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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the development of recreational facilities on its lands, are the responsibility of the company. The matter was, however, raised with Coillte, who advised that it currently has no plans to provide new facilities in 2018 in the forest parks named by the Deputy....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: Weather conditions over much of this Autumn have been challenging for farmers and created difficulties for farmers particularly in the Western regions and on heavier land types. Grass growth rates through the autumn have been ahead of last year. However the poor weather resulted in cattle being housed earlier than normal in places, particularly on the heavier soils; it...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Staff (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 and 580 together. The information sought by the Deputy is publically accessible on the website of the Department of Defence at www.defence.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy with regard to photography is available on my Department's website at www.agriculture.gov.ie/aboutus/ministers/photographycosts. This information is regularly updated by my Department. Wherever possible, the Department avails of internal photography skills.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Relations Contracts Data (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department generally does not employ external public relations firms and did not employ any external public relations firms from 2011 to 2016. Public relations advice is provided by my Department’s Press Office.   In April of this year, the services of "All Good Tales", a public relations company, were used to provide training for staff members for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is outlined in the link. 

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: This year, my Department ran 6 public information campaigns during which the services of an advertising agency "MediaVest Limited" were used. For these campaigns the Department generally advertised through MediaVest but occasionally went to some publications to advertise directly. The expenditure for the 6 public information campaigns is set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy with regard to photography is available on my Department's website at www.agriculture.gov.ie/aboutus/ministers/photographycosts. This information is regularly updated by my Department. Wherever possible, the Department avails of internal photography skills. My Department generally does not employ external public relations firms. Public relations...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The TAMS II Scheme has been very successful to date in terms of uptake with the number of approvals that have issued exceeding 11,660.  All of these approvals represent committed expenditure under the TAMS II measure of the Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020. Until such time as these approvals are acted upon or expire the budget for TAMS must include provision for the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: Farm safety is a critical issue facing farming today.  Statistics show that accidents on farms cause more workplace deaths than all other occupations combined.  While there are many risks in farming, farming does not have to be a dangerous occupation.  Behavioural change is urgently required to minimise risk and prevent future accidents. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: It is clear that weather conditions over much of this Autumn have been challenging for farmers and created difficulties for farmers particularly in the Western regions and on heavier land types. Grass growth rates through the autumn have been ahead of last year. However the poor weather resulted in cattle being housed earlier than normal in places, particularly on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office has advised that a number of cases of a complex nature were required to be dealt with by the Appeals Officer dealing with the case concerned. The determination of such cases must be undertaken taking account of the legal requirements. I have been advised that every effort is being made to finalise the appeal submitted by the person named as a matter of urgency...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named received technical approval for her application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme in late September this year. A third party appeal against the decision was submitted to the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) and the technical approval has been suspended, pending the decision of the FAC. It is expected that the FAC will shortly commence contacting applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: An application in respect of the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 19 April 2017. During processing of this application an over claim was identified on one of the parcels declared. A letter issued on 30 June 2017 advising the person named of the over claim and of their right to seek a review. A request for a review has not been received. An official from...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Number Applications (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: As per my previous response to PQ 48683/17 of 21 November, the original application for a herd number was received on 10 November and a farm inspection carried out on 13 November; additional documentation was requested at this time. Once the applicant supplies the Regional Veterinary Office with the additional documentation required the application process will proceed. To date...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The Deputy will be aware that my Department provides ex-gratia funding to organisations involved in protecting animal welfare. Applications for funding from animal welfare organisations are assessed by my Department and awards made on the basis of certain criteria, including the level and type of assistance provided by the organisation in the delivery of care and welfare services to animals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The TAMS II Scheme has been very successful to date in terms of uptake with the number of approvals that have issued exceeding 11,660.  All of these approvals represent committed expenditure under the TAMS II measure of the Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020. Until such time as these approvals are acted upon or expire the budget for TAMS must include provision for the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (13 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The timeframe for registration of equines is governed by EU legislation (Commission Implementing Regulation 2015/262). With effect from 1January 2016, all equines born in the EU must be identified and issued with a passport no later than 12 months from the date of birth of the equine. In order to ensure that the 12 month deadline can be met, under the terms of S.I. 62 of 2016, the keeper of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Negotiations (12 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: The Article 50 negotiations between the EU and the UK proceeded on the basis of the phased approach set out in the European Council Guidelines of 29 April 2017, which foresaw that discussions on the future EU-UK relationship will get under way as soon as sufficient progress has been made on the EU’s key priorities under the withdrawal process – notably citizens’ rights,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (12 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: In 2009 hedgerows, trees in a line, drains and ditches were designated as landscape features, deeming them eligible for payment under the Direct Payments Schemes. If a landscape feature is removed it must be replaced with the same feature, for example if a length of hedgerow is removed a corresponding length of hedgerow must be re planted at another location on the holding. My...