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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved, carried out work and submitted a payment claim under the Dairy Equipment Scheme of TAMS 11. Under the provisions of the scheme a reduction must be applied before payment. The payment claim is being processed as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS 2 contract on 1 September 2011. Payment issued in respect of the 2011-2015 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must take place. As 2016 is the final scheme year of payment for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The City and County Managers Association representing the Local Authorities made a submission on the bye-law issue as part of the Review into the operation of the Control of Horses Act 1996. They stated in this that replacing bye-laws with a single piece of national legislation would be appropriate and might allow the Control of Horses Act to operate more efficiently. This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has been paid in full for the 2015 scheme year. During the 2016 prepayment checking process an issue presented on the computerised crosscheck of Department databases concerning the Wild Bird Cover action and the declaration made on the 2016 BPS application in respect to this land parcel....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The information requested is set out in the following table on a county by county basis for GLAS 1 and GLAS 2 applicants who have received a payment to date or will be paid in the next payment run by the Department in the coming days. In total this represents just under 95% of all applications received. In addition there are just over 1,000 applicants from whom further...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Data (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must take place before payments are made. As 2016 is the final year for AEOS 2 participants re-checks on payments made for all scheme years must be completed before final payment can be processed....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Research (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department has considered the report published by Teagasc which provides a baseline analysis of the competitiveness of the Irish agricultural sector during the period 2005-2015, and against which future developments may be measured.  Ireland’s competitive position within the EU across all the dairy, beef, sheep and cereal sectors was positive for the period 2009-2013 when...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Disadvantaged agricultural area was first introduced in Ireland in 1975 and was based on a range of socio-economic factors.  At present, over 5 million hectares are designated as disadvantaged under the scheme.  An official from my Department has forwarded a copy of the current map of designated land directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Funding (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The Programme for a Partnership Government sets out the commitment to increase the budget for the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme by €25m in Budget 2018.  This commitment will form part of the Budget 2018 discussions, in parallel to the ongoing redesign of the scheme required by EU regulations.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I am currently considering plans to submit minor changes to the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 as part of the annual amendment process. These proposed changes are minor technical amendments to certain existing schemes under the RDP. My Department will in any case be consulting with stakeholders here through the RDP Monitoring Committee in advance of the formal submission of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Following the UK referendum in June 2016, my Department established a dedicated Brexit and Coordination Trade Division which is currently comprised of 4 experienced staff. The Division co-ordinates the ongoing analysis, consultation and engagement activities being undertaken by a large number of administrative, technical and veterinary staff, through an internal Brexit Response...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The 2017 budget for Bord Bia, the State Agency responsible for marketing and promotion of agri food and drink, is almost €61m. Bord Bia's activities in this area are all directly relevant to expanding market penetration and diversifying outlets for Irish food and drink against the background of Brexit.  This budget includes an additional €2 million for Bord...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: One of the steps I undertook in the immediate aftermath of the UK's decision to leave the EU was to establish a Consultative Committee of Stakeholders in order to ensure a full exchange of information on the potential implications of a UK exit from the EU for the agrifood sector in Ireland. The working arrangements of the Committee are to meet as required rather than according to a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: At this stage it is impossible to say with certainty what effect Brexit will have on the Irish fishing industry. We don't know yet what changes the UK may seek to the current arrangements. In theory, the UK could indeed restrict access to their waters and or seek to gain larger quota shares at the expense of others.  However,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Administration (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department's "Guide to Land Eligibility" document clearly states that land which has been burned is not eligible as it is not in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation and therefore not eligible for payment under the Basic Payment and the various other area-based schemes. The EU regulations governing these schemes prescribe that land being submitted for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 to 237, inclusive, together. The following tables have been provided to my Department by the Central Statistics Office; Volume and value of beef exports to NI 2015 2016 Jan-Mar 2017 € 000 Tonnes € 000 Tonnes € 000 Tonnes 133,468 33,429 110,850 31,283 28,008 7,968 Volume and value of beef imports from NI 2015 2016 Jan-Mar...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Under the governing EU Organic Regulations, there is no specific reference to State-imposed requirements for the purpose of granting organic certification. However, depending on the circumstances, any breach of such requirements may possibly impact on the organic certification of an operator. Such breaches would have to be assessed on a case by case basis by the Organic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department, as the Competent Authority, delegates the task of certifying and operating the inspection system to which organic operators producing, preparing, storing or importing produce from third countries are subject. This is in accordance with the governing EU regulations. Since 2005, the associated services and obligations of the Organic Control Bodies were formalised by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: This issue has been brought to the attention of the Organic Control Body concerned. The matter is currently under examination to determine whether the requirements of the organic regulations were met. It would be inappropriate for me to comment any further at this stage in the process.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (25 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The Sea Food Policy and Management Division has a range of responsibilities involving sea fisheries policy and management, corporate governance of marine State agencies and implementation of Departmental responsibilities in harnessing our ocean wealth.   That Division has responsibility for corporate governance of Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board involving oversight of that...