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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application in respect of the person named was received on 06 May 2015. Following the processing of this application, small over claims were identified on the parcels claimed. This resulted in no financial impact on the herd owner's 2015 BPS payment.  An official from my Department will contact the person named directly to clarify...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department has statutory responsibility for the welfare and protection of farmed animals under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations, 2010(Statutory Instrument No 311/2010) and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.  Irish fur farmers are, in this regard, subject to the same animal welfare legislation as other livestock farmers.  A small...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: There are currently 3 mink fur farms operating in Ireland. Inspections of these farms relating to their licensing and to animal welfare matters are carried out by officers from my Department. Since 2015 there have been 36 inspections carried out, breakdown for each year as follows: 2015  2016 2017 2018 12 12 11 1 My Department does not hold records of the numbers of mink slaughtered.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The use of sulkies or any other horse drawn vehicles on the roads is a legitimate activity provided it is done in a safe manner giving due care and consideration to other road users and the animal's well being. However, illegal racing activities taking place on roads, involving any type of vehicle, is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Department of Transport. My...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: In the vast majority of instances the carriage of livestock from Ireland to various destinations to date in 2018 have taken place without incident and in full compliance with the relevant requirements of the EU and national legislation. In the case of a small number of non-compliances detected to date in 2018 in relation to transport of livestock involving truck and roll-on,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: This issue was examined as apart of a review of all aspects of fur farming in Ireland, which was commissioned in November 2011. The conclusion of the group did not support a ban on fur farming. The Terms of Reference of the Review Group were: (i) To review fur farming in Ireland taking into account existing legislative provisions for the licensing of mink farming; (ii) To comment on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department has statutory responsibility for the welfare and protection of farmed animals under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations, 2010 (Statutory Instrument No 311/2010) and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. There are currently three operators in Ireland licensed to keep mink. In 2011 a Review Group was established to examine all aspects of fur farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electric Vehicles (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department currently provides an e-car charging point and parking bay at the National Seafood Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.  This building is where the Department's Seafood and Marine Divisions, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and Bord Iascaigh Mhara are all co-located.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the words of welcome and Senator Lombard also for raising this matter. As was the case for many other sectors, agriculture has been affected to varying degrees by a series of weather-related events in recent years. Some of these were localised in extent such as the flash-flooding experience on the Inishowen Peninsula in August of last year. Other events...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I again thank Senator Lombard for raising this issue. As will be seen at events like that at Grange today, the farmers who are engaged in this process will obviously take the messages on board. The problem is farmers who are more difficult to reach, who are perhaps age profile challenged or in enterprises where the returns may not be as good. A key part of my message to this working group...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, that the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) would be allocated approximately €78.6 billion for the period 2021-2027.  This represents a reduction in the region of 15% on the current period. It should be noted that the proposal published by the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl under statute. In addition, my Department also has responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of North Harbour at Cape Clear, as well as the maintenance of a small number of specific piers, lights and beacons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Appeals (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: There are a number of aspects that are required to be finalised in relation to the claim for payment in this case. A review was carried out by the local office on the issue of 100% penalty which was originally imposed which has now been found in the applicant's favour and it is considered that the applicant retains full ownership of the investment item.  This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The required Commonage Management Plan for one commonage on the application has not yet been finalised and the case is therefore ineligible for further payments. Both the participant and their advisor have been advised of the requirement to finalise this plan immediately to ensure further payments and indeed participation in the scheme. 

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was contacted by an official from my Department informing her that processing of her 2017 Basic Payment has now been finalised. A balancing payment in respect of 2017 will issue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I have noted with interest and welcome the report to which the Deputy is referring. The report, along with the recommendations contained within it, are currently being examined by the relevant officials in my Department. The report highlights the potential for GHG abatement from the sector over the period from 2021 to 2030 based on current scientific knowledge against the likely...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for consideration under the both the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme.  Land parcels declared by the person named on the 2017 BPS application were also declared by another party. Following examination of the matter, my Department requested additional information from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named is a participant in the AEOS3 scheme. An inspection was carried out on 8 August 2016 and the participant was informed that there were non-compliances on each of the actions. A letter of findings issued on the 9 November 2016 advising the person named that the contract was rejected. The person subsequently unsuccessfully requested a review by the Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The general framework for the labelling of food products has been established under Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011. This Regulation requires, under Article 15, that the labelling of food products be provided "in a language easily understood by the consumers of the Member States where a food is marketed.” Additionally, Member States can “stipulate that the particulars shall be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (26 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: A review by the Director of Agriculture Appeals Office of the decision of the Appeals Officer has been requested in this case in accordance with the provisions of the Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001. The Agriculture Appeals Office has indicated that requests for reviews are generally dealt with in order of receipt and that both the Department and the person named will be advised of...