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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Following recent discussion at EU level, the EU Commission undertook to draft legislation in relation to an extension to the deadline for the submission of BPS applications.  Any such extension would be voluntary for Member States.  Ireland has not requested a deadline extension in respect of BPS applications. 2018 is the first year that all BPS applications are to be made online,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together. The information sought by the deputy is set out in the following table: - EU Total Allocation (€Millions) Ireland (€Millions) EAFRD 2007-2013 96,244 2,495 EAFRD 2014-2020 99,586 2,191 EAGF Direct Payments (2007-2013) 283,369 9,384 EAGF Direct Payments (2014-2020) 263,048 8,615

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Multi Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021 - 2027 proposals which were published on 2 May 2018 are detailed and complex and will require careful study in preparation for the detailed discussions that will begin shortly. The proposals will be under-pinned by even more detailed legislative proposals in each of the sectoral areas.  The CAP is and will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254, 255, 257 and 258 together. The European Commission published its proposal for the Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021 - 2027 on 2 May last.  It proposes a total CAP budget ceiling (EAGF and EAFRD) of just over €365 billion in commitment appropriations at current prices for the EU 27.   This compares to a ceiling...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: On 2 May 2018, the European Commission published its proposals on the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, marking the start of an important debate on the future of the EU Budget. The Commission is proposing an allocation to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund for 2021-27 of €6.14 billion (current prices).  This compares to €6.5 billion allocated to the EMFF for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I am pleased to say that a team to administer the Freshwater Pearl Mussel Programme has been selected following a detailed competitive procurement process.  The new programme is a locally-led project, funded under the European Innovation Partnership measure which forms part of the Irish Rural Development Programme. Its design and management will be the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulations (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: EU Regulation 2017/2393 came into effect on 1st January 2018.  This Regulation included an amendment to EU Regulation 1307/2013 regarding the number of years a successful applicant under the Young Farmers Scheme (YFS) can receive payment.  The relevant amendment is in two parts.  The first part of the regulatory amendment provides that YFS applicants may receive payment for...

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Deputy made reference to the crisis that occurred on some individual farms due to the prolonged period of bad weather and fodder shortages. The Department's response was appropriate and measured at all times, given what was a dynamic and changing situation. We have also introduced a widely availed of €150 million loan scheme at an interest rate of 2.59%. We are developing a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: He cannot guarantee satisfactory questions either.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The Monitoring Committee for Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014–2020 was set up in accordance with Article 47 of (EU) Regulation 1303/2015, which requires that it be in place within three months of the Commission decision to adopt the new RDP.  The Monitoring Committee was therefore formed in July 2015, following a comprehensive selection process....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farmers Charter Review (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The current Farmers’ Charter of Rights has been in place since 2015.  The Farmers' Charter of Rights Monitoring Committee monitors agreed targets and standards. This Monitoring Committee is comprised of representatives of farming organisations, staff of my Department and an independent chair. While my Department is satisfied that the committee is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Knowledge Transfer is one of a suite of measures included under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and involves the formation of knowledge transfer groups across the beef, dairy, equine, sheep, tillage and poultry sectors.  Department-approved agricultural consultants acting as Knowledge Transfer Facilitators administer groups operating over a three-year period. The governing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: My Department notes the decision of the Agriculture Appeals Office in this case and is working now to give full effect to the appeal outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was allocated 28.63 entitlements under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme.  For the 2016 Scheme Year, the person named submitted two Transfer of Entitlements applications to my Department to transfer 21.98 entitlements by way of gift to a third party and to lease 6.25 entitlements to a third party for a seven year period. As the person named did not submit a 2016 or 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The application submitted under the Young Farmers Scheme by the person named was selected for an on-the-spot check in line with the EU Regulatory requirements for managing and monitoring schemes administered by my Department under the Common Agricultural Policy.  The on-the-spot check has been completed and the required checks to determine eligibility under the scheme are being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts Data (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Since March 2011 Capita (formerly Southwestern Services) have held a number of contracts with this Department that were awarded following public procurement competitions. The services supplied by the company in relation to bovine animals relate to the registration of bovine births, issue of bovine passports, and processing of farm to farm movements and death notifications. These services...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Greencastle Harbour is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government thereafter. My Department owns, operates and maintains six designated State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Price volatility has been a significant challenge for the pig meat sector and developments over the last few years emphasising the cyclical nature of prices in the sector. Current prices stand at €139.54/100 kg which is 15% below prices at the same time in 2017 (an exceptional year for pig prices) but remain above the price at the same stage in 2016. My Department and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Capital Expenditure Programme (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Capital Allocation Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2018 – 2022. 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 €272 million €255 million €258 million €265 million €275 million The 2018 amount includes €23.8 million carried over from 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Capital Expenditure Programme (9 May 2018)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. It is my intention to provide a composite reply in relation to PQ 20459/18 and 20476/18. Due to the volume of the information requested by the Deputy, it was not possible to provide a comprehensive response in the required time. I will forward reply to the Deputy as soon as the information requested is available.