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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Data (18 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. This...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (18 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has been paid in full in respect of the 2015 scheme year. During the 2016 prepayment checking process an issue presented on the computerised crosscheck of Department databases.  Department officials are actively working on the issue with a view to further processing the 2016 payment.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I have answered this question for Deputy Kenny and others who have an interest in the regional veterinary offices, not just in Sligo but also in Kilkenny, Athlone, Cork, Limerick and Backweston. They are a critical part of the offering for the agrifood industry and for the exports they underpin to more than 180 different countries. What the Department has done, which I think is prudent, is...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Payments (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this matter on the Commencement and for giving me an opportunity to outline the up-to-date position regarding the 2016 GLAS payments. This and previous agri-environmental schemes provide support to participants to deliver public goods and environmental benefits that enhance Ireland's agricultural sustainability credentials. The scheme delivers overarching...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Payments (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this matter. It is unfortunate that we are in this situation. I believe the Senator has indicated that he very much values the scheme, and we in the Department certainly do as well. It is innovative and it is part of our climate mitigation effort. We have been in contact with all farmers by text message. We have written to 1,270 - I believe that is the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016. During the 2016 prepayment checking process an issue presented on the computerised crosscheck of Department databases with regard to the Wild Bird Cover action.  Department officials have examined this issue and the application is now being further processed with a view to issuing payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Licences (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: As Minister I have responsibility for policy in relation to sea-fishing boat licensing under Section 3(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003, as amended by Section 99 of the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. In this context, Section 3 of the Act makes provision for Ministerial Policy Directives to issue to the independent Licensing Authority for Sea-fishing Boats. I am,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Superlevy Fine (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The Super levy Instalment scheme was introduced in 2015. This scheme was offered by the EU Commission to Member States to implement on a voluntary basis to allow producers who had incurred super levy debt to spread the cost over three years (2015–2017) interest free. This repayment schedule took the form of a 33% lump sum in 2015 and the balance to be spread over five equal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The table outlines the amount spent by my Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017. Year Amount Paid (excluding VAT) Total 2011 11130.01 2012 3779.97 2013 3779.97 2014 4298.97 2015 3779.97 2016 3779.97 2017 1951.20

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is an operational matter for the State Bodies themselves. The twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department have been requested to provide the details directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Data (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The total number of applications received to date under TAMS II is 11,809 and 8,414 approvals have issued. 1,398 payment claims have been received and 866 applicants have been approved for payment.  Approvals are issued and applicants are paid on an on going basis on receipt of an online payment claim and following checks in the local office. The breakdown by county basis is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for a TAMS grant under the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme on 12 January 2017.  The application has passed all administrative checks and has been forwarded to the local office for further technical checks.  The local office will be in direct contact with the applicant to address any outstanding issues in relation to the application this week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compensation Schemes (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department continues to work with individual farmers in the area to assist with production issues and to tackle underlying problems on their farms. The Department understands that there has been a full resumption of milk deliveries from all of the farms concerned. An Inter-Agency group will also review, and if deemed necessary revise the active management measures to be taken in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of the 1 January 2016. During the 2016 prepayment checking process issues were identified with the land parcel data required for the GLAS actions selected. Department officials are actively working to resolve these issues with a view to further processing the application for payment at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Relief Schemes (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Mr. Seán Canney T.D., recently announced  the introduction of a once-off targeted Voluntary Homeowner Relocation Scheme. As part of the announcement the Minister outlined that further examination is ongoing by the OPW,  Local Authorities and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Coillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their lands, are the responsibility of the company. The matter was, however, raised with Coillte who advise that it erects fences around new plantations for as long as the young plants require protection from straying animals, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I have decided to  extend the original 31 May deadline for Year 1 of Knowledge Transfer Groups until 31 July, 2017 to allow facilitators and farmers additional time to complete the requirements of the Knowledge Transfer Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The €100m Knowledge Transfer Programme is included in Ireland's Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020. I have announced that the original 31 May deadline for completion of Year 1 of the Knowledge Transfer Groups will be extended until 31 July, 2017 to allow facilitators and farmers additional time to complete the requirements of the Knowledge Transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme Eligibility (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: EU Regulations governing the administration of the Young Farmers Scheme require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on farm inspections inspections, be completed to determine eligibility under the scheme. The person named was selected for an inspection under the 2016 Young Farmers Scheme. The outcome of the inspection determined that the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (17 May 2017)

Michael Creed: A budget of €100m has been allocated to the Knowledge Transfer Programme for the duration of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. Article 14 of EU Regulation 1305 of 2013 provides the funding basis for Knowledge Transfer Groups and allows member states to fund all or some of the costs incurred and income foregone by both farmers and facilitators. This is in addition to...