Results 3,441-3,460 of 18,593 for speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Colleges Data (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Successful applicants to the 2017 National Reserve were required to have completed a recognised agricultural education course giving rise to an award at FETAC level 6 or equivalent by the closing date for receipt of applications under the scheme of 15 May 2017. Of the 146 applicants for the National Reserve under the "new entrant" category, 13 were rejected on the basis of failure to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The management of the Coillte forest estate and operational matters such as the use of plant protection products are a matter for, and the responsibility of, Coillte as a commercial State Body. I have therefore referred the question to Coillte and have requested that a response issue directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: A recent TB test carried out in this herd identified some discrepancies between the animals presented for the test and the animals listed on the AIM profile for the herd. As a result of these findings, it was necessary to restrict the herd. The local Regional Veterinary Office is currently in contact with the herd keeper with a view to resolving these discrepancies.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: I have already taken a number of contingency steps to help mitigate the impacts of Brexit on the agri-food sector, and I continue to explore further options that may be necessary in the event of a disorderly Brexit. I have introduced a number of measures under the last three budgets aimed at improving competitiveness, and developing market and product diversification. These have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The recent decision not to renew chlorothalonil was based on a change in the classification for carcinogenicity proposed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following technical peer review, and a number of other critical areas of concern identified by EFSA and Member State scientific experts. The timeline for implementing the decision will include a grace period of up to a year...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: I have set out in tabular form in the following link the value and volume of seafood exports from Ireland both to the UK and as a whole. The exports from the UK are also represented as a percentage of the total value and volume. Export of seafood figures have been compiled by the CSO for the years 2017 & 2018. 14,359 people are employed in the Irish Seafood industry in both direct...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Imports (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: I have set out in tabular form in the following link the value and volume of all seafood imports to Ireland from both the UK and all other countries for the years 2017 & 2018. The imports from the UK are also represented as a percentage of the total value and volume.  Import of seafood figures have been compiled by the CSO. 

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: On 12 March 2019, the European Parliament adopted, at first reading, the "Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the food supply chain".  The Directive will be put forward for adoption as an “A”  item  (non-discussion) on the agenda of the next Council...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My officials continue to work towards opening and enhancing access to as many markets as possible. This is a key part of our response to the challenges and uncertainty posed by Brexit, and in line with the market development theme of the Food Wise 2025 strategy. The Chinese market for Irish beef was opened in April 2018 and represented the culmination of significant work over a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: 2018 GLAS balancing payments can only commence when the Member State has verified that all eligibility conditions have been met. This is a requirement in the relevant EU Payment Regulations and is a long-standing EU audit requirement. My Department is currently undertaking the required level of inspections and is working to have this completed shortly.  It is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: In order to help mitigate the impacts of Brexit on the farming sector, I have introduced a number of budgetary measures over the last three years which have been aimed at helping farmers to improve competitiveness, as well as helping the sector more widely to develop market diversification  opportunities so that its exposure to the UK market can be reduced. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Brexit has the potential to have a significant impact on the agri-food sector throughout Ireland. As the Deputy will be aware, the agri-food sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means that it underpins the socio-economic development of rural Ireland in particular. My Department has conducted a range of analysis and research in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 379 and 380 together. In light of ongoing uncertainty this Government has continued its preparatory work to taking account of all possible outcomes. The Government published a Contingency Action Plan on 19 December, setting out its approach to dealing with a no-deal Brexit. The Government has already introduced a range of measures to deal with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (2 Apr 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. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: My officials continue to work towards opening and enhancing access to as many markets as possible. This is a key part of our response to the challenges and uncertainty posed by Brexit, and in line with the market development theme of the Food Wise 2025 strategy. The opening of the Chinese market for Irish beef in 2018 was the culmination of significant work over a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Cases (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The factual matters to which the Deputy refers are currently the subject of legal proceedings. A plenary summons and a statement of claim were issued by the Plaintiff on 27February 2018 and an appearance was entered on my behalf on 13April 2018. A defence and counterclaim were served on my behalf on 1 November 2018. A reply to the defence and counterclaim was served on 23 November 2018. As...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: The terms and conditions of the Beef Data and Genomics Programme state that, where a contract is terminated by an applicant, all monies paid under the Programme shall be repaid to the Department except in certain cases including where force majeure applies. Where a beneficiary is unable to continue complying with the requirements of the Programme for reasons beyond his/her...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is approved to maintain a breeding programme under Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for the Irish Sport Horse and the Irish Draught Horse. This approval is valid until 1stJuly, 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: Approval to recognise a breed society and the approval of its breeding programme is carried out by my Department as the Competent Authority in line with European legislation (Regulation (EU) 2016/1012). The legislation concerned does not refer to a public and EU tender process nor address license fees. The processes operated by my Department in this area are fully in line...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Sport Ireland (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: A report by Indecon International Consultants - ‘Review of Certain Matters relating to Horse Sport Ireland’ - was published by my Department on June 27th 2017.   Indecon recommended that the newly elected Board of HSI should consider the merits of transferring the Irish Sport Horse and Irish Draught Studbooks to the Irish Horse Board...