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

Michael Creed: Commercial movements of animals, including dogs, within the EU are recorded on the European Commission’s TRACES system. Movements to non-EU countries are not recorded on TRACES. In view of this, it is not possible for my Department to trace the onward movement of animals which are exported from Ireland via another EU Member State to a third country such as Pakistan. Once...

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (2 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 an issue presented on the computerised crosscheck of Department databases. Department officials have examined this issue and the application is now being further processed for payment in respect of the 2016 scheme year.

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

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Transfer of Entitlements application to my Department seeking the transfer of entitlements by lease as transferor. This application has been fully processed and payment issued directly to the bank account of the person named on 27thApril.

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

Michael Creed: Under SI 675 of 2006 European Communities (Animal Transport and Control Post) Regulations 2006, all vehicles employed in the Type 2 export of animals from this jurisdiction must be authorised before transport can be initiated. This approval process is carried out by officials of my Department and can be performed at any nominated location with the site usually decided by agreement between the...

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

Michael Creed: Exports of live animals from Ireland utilise both (i) “Roll on – Roll off” ferries, where the animals remain in approved transport vehicles and (ii) dedicated livestock vessels. The specific legislation relating to the transport of live animals are EU Council Regulation (EC) 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations which is given...

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

Michael Creed: I fully recognise the potential difficulties that the forestry sector could face in the event of a hard Brexit, given the sector's reliance on the UK market. Its particular exposure to the UK market is exemplified by the fact that almost 80% of wood-based panel exports and 70% of sawn timber exports go to the UK. I am also aware of the anticipated increase in the volume of roundwood supply...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (2 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 seek to gain larger quota shares at the expense of others. However, that could only happen if the UK were content to ignore the potential repercussions that would certainly...

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

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is the statutory body responsible for the regulation and development of greyhound racing under the Greyhound Act 1958. The issue to which the Deputy refers is an operational matter for Bord na gCon. BnG have provided the following statistics on proportions of positive samples and of cases determined to have no case to answer. Year Samples received to NGL Positive samples % of...

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

Michael Creed: The length of time required to process an individual application is contingent on a number of factors such as the timely response of the applicant in providing the required documentation and proof that the applicant is entitled to use the lands that are the subject of the herd number application. Under normal circumstances, the average waiting period from the time of receipt of the...

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

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of the 1 October 2015. During the 2015 prepayment checking process an issue was identified in relation to a cross check with National Parks and Wildlife Service schemes. Department officials have now resolved this issue and the application will now be further processed for the 2015 payment. Following the issue of...

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

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a GLAS 1 application which was unsuccessful and subsequently appealed to the Agriculture Appeals Office where the appeal was allowed. The application will be further processed as soon as possible.

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

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a GLAS 1 application which was unsuccessful and accordingly the question of payment does not arise. Records in my Department show that an application on behalf of the person named was also submitted under GLAS 3 and has been approved. GLAS 3 payments are due to commence towards the end of 2017.

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

Michael Creed: Greencastle Harbour is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its development and ongoing maintenance rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government thereafter. My Department does however provide limited funding to assist coastal Local Authorities in carrying out small...

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

Michael Creed: Leenan Pier is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its maintenance, repair and development rests with Donegal County Council in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government thereafter. My Department does however provide limited funding to assist coastal Local Authorities in carrying out small scale...

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

Michael Creed: Under the Rural Development Regulation each Member State must designate areas eligible for payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme. The ANC scheme replaces the previous Disadvantaged Areas Scheme / Less Favoured Areas Scheme. The designation of eligible areas under these schemes to date has been based on a range of socio-economic factors. Under the new Rural Development...

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

Michael Creed: A total of 3099 cases, of which 2175 are GLAS 1 and 924 are GLAS 2, have not yet been sent for payment. Files continue to be processed and are sent for payment on a weekly basis as issues are cleared and regulatory checks are passed.

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

Michael Creed: The information requested by the deputy is set out in the following tabular form. - GLAS 1 - GLAS 2 - - County Name Number Sent for Payment Number with PPV Pass Unpaid Number Sent for Payment Number with PPV Pass Unpaid Carlow 256 0 23 118 0 10 Cavan 857 0 53 416 0 16 Clare 1,511 0 106 653 1 37 Cork 1,961 2 206 927 1 86 Donegal 1,808 7 138 933 8 70 Dublin 54 0 9 15 0 2 Galway 2,783...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (2 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 related to an error on 2016 Basic Payment Scheme application. When this issue is resolved the GLAS application for the 2016 payment will be further processed.

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

Michael Creed: The person named was 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. The 85% payment for 2016 has also been processed and payment has issued to the person named. The only action selected in the application is commonage which attracts a payment rate of €120 per Hectare up to the overall scheme...