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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tillage Sector (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Firstly I want to put on record that I am committed to supporting this very important sector which plays a key role in the development of the wider agri-food industry. The tillage sector is an important and integral component of the Agri-food industry, making a significant contribution to overall agricultural output. Crop production as a whole including Horticulture contributes in the region...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The recent issues with Brazilian meat exports to the EU have been worrying. However, I would point out that the Commission was quick to react as soon as the practices uncovered in Brazil came to light. Its actions in immediately suspending the certification for the establishments responsible, together with the rejection of consignments en route to the EU from those establishments, were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The pursuit and development of new markets for Irish agri-food exports is of course an ongoing and central component of the strategic development of the agri-food sector, as evidenced by its placement right at the centre of Food Wise 2025, the industry’s strategy for development over the coming decade. Indeed, this is all the more relevant after the UK’s decision to leave the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: One of my priorities is to improve access to finance for the agri-food sector. Food Wise 2025 identifies competiveness as a key theme and includes a recommendation that stakeholders work to “improve access to finance for agriculture, forestry and seafood producers and agri-food companies”. I launched a new “Brexit Loan Scheme” on 28 March in cooperation with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: In response to the first aspect of the question regarding fruit and vegetable consumption I wish to advise the House that IUNA, the Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance have conducted a number of National Food Consumption Surveys over the past 20 years. These have been funded primarily by my Department. The most relevant survey in terms of the population’s overall consumption for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The issue of limiting access to different categories of vessels in inshore waters and within 6 nautical miles has been raised by a number of stakeholders. My Department is currently in the final stages of preparing a formal paper including possible options. I hope to be in a position to present this paper for a full public consultation shortly. The potential impact of limiting access to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Applications under the Young Farmers Scheme in Roscommon and Galway 2016 and 2017: - Galway Roscommon 2016 836 384 2017 866 385 Applications not finalised: - Galway Roscommon 2016 0 0 2017 30 19 Further details for 2016 applications: Galway Roscommon Returned seeking further information 0 0 Applications remaining unpaid 0 0 As per records held by my Department, there are no 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The bovine traceability system is operated in accordance with EU regulatory requirements whereby movements from holding to holding are recorded on a computer database. Under the Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) system, herd keepers are required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance approving the movement of bovine animals from one holding to another holding and includes a facility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: I am conscious that this prolonged winter will have put some individual farmers under pressure in terms of cash flow. In recognition of this, I have met with the CEOs of the main banks and discussed the current cash flow and liquidity position of the primary sector. I emphasised to them that they should recognise the temporary and exceptional nature of the current situation and that they...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Last week I announced that my Department has secured the opening of the Chinese beef market for Irish beef. This is very good news for our agri-food sector and indeed for the country. The ongoing search for new third-country markets is a priority for my Department, particularly in the context of the challenges posed for our livestock products by the upcoming UK exit from the EU. But while...

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

Michael Creed: Under the EU regulations, 2018 is the first year that all applications for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) are to be submitted online. Recent years have seen significant growth in the number of farmers applying for the BPS online, and this is reflective of the range of benefits that online application brings for farmers. Among the benefits available to online applicants is the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports to China (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The recent opening of the Chinese beef market to Irish beef is very significant for the Irish beef industry, all along the chain from farmers through to processors and exporters. However I cannot comment on the potential volume or value of beef exports. The role of my Department is to open up access to new markets, in line with the market diversification theme of our Foodwise 2025...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Discussions in relation to an EU /Mercosur trade deal are ongoing. Ireland's position on these negotiations is well-understood at EU level and we are working hard to protect the best interests of Irish farmers. While we have made it clear that we are broadly supportive of liberalised trade, we have been consistent in seeking appropriate balance in trade agreements, and in particular in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The issue of limiting access to different categories of vessels in inshore waters and within 6 nautical miles has been raised by a number of stakeholders. My department is currently in the final stages of preparing a formal paper to include possible measures. I hope to be in a position to present this paper for a full public consultation in the coming days. Let me provide some background on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The Budget Commissioner, Gunther Oettinger visited Dublin on 6 March 2018 as part of his tour of all European capitals in advance of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposals being published on 2 May 2018. As part of his appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, he spoke of acceptable cuts to CAP and Cohesion of 5 - 10%. This was in the context...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Artisan Food Sector (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Growth prospects for the artisan food sector are positive overall, driven by increased consumer interest in the provenance of food, environmental concerns, health and a desire to support the local economy. There is provision in the Rural Development Programme (RDP), for funding to support new and existing artisan, micro and small food producers to address emerging challenges through...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports to China (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The recent opening of the Chinese beef market to Irish beef is a very positive and significant development for the Irish beef industry, all along the chain from farmers through to processors and exporters. It marks the culmination of a number of years work involving my Department and the Irish Embassy in Beijing, their counterpart officials in China and with the cooperation of the Chinese...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The figures for reported on farm deaths, as notified to the Animal Identification Movement system, over the period of 2007 – 2017 are set out in the following table. On Farm Deaths 2007 – 2017 Year On Farm Deaths 2007 272,217 2008 300,779 2009 261,974 2010 244,132 2011 215,828 2012 247,740 2013 290,057 2014 235,228 2015 241,020 2016 275,655 2017 262,864 These data,...

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

Michael Creed: The GLAS scheme participation levels surpassed the original target of 50,000 participants well ahead of the targeted date - such is the popularity of the scheme. Given that the first approvals under the scheme run from 1 October 2015 it is a remarkable achievement to have exceeded this target within a period of 15 months. GLAS, like previous agri-environment schemes supports participants...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Background The future of CAP is an issue of enormous importance for the agriculture sector in Ireland and across Europe. The CAP has evolved considerably and very effectively in recent years, in response to changing market, consumer and environmental demands. It also plays a central role in delivering the smart, sustainable and inclusive growth sought under the Europe 2020 strategy. It is...