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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: An application for a tree felling licence for the person named, was received in May 2018. As the application takes in Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) it was referred to the Inland Fisheries Ireland board, the local authority and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). My Department places great importance on the careful assessment of applications to ensure that any proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications Data (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The commencement of the Forestry Act, 2014 in May, 2017 brought about significant changes in the consent process for forestry operations. Felling licences are now valid for up to 10 years and may cover several felling events, such as thinning then clear felling on the same plot. Land owners considering future operations have the opportunity of applying for a tree felling licence well in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised by the Agriculture Appeals Office that a request was submitted on behalf of the person named for a review of the Appeals Officer's decision regarding his appeal. A comprehensive review of the case was undertaken by the Director of Agriculture Appeals. The review has been finalised and a letter issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: All details relating to Beef Exceptional Aid Measure are set out in the Terms and conditions published on my Department's website: The scheme, which has been agreed with the EU Commission, was designed to ensure that the aid is effectively used and targeted towards those most affected by the market disturbance in the sector. It is not possible to change the terms of the scheme at this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The Beef Exceptional Assistance Measure is an exceptional aid provision which was given effect through Commission Implementing Regulation 2019/1132. While Member States were invited to give an opinion on the draft Regulation through the Commission’s Common Market Organisation (CMO) Management Committee, the Regulation was within the Commission’s own legal competence, and was not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: There are no outstanding GLAS payments due to this applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application under the Dairy Equipment Scheme in Tranche 13 of TAMS II. The application was unsuccessful at ranking and selection stage of Tranche 13 and has been rolled over to the current tranche, Tranche 14. A further ranking and selection process is currently being carried out, following which the applicants will be advised as to whether they have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. Bord na gCon is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Bord na gCon has informed me that it is aware of a greyhound fatality at Shelbourne Park...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Emergency Services Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: This proposed project is currently under review in the wider context of the availability of existing professional sea survival training facilities within the State and the significant cost, both construction and operational, of such an additional facility. The existing modern professional sea survival training facilities, based at the National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Co...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The first grant payment application for the contract in question was received in late July 2016 by my Department. The eastern part of Plot 1 is on unregistered land and my Department’s Forestry Division awaits proof of ownership for this land before payment can be made. Section 3.2 of the Forestry Standards Manual (November 2015) states the following: “For unregistered land,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: As previously indicated to the Deputy, this case relates to the persons named not having submitted Single Payment Scheme (SPS) applications for scheme years 2013 & 2014 and a Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application in 2015.An appeal letter and supporting documentation was submitted by an agricultural advisor on behalf of the persons named. The establishment of the right to a payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department, under statute, owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl. The Sea Bin in Howth Fishery Harbour Centre came about as a result of a fund raising exercise initiated by a local Marine Biologist. The Department funded the installation and will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Appeals (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named was rejected from the GLAS scheme following the result of an on farm inspection and has sought a review of that decision which is currently underway as part of the internal appeals process. The applicant will be informed of the outcome, in writing, once the review is completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. Between the years 2010 to 2018, as part of my Department’s Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, in excess of €10 million has been invested in maintenance,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Internships (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: I can confirm that no scheme for unpaid internships exists within my Department. Therefore, unpaid internships have not taken place in my Department in any of the five years in question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cyber Security Protocols (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department is acutely aware of the risks arising from potential cybersecurity attacks and breaches and takes a very proactive approach to preventing, detecting and responding to these threats. My Department’s computer systems are independently certified to meet the ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Standard. It has invested considerable resources to protect the information...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Operations (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: Divisions within my Department are required to have Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and these documents identify the Division’s priority work and set out the strategy to maintain these services in the event of a crisis. These plans were mobilised in recent years when severe weather events prevented access to many Government buildings. In addition, each of the six main DAFM geographic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: All details relating to Beef Exceptional Aid Measure are set out in the Terms and conditions published on my Department's website: . The scheme, which has been agreed with the EU Commission, was designed to ensure that the aid is effectively used and targeted towards those most affected by the market disturbance in the sector. It is not possible to change the terms of the scheme at this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: To date in 2019, there have been 300 inspections conducted by DAFM officers in factories operating mechanical classification. During these inspections, there were approximately 30,000 carcasses checked for classification. During that period, mechanical classification machines were turned off on 6 occasions and factories instigated manual grading of carcasses. The independent report on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: The position in relation to AEOS, ANC and GLAS payments for the person named is as follows: AEOS: The person named completed their AEOS contact on 31 December 2015. The position in relation to AEOS payments for the 2015 scheme year is currently being examined. The applicant will be contacted directly if any balance is due. ANC: Payments in respect of the person named are under...