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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The above named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has been paid the 2016 advance. Administrative checks must take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation checks before payment can issue. While the application was originally submitted on an individual basis, the NMP was submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: I am aware of the reported incident. The Hunting Association of Ireland has a detailed Code of Conduct in place in respect of the hunting of foxes. I am disappointed that despite the existence of this Code, this event occurred. I have asked my officials to engage with the Hunting Association to establish the circumstances associated with this event and to determine whether, in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pension Provisions (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The matter of pension entitlements for former employees is a matter for Human Resources (HR) Division within my Department. I would like to assure the Deputy that a member of the HR team will contact the person directly to assist with their enquiry.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: There may be opportunities for some Irish agri food companies, arising  from reductions in raw material costs because of exchange rate volatility or, depending on the outcome of the current negotiations, some import substitution opportunities. My Department and its agencies are at present considering the extent of such potential. Nonetheless the available...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: There is currently a strong demand for meat globally including beef. Figures from Bord Bia’s 2017/2018 Export Performance and Prospects show global demand expected to rise by 1.9% this year, with China and east Asia once again being the main drivers of this trend. In addition, EU exports of beef performed strongly for 2017 and Irish exporters also had a good year, with beef...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Last year, 2017, was a positive year for the Irish sheepmeat industry and total Irish sheepmeat production rose by 10 percent in 2017 to 67,000 tonnes according to the Performance and Prospects 2017/2018 report by Bord Bia. Alongside this increase in production, exports have risen by 14 percent in volume terms to 57,000 tonnes and by 12 percent in value terms to €275 million. In 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cereal Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Firstly I wish to emphasise that I am very much committed to this very important sector which plays a key role in the development of the wider agri-food industry. Tillage is a key source of seed production, grain for the milling and malting industry and feeding stuffs for the livestock sector and as a consequence is a significant stakeholder in our agri-food industry from a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Deputy will be aware that Ireland’s plans for growth in the dairy sector are formally set out in Food Wise 2025, Ireland’s blueprint for the overall agrifood sector, where an all of sector agreed approach is set out including actions, benchmarks and targets for the dairy and other sectors. Notwithstanding challenges on the horizon, amongst which Brexit is paramount,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Mushroom Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: I am committed to working with the mushroom sector to assist it in adjusting to the challenges that lie ahead.  The UK is a very important market for Irish mushrooms accounting for approx 85% of our annual production. Access arrangements to the UK market post-Brexit will depend on the outcome of the UK’s Brexit negotiations with the EU. However, during this period the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Ireland is the largest exporter of beef in the EU, with more than 90% of such exports (more than 80% of total production) sold in EU markets, including the UK. Such exports occur in parallel with imports from 3rd countries, which, in 2016 for example, amounted to approximately 330,000 tonnes.  However, the creation of further preferential import arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Brexit, no matter what format it takes, will have an impact on Irish agriculture across all sectors by virtue of their exposure to the UK market. It does not provide any upside for Irish agriculture, and it is for this reason that I will continue to be firm in arguing that any agreement reached between the EU and the UK must allow for continued free access to the UK market, without tariffs,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Ireland’s goals for sustainable fisheries are supported through the Common Fisheries Policy. The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) provides the framework for the long term conservation and sustainability of fish stocks around our shores and is designed to ensure the long term sustainability of fishing in Ireland and throughout EU waters. The CFP utilises the best scientific advice as a key...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Primary responsibility under EU law for food safety, hygiene and traceability of food placed on the market lies with food business operators. Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002 sets out the general principles and requirements of EU food law and stipulates that food business operators must, at all stages of production, processing and distribution within their business, ensure food law...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Farm Enterprises (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Deer farming in Ireland is an alternative farming enterprise which is extremely reliant on the supply and demand dynamics that affect all agricultural production systems within Ireland.  In 1996 there were approximately 500 deer farms in Ireland with 20,000 deer, but numbers have declined significantly since that time.  There are now only a small number of farmers in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production Costs (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) monitors and collects data on the price of fertilisers on a monthly basis. In addition, my Department receives data on the type and quantity of fertilisers and lime sold on a quarterly basis from industry and both sources are used to calculate the overall input costs of fertiliser on a national basis. Total Irish fertiliser costs of €503.2m were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Data (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The national beef, dairy, pig herds, and sheep flocks make an enormous contribution to Ireland’s agri-food industry which in 2017 grew to a total of €13.5 billion. One of the key indicators of the strength of the different sectors in Irish agriculture is the growth in exports over the years. Since 2010, the value of Irish beef exports has increased from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering Data (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: All slaughter plants whose meat is destined for human consumption must meet the requirements set out in detailed EU food safety regulations, generally referred to as the ‘Hygiene Package’. These regulations are implemented in Ireland under the European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 432 of 2009). Large scale slaughter plants and all plants...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Proposed Legislation (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy may be aware, the Supreme Court judgments were delivered on 12th December 2017 in relation to the 2014 SI implementing a points system for licence holders.  My Department is currently examining the implications of the judgments on an urgent basis. I expect this process to be completed shortly and thereafter I intend to sign a new Statutory Instrument to revoke the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016 and has received all payments in respect of 2016. The 2017 advance payment has been delayed due to an increase noted in the applicants commonage claim. This is currently being examined by my Department. Once all validations are passed the 2017 advance payment will be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Partnerships (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: Under the Succession Farm Partnership scheme, partnerships on the Department’s register may apply to join the succession farm partnership register.  To date, my Department has received and processed 28 applications from registered farm partnerships, for the register. The purpose of this scheme is to encourage the generational change critical for the future of farming. By...