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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Live Exports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Again, rather than dealing with the facts of the situation, the Deputy has failed to clarify his own position on compliance with the regulations. I will not permit a situation to develop whereby this trade is facilitated in a way that is in breach of-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Live Exports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I did not interrupt the Deputy-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Live Exports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: It is not the role of the Department to provide private lairage facilities in another country.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Live Exports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: We told the industry clearly that we would not levy the charge that we had been levying, provided the exporters themselves organised additional capacity. We met them well in advance of this spring's calving season. Notwithstanding that, the facts show that the numbers are increasing significantly. I would like to see the industry organised sufficiently and co-operating together to increase...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Live Exports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Live exports are a critical part of Ireland’s livestock industry. They play a significant role in stimulating price competition and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers. The Department facilitates this trade, recognising its critical importance to the agrifood sector, while also ensuring that live animal exports meet the highest welfare standards. In 2018 live exports...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I assure the Deputy that, if the UK becomes a third country, the infrastructure that is required to keep trade moving at places like Rosslare, Dublin Port or Dublin Airport, and all of the necessary backup staff and front-line staff that will be necessary for that, will be in place to meet that contingency should it arise.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I will get the Deputy the exact figures but they are along the lines he has quoted in terms of the 120 between Rosslare and Dublin Port and the necessary backup staff, supervisory staff and veterinary expertise that would be necessary. I am satisfied we have that. What we have been trying to do since 23 June is build resilience within the sector, inside and outside the farm gate, and I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I point out first that the tariff proposals announced by the British Government, somewhat regrettably, very late in the day, relate to a no-deal scenario, which is by no means certain at this stage. We have been aware from the outset that a tariff regime will significantly impact on the competitiveness of the Irish agriculture sector. Any tariff regime is unambiguously very serious for...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy rightly said, what we want to get to is a situation where, preferably through a withdrawal agreement and a transition arrangement, we negotiate a comprehensive free trade agreement. However, it is also the case that even if the UK crashes out by a more circuitous route, we will end up back in a situation where we sit down and negotiate. The Government's position has always...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Our objective is to make sure we protect the beef industry because it is a very significant engine in the rural economy. It is interesting to note that there is a lower tariff schedule for live exports. Of course, we do not want the impact on the beef producers but neither do we want it on the broader economy which supports them, given 16,000 people are working in the meat processing sector...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: While ratification of the withdrawal agreement is still the Government's primary focus, and preparations are continuing for all scenarios, greater priority has of course been given recently to preparations for a no-deal Brexit. My Department, as part of a whole-of-Government approach, has been very active in this regard. Regarding preparedness for import controls, we have been working with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: On the loan scheme to which the Deputy alludes, we have already had two successful forays in this area. We had the €150 million working capital scheme and the €300 million loan scheme. The next one, the details of which will be announced and available shortly, is for those who are contemplating capital investment. I take the observation the Deputy made that it is long awaited...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I remind the House that the Supreme Court upheld the High Court finding that the voisinage arrangements are valid but that, as it stands, there is insufficient provision for them in domestic law. The Bill seeks to address what the Supreme Court identified as required, that is, to give the arrangements a legal footing and to cement our ongoing relationship with Northern Ireland....

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: If Senator Norris yields, I will try and explain.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I welcome the opportunity to reply to the points that have been made. In his opening remarks, Senator Norris spoke about people in the UK who have not been good neighbours. Senator Nash suggested that we should be legislating in our own national interest. He said that this is not about Brexit, our relations with the UK or anything else. I accept his premise that our primary function here...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: They are British-flagged, but there is a Northern Ireland register within that.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Obviously, they are UK-flagged.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: There is a Northern Ireland register. It is not open to every UK boat. It is open to boats that are owned and operated in Northern Ireland.Senator Mac Lochlainn made a point about inadequate consultation. I do not want to go over the history of this going back to 2016 and the Supreme Court decision and the number of meetings I have had with representatives of the National Inshore Fisheries...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Is the Senator moving the amendment on aquaculture?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: The amendment Senator Mac Lochlainn and his colleagues have proposed seeks to amend the text of section 10 to add to the description of a foreign sea-fishing boat. The Senators will wish to be aware that the Bill intends to amend Part 2 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, and so the definitions within that Part of the Act apply to terms or phrases used in this Bill....