Results 8,701-8,720 of 18,593 for speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The collation of the information requested by the Deputy is almost complete. The response will be issued to the Deputy in the next two weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The animal identification and movement system (AIM) is not used to penalise farmers. The AIM data provided to the factories includes registration and movement history data for an animal which is already recorded on the animal passport that accompanies the animal to the factory.  AIM provides the data in electronic format to assist factories in marketing Irish beef and beef...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: In considering whether proposed aid to the fisheries and aquaculture sector is compliant with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, my Department has regard to a number of EU legal instruments that are particular to the sector. Regulation 508/2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) provides the legal basis for most State interventions in the seafood sector...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Dialogue (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: Responsibility for the Fair Deal nursing home support scheme rests with my colleague the Minister for Health.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: A specific Brexit financial package for farmers was not on the agenda at the most recent Agri-Fish Council meeting of EU Ministers on 17 and 18 July 2017. However a major item on the agenda was a discussion on the results of the public consultation on modernising and simplifying the CAP which was undertaken by the EU Commission in the first half of 2017. In my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Aid (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The matter of a revision of State Aid rules, and more particularly that of a possible increase to the current State Aid thresholds, was raised at a number of Agri-Fish Council meetings in 2016, in the context of the ongoing difficulties being experienced on EU agricultural markets.  Some Member States, including Ireland, raised the possibility of increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service Expenditure (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The operational costs of Regional Veterinary Laboratories 2014 -2016 and projected costs for 2017 are as follows: Projected RVLs 2014 2015 2016 2017^ €m €m €m €m Spend on consumables* 0.990 1.001 1.237 1.159 Energy costs 0.158 0.138 0.142 0.148 Landscaping 0.00979 0.01007 0.00987 0.00913 Payroll costs** 3.215 3.275 3.484 3.490 Total 4.372...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Eligibility (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: Trailing shoe equipment is available in TAMS II under the Low Emission Slurry Spreading Scheme and the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme.  To qualify under the Low Emission Slurry Spreading Scheme an applicant must have a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine identifier and have a minimum of 5 hectares declared under the basic Payment Scheme or be engaged in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I am aware of the price reporting in the USA referred to by the Deputy. However, I believe that the most effective and appropriate method to increase supply chain transparency is through a co-ordinated European wide basis. In late 2016 the EU Council, when agreeing conclusions on strengthening farmers’ position in the food supply chain and tackling unfair trading practices, noted the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: I noted comments made in relation to market specifications generally including those in relation to carcase weights and age limit, by stakeholders at the most recent beef roundtable held on the 12th of July. However it should be noted that carcase specification requirements are a function of market demand. Any requirements in relation to such specifications laid down by the retail...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Data (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The information sought is currently being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The information sought is currently being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Data (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The Animal Welfare, Recording and Breeding Scheme for Suckler Herds was operated between 2008-2012. Its objectives were to improve breeding by recording animal events data and make better use of genetic evaluation. It also aimed to improve husbandry and weaning to reduce illness and mortality.   Details of scheme participants and payments are set out in the following table. Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: As requested please see in the table the number of hectares currently eligible under the BPS and greening scheme, by county.  These figures are based on the total digitised area per county and the maximum eligible area per county i.e the area before the deduction of any ineligible areas such as roadways, inaccessible areas, rivers, dense scrub etc and the remaining eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The Knowledge Transfer Programme aims to address identified knowledge gaps in six agriculture sectors contributing to increased efficiency, effectiveness and competitiveness which benefit not just the individual farmers involved but also the agriculture sector as a whole. As part of the Programme requirements participants must complete a Farm Improvement Plan with their chosen facilitator...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: At the Beef RoundTable in 2015, a commitment was made to legislate for the recognition of Producer Organisations (POs) in the beef sector. This initiative was supported by all sectoral stakeholders and in February of 2016 a Statutory Instrument (The European Union (Beef Producer Organisations) Regulations 2016 S.I. No 49 of 2016  was signed into law to give a legal basis...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Welfare Scheme Data (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: A total of 22,263 applications were received for participation in the Sheep Welfare Scheme.  No payments have issued to date on the Scheme.  Advance payment, expected to amount to an estimated €20 million, will issue in Q4 2017.  The final figure is subject to change following the outcome of appeals currently under consideration by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: Biomass boilers are currently grant aided under the Pig and Poultry Specialised Investment Scheme of TAMS II. Within the horticulture sector growers can apply for grant aid on investments in biomass boilers through the Scheme of Aid for Producer Organisations in the Fruit and Vegetables Sector or through the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has primary responsibility for farm safety. However I am particularly supportive of improving the safety record on farms. The rate of accidents on farms remains far too high and it is important that a focus on safety becomes an integral part of farming culture. While there are many risks in farming, farming does not have to be a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (26 Jul 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department has contributed significantly to the support of the Horticulture sector through its grant aid Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector.  In 2016, €3.865 million in grant aid was paid to approved horticultural applicants which supported some €9.7 million in investment into the Horticulture industry. Under...