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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The agrifood sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means it underpins the socio-economic development of rural areas in particular. As such, Brexit has the potential to have a very significant impact on farmers and on the agrifood sector throughout Ireland. I and my officials have been working very hard for quite some time to sensitise other Member...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (5 Feb 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 is in line with the market development theme of the Food Wise 2025 strategy. In relation to Egypt, the market was re-opened in early 2017 and there is an agreed veterinary health certificate for beef....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Promotion (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The pursuit and development of new markets for Irish agrifood exports is an ongoing and central component of the strategic development of the agrifood sector, as evidenced by its placement right at the centre of Food Wise 2025, the industry’s strategy for development over the coming decade. Food Wise 2025 outlines the huge potential for growth in agrifood exports to new and emerging...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for a 2nd instalment grant on 18/04/2018 in respect of a forest established in 2013 under the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme. Payment of the 2nd instalment grant was issued on 10/07/2018 to a nominated forestry company, in accordance with the mandate assignment instruction submitted to the Department by the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The agrifood sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means it underpins the socio-economic development of rural areas in particular. As such, Brexit has the potential to have a very significant impact on farmers and on the agrifood sector throughout Ireland. I and my officials have been working very hard for quite some time to sensitise other Member...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The current EU rules on the movement of equidae between EU Member States require that the animals being moved are inspected by an official veterinarian and accompanied by a veterinary health certificate issued under the EU TRACES system and a horse passport issued by an approved horse passport issuing body. However, these rules also allow Member States which have implemented alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: In this case a General Felling Licence was issued under the Forestry Act 1946 on the 7th April 2017 to thin a forest area. This licence conferred on the licensee the right to uproot or cut down trees in the specified area of land in the ordinary course of thinning, in accordance with the general practice of good forestry. The felling licence on the site was suspended following receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme by online application on 7 May 2018. Processing of this application has now been completed and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme on 3 April 2018. Processing of this application has now been completed and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme on 23 April 2018. The processing of this application has now been completed, and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Fund (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: Under Section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001 (No.20 of 2001), the horse and greyhound racing industries receive financial support from the State through the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (the Fund). In the period 2001 to 2018 a total of €1.2 billion has been paid from the Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Monies are paid out of the fund in the ratio...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (2014) and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 refer to a long term vision for the agriculture, forestry and land use sectors based on: “an approach to carbon neutrality in the agriculture and land use sector, including forestry, that does not compromise capacity for sustainable food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has statutory responsibility for the welfare and protection of farmed animals under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations, 2010(Statutory Instrument No 311/2010) and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Irish fur farmers are, in this regard, subject to the same animal welfare legislation as other livestock farmers. A review of all aspects of fur...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: Department officials followed up on this matter with the Irish Greyhound Board, which has informed my Department that they conducted a full inspection of the named individual's premises and animals during the course of 2018. No welfare concerns were raised. My Department will continue to work with the Irish Greyhound Board and monitor the situation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: I am aware of reports of the export of greyhounds to China. The vast majority of greyhounds that are moved from Ireland go to the UK. Information received from my Department's local offices indicates that no greyhounds were exported directly from Ireland to China in 2017 and 2018. Under EU law, dogs moved to another EU country from Ireland must be accompanied by an EU pet passport,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: As from 1 January 2018, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is the regulatory body for all horse-racing in Ireland. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is a company limited by guarantee set up by the Turf Club (established 1790) and the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (established 1866) for the purpose of carrying out the regulatory and licensing functions for Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The deputy will be aware detailed debate was held around the issue of hunting during the passage of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 and the Dail voted overwhelmingly to allow the continuation on fox hunting in accordance with an appropriate Code of Conduct. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 requires persons to ensure that animals being hunted are not subject to unnecessary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named applied the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme on 15 February 2018. Under the Terms and Conditions of the 2018 ANC scheme applicants must comply with stocking density requirements, one of which is to retain an annual average stocking density on their lands for the scheme year. The person named has failed to comply with this requirement. An official from my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals (31 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: Under the Terms and Conditions of the 2018 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) applicants must comply with a stocking density retention period of 7 consecutive months within the calendar year. The person named became an active herd owner on 18 April 2018 and submitted a BPS/ANC application on 10 May 2018. As animals were only moved on to the holding of the person named on 8 June 2018, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (31 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. Bord na gCon is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. While the issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for this organisation, Bord...