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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I understand that the amenity to which the Deputy refers, namely Castlemorris Woods Walk, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny, is part of the Coillte forest estate. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The second tranche of GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme closed for applications on 18 November 2016. The scheme is administered by The Heritage Council on behalf of my Department. A total of 93 applications were shortlisted and grant offers will issue to the successful applicants by mid May. I plan to open a further tranche of this very successful scheme later this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department provides a range of supports and initiatives to encourage and assist beekeepers and the beekeeping associations recognising the important role bees play within agriculture and for biodiversity as both pollinators and honey producers: the value of honey bees as pollinators far exceeding their value as honey producers. In terms of grants directly available to individual...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The revenue from the collection of veterinary inspection fees on the export of live animals in 2016 is set out in the table to facilitate the calculations referred to by the Deputy. Animal Fees collected HORSES €69,000 PIGS €147,000 SHEEP €24,000 CATTLE €638,000 OTHER ANIMALS €5,000 TOTAL €883,000 I am very conscious of the vital role that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: No application for the Reconstitution Scheme (Windblow - Storm Darwin) has been received for the person named or anyone by the surname given or anyone at the address given. The contract number (CN) supplied is also incorrect. The last reference provided refers to different parties.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Feedstuffs (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy: YEAR Total Animal Feed Imported (Tonnes) Top 5 countries of origin 2010 3,644,703 United Kingdom United States Argentina France Brazil 2011 2,543,107 United States Argentina United Kingdom France Canada 2012 3,051,687 Argentina United States France Poland Netherlands 2013 3,411,548 United States...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sugar Quotas Abolition (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: By way of explanation I would like to give the Deputy a short background to this issue. My Government colleague Minister Coveney sought agreement at EU level to allow for the growing of sugar beet for the manufacture of sugar/bioethanol, at the earliest possible date. In this connection, he secured agreement as part of the overall CAP reform package at the final EU Council of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The persons named submitted an application for GLAS 3 which needed to be reviewed. This review has now been completed and the application of person named has now been approved into the scheme with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2017.  The approval letter with this decision will issue to the persons named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish Land Commission (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: There are no immediate plans to make the 8.8 million or so records of the former Commission generally available to the public for research purposes or otherwise as they are still working documents and have not been handed over to the National Archives.  My officials regularly access these records or service queries from the public relating to current and past transactions and for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Diplomatic Representation (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Further to my response of 28 March 2017 the following table indicates the number of agriculture attachés in the  locations identified.   Abu Dhabi - 1 Beijing - 1 Geneva - 1 London - 1 Moscow - 1 Paris -1 Rome - 1 Washington - 1 Permanent Representation Brussels - Brussels - 4 staff (2 attachés, 1 Counsellor and 1 Executive Officer).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Iascaigh Mhara Staff (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1148 to 1150, inclusive, together. Bord Iascaigh Mhara operates a Fleet Safety Scheme and an Enhanced Safety Scheme with Exchequer funding from my Department. The Fleet Safety Scheme provides grant aid to the owners of registered fishing vessels for the purchase and installation of safety items, including statutory lifesaving, fire-fighting, navigation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The matter referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for HRI. In line with Dail procedures, this request can be made directly to HRI using the dedicated email address:.The Deputy's question has already been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Plan (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I presume the Deputy is referring to the Kerry Life scheme.  I am glad to say that under the Locally-Led measure of the Irish Rural Development Programme we have firm plans for the introduction of an extensive new scheme targeting the conservation of the freshwater pearl mussel.  This will focus on a number of key areas which are critical for the survival of the mussel, including a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme Applications (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named has submitted a payment claim for completed investment works under the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme of TAMS 11. The payment processing checks are completed and payment will issue to the person concerned in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is a commercial state body, established in 1958 under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. Bord na gCon is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Bord na gCon’s position with regard to greyhound welfare is illustrated by its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Laboratory Facilities (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1155 to 1158, inclusive, together. My Department tasked a working group, led by Professor Alan Reilly, and comprising senior officials of the Department with undertaking a review of its laboratory services, including both its Central Laboratory complex in Backweston, Co. Kildare and its network of Regional Laboratories in Athlone, Cork, Kilkenny,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Administration (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: EU Regulations governing the National Reserve provide that funding for the replenishment of the Reserve may be obtained by means of surrender of entitlements that remain unused by farmers for two consecutive years and by claw-back derived following the transfer of entitlements without land, which applies to the sale of entitlements without land in Ireland. The Regulations also provide for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Recruitment (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Recruitment to the Department's Veterinary Laboratories is an ongoing process. For example, appointments have most recently been made at Research Officer (veterinarian), Laboratory Analyst and Serological Assistant grades, and a confined competition is underway to establish a panel for Laboratory Analyst positions in Cork. Resource requirements are considered in light of the overall needs...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: The “Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme” was developed by my Department in co-operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), making €150 million available to farmers at interest rates of 2.95%. One of my priorities has been to address the impact of the change in the sterling exchange rate and lower commodity prices in some agriculture sectors....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is a commercial State body, established in 1958 under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. Greyhound racing is a traditional industry and a sport which plays an integral role in rural society and economy. In 2010 a report by Jim Power, Economic Consultant, commissioned by Bord na gCon, estimated...