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

Michael Creed: It is my nature to be accommodating in all of these things, but in respect of meeting with individual stakeholders the list is endless. I have met the representative bodies. I am not putting words in the mouths of those representative bodies. I am merely saying that the press statement issued subsequently was issued with their approval and imprimatur. I am not going to interpret what it...

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

Michael Creed: With all due respect, no one has a veto on it.

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

Michael Creed: I have little further to add. I believe in the context of the negotiations I had last Thursday and of the reassurances sought that I have put my views on the matter on the record. I have done so today.

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

Michael Creed: If a boat that is Northern-Ireland registered fishes in our zone from zero to 6 miles offshore, there is no question but that the quota will be UK quota. It will not come off Irish quota allocations.

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

Michael Creed: When I am not in the direct line of fire, I am always in reflective mode. However, I cannot see circumstances under which, in the context of the legal issues at stake, I can meet with the plaintiff in a substantial court case.

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

Michael Creed: I have met the representative bodies. I believe that in the context of the issues they have raised that I have responded in a way that meets their concerns in the debate today.

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

Michael Creed: I do not want to leave the House under any misapprehension.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grocery Industry Regulation (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I am fully committed to promoting good practices that respect the welfare of all animals and my Department devotes considerable resources to protecting animal welfare and in dealing with breaches of animal welfare legislation. This is reflected in the large amount of legislation that has been brought forward in recent years in this area. In particular, I would draw the Deputy's attention to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I have said on many occasions that there is no upside to Brexit, particularly in the agri-food sector. In order to help mitigate the potential impacts on the sector I have introduced a number of budgetary measures aimed at improving competitiveness, and developing market and product diversification. These included a series of low cost loan schemes to assist in on-farm and agri business...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. Siltation in Howth Harbour has been recognised as an issue for some time, and the requirement for a dredging project to restore adequate depth in the entrance channel and within the harbour is accepted. The Harbour was last dredged in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Food Wise 2025 identifies “Sustainability” as a central requirement of food production and management of our environment whilst also recognising that Ireland does face significant challenges in meeting some national and international environmental targets. Agriculture has a key role to play in contributing to meeting these targets. One of my priorities is to ensure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Total Irish agri-food exports to Iran in 2017 were around €11.5 million, the majority of which (€10.25 million) was accounted for by dairy exports. According to the CSO, 26 tonnes of beef were exported to Iran in 2017, but there have been no export of sheepmeat to-date. The role of my Department is to open up markets for the industry and it is then up to the industry, with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: 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 been given for quite some time now to preparations for a no-deal Brexit. In order to help mitigate the impacts on the sector I have introduced a number of budgetary measures over the last three years aimed at improving...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1184 of 20 April 2017 governs the monitoring of carcase classification, carcase presentation and weighing. It specifies how on-the-spot checks shall be carried out in all slaughterhouses applying compulsory carcase classification. According to this legislation, on-the-spot checks shall be performed in all slaughterhouses which slaughter 150 or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I am very conscious of the role played by the beef sector in sustaining the rural economy and rural communities across Ireland. I am aware of the current challenges facing beef farmers, with a sustained period of low prices, following on from additional costs last year arising from the unprecedented weather events. However, as Minister, I cannot intervene directly in any commodity price;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: The EU-Mercosur negotiations have not progressed sufficiently to the point where any agreement is likely to be concluded soon. Apart from the well-known sensitivities in relation to Mercosur beef access to the EU market, other outstanding issues include cars, rules of origin, geographical indications, maritime services and EU dairy access to the Mercosur market. The next round of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I am very conscious of the role played by the beef sector in sustaining the rural economy and rural communities across Ireland. I am aware of the current challenges facing beef farmers, with a sustained period of low prices, following on from additional costs last year arising from the unprecedented weather events. I am deeply committed to fully supporting and developing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I have said on many occasions that there is no upside to Brexit, particularly in the agri-food sector. In order to help mitigate the potential impacts on the sector I have introduced a number of budgetary measures aimed at improving competitiveness, and developing market and product diversification. These included a series of low cost loan schemes to assist in on-farm and agri business...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Activities (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: The day-to-day management of its forest estate is a matter for, and the responsibility of, Coillte as a commercial State body. Coillte was established under the Forestry Act 1988 and one of its functions is to carry on the business of forestry and related activities on a commercial basis and in accordance with efficient silvicultural practices. I have therefore asked Coillte to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I am very conscious of the role played by the beef sector in sustaining the rural economy and rural communities across Ireland. I am aware of the current challenges facing beef farmers, with a sustained period of low prices, following on from additional costs last year arising from the unprecedented weather events. I am deeply committed to fully supporting and developing...