set out in the following table. Year   Volume (Tonnes) Value €M 2018  37,564 159.782 2019 38,025 171.918

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

Michael Creed: The informaton requested by the Deputy is set out in the table setting out the tonnage and value of Irish quotas for 2020 and the percentage difference between the 2019 and 2020 quotas. Summary Quota Situation for Irish Fishermen: Irish Quotas agreed at the Council of Ministers, December 2019. All values in €million. STOCK AREA 2019 Quota ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Data (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows:   Table 1 – Allocations and Expenditure under certain RDP Schemes Knowledge Transfer Scheme €000 GLAS €000 Beef Data and Genomics Programme €000 TAMS II €000 Sheep Welfare Scheme €000 Hen...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: WRFFF04000 type: 7 --> The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows.  Table 1. DAFM Expenditure by Measure Level 2014 - 2019 Expenditure 2014 Expenditure 2015 Expenditure 2016 Expenditure 2017 Expenditure 2018 Provisional Expenditure 2019 Measure 1 - Knowledge transfer and information actions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the allocations for the RDP schemes in 2020 is provided as follows.  Allocation 2020 €  Beef Data and Genomics Programme 44,500,000 Rural Environment Protection Scheme 47,015 Agri-Environment Option Scheme 224,000 ...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Michael Creed: The Covid-19 pandemic is a public health crisis first and foremost. My Department, like all Government agencies, is working closely with the Department of Health as part of a whole-of-Government response. The pandemic has also resulted in a profound economic shock across the globe. Its impact is being felt right across the Irish economy, including in the agrifood sector. The impact on the...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Michael Creed: I will do my best. On the beef issue, I accept that this sector has taken the immediate visible hit from Covid-19. There have been consequences due to the closure of food services, not just domestically but more significantly in the volume of food service restaurants and hotels globally and within the European Union. We have been insisting that the European Commission is reminded of the...