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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéimeanna Talmhaíochta (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Chuir an té atá ainmnithe iarratais isteach faoi Scéim na hÍocaíochta Bunúsaí 2017 (BPS) agus faoi Scéim na Limistéar faoi Shrianta Nádúrtha (ANC) an 16 Márta 2017. Léiríodh i litir dar dáta an 6 Nollaig 2017 a seoladh chuig an té atá ainmnithe gur lasadh píosaí talún a bhí...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Applications under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme for 2015 and 2016 were received from the above named person on 28th May 2015 and 28th April 2016 respectively. At the time of processing the applicant failed to meet the required stocking density which resulted in non payment. Following an appeal and receipt of supporting documentation, the case has now been reviewed and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéimeanna Talmhaíochta (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Chuir an té atá ainmnithe iarratais isteach faoi Scéim na hÍocaíochta Bunúsaí 2017 (BPS) agus faoi Scéim na Limistéar faoi Shrianta Nádúrtha (ANC) an 10 Bealtaine 2017. Léiríodh i litir dar dáta an 5 Nollaig 2017 a seoladh chuig an té atá ainmnithe gur lasadh píosaí talún a bhí...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The applicant in question submitted a payment claim under the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS II in September 2017. There were a number of issues with the claim which were resolved through direct contact with the applicant. The issues arising have now been resolved and it is anticipated that the claim will be finalised for payment in a matter of days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Laboratory Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Funding provided to the Regional Veterinary Laboratory (RVL) structure in each of the years 2008 to 2017: Year Funding provided* €m 2008 €4.612 2009 €4.576 2010 €4.368 2011 €3.969 2012 €4.310 2013 €4.445 2014 €4.263 2015 €4.330 2016 €4.689 2017 €4.736*Figures are attributed to expenditure specific to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The National Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Eradication Programme is an industry- led programme delivered by Animal Health Ireland (AHI). A BVD Implementation Group (BVD IG) was formed in 2011 to take forward the planning and delivery of this programme. This group is comprised of Animal Health Ireland personnel, Veterinary Ireland nominees, farmer representatives and representatives of my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of training, research and advisory services to the agri-food sector. Programmes and activities are developed in conjunction with clients and partners overseen by an Authority that is representative of the main stakeholder groups in the sector. Teagasc training of farmers encompasses a wide variety of activities in terms of formal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers Compensation Package (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: At the outset, I would like to clarify that my Department has no role in the designation of lands. That function is exercised through the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The question of compensation does not arise, therefore, in the context of any schemes or measures introduced by my Department. As regards the new Hen Harrier...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ceadúnas Imill Trá agus Dobharshaothraithe (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: I gcomhréir leis an ngnáthchleachtas, chuir an Bord Achomhairc um Cheadúnais Dobharshaothraithe (BACD) in iúl don Roinn go bhfuair sé achomhairc i gcoinne an chinnidh ceadúnas dobharshaothraithe a cheadú chun oisrí a shaothrú ag láithreán ar Thrá na Brád, Co. Dhún na nGall, dá dtagraítear ag an Teachta Dála....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéimeanna Talmhaíochta (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Comhlíonadh cheana féin an sprioc chun 50,000 rannpháirtí GLAS a fhaomhadh faoi dheireadh na bliana 2018, atá leagtha amach sa Chlár um Fhorbairt Tuaithe (CFT) 2014 - 2020. Is éacht suntasach é do na feirmeoirí agus don Roinn seo gur comhlíonadh sprioc an CFT beagnach dhá bhliain roimh an spriocdháta, agus léiríonn sé...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Growth (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: I am very pleased that in 2017 Irish agri-food exports recorded their 8th consecutive year of growth to reach an estimated €13.5 billion. One of my key priorities is to further increase the market opportunity for Irish food and drinks internationally, particularly in South East Asia, a region with favourable demographics and rising incomes. This principle of market development is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Industrial Development (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Food Wise 2025 recognises the huge growth potential of craft and micro-brewing and spirit drink production and there has been remarkable development in this sector in the last few years. In this regard, there are a number of sources of grant aid and other supports provided by Government to indigenous craft beer brewers and distilleries. Marketing and promotional support for indigenous...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: National Dairy Forum (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy knows, the Dairy Forum was established in 2015 to act as a vehicle for constructive engagement on issues of strategic importance to the dairy sector. This Forum has met five times to date, and has provided a useful platform for discussion on issues such as market developments, sustainability, animal health, milk quality, price volatility, cashflow and access to finance, labour,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Where the Department is served with court orders, including Orders of Garnishee and orders for the appointment of receivers by way of equitable execution, the Department takes all necessary steps to comply with the specific terms of such orders. My Department is aware of an agreement in place through the courts between the plaintiff and person named and I can confirm that the 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016. A Department inspection took place on this case during which an issue was identified. All issues have now been resolved and the case has been cleared for payment. GLAS payments are now issuing on a weekly basis.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department has not provided funding to any organisation that has expended resources seeking either the repeal or the retention of the Eight Amendment.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Where land has been burned between the period of 1 March and 31 August of any given year, it is not eligible for payment under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). My Department actively investigates incidents of illegal burning using satellite imagery. Applicants who do not remove ineligible features, such as land burned during the period 1 March to 31 August, from their BPS applications, may...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2017 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes application on 4 April 2017. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Issues (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. The disposal at sea referred to is associated with Capital Dredging Works being carried out by the Department at Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre, to improve navigation channel access to the pier and to improve vessel manoeuvrability within...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: An application under the Weather Related Crop Loss Measure was received from the person named on 23 August 2017. Following processing of the application and initial direct contact with the applicant, the application was deemed not eligible as no proof of off-farm sales was submitted. Accordingly, a letter was issued to the applicant outlining this and an official from my Department was...