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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Brexit has the potential to have a significant impact on the whole of the agriculture industry throughout Ireland. However, the Government, in the first instance, is seeking to minimise the impact of Brexit through a negotiated outcome which avoids a hard border on the island of Ireland and which permits a trading arrangement post-Brexit that is as close as possible to that prevailing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The feedback from databases dealing with dog identification indicates high levels of compliance for dogs generally. Greyhounds being sold to the UK must be accompanied by a passport. The relevant EU legislation (Regulation 576/2013) states that a passport can only be issued by a vet after the vet has verified that the dog has been marked with a chip. The passport must contain the chip number...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department has a close working relationship with animal welfare charities on all aspects of animal welfare. Officials of my Department have met with the welfare members of the International Greyhound Forum, which includes the Dogs Trust, the ISPCA and Bord na gCon, where issues surrounding the export of greyhounds are considered. Bord na gCon, which is responsible for the governance,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware, the Irish dairy market, in line with broader EU and international trends, is currently in a much improved position compared to the period 2014 - 2016. Of course, we remain vigilant in monitoring the market and emerging trends, particularly after the challenges of this season faced by Irish farmers. The issue of intervention stocks overhanging the dairy market...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: As 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: Greyhound Industry (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The Greyhound Racing Bill is primarily an industry Bill and is being introduced to ensure that the principles of good governance and regulation are clearly and unambiguously laid down in primary legislation. In broad terms the Bill seeks to address deficiencies in the existing legislation and the governance of Bord na gCon as identified by Indecon in its 2014 report on the sector. It will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: I am very aware of the significance to all farmers, and the wider rural economy, of the payments that issue to farmers from my Department under schemes such as the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), GLAS, TAMS, the Sheep Welfare Scheme, and the Knowledge Transfer programme. Given the importance of payments under such schemes, my Department recently wrote to all farmers to advise them of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The trade of dogs - commercial movements within the EU, and movement from a non-EU country into the EU - is governed by EU law (the "Balai Directive"). Dogs moved to another EU Member State from Ireland must be accompanied by an EU pet passport and a health certificate issued by a Department veterinarian, be microchipped and have a valid rabies vaccination. Before travel, dogs must undergo...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The key priorities for Ireland and the EU27 in the context of fisheries and Brexit will be the maintenance of current access to fishing grounds in the UK zone in the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and north of Donegal and the protection of Ireland’s existing quota shares. My continued objective is to ensure that the implications for fisheries are fully taken account of throughout the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: While approximately 1% of Ireland’s agricultural land is utilised to grow vegetables, the value of output from this area is significantly higher than that percentage area would indicate. Ireland’s horticulture industry has the fourth highest farm gate output value in the agricultural sector, exceeded only by beef, dairy and pig meat. The horticulture sector contributed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Eligibility (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: EU regulations governing the administration of the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme and other area-based schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including Ground or Remote Sensing (Satellite) inspections where applicable, are fully completed to ensure eligibility with the various schemes requirements before any payments issue. The method of selecting of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. The Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC) has been attracting increasing levels of fishing, commercial cargo and cruise liner activity and the need for additional berthage has been recognised. The Smooth Point project when complete will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The opening earlier this year of the Chinese beef market is the result of years of cooperation and hard work on the part of my Department, the Irish Embassy in Beijing, Bord Bia, and the Irish beef industry. It is a hugely significant achievement for our industry, as well as an excellent endorsement of our world-class safety standards and product quality. Three beef plants were approved...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is a network of scientists from marine institutes from over 20 member countries including Ireland. ICES provide advice on catch levels for all of the fish stocks of importance to Ireland. This advice is produced through a collaborative process by scientists from around the world including those from the Marine Institute here in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: I am very conscious of the important role that the sheep sector plays in relation to the continued growth and development of our agri-food sector. With this in mind, I have ensured that my Department has put in place a range of supports for the sheep sector in recent years across a number of schemes. In relation to Pillar 1 supports under the Common Agricultural Policy, sheep farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department is actively engaged on issues relating to agriculture and climate change on both an international and national level. At farm level, my Department and its Agencies are actively involved with the farming sector through initiatives such as the Origin Green Farm Sustainability and Quality Assurance schemes and Knowledge Transfer schemes. A key component of the Origin Green...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: I am firmly committed to increasing market access and opportunities for all Irish agri-food exports around the world. Total agri-food exports amounted to €13.6 billion in 2017, according to the Central Statistics Office trade statistics, an increase of 74% since 2009. My Department officials continue to work towards opening and enhancing access to as many markets as possible. This is a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy will be aware, the agri-food sector is of critical importance to the Irish economy, and its regional spread means it underpins the socio-economic development of rural Ireland in particular. The Government is seeking to minimise the impact of Brexit in the first instance through a negotiated outcome which avoids a hard border on the island of Ireland and which delivers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Plant Protection Products (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: Regarding the use of plant protection products containing glyphosate in Ireland, I continue to be guided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), who have both concluded, on the basis of extensive reviews involving public consultation, that glyphosate can be used safely without putting consumers or users at risk. The EFSA review included an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The pursuit and development of new markets for Irish agri-food exports is of course an ongoing and central component of the strategic development of the agri-food 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 agri-food exports to new...