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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Data (30 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. As per the National Forest Inventory 2017 the breakdown between conifer and broadleaf forests in Counties Galway and Roscommon is as follows:- Conifer Broadleaf Roscommon ('000 acres) 45.10 15.86 Galway ('000 acres) 105.96 31.98

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application to my Department under the 2018 Young Farmers Scheme. My Department is currently finalising the required administrative and on-farm checks in relation to a small number of Young Farmers Scheme applications and it is expected that these cases will be completed shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone are matters for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, all operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are, as a matter of law, exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Naval Service. As Minister, I am precluded from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has no record of an application for participation in the Sheep Welfare Scheme from the individual named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has recently concluded the redesignation of eligible lands for the 2019 Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme, as required under the EU Regulations. The lands referenced in the question, in Mossfield and Oakley Park, were not eligible for the ANC Scheme prior to this redesignation, and are also not eligible under the new designation of eligible lands. An independent appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The payment details per county as of 24/01/2019 are set out in the table. Regular pay runs will continue to take place to ensure that cases that become clear for payment are paid as quickly as possible. County Scheme Year Num Apps Num Elig Apps Num Paid Amt Paid BPS CARLOW 2018 1,653 1,592 1,585 €21,579,657.6 CAVAN 2018 4,988 4,709 4,690 €34,034,330.68 CLARE 2018 6,206...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: As of 24/01/2019, payments amounting to €1.166 bn had issued to 122,431 BPS applicants. There are 123,095 applicants currently deemed eligible. Remaining cases are being processed as a matter of priority, and in many of these cases applicants have yet to meet all the scheme requirements or submit relevant documentation in order to qualify for payment. Regular pay runs will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The eligibility criteria for the wide range of CAP Pillar I and II schemes run by my Department are set out in the Terms and Conditions of schemes. These terms and conditions vary from scheme to scheme and full details are published on my Department's website www.agriculture.gov.ie As you would expect, eligibility criteria vary from scheme to scheme. Some schemes are multi-annual in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The Department publishes a weekly scheme payments update. As of Friday 25th January, the position is as set out: GLAS: The GLAS scheme was fully subscribed following the third and final Tranche, GLAS 3, which closed for applications in December 2016. The position for participants under existing GLAS 5 year contracts is as follows: at end December 2018 there were 49,100 active GLAS...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: Under the Control of Dogs Acts, local authorities have responsibility for the management of dog pounds. Enforcement of welfare standards for animals, including dogs, comes under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. My Department maintains a close working relationship with local authorities on dog welfare matters and has consulted with the relevant local authorities who avail of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has received all payments in respect of scheme year 2016. In relation to payment for 2017, administrative checks involving a number of sections within the Department take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation checks before payment can issue. An issue arose in this case for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received all payments in respect of scheme years 2015, 2016 and 2017. In relation to the 2018 advance payment, an issue arose in relation to a GLAS claim on a LPIS land parcel without a reference/MEA area. My Department has been in contact with the applicant and their advisor in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy would be aware from previous recent PQ's 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Process (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department has no input in the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill as, based on current considerations, there is no requirement to alter primary legislation under my Department's remit for Brexit at this time. As a result no heads for the bill have been sent to EU institutions. We will, however, be amending...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The tree felling licence referred to issued to the land owner in September 2016 and as such comes under the Forestry Act, 1946, which does not allow for the granting of extensions of general felling licences. Officials in my Department have already replied to representations in this matter advising that an extension is not possible, that as the licence has expired a new application must be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (29 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: Clarification has been sought from the Deputy regarding the detail of the data being requested. On receipt of this information, the Department will prepare a reply and forward it to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The Deputy will be aware, in the context of the small boats he alluded to, that we took a very significant decision in recent weeks to grant exclusive access to the inshore fishing sector, the area inside six nautical miles. That step will significantly enhance the financial viability of the small inshore fishing sector, of whom there are a far greater number than those operating in larger...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (24 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department. I have been advised that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal was received from the person named on 19 June 2018 and was assigned to an Appeals Officer. Following a full assessment of the case, a comprehensive decision letter was issued by the Appeals Officer to the appellant on 11 January...