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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received payments in respect of 2015, 2016 and 2017. An issue arose in relation to a validation check which has delayed the processing of this 2018 Advance payment. Department officials are actively working to resolve this issue. Once this application clears the pre-payment validations, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: Processing of the payment for this GLAS 3 application commenced immediately following the receipt of the appeal decision from the Agriculture Appeals Office. To give effect to this decision, the GLAS contract requires amendment as a Low Input Permanent Pasture (LIPP) action was declared by the applicant on the GLAS application as Traditional Hay Meadow. Department officials are working to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: Further to the completion of the review of eligible lands under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme, which was required by EU regulation, my Department wrote to all impacted farmers advising of the status of their lands under the 2019 ANC scheme. These letters included a form to instigate an appeal. The appeals form was also available on www.agriculture.gov.ie. I have put an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: An application for the Reconstitution Scheme (Windblow) on behalf of the person named was submitted by their registered forester in February 2017. Approval issued that August, with works to be completed by 31stDecember 2017. The approval letter was sent to both the applicant and their registered forester. The applicant has made no further contact with my Department, neither to advise that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Data (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: TAMS II is a demand-led scheme under which payments valued at €135m have issued to date to over 9,180 farmers. Approximately 10,000 farmers currently have an approval, where a payment claim has not yet been submitted. This represents a potential outstanding liability of €128m. These figures do not include the Tranche which closed on 5 April 2019 as these approvals have not yet...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: All applications received in any given tranche of TAMS II are subject to an initial administrative check. All of the applications received that pass this initial check, are then subject to the computerised Ranking and Selection process as set out in the terms and conditions pertaining to each of the seven measures available under the scheme. The administrative checking of these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (11 Jun 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: TAMS Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for grant-aid under the Animal Welfare, Nutrient and Storage Scheme of TAMS II in the last tranche which closed on 5 April 2019. The application has been checked and a query arose which was issued to the applicant on 28 May 2019. When a reply is received, the application will be examined further.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department is obliged to recoup all outstanding debts as early as possible. In special circumstances, my Department is prepared to accommodate clients by entering into an agreed instalment repayment plan. In this regard, the person named should contact the Department's Debt Recovery Unit in Cavan on 049 4368207 or 049 4368278 in order to discuss setting up a suitable repayment plan for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (11 Jun 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 agrifood 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: Felling Licences Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: A tree felling licence was received from the person named.  When inspected, it was discovered that the application was for a six metre hedgerow and that a tree felling licence was not required.  The applicant has been informed of this by letter.  My Department has also advised the applicant that contact must be made with the National Parks and Wildlife Service before removing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named was rejected from the AEOS III scheme following the results of an inspection. A review of the inspection findings has been requested. This request is currently being examined and the Department will shortly notify the applicant directly, in writing, of the outcome of the review.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department removed glyphosate products containing the co-formulant POE tallowamine from the Irish market in 2016.  In addition, glyphosate products remaining on the market are not permitted to be used pre-harvest for desiccation/harvest management purposes in cereals. However, some products are allowed for use on crops close to harvest for the control of problematic weeds. It should...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (11 Jun 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.   My Department received the report referred to on 24th May 2019,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: In January of this year, my Department reached agreement with Veterinary Ireland in relation to the provision of new arrangements for the delivery of the meat inspection service, taking account of improvements required for effective service delivery. The agreement was balloted upon and accepted by members of Veterinary Ireland, effective from 1 February 2019. This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department considers applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable EU legislation. The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of public consultation....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (11 Jun 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 agrifood 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: Horse and Greyhound Fund (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The current Foal Levy scheme, which was introduced in 2000 on a statutory basis, applies to all thoroughbred foals registered in Ireland. The Foal Levy is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: The request for a review of the Appeals Officer's decision in relation to the person named was received by&#x a0;the Agriculture Appeals Office. The review of the Appeals Officer's decision is required to determine if the Appeals Officer made an error of fact or law in that decision. A number of requests for reviews...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Creed: Under the current Rural Development Regulation (and subsequent amendments under the Omnibus Regulation), Member States were required to change the approach to the designation of land under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme.  Previously, my Department had been identifying eligible areas using a range of socio-economic indicators such as family farm income, population density,...