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Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I thank the Deputies for their questions. On the latter point, it is unfair to characterise the structure of the talks as any indication of an unwillingness of either party to engage with each other. They were conducted in a suite of offices. They were a series of bilateral meetings. There was no stated reluctance whatsoever on behalf of MII to engage but it was felt the best way, in the...

Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I thank Deputy Stanley. On the Deputy's point that participants have been unable to sell the deal and that talks should be reconvened, I do not believe that to be the case. My Department and I have been facilitators of the dialogue on both occasions, in Backweston and, more recently, in Agriculture House last weekend. The fact that seven different farm organisations - the IFA, the Irish...

Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: That is not true.

Beef Sector: Statements (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I share the serious concerns about the ongoing difficulties facing the beef sector and understand the frustration which has driven some farmers to engage in prolonged picketing of beef factories. Last weekend, I facilitated lengthy negotiations involving beef stakeholders to try to find a resolution to the current dispute. All parties agreed that it was crucial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The timeline by year for the delivery of each action (and sub-actions) including the lead Department and key consultative stakeholders are set out in tabular form in Appendix V (page 43-46) of the First Progress Report by the Bioeconomy Implementation Group that was made publically available earlier this month.  A quarterly delivery timeline has not been specified by the Group....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Support for agroforestry is covered under the Forestry Programme 2014-2020.  This programme was subject to a mid-term review which introduced significant increases in both grants and premiums for agro-forestry.  The recent agreement with the EPA to allow agroforestry on acid sensitive sites provides a new opportunity for forestry on this type of land where otherwise planting...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: In 2018, total live exports of cattle increased by over 30% compared to 2017, to 246,000 head. This growth trend has continued into 2019, with live exports already totalling 244,000 up until the week ending the 8th of September. This is up from 204,000 for the same period in 2018 – a 20% increase. Live exports are a critical part of Ireland’s livestock industry.  They...

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

Michael Creed: I have had ongoing discussions with Commissioner Hogan regarding the potential impact of a disorderly Brexit. I have stressed the need for the Commission to be ready to deploy a range of measures to mitigate the potential impacts on the agri-food and fisheries sector. Avoiding a no-deal Brexit continues to be the Government’s overriding policy priority. I am also keenly aware that...

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 to 480, inclusive, together. Discussions on the 2020 Budget are currently underway between my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and all budget lines in the Vote are being examined as part of that process. My intention is to ensure that all resources made available to my Department, now and in the future, will be managed to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named made applications on 13 and 20 June 2019 under Tranche 14 of the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme.   Both applications have passed the initial administrative checks and have been selected for approval under the ranking and selection process. The cases will now be subject to a final technical appraisal before approval can issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named made applications on the 13th and 20th June 2019 under the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme under Tranche 14 of the scheme.  Both applications have passed the initial administrative checks and have been selected for approval under the ranking and selection process. The cases will now be subject to a final technical appraisal before...

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

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2019 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme application on 16 April 2019. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The person named was selected for a Ground Eligibility inspection and a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Applications for Aquaculture Licences are considered by my Department under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable national and EU legislation. The legislation provides for a period of public and statutory consultation. Decisions in respect of applications are only made following the fullest consideration of all technical, scientific,...

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

Michael Creed: The Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme is a voluntary, demand-led scheme under the Forestry Programme 2014 – 2020.  It is open to land owners considering afforesting all or part of their land to apply.Applications for afforestation are carefully assessed by officials of my Department.  The application process provides for 30 days for public consultation.  In addition...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: An application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme was received in March, 2019 on behalf of the above named.  Every application for the scheme is carefully assessed with respect to its likely impacts on the surrounding environment.  Part of this assessment involves making applications open to public consultation, during which members of the public may make a...

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

Michael Creed: As stated in the previous reply, an issue arose in respect of the GLAS commonage action in this case. The Department has reviewed the case to confirm the correct claim value.  The 2018 advance and balance payments will be made shortly. Any underpayments identified will issue as a separate payment. GLAS payments continue to issue on a weekly basis.  

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knackery Industry (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 519 together. Discussions have taken place between the Animal Collectors Association and my Department officials on the animal collection service. Following those intensive discussions, agreement has been reached that enables the collection of fallen animals from the 17thSeptember. Continued animal collection will be contingent on written...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department is fully committed to maximising the potential of the Sport Horse industry and continues to provide support to it both financially and with policy initiatives. I have demonstrated my commitment to the industry by increasing the budget allocated to Horse Sport Ireland from €2.0m in 2017 to €2.5m in 2018 and I have approved a further increase of €500,000 to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Data (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department does not issue or renew aquaculture licences pursuant to Section 19(A)4 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997. Section 19(A)4 of the Act permits an operator who has applied for a renewal of an aquaculture licence to continue operating, subject to the terms and conditions of the original licence held, pending a determination in respect of the licence renewal application in question.