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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (5 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is the main support for individual growers within Ireland’s horticulture industry. This State funded scheme facilitates development of the horticulture sector, by providing grant aid at a rate of 40% (50% in the case of young applicants under 35 years of age) on approved costs associated with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (5 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Table A details the number of Basic Payment Scheme entitlement holders with an Initial Unit Value less than 60% of the Basic Payment Scheme national average from 2015 to 2019 by county. Table B holds the percentage of Basic Payment Scheme entitlement holders with an Initial Unit Value less than 60% of the Basic Payment Scheme national average out of the total Basic Payment Scheme entitlement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grocery Industry Competition (5 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Government does not have a role in setting retail food prices. The Grocery Goods Undertakings Regulations, 2016, introduced by my colleague the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, set down national requirements with regard to unfair trading practices. These regulations apply to food retailers or wholesalers with a worldwide turnover of over €50 million. Any...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Data (5 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I announced this week that Ireland has agreed a Veterinary Health Certificate for the export of beef, sheepmeat and poultry to Qatar. This is a result of a concerted joined-up effort between my Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The certificate is for meat and meat products and applies for beef, sheep and poultry meats. It is not possible to put a figure on how...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Council Meetings (5 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: At its meeting on 28 June, the European Council concluded that, in reaction to the United States' decision to impose tariffs on the EU for steel and aluminium products - which it said could not be justified on the grounds of national security - it fully supported the rebalancing measures, the potential safeguard measures to protect the EU market, and the legal proceedings at the WTO, as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department continues to monitor the situation outlined. Where GLAS inspections have taken place or are taking place on holdings that contain the Wild Bird Cover action cases are being examined on an individual basis and this examination will take into consideration the ongoing weather conditions.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing Industry (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The initial location of the education programme was Garristown in North Dublin. Further courses are planned for Tipperary, Cork and the Midlands this year. The next of these is to begin in the coming weeks. A decision on the possibility of courses next year will be taken in light of experience gained, and demand from would be participants. The tender was awarded to O'Scanaill and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Data (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is outlined in the following table. In 2017  the Department engaged Behaviour & Attitudes, a market research company, as part of the Spending Review on the TAMS Agricultural Modernisation Scheme. The main objective of the study was to ascertain why farmers had not yet drawn down the TAMS grant for which they had been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department works closely with local authorities in the animal welfare sphere. The Control of Horses Act 1996 details powers available to local authorities for the control and welfare of horses. Section 15 of the Act provides that the Minister for Agriculture, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, may make grants towards the expenses of a local authority incurred under the Act....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department received an application under the Young Farmers Scheme from the Registered Farm Partnership in this case, with the person named as the young farmer. All issues in relation to finalising the processing of the Partnership application have now been resolved and it is expected that payment will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: A 2017 Basic Payment Application in respect of the person named was received on 05 May 2017 and the relevant payments issued in October and December to the nominated bank account. An issue arose post payment where a number of land parcels declared by the person named were also declared by another applicant. In order to resolve this issue the Department issued a dual claim letter on 23...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 3 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2017 and has received the 85% advance payment in respect of 2017. The required Commonage Management Plan has not yet been finalised, therefore the participant is ineligible for further payments. Both the participant and their advisor have been advised of the requirement to finalise the Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy the information requested is outlined in the following table. 2013 Name of Commercial Archaeology Service Cost € Julianna O’Donoghue Archaeological Services 1,900 Moore Group Ltd. 4,703 Aegis Archaeology Ltd. 309 2014 Name of Commercial Archaeology Service Cost € Nil 2015 Name of Commercial Archaeology Service Cost €...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Feedstuffs (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I can inform the Deputy that I am aware of the study he has referenced and my Department, together with Teagasc, is closely monitoring the interesting research work done in Australia and Canada on the use of seaweed as a dietary supplement to reduce methane with a view to deciding if new research to validate the findings under Irish conditions is warranted and, if so, what additional aspects...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 and 405 together. The Traditional Hay Meadow action in GLAS promotes the maintenance of a traditional method of forage conservation that is beneficial to grassland flora and fauna. Farmers who have opted to participate in this action voluntarily commit to the closure of such meadows until 1 July annually and receive €315 payment per hectare per...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) was approved as an agri-environment scheme by the EU Commission as part of Ireland's RDP with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the suckler herd. The Person named recently successfully appealed to amalgamate their BDGP application with that of another applicant. Due to the changes applied to the reference area and animals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) was approved as an agri environment scheme by the EU Commission as part of Ireland's RDP with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the suckler herd. As with all agri environment schemes, applicants commit to participating in the scheme for the full duration of the scheme, which is six years in the case of BDGP. Therefore if a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: I announced the extension of EID to all sheep on 2 May 2018. The ability to identify and trace animals is critical from an animal health, food safety and animal welfare perspective. The current system was introduced in 2010. The system is complex, with multiple and different scenarios associated with the movement/trading of sheep – necessitating a 44 page Step by Step Guide...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: Horse Racing Ireland is a commercial State Body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. Horse Racing Ireland inform me that the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board have been working with relevant racecourse management, blue cross, trainers and their staff to ensure that the effects of the current warm weather on horses are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Appeals (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: This applicant has not yet submitted all the required Commonage Management Plans and is therefore currently ineligible for further payments. Both the participant and their advisor have been advised of the requirement to finalise all plans immediately to ensure further payments and indeed participation in the scheme.