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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The National Social Farming Office was established by Leitrim Development Company with the assistance of funding from my Department.  It supports the development of a national social farming network in collaboration with other Local Development Companies.  In 2017 & 2018, Social Farming Ireland delivered 2,700 placement days across 24 counties.  The on-going...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (10 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware, a review by the Director of Agriculture Appeals Office of the decision of the Appeals Officer has been requested in this case in accordance with the provisions of the Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001. The Agriculture Appeals Office has indicated that requests for reviews are generally dealt with in order of receipt and that both the Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Monitoring Committee on Coursing meets annually and considers, inter alia, any issues arising from the previous coursing  season.  Wildlife Rangers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and veterinary inspectors from my Department attend these meetings and report on their findings.  The Monitoring Committee also arranges to have any complaints or reported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Monitoring Committee on Coursing meets annually and inter alia, considers any issues arising from the previous coursing season.  Wildlife Rangers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and veterinary inspectors from my Department attend these meetings and report on their findings.  The Monitoring Committee also arranges to have any complaints or reported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is the State agency with responsibility for developing the Irish sea fishing and aquaculture industries.  BIM is tasked with the sustainable development of the Irish seafood industry through a range of technical, training and business supports.  As the information requested relates to operational matters for BIM, I have forwarded the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The question asked by the Deputy concerns matters that are the responsibility of Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to BIM for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Government published a Contingency Action Plan on 19 December last year, setting out its approach to dealing with a no-deal Brexit and in light of ongoing uncertainty, preparatory work has continued to take account of all possible outcomes. The Government has already introduced a range of measures to deal with the short-term impacts of Brexit.  In terms of dealing with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Government has introduced dedicated Brexit-related support measures in the three most recent Budgets which were aimed at reducing both on-farm and agri business costs through, principally, a series of low-cost loan schemes.  Additional grant supports to Bord Bia and to Teagasc have been designed to intensify market and product diversification to reduce our exposure to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Improvement Scheme Eligibility (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: There are no grants available from this Department for the removal of an asbestos roof.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Data (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The information requested is not readily available. A further reply will issue to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has issued a number of Brexit preparedness notices to assist industry.  These are available at the section of my Department's website dedicated to Brexit information - www.agriculture.gov.ie/brexit.  The notices include advice specific to the movement of horses, and general advice for importers and exporters. Anyone importing or exporting live...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme Eligibility (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The European Commission undertook a review of the agriculture de minimis regulations during 2017 and 2018.  As a result of that review, the Commission recently published the revised rules on de minimis aid in the agriculture sector.  Under the revised rules, aid of up to €20,000 can be paid to a beneficiary on a rolling three year basis i.e. the current fiscal year and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) of my Department carried out an investigation recently and found serious identification discrepancies with regard to movement notifications to the Animal Identification and Movement database for the herd in question.  Some of these movements impacted upon establishing the TB status of the herd. As a consequence of these findings,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Fund (9 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have noted the funding proposal prepared in conjunction with the Five Year Strategic Plan for the Irish Harness Racing Association (IHRA), and their “addendum to Seed funding request” which outlines discussions with a Local Authority to examine the possibility for a site for a National Harness Racing stadium and training...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (9 Apr 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. The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bord na gCon and I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (9 Apr 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. The remuneration and benefit policy of staff is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (9 Apr 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.   The recruitment and assignment of staff is an operational matter for Bord na...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (9 Apr 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.   The recruitment of staff is an operational matter for Bord na gCon and I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (9 Apr 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.   The matters referred to by the Deputy are operational...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (9 Apr 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.   The recruitment of staff is an operational matter for Bord na gCon and I...