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

Michael Creed: Cé nach bhfuil aon phost faoi leith i gceist i mo Roinnse i ndáil le hOifigeach Gaeilge, tá Aonad Gaeilge sa Roinn. Ina theannta sin, is poist ainmnithe Gaeilge iad sé cinn de na poist laistigh den Roinn. Dá bharr sin, tá an acmhainn iomchuí ag mo Roinnse le déileáil le haon ní i dtaobh na Gaeilge.

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

Michael Creed: The person named sought a felling licence to fell trees and convert the land to agricultural use. However the proposed alternative land was deemed unsuitable for forestry as it flooded.  Any other land that may be considered as an alternative to the felled site must receive prior approval for afforestation before the felling licence will issue.  The new site in the townland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (26 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...

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

Michael Creed: I understand that the person named wishes to plant forestry on his land and is exploring the possibility of selling the land. The Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme is the main scheme for afforestation and applications must be made through a Registered Forester.  A list of registered foresters and scheme information is available on my Department’s website. Every...

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

Michael Creed: My Department deals with disciplinary matters in accordance with the Civil Service Disciplinary Code. When reaching a decision on what disciplinary action is appropriate, the nature and seriousness of the misconduct is considered, along with any mitigating circumstances.  Careful consideration is given to the appropriate sanction, in cases where misconduct has been proven. ...

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

Michael Creed: All applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act, the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable EU legislation. The process involves consultation with a wide range of scientific and technical advisers as well as various Statutory Consultees.  The legislation also provides for a period of public...

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

Michael Creed: The TAMS II Scheme provides generous grant rates for a comprehensive range of investment items. A wide range of Farm Safety related investments are grant-aided under the following measures - Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme, Organic Capital Investment Scheme, Tillage Capital Investment Scheme and the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. These items include: - Protective...

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

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for grant-aid under the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS on 23 February 2018.  During administrative checks deficiencies were found due to no documentary evidence of grant of full planning permission being submitted at the time of application.  Following a request for a review of the application the applicant...

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

Michael Creed: All of the applications that were received in Tranche 10 of the TAMS II Scheme which closed on 8 June 2018 are currently going through the required administrative checks. There are no delays in this process. Once the administrative checks are completed a ranking and selection process is carried out prior to the applications being examined in the local...

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

Michael Creed: The conditions relating to land eligibility under the BPS are set out annually in the Basic Payments Terms and Conditions Booklet as well as in the 2015 Guide to Land Eligibility booklet.  Where land has been burned, it is not in a state suitable for an agricultural activity such as grazing or cultivation and therefore it is not eligible, except where controlled burning is carried out....

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

Michael Creed: The conditions relating to land eligibility under the BPS are set out annually in the Basic Payments Terms and Conditions Booklet as well as in the 2015 Guide to Land Eligibility booklet.  Where land has been burned, it is not in a state suitable for an agricultural activity such as grazing or cultivation and therefore it is not eligible, except where controlled burning is carried out....

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

Michael Creed: The conditions relating to land eligibility under the BPS are set out annually in the Basic Payments Terms and Conditions Booklet as well as in the 2015 Guide to Land Eligibility booklet.  Where land has been burned, it is not in a state suitable for an agricultural activity such as grazing or cultivation and therefore it is not eligible, except where controlled burning is carried out....

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

Michael Creed: The conditions relating to land eligibility under the BPS are set out annually in the Basic Payments Terms & Conditions Booklet as well as in the 2015 Guide to Land Eligibility booklet.  Where land has been burned, it is not in a state suitable for an agricultural activity such as grazing or cultivation and therefore it is not eligible, except where controlled burning is carried...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (21 Jun 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. As the required Commonage Management Plan has not been submitted this participant is not eligible for further payments. Both the participant and their advisor have been advised of the requirement to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Meetings (21 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that officials from my Department will, in the near future, meet with the individuals concerned. A convenient meeting date is being agreed with the group.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (21 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has received all payments in respect of scheme year 2016. In relation to payment for 2017, administrative checks involving a number of sections within the Department take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (21 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received all payments in respect of scheme years 2015 and 2016. In relation to payment for 2017, administrative checks involving a number of sections within the Department take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (21 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: Currently there are no targeted commercial spurdog (also known as picked dogfish) fisheries anywhere in the EU, regardless of gear type. The spawning biomass of this species is at an extremely low level, although conservation measures in recent years have had an impact in terms of stabilising the decline. The species is a long-lived, slow growing and late maturing species and is, therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (21 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The rules regarding the identification and movement of goats are determined by Council Regulation 21/2004, as transposed into national legislation via S.I. 792 of 2005 (as amended). These rules are implemented through the National Goat Identification System (NGIS) which provides that any person keeping goats must firstly register the holding on which the goats are to be kept with my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies Data (21 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is outlined in the following table. Name of State Body Number of positions on the board Quorum required for a board meeting Number of ministerial appointees vacancies on board to date Length of time Ministerial vacancy has been present Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) 7 4 1 W.e.f 1/03/2016* Bord Bia 15 4 3 W.e.f...