Results 21-40 of 701 for long speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (9 Jun 2020)

Michael Creed: I have long been opposed to the original Commission proposals for the CAP budget, announced back in May 2018, which proposed a 5% cut to the CAP budget post-2020. I have worked tirelessly with my European colleagues to successfully build a broad alliance to support the maintenance of the CAP budget for the next programming period. Much of this has focused on the increased environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (9 Jun 2020)

Michael Creed: ...the European Commission for an increased CAP budget for the period 2021-2027 in the revised European Multiannual Financial Framework accompanying the new European Recovery Programme. I have long been opposed to the original Commission proposals for the CAP budget, announced back in May 2018, which proposed a 5% cut to the CAP budget post-2020. I have worked tirelessly with my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future Growth Loan Scheme (3 Jun 2020)

Michael Creed: ...my Department, was launched in March 2019 and made €300m of investment loans available to eligible Irish businesses. Loans are competitively priced, for terms of 8-10 years, and support strategic long-term investment. The Scheme has been in high demand with some of the lenders at capacity. However, because of the high demand, and recognising the significant and sudden...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (3 Jun 2020)

Michael Creed: ...the agri-food sector:  40% of the €250 million COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme will be available for food businesses. Similarly, 40% of an additional €200 million tranche of the Future Growth Loan Scheme will be ring fenced to provide long-term investment support for farmers, fishers and food businesses.  I continue to liaise with the banks on liquidity for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (27 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...required. Badger culling contributed significantly to the very considerable improvement in the disease situation nationally in recent years. However, culling of badgers is not sustainable in the long term given its ultimate impact on badger ecology and Ireland’s commitments under the Berne convention. The vaccination trials referred to, carried out between 2013 and 2017, took...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (27 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...the current Tranche of TAMSII. Applicants/Agents who are experiencing delays may make an application under the current Tranche 17 which closes 5 June 2020 and these applications will be accepted as long as full planning permission or letter of exemption is submitted online by 10 July 2020.After this date, incomplete applications will be rejected and those applicants may apply under a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (27 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...co-financed by my Department, was launched last year and made €300m of investment loans available to eligible Irish businesses. Loans are competitively priced, for terms of 8-10 years, and support strategic long-term investment. As a result of the significant and sudden financial impact of the pandemic on businesses a second tranche, with up to 40% available to the agri-food sector,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...FGLS), also co-financed by my Department, was launched last year and made €300m of investment loans available to eligible Irish businesses. Loans are competitively priced, for terms of 8-10 years, and support strategic long-term investment. As a result of the significant and sudden financial impact of the pandemic on businesses a second tranche of €200million, with up to 40%...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (27 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) provides the framework for the long term conservation and sustainability of fish stocks around our shores and is designed to ensure the long term sustainability of fishing in Ireland and throughout EU waters. The CFP specifically calls for the progressive restoration and maintenance of populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...that 40% of the €250 million COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme will be available for food businesses. Similarly, 40% of an additional €200 million tranche of the Future Growth Loan Scheme will be ring fenced to provide long-term investment support for primary producers and food businesses. I continue to liaise with the banks on liquidity for the primary sector, and also want to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farmers Markets (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: I am pleased that farmers’ markets, along with other outdoor shops, were allowed to re-open in Phase 1 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business from Monday 18th May, so long as measures can be put in place to ensure that the necessary social distancing is adhered to carefully. I recognise that this has been a very challenging time for suppliers to farmers’...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...Scheme (FGLS), also co-financed by my Department, was launched last year and made €300m of investment loans available to eligible Irish businesses. Loans are competitively priced, for terms of 8-10 years, and support strategic long-term investment. As a result of the significant and sudden financial impact of the pandemic on businesses a second tranche of €200million, with up...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (13 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...planning officers have been contracted in to work with the Forestry Appeals Committee. - A specialist mapping expert has been assigned to forestry issues. In conclusion, let me assure you that our long-term commitment to forestry is unwavering and that every effort is being made to resolve current issues. I acknowledge that the current situation is challenging, but it is a temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (13 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...€250 million COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme will be available for food businesses. Similarly, 40% of an additional €200 million tranche of the Future Growth Loan Scheme will be ring fenced to provide long-term investment support for farmers, fishers and food businesses. I continue to liaise with the banks on liquidity for the primary sector, and also want to highlight the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (13 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...40% of the €250 million COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme will be available for food businesses. Similarly, 40% of an additional €200 million tranche of the Future Growth Loan Scheme will be ring fenced to provide long-term investment support for primary producers and food businesses. I continue to liaise with the banks on liquidity for the primary sector, and also want to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (13 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...) between 1 March and 1 July. The person named now has until 2 August 2020 to complete the approved works. The Future Growth Loan Scheme was launched last year to make up to €300 million of long-term strategic investment loans available to eligible Irish businesses, including farmers and the agrifood & seafood sectors. The loans are competitively priced, for terms of...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Michael Creed: ...Deputy in that regard. There are supports for the beef sector other than those from the EU. As I stated in response to Deputy Heydon, €85 million has been allocated to direct support schemes. A long time ago, the Common Agricultural Policy moved from supporting product prices to supporting incomes. The market determines the product price but the schemes funded by the State or...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Michael Creed: ...system. We are at an advanced stage in the implementation of the climate action plan that has been approved by this House and the Government. Ireland is a global leader in these industries. Along with their counterparts in New Zealand, Irish farmers are recognised as the most carbon-efficient dairy producers. I see no reason that we should sacrifice the industry on an altar of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future Growth Loan Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: ...farmers and the agri-food & seafood sectors. The loans are competitively priced (an initial maximum loan interest rate of 4.5% for loans less than €250,000), are for terms of 8-10 years and support strategic long-term investment in a post-Brexit environment. A minimum loan amount of €100,000 applies up to a maximum of €3,000,000 per applicant. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: ...for forest roads including an entrance from a public road, or material widening of an existing entrance.  Applications for forest road works licences, that include such an entrance have been accepted since 14 February.  I understand that applications are being progressed by forestry companies. In conclusion, let me assure you that our long-term commitment to forestry is...