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

Michael Creed: There is no delay in making ANC payments. In accordance with changes to EU Regulations which came into effect in 2019, payments under the ANC scheme will now be delivered in two instalments, with 85% advance payments issuing initially and a 15% balancing payment issuing from early December. Payments under the 2019 Scheme commenced on schedule last week. To date, payments of over...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (24 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I refer to my previous reply to the Deputy (PQ ref. 37602­­/19) regarding the potential amount of land that is not under grass that might be available for conversion to tillage or agroforestry without the loss of soil carbon. It is important to note that from a policy perspective, conversion of permanent grassland into tillage land is restricted to a maximum of 5% under current CAP...

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.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Data (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The establishment of a central equine database became a requirement across the EU with the introduction of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 on 1st January 2016. However, my Department established a central equine database well before the required date, in May 2013.   Equine passports are issued in Ireland by a number of approved Passport Issuing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) is part of Ireland's Rural Development Plan and has met all targets for the present programming period in terms of intake and area. A Strategic Review of the Organic Sector was carried out to assess the justification for reopening the OFS, looking to best economic and environmental outcomes. Based on this assessment, the scheme was reopened in December 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 176 together. The objective of the Fallen Animal Subsidy Scheme is to facilitate the collection and TSE testing of over 48 month fallen bovine animals and ovines where required by EU Regulations. The scheme was introduced on the 16thApril 2009, and to date over 624,000 bovines have been processed through the scheme at a cost of €73.6m. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regeneration Projects Status (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department assumed responsibility for remediation works at Haulbowline Island on behalf of the Irish Government in 2012 with a particular focus on bringing about compliance with the terms of a CJEU judgment (Case C-494/01) under the Waste Framework Directive concerning the East Tip site.  Funding for the remediation project is currently provided to my Department, in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: In line with the strategic recommendation in Food Wise 2025, Teagasc plan to construct a National Food Innovation Hub at their Food Research Centre in Moorepark, Co. Cork. The principal objective is to create a business innovation network involving dairy companies and research institutes with a focus on food, health and nutrition. Teagasc is proactively working to progress the project in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) sector plays a pivotal role in the Irish agri-food sector. Prepared consumer food exports increased by 30% from €2 billion in 2012 to over €2.6 billion in 2018. In 2018, the UK accounted for 68% of PCF food and drink exports. The sector is, therefore, significantly exposed to the impact of Brexit and is challenged by the fact that most...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing Regulation (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon. Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the ICC.  The organisation consists of 89 affiliated clubs from Ireland and Northern Ireland, all of whom must abide by the ICC’s rules and regulations. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Staff (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: With respect to addressing Brexit contingencies, my Department continues to participate actively in the Whole-of-Government approach to preparedness and contingency planning for Brexit. The Government sanctioned in the region of €4m for the commencement of a phased process for the recruitment of additional staff to carry out increased volumes of import controls and export certification...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weather Events (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I am aware of the impact that recent bouts of unfavourable weather has had on farmers in certain regions including the Shannon Callows.   As you will be aware, the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Mr. Kevin  Moran T.D., recently announced a range of measures to alleviate flooding in the affected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for the 2018 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme on 15 May 2018. Under the terms and conditions of the 2018 scheme, participants in the scheme are required to notify the Department of farm-to-farm movements of sheep.  In this case, the required notification was not completed and payment has thus not issued.  Officials from my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: There have been a series of formal negotiations with beef stakeholders, facilitated by my Department, since early August, culminating in an agreement being reached between stakeholders on Sunday 15 September. I have also had ongoing contacts with farming organisations, representatives and individual farmers to try to seek a resolution to this dispute. The parties to the Agreement reached on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (19 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together. As Civil Servants, staff in my Department have a responsibility to ensure that their work is carried out to the highest possible standards at all times. The Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour, which was introduced in accordance with the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 sets out a framework within which all Civil...