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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I note that in the context of the two opportunities the Deputy has had to contribute-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: -----he has talked a lot about action but he has not made one single constructive proposal.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: At least the Deputy's county colleague had a number of constructive proposals to make. The Deputy has not made one but has just-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: -----ranted about the issue. We can all make noise about the matter. This requires focused concentration on solutions.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Herd Data (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Agriculture, as our largest indigenous industry, plays a key role in the economy and it is important that we ensure the continued development of our agrifood sector.  Food Wise 2025 sets out a cohesive, strategic plan for the sustainable future growth and development of the sector, with sustainability as a core pillar of the strategy, which I advise the Deputy to read. The recently...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Herd Data (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Some of the Deputy's message is important, but some of his lack of knowledge or willful ignorance of the initiatives we are taking is offensive to the farming community generally. He should bear in mind that the Paris Accord says we should meet our climate change objectives without compromising food production. What is the point in dismantling a carbon-efficient system of food production...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Deputy will be aware that a substantial consignment of live beef exports is about to go to Libya shortly. The level of live exports is much increased, and that is important. At this stage, we are not ruling out any measures. I take the Deputy's point about the date for the application of chemical fertiliser but that is some way off yet. It is the middle of July. Our information on-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I am sure the Deputy will find ways and means to do so. The picture in respect of spring barley is not as depressing as that which the Deputy paints. The information we have is that while some of the later planted spring barley crop is challenged, it is not by any means a uniform situation. We also understand that this is a regional issue and that the majority of the crop is not...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: This current dry spell is having a significant impact across many sectors, not only in the agricultural sphere but also throughout the wider community. I view the first priority for farmers as the need to protect their livestock and fodder crops, ensure access to fresh water for livestock and, once this dry spell concludes, ensure adequate fodder provision for the winter ahead. To plan...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I appreciate that this is an extremely stressful time, particularly as it follows on from a difficult winter. The Deputy has not offered a single suggestion as to what might be done.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: All generics, not a single-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: -----substantial action. There is a saying that what is not measured does not matter, and that is why we are conducting a census to find out what level of provision has been made already-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: -----and what will be made in September. I appreciate that the Deputy may not wish to listen.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Severe Weather Events (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I am anxious to work in a collaborative fashion with all those who have something positive to offer or contribute. I have convened a stakeholder group. It represents farmers, the banking industry, the co-op movement and the advisory service. All of the appropriate stakeholders, including my Department, are in there. They are all working earnestly to try to find a solution to a difficult...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Deputy has raised a number of the key issues that need to be teased out. It will be mandatory under the current proposals in the context of Pillar 1 payments that the State will offer an environmental element. It will not be mandatory for farmers but it will be incumbent on the State to offer that option. That clearly implies that for those who avail of the option there will be a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The regulation currently states that member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and environment in Pillar 1. It is not prescriptive beyond that in terms of the detail. The battles on this will be at a macro level in terms of ensuring we have an adequate budget and then we will be in the trenches in terms of working out the detail of the schemes.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: That is not clear at this stage.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: There will be an element of choice in respect of Pillar 1 in that while it will be obligatory for the State to offer that option, those who avail of the environmental option conditionality will secure a higher payment. Much of the detail has yet to be worked out. I appreciate that it must be made as user friendly as possible but, as I understand it, there will be a focus on tangible...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Well before the current dry spell and its attendant problems for farmers and fodder, last winter and spring brought their own weather challenges. To learn from the lessons of last winter and to plan for the coming winter I convened a representative group chaired by Teagasc and including stakeholders such as co-ops, banks and farm bodies, among others, to co-ordinate advisory...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fodder Crisis (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The ultimate solution to the problem is rainfall. Farmers would be well advised to engage with the Teagasc advisory service. In today's Irish Farmers' Journal there is a full page advertisement by Teagasc on the various sectors and the appropriate measures for them. That headline advice, followed by tailored individual advice through the advisory service - provided by either Teagasc or...