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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Based on 2017 payment data, a cap on Basic Payment Scheme and Greening payments of €100,000 would result in a potential saving of  €6.1m.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Scientific research has a central role to play in developing our understanding of the carbon sequestration potential of our natural land resources. My Department and other research funding agencies such as the EPA have funded a number of projects related to the greenhouse gas balance of different land uses and how they are impacted by management practices. Ongoing DAFM funded...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: In terms of accounting carbon stock changes in forests under International agreements and EU Regulations, different rules will be employed for the period up to 2020 and between 2021 and 2030.   In the present accounting regime afforestation refers to forests which have been established after 1990.   For the period 2021 to 2030, accounting rules are laid out in the recently...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Land use changes and land management practices, including tilling, often result in soil disturbance and can result in a temporary increase in emissions from some carbon pools. This can also be the case in terms of afforestation irrespective of the species that are planted. However, these disturbances are temporary in nature and commercial forests are substantial sinks of greenhouse gases for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The current forestry programme sets out annual planting targets under my Department’s Afforestation scheme for the period 2014 - 2020. These targets are not scheduled to change until the next programme which will cover the period up to 2027. There is a commitment in the National Development Programme for a publicly funded afforestation programme after the current programme expires...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Knowledge Transfer (KT) is one of a suite of measures included under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and involves the formation of knowledge transfer groups across the beef, dairy, equine, sheep, tillage and poultry sectors. Approximately 19,100 farmer participants are currently registered in KT Groups across the six sectors. Farmer participants attend group meetings and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The following Table provides details of On Farm Deaths in 2017 and 2018 for the period January to April inclusive. The information was extracted from the Department's Animal Identification and Movement Database (AIM).  Care needs to be taken in the interpretation of raw data in the absence of a denominator i.e. the animal population, the underlying number of births, etc....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Scheme (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Ireland's bovine TB Eradication Programme is a critical component in protecting and growing markets for Irish beef which was worth €2.7 billion in 2017. My Department is committed to continuing its efforts to eradicate bovine TB by 2030 through partnership with all stakeholders. Eradication of bovine TB would represent a significant boost to Irish farmers. This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 536 together. The European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, that funding for the Common Agricultural Policy should be set at €365 billion.  This would indicate a cut of around 5% for the next MFF period of 2021 - 2027. The Multiannual Financial Framework sets the budgetary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that an appeal was received from the person concerned relating to their 2017 BPS application. The Appeals Office has advised that the Appeals Officer has arranged an oral hearing for next week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Appeals (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received payments in respect of the 2015 and 2016 scheme years. The Department is aware of an issue with the 2017 payment in this case as a result of a request from the person named to remove an area of land from the scheme. Department officials will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: One of the goals outlined in my Department's current Statement of Strategy is to continue to develop a highly skilled, diverse and gender-balanced workforce.  My Department is committed to supporting a positive working environment for all staff, one that provides equality of opportunity and supports work-life balance. Staff in my Department work in various locations around the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Live exports are an important component of Ireland’s livestock industry. I am conscious of the vital role they play in stimulating price competition, and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers. The ongoing search for new third-country markets is a priority for my Department, particularly in the context of the challenges posed by the upcoming UK exit from the EU. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department promotes an environment in which live exports take place with a strong emphasis on the welfare of all animals being exported.  Livestock being exported are monitored by my Department’s veterinary inspectors during the prescribed isolation period, with the loading of cattle also supervised by Department officials. All animals are inspected and must be certified...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Rules governing the transport of animals in the European Community are laid down in Council Regulation (EU) No 1/2005. This is  given legal effect in Ireland by the European Communities (Animal Transport and Control Post) Regulations 2006 (SI No 675 of 2006). The penalties  in question were applied  in accordance with Regulation  13 of  the Statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Calf exporters and transporters have been notified that all Irish calves arriving in Cherbourg must be fed and rested in the control posts in Cherbourg.  After 12 hours rest in the control posts the journey can recommence.  It has been reiterated that  is not acceptable to present calves for export certification and Journey Log approval unless the exporter and transporter...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Weather Events Response (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I am very much aware of the potential impact of the current dry spell on the farming sector. Following the fodder difficulties of last winter and spring I formed a representative group chaired by Teagasc including stakeholders such as Co-ops, banks, farm bodies among others to coordinate advisory messages to farmers this summer around replenishing stocks that have been used up...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The whole-of-Government response to Brexit is being co-ordinated through the cross-Departmental coordination structures chaired by  the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Contingency planning for a no-deal or worst-case outcome is now well advanced. Its focus is on the immediate economic, regulatory and operational challenges which would result from such an outcome. It...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (12 Jul 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. Indeed, this is all the more relevant after the UK’s decision to leave the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (12 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Ireland’s goals for sustainable fisheries are supported through the Common Fisheries Policy. The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) provides the framework for the long term conservation and sustainability of fish stocks around our shores and is designed to ensure the long term sustainability of fishing in Ireland and throughout EU waters. Key features of this policy include setting Total...