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

Michael Creed: My Department commissioned a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of options that were proposed by a Working Group in 2016 for the future development of the Regional Veterinary Laboratories (RVLs). The team conducting the CBA included internationally-recognised, independent experts in economic analysis and animal disease surveillance.  My Department has been presented with the...

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

Michael Creed: The number of controlled finishing units (formerly known as "feedlots") that moved in animals from restricted herds in the years in question are shown below: 2016: 96 controlled finishing units 2017: 110 controlled finishing units 2018: 117 controlled finishing units No controlled finishing unit is exempt from TB testing. They have tailored testing protocols which are associated with bTB risk...

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

Michael Creed: The Nitrates Directive requires that farmers comply with a stocking rate limit of 170 kg of Nitrogen (N) from livestock manure per hectare per year. The Nitrates Derogation allows farmers, subject to strict additional environmental conditions, to apply up to 250 kg of livestock manure nitrogen per hectare and is an important facility for more intensive farmers. The number of farmers who...

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

Michael Creed: 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 the person named will be advised of the outcome...

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

Michael Creed: Cuireadh in iúl dom go bhfuil athbhreithniú mionsonraithe curtha i gcrích ar an gcás dá dtagraítear anseo agus gur eisigh an Oifig um Achomhairc Talmhaíochta litir d'fhonn toradh an athbhreithnithe a chur in iúl don té atá ainmnithe trí phost cláraithe chuig an achomharcóir an 1 Márta 2019.

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

Michael Creed: My Department is providing Teagasc with €8.8m on a phased basis to finance the development of a new National Food Innovation Hub at its Research Centre in Moorepark. Of this amount, €500,000 was allocated to the project in 2018. The budget provision for 2019 is €6m of which €400,000 has been allocated to date. Teagasc has advised that it currently expects...

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

Michael Creed: It is not possible to establish exact figures for greyhound exports, as TRACES, the European Commission's online management tool for all sanitary requirements on intra-EU trade and importation of animals, does not distinguish between breeds of dogs moved commercially. I can confirm that the vast majority of dogs that are moved from Ireland go to the UK, The Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011...

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

Michael Creed: The above named person has engaged in on-going contact with my Department since September 2010, regarding a number of complaints he has made relating to the mistreatment of his racehorses. The subject matter of these complaints is outside the scope of my Department. I am also aware that the complainant has alleged that Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and the Irish Horse Regulatory Board (IHRB...

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

Michael Creed: The person named has submitted a request to the independent Agriculture Appeals Office to appeal a decision by my Department in relation to an application to the National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme. The scheduling of this appeal hearing is a matter for the Agricultural Appeals Office following contact with the appellant and the officials from my Department required to attend...

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

Michael Creed: The vessel in question was issued with temporary approvals while awaiting and pending the co-ordination of a full inspection. All sailings referred to were preceded by an inspection by Veterinary staff from my Department. The loading of cattle were supervised by officials of my Department and the animals were inspected and certified as regards health status and fitness for travel in the...

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

Michael Creed: The number of horses slaughtered for human consumption in 2018 and to date in 2019 (Jan & Feb) is set out in the table below. Year No. 2018 6,573 2019 453

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1002, 1009 and 1016 together. Food products placed on the marketplace are covered by a range of legislation designed to ensure that products supplied to consumers are of the highest safety standards. My Department plays a part in the enforcement of this legislation along with other Government departments and State Agencies such as the Food Safety...

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

Michael Creed: The CSO's June Livestock Survey includes the information below for the years 2008-2018: 000 head 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total cattle 6,902 6,891 6,607 6,493 6,754 - of which: Dairy cows 1,095 1,097 1,071 1,117 1,141 -of which: Other cows 1,220 1,204 1,158 1,123 1,149 Total sheep 5,061 4,778 4,745 4,830 5,170 of which: Ewes 2,614 2,451 2,450 2,435 2,589 Total pigs 1,462 1,385 1,516...

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

Michael Creed: The Poultry Sector plays an important role within the Irish agrifood sector, supporting around 6,000 jobs, most of these in rural areas. The value of Irish poultry exports in 2018 increased by 1% to an over €280 million (CSO trade data), with the United Kingdom accounting for some 78% of this figure in value terms, a 2% decrease from the previous year. Other EU markets now account...

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

Michael Creed: In 2018 my Department continued to open new markets and deepen trade within existing markets for Irish agrifood exporters. The highlight in this respect was the decision of the Chinese authorities to open their market to Irish beef imports by listing a number of approved Irish beef establishments. Other notable achievements were agreements with Qatar and Kuwait which allowed for the...

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

Michael Creed: Deer farming in Ireland is an alternative enterprise which is dependent on the dynamics of supply and demand which affect all agricultural production systems. In 1996 there were approximately 500 deer farms with 20,000 deer in Ireland, but numbers have declined sharply since that time. Today there are only a small number of farmers in Ireland actively supplying deer for meat production,...

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

Michael Creed: My Department continually monitors the cost of farm production inputs by using the most recent data available from both national and international sources. Official statistics on farm inputs are compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). These statistics are reported on by the CSO in various publications and are available on their website. My Department's publications, such as the...

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

Michael Creed: Irish food and drink exports have proved their ability to compete on EU and international markets. Meat exports (beef, pigmeat, poultry and sheepmeat) increased in value by €1.6 billion, or 76%, between 2009 and 2017, according to CSO trade statistics. This growth is driven by the strong reputation Irish product has in meeting the highest standards of food safety, animal welfare,...

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

Michael Creed: My Department's Veterinary Laboratories consist of specialised divisions at Backweston (Virology/ Pathology/ Bacteriology) and a network of Regional Veterinary laboratories across the country providing laboratory diagnostic and surveillance services in respect of food-producing animals. Consequent on this capability and expertise, DAFM Laboratories host National Reference Laboratories for...

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

Michael Creed: Bovine TB, remains a significant issue for Irish farmers with 3,874 herds restricted in 2018. 10,785 farmers experienced a TB restriction in 2000. This represents a 65% decrease in the number of herds restricted in 2000, highlighting the significant success of the TB Programme. While this historically low level of TB is very much to be welcomed, research work done in UCD tells us that...