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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Review (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The framework for the new designation of the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme is set out in the Rural Development Regulation – EU Regulation 1305 of 2013. This regulation sets out the new designation must be based on the following biophysical criteria - Low temperature - Dryness - Excess soil moisture - Limited soil drainage - Unfavourable texture and stoniness - Shallow...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the following table. COUNTY Number of applications Number eligible Number paid Amount paid CARLOW 1,648 1,580 1,501 €13,811,549.89 CAVAN 4,978 4,677 4,585 €22,896,130.25 CLARE 6,199 5,902 5,790 €31,353,528.29 CORK 13,237 12,683 12,310 €100,472,822.06 DONEGAL 9,074 8,244 7,816 €37,275,066.07 DUBLIN...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department funded the Indecon Review of the Irish Harness Racing Sector, which was published on 1stNovember 2017. This report provides the sport with a road map for its potential development and I will be supporting the recommendations within my Department’s remit from the onset. In March 2018 my Department agreed to fund the preparation and development of a Five Year Strategic Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 to 504, inclusive, together. Coillte is a commercial State Body and as such has responsibility for its own operational day-to-day matters, including the management of the forest estate and any associated land transactions. I have referred the Deputy’s questions to Coillte and have requested that a response issue to you within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Brexit has the potential to have a very significant impact on farmers and on the agri-food sector throughout Ireland, including farmers whose farms straddle the Border with Northern Ireland. As the Deputy will be aware, the agri-food sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means that it underpins the socio-economic development of rural Ireland, and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 and has received payments for 2016 and 2017. The 2017 claim is due a correcting payment in respect of the Wild Bird Cover action. The Department is currently working on this issue and expects the correcting balance payment to issue shortly. In addition, this case has cleared the validations for the 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available at the level of detail requested. Officials in my Department are currently examining the request and I will respond to  the Deputy as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The information is not readily available at the level of detail requested. Officials in my Department are currently examining the request and I will respond to  the Deputy as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Let me begin by reassuring the Deputy that the fishing industry is a key priority for this Government and my officials and I are constantly engaged in protecting and enhancing the interests of that industry across a wide range of issues at all levels within the EU.   While the process for deciding on TAC levels for 2019 concludes in December, our preparation begins much...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2018 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint schemes application on the 11th April 2018. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (20 Nov 2018)

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: Aquaculture Licence Applications (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department considers all applications for aquaculture licences in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable EU legislation. The licensing process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees. The legislation also provides for a period of public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Resources (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 513 to 515, inclusive, together. Cardiomyopathy Syndrome (CMS) is not listed as a disease requiring specific control measures in EU Council Directive 2006/88/EC and there is no legislative requirement for salmon farm operators to officially report the incidence of CMS. However, under a voluntary good practice programme operated by the Marine Institute salmon...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The payment of tax is a matter for, and the responsibility of, the company as a commercial State Body. I have accordingly referred the Deputy’s question to Coillte and have requested that a response issue to you within 10 days. The Deputy may wish to note that information about tax paid each year by Coillte is published in its Annual Report, copies of which are laid before both Houses...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2018 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint schemes application on the 12th March 2018. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provides for six years of payments to participating farmers for the completion of actions which deliver accelerated genetic improvement in the Irish national herd and the improvement of its environmental sustainability. The person named submitted an application to join the BDGP in 2015. An application was also received from a family...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: Overall, Ireland’s and the EU27’s basic position is to protect our fishing communities. While all parties would like higher quota shares, the way to achieve that is to grow the fish stocks through sustainable management for the benefit of all. Managing fisheries sustainably and fairly must be an integral and inseparable part of the overall future EU/UK relationship. If this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Statutory Instruments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware, on 20th March 2018 I signed into force the European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018, S.I. No. 89 of 2018. However, S.I. No 89 was annulled by Dail Eireann on 29 May 2018. I am at present considering, with my legal advisors, next steps following that annulment. I expect legal advice to be to hand in the near future and once it has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The vast bulk of my Department's advertising is in respect of press notices in the specialised farming press, provincial and national newspapers. This includes the publication of Statutory Notices that are required to comply with various national and EU legislative requirements. Decisions on the placement of notices are made on a case by case basis, depending on the nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2018 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes application on the 11th May 2018. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue.   The application of...