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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: For the purposes of the TAMS Schemes where a registered farm partnership is dissolved after payment of a TAMS grant, the former partner(s) that has control of the land on which the investment is located must give an undertaking to use that investment for its intended purpose for a minimum of 5 years from the date of issue of the final payment in respect of the investments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department provides financial support measures for farmers under the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea programme (BVD).Payment is contingent on disposal of all PI animals born in the herd within timeframes set down in the Terms and Conditions.  An application for compensation under the scheme wassubmitted to my Department by the herdowner concerned, however as he did not satisfy all the ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I launched a public consultation on the advertisement and sale of pet animals on 23rd May and encouraged all interested parties to contribute. My Department is seeking, through this consultation, views on two matters: - the introduction of a voluntary Code of Practice for pet shops, and - whether further legislation is needed for the advertisement and sale of pet animals and if so,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The following table details the number of dairy cows in Ireland as extracted from the December Livestock survey from the Central Statistics Office from the period 2010 to 2017.  The figure for December 2018 will not be available until 2019. Year Dairy 2010 1,006,900 2011 1,035,600 2012 1,060,300 2013 1,082,500 2014  1,127,700 2015 1,239,900...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The requested information for the years 2010-2017 is provided below as obtained  from the Department's Animal Identification Movement system (AIM).  The classification is based on the definition of suckler cows as the number of beef cows who have calved at least once in their lifetime at the end of December of each year. 2018 data is not yet...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: EU Regulation 21/2004 requires all sheep flock keepers to complete a sheep census, at least annually, on a date determined by my Department. To date, all annual sheep censuses have been carried out in December. This information is collected and collated on the Department's Animal Identification Movement system (AIM). The number of ewes in the national herd is recorded as part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I am keenly aware of the vital role that live exports play in stimulating price competition and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers.   Live exports will continue to play a part in informing the third country destinations selected for trade negotiations and missions in 2018 as it did in 2017.  I am pleased that live cattle exports are continuing to flourish in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The following table below provides details of On Farm Deaths in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and for the period January to April 2018. The data was extracted from the Department's Animal Identification and Movement Database (AIM). On Farm Bovine Deaths Year Number of Bovine Animals 2010 244,132 2011 215,828 2012 247,740 2013 290,057 2014 235,228 2015 241,020 2016 275,655...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 717 to 724, inclusive, together. The following table provides the number of dairy herds in each of the counties of Clare, Cork, Limerick and Kerry for the year 2018, as provided by my Department's Animal Health Computer System. Similar data is not available for 2008. Clare Cork Limerick Kerry 2018 596 4226 1590 1477 Further information on farm structures...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: There are currently 49,266 participants in the GLAS scheme. This figure can change as the scheme develops reflecting the fact that participants can withdraw from the scheme, are rejected from the scheme due to non-compliance or participants are re-instated into the scheme as a result of the appeals process.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department assisted 4 farmers in the purchase of fodder, and a further 4 were assisted with a transport subsidy under  Animal Welfare Emergency arrangements.  In addition it should be recalled The Early Warning Intervention System (EWS) for animal welfare under the auspices of the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council (FAWAC) continues to provide a beneficial service to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The breakdown of the outcome of appeals that were dealt with by the Agriculture Appeals Office in the years 2015 to 2017 and in 2018 up to 5 July 2018 is included in the Table provided The Agriculture Appeals Office has advised that, in specific regard to the outcome of appeals that can result in a penalty being overturned or reduced, such outcomes include appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The area of land under the GLAS Traditional Hay Meadow action stood at 61,600 hectares in April 2018. Payment per hectare for this action is €315. The number of participants in GLAS can vary as farmers withdraw or are rejected from the scheme with consequent impacts on planted areas.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The area of land under the GLAS Low Input Permanent Pasture action stood at 262,500 hectares in April 2018. Payment per hectare for this action is €314. The number of participants in GLAS can vary as farmers withdraw or are rejected from the scheme with consequent impacts on planted areas.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electronic Tagging (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I made the announcement on 2 May 2108 on the extension of electronic identification to all sheep. The rationale for the introduction of new rules on sheep identification is very solid as it clearly allows for a more robust sheep traceability system that will further support the development and sustainability of the sheep industry. It will ultimately simplify the sheep...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The relevant information can be accessed on my Department’s website at https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/aboutus/ministers/.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Practice (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 is a matter for the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI). My Department has communicated with the VCI in relation to the ownership of veterinary practices. The VCI have indicated that they intend to clarify the position following consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Project Ireland 2040 (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I meet with my officials on a regular basis on important issues such as Project Ireland 2040. This includes in the run-up to the launch of the National Development Plan and National Planning Framework on 16 February 2018 and the subsequent preparations for the Cabinet discussion and adoption of the four Project Ireland 2040 funds on 29 May 2018. On this latter occasion, I discussed details...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Freedom of Information Requests (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Freedom of Information (FOI) data requested is set out in the table that follows.  In relation to your request for data concerning appeals, I have included data on both internal reviews carried out within my Department and on appeals to the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). If a requester is not satisfied with the response of my Department to any aspect of his/her...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vacancies on State Boards (10 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The vacancies in the boards of ##State bodies falling under the aegis of my Department are set out in the table attached. I propose to fill these positions on the basis of nominations from third party organisations for specified vacancies as set out in legislation and through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on www.stateboards.ie. Department: Agriculture, Food and the Marine Current...