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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The questions of 23 January 2018 to which the Deputy refers related to steps being taken in order to deter horse owners from using canals, public fields and sides of roads to keep horses, and related matters. The legal framework within which issues relating to animal neglect/abuse are addressed is provided by the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. This is a modern Act and is the main...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 974 and 975 together. The issuing of trainers licences is a matter for the Turf Club. I will request officials in my Department to refer both questions to the Turf Club for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted applications under the 2017 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. These applications were unsuccessful and my Department notified the person named in writing of this outcome and also advised that he had the option to appeal the decision. The person named subsequently submitted an appeal of the decision to reject his applications and he...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that an appeal was received from the person concerned relating to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme. The Appeals Office has advised that the Appeals Officer assigned to the case has made a decision on the appeal and the decision letter issued to the appellant on 22 May 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 978, 979 and 985 together. While I am the sponsoring Minister for the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (VPA), the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) is the statutory body established under the Act to regulate and manage the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing. In accordance with Part 9 of the VPA, the VCI operate a Premises...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Driver Safety (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: Safety standards in respect of the manufacture of vehicles such as quads or ‘all-terrain vehicles’ are set out in Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013 and these have been transposed into Irish Legislation in SI No. 614/2015. The Regulation sets out the fundamental provisions on functional safety and limitations of maximum speed, power, ground clearance, etc. The Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I can inform the Deputy that a number of cases arose from the operation of the European Communities (Common Fisheries Policy)(Point System) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 3 of 2014), whereas none arose in relation to the European Communities (Common Fisheries Policy)(Point System) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 125 of 2016). In relation to S.I. No. 3 of 2014, the Table below contains details of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department has responsibility for the administration of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. As the Deputy will recall, this Act was passed following a constructive and extensive debate and all sides of this House engaged in the issues in a spirit of co-operation, significantly improving the Bill in the course of its passage. This legislation serves to support and underpin the welfare...

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

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received payment for scheme year 2015 along with the 2016 advance payment. The participant was selected for an inspection and has requested a review of the inspection findings. The Department has been in direct contact with the person named and is currently awaiting the submission of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: An application was received under the Sheep Welfare Scheme from the person named on 23 January 2017. In this case, an 85% advance payment issued to the person named in November 2017. The 15% balancing payment in respect of this application has now been processed and should be in the individual's account in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department has recently become aware of the issue at the location in question and is continuing its investigations into the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commencement of Legislation (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that Section 12 of The Horse Racing Ireland Act 2016 is the only piece of legislation, in the past four years, which has not yet commenced. Currently, Horse Racing Ireland is putting new structures in place to facilitate the commencement of Section 12.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: The delay in replying to the Deputy is regretted. It is due to an administrative oversight. Replies to the PQs referenced are as set out in the following link: The following table illustrates the amounts recovered from schemes during the time period 2014-2017 and 2018 to 7 June 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Literacy Programmes (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department aims to ensure that the needs of all its customers, including people with literacy issues, are met and that the rights of equal treatment are upheld in the delivery of services. We are also keenly aware of the difficulties that some customers have in accessing information and staff are available to provide any assistance necessary. My Department has responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (12 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 review of all aspects of fur...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (12 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: Animal Welfare (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department conducts its responsibilities in the area of animal welfare under the legal framework set out in the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations, 2010(Statutory Instrument No 311/2010) and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. In relation to the facility referred to, two inspections were carried out in the course of 2017 by inspectors from my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (12 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 checks before payment can issue. Department officials...

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

Michael Creed: I can confirm that the Public Appointments Service is currently administering a recruitment campaign on behalf of my Department for the recruitment of Technical Agricultural Officers. The competition was advertised by the Public Appointments Service on the 18 May 2018 with a closing date of 6 June 2018. My Department operates in a rapidly changing environment and its structure must...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport of Animals (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: An investigation into the Irish registered vehicles involved in the incident to which the Deputy refers has been carried out in conjunction with the French authorities. I am advised that those who were found to have breached the European Communities (Animal Transport and Control Post) Regulations 2006 in the case referred to, have been subject to sanction, with the issue of fixed payment...