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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hazardous Waste Removal (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department was originally tasked with taking responsibility for the submission of an application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regularise the licensing status of the East Tip of Haulbowline Island in relation to the hazardous waste deposited on this site.  The requirement for a waste licence at the East Tip arises from the outstanding measures necessary to comply...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Proposed Legislation (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Government approved the General Scheme of the Greyhound Bill on 15th May 2018. Officials in my Department are actively engaging with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) as part of the drafting process. In the absence of any unforeseen issues, I intend to publish the Bill at the earliest date.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I recognise the very severe impact that storm Emma had on the Horticultural Sector and in particular on soft fruit and amenity plant producers. As an exceptional measure in response to the storm, I directed my officials to re-open the 2018 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector. This competitive grant aid scheme supports capital investments in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (22 May 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: Aquaculture Licence Applications (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: 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 licensing process includes a period of statutory and general public consultation in respect of applications and licensing decisions are made following the fullest consideration of all aspects of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that the breakdown of the training and development and incidental expenses in respect of my Department for 2017 is as follows: Training Costs: €1,065,633 This figure includes the cost of providing training to staff in the categories set out in the Table. Training Type 2017 - Cost € Academic Fees* 280,839 Health & Safety Training 38,022 IT...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General conducts an annual audit of expenditure incurred by Government Departments as part of its Standard Appropriation Account Audit Programme. I can confirm that the audit of the Appropriation Account in respect of my Department is currently underway and once it has been completed, all expenditure items including travel and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested in relation to details of consultancy services for 2017 is outlined in the following table. My Department seeks to minimise the use of consultants and only engages consultancy companies when particular additional expertise is required for delivery of the services which support the business processes of the Department. Such...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements Application (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was party to two applications to transfer entitlements in 2015, as a transferee. My Department has issued a notification to the parties concerned outlining that the applications to transfer these entitlements were deemed unsuccessful.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: This person is fully up to date with all payments under the GLAS scheme. This includes the 15% balancing payment which issued as part of the first batch of the 2017 balancing payments to issue under the scheme last week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (22 May 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 Nutrient Management Plan and Commonage Management Plan have not been submitted this participant is not eligible for further payments. Both the participant and their advisor have been advised of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: In relation to the Basic Payment Scheme, an application to transfer entitlements by way of inheritance was received from the person named. This is a complex case and my Department is currently working towards finalisation. My Department will contact the person named directly, with an update on the transfer of entitlements, allocation right and reference value, in the near future. An...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: An application for participation in the Sheep Welfare Scheme from this herd owner has not been received by my Department to date.  An official from my Department will contact the herd owner directly to discuss the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: A provisional allocation of €660,000 is being provided for Social Farming in 2018 under the Rural Innovation and Development Fund (RIDF) which is linked to the recommendations of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA).  2017 saw the continuation of funding for the design, development and implementation of the national Social Farming Network.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named received approval for sheep fencing and mobile sheep handling equipment under the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II.  However the applicant has yet to submit an application for payment without which, no payment can be made. My Department has been in direct contact with the applicant to advise them of the position.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I am very conscious of the importance of the suckler herd to the Irish economy and agri-food sector in particular. The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) provides farmers with some €300 million of funding over the next six years. I will continue to support fully this programme through the lifetime of the current( RDP) Rural Development Programme.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I am aware of the recent investigation by Eyes on Animals on a number of transporters from different countries leaving Rosslare port. I wish to assure the Deputy that in relation to the Irish trucks involved, a thorough investigation is taking place into the circumstances of the journeys undertaken. This is being done on conjunction with the French authorities. There were over 760 animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (22 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of October 1st 2015 and received all payments in respect of 2015 and 2016. However it was identified that four parcels containing GLAS actions were no longer being claimed by the applicant. Due to this the application was rejected and the option of appeal to the Agriculture Appeals Office was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department operates a Hardship Grant scheme as part of the TB Eradication Programme. The scheme operates from 1 November to 30 April 2018 and is aimed at assisting eligible herdowners who retain and feed animals during prolonged periods of restriction as a result of a TB breakdown. In response to pressures on fodder supplies, felt initially in the West and North West caused by a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (17 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I understand that the Deputy is referring to difficulties experienced by fishermen in Kerry in putting to sea because of unsettled weather conditions. My Department's €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme is the vehicle for financial supports to the seafood sector up to 2021. The Programme delivers a wide range of supports for aquaculture,...