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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Websites (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The Department's website has been updated. It is a matter for applicants who apply for grant aid under the TAMS II Schemes to ensure that the suppliers of specific construction materials such as the beams and steel used to construct their new buildings are on the Department's approved list before they undertake the work. Comprehensive details of the specifications and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department first became aware of this issue in September. The matters raised are complex conveyancing issues centred on establishing ownership of a piece of land bordering Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre. My officials are progressing the matter through the appropriate channels. However, there are a number of potential stakeholders and as with all legal property matters of this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The applications received in Tranche 8 of the TAMS II Scheme are being processed and released to the local office on an ongoing basis. It is a requirement of the Scheme that all applications received in a given tranche must go through a ranking and selection process before approval and this process is underway.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts Data (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The Remote Sensing (Satellite) inspection process involves the processing of a large range of satellite imagery received at various stages throughout the year. Each case selected for inspection is then comprehensively reviewed using this imagery to ensure that the claimed area in the application form corresponds to the area farmed by the applicant, that the different crop types are as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department received a General Felling Licence application on 5thFebruary 2016, for 2.14ha of forestry, from the person named. Upon examination of the application it was ascertained that the applicant did not wish to replant the land, which is a condition of all General Felling Licences.  Where it was not intended to replant the actual parcel of land the subject of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Relief Schemes Data (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: The 2017 Flood Damage Relief Measure was implemented in response to the severe localised flooding experienced in the Inishowen area on August 22nd 2017. The closing date for applications was September 29th. 314 applications for financial aid were received which are broken down into the following categories. - Category Number of applications Category 1 loss of livestock 40 Category 2...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foireann Roinne (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Ta 3,111 fostaithe lán ama (FTE) sa Roinn faoi lathair 20/11/2017. Laistigh do mo Roinn féin tá (6) ionad atá oiriúnach do poist datheangach. Tá cúig post dátheangach líonta ach tá foluntas amhaín fós le lionadh. Thit sé seo amach mar tá fadhb ag an Roinn Oififeach Feidhmiúcháin dátheangach ar...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foireann Roinne (28 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Is iad seo a leanas foluntais ata líonta i mbliana ag Roinn Talamhaíochta Bia Agus Mara ón Chead lá d’Eanair go dtí 20Ú la Samhain 2017. 432 Iomlán Seo an briseadh síos don uimhir sin. 139 ardú ceime don foireann fostaithe ag an Roinn hana fein.  194 Iarrthoiri nua ag teacht isteach don seirbhis Poiblí daon chead uair agus an 99...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: An application in respect of the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme and Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received from the person named on 18 July 2017, thus incurring a 100% penalty on account of the lateness of the application.  An appeal was submitted in relation to this case citing particular circumstances.  This appeal has been allowed.  Accordingly, the late penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Payment under the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme for the above herd has now been processed and will issue in the coming days. Payments under the Basic Payment Scheme have been subject to delay pending the resolution of issues pertaining to multiple transfer of entitlement applications associated to the person named. My Department has been in direct contact with the person named and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: Payment under the 2017 Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was processed and issued to the above herd in September 2017. Payments under the Basic Payment Scheme have been subject to delay pending the resolution of issues pertaining to multiple transfer of entitlement applications associated to the person named. My Department has been in direct contact with the person named and is in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: A decision has been made in relation to approvals for applications under TAMS II Tranche 8. These approvals will begin to issue in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department has responsibility under the Fishery Harbours Centre Act, 1968 (as amended) for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros an Mhíl and Killybegs. The Fishery Harbour Centres (Management, Control, Operation and Development) Bye-Laws 1979 give the Harbour Master powers to remove wrecked or derelict vessels from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pesticide Use (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: In June 2016 the European Commission extended the approval of glyphosate for a limited interim period to allow for the completion of a safety assessment by the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This extension followed an earlier comprehensive review by the European Food Safety Authority which concluded that glyphosate is unlikely to pose a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (23 Nov 2017)

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. That said,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme was received from the person named on 9th May 2017.  During the processing of this application a query arose in relation to equine passports.  An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the herd owner to request further information which will allow processing of his application to be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: At the outset, I should stress that this is a locally-led programme, which is not directly administered by my Department. The design and management of the programme are primarily matters for the local project team, who will work closely with my Department, as this is rolled-out. The design work for the new Hen Harrier programme has already commenced following the appointment of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: A bilateral agreement was concluded on a health certificate for the export of beef from Ireland to Iran in March 2013. Irish beef exports to Iran had previously been banned due to BSE. However, Ireland now has access to export fresh chilled and frozen boneless beef, derived from animals under 30 months at slaughter, although no exports have taken place as yet. An official-led trade...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Policy (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department is actively involved with the farming sector in supporting initiatives to contribute positively to climate change mitigation including through sequestration and renewable energy. Food Wise 2025 sets out a cohesive, strategic plan for the sustainable development of agri-food sector over the next decade. As part of the initial ground work to Food Wise 2025, a public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (22 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2017. Processing of this application is now finalised and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the coming days.