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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (6 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named is not eligible for payment under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) as they hold no BPS entitlements. An application under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2016. Under the Terms and Condition of the ANC scheme applicants are required to occupy and farm in their own right and at their own risk a minimum of 3...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (6 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The 85% advance of the 2016 payment has issued to the person named.  My officials are examining this case and it appears that details of one GLAS parcel declared as Low Input Permanent pasture was not included in the payment calculation and this needs to be reinstated.  When this process is complete any outstanding balance due to the person named will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table. Some of the reports outlined are mandatory in the context of EU obligations. 2011: March- December Company Title of Report Date or Expected Date of Publication Costs € University College Dublin Evaluation of the EU School Fruit Scheme/Food Dude Programme in Ireland 2011 - Commission Regulation 288 of 2009 10...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (6 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: It has not been possible to provide the answer to the Deputy's question in the time available.  The material will be provided directly to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Fund for Strategic Investments (6 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: In 2014, my Department  contributed projects for inclusion in Ireland's project list as submitted to the “EIB-Commission-Member State "Special Task Force on developing an investment project pipeline in the EU". The possible projects and project areas that were outlined at that time included: - An Agri-Food Loan Fund - Afforestation and the creation of woodland - Capital projects...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Heritage Schemes (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme provides grant-aid for the conservation of traditional farm buildings and related structures on GLAS farms. This Scheme is administered by The Heritage Council on behalf of my Department and seeks to ensure that traditional farm buildings and structures are restored and conserved for renewed practical agricultural use as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The management of aquaculture licensing functions in Lough Foyle gives rise to legal and jurisdictional complexities. Negotiations regarding the jurisdiction of the Lough Foyle area are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. I understand these negotiations are ongoing. My Department organises and participates in an inter-departmental working group which is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015. Payment in respect of the 2015 scheme year has now been approved and processing of the payment in respect of the 2016 scheme year will now commence with a view to issuing payment at the earliest possible date.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 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. Parcels approved into the GLAS scheme for the Farmland Habitat action have been merged since the GLAS application was submitted which has resulted in unforeseen technical...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Courses (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The matters raised are operational issues for Teagasc. Teagasc integrates occupational health and safety (OHS) strongly into its Research and Knowledge Transfer Programmes. The Teagasc OHS programme seeks to assist farmers to effectively manage this dimension of operating a farm. All major Teagasc events have an OHS exhibit, and the topic is strongly emphasised in newsletters, media...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department is aware of the fact that, in a limited number of cases, details of individual GLAS applications are not yet visible when they log onto the Department's on-line BPS applications facility. Staff in my Department are aware of this issue and it is expected that it will be resolved shortly

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: My Department is aware of the fact that, in a limited number of cases, details of individual GLAS applications are not yet visible when they log onto the Department's on-line BPS applications facility. Staff in my Department are aware of this issue and it is expected that it will be resolved shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: I wish to inform the Deputy that the information requested is an operational matter for the State bodies themselves. They have been requested to forward the relevant information directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: Following the UK referendum in June 2016, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine established a dedicated Brexit Unit within its EU and International Trade Division. This Unit now forms part of a newly formed Brexit and International Trade Division. It  comprises of three staff working full-time on Brexit issues, reporting to a full-time Head of Division, who in turn reports...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: Following the UK referendum in June 2016, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine established a dedicated Brexit Unit within its EU and International Trade Division. This Unit now forms part of a newly formed Brexit and International Trade Division. It  comprises of three staff working full-time on Brexit issues, reporting to a full-time Head of Division, who in turn reports...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: Innovation is an important cross cutting theme of the Food Wise 2025 strategy and is crucial to achieving the future sustainable development of the sector, particularly in view of the challenges arising from Brexit.  Food Wise identified gaps in translating research into products and practice, and in industry capacity to absorb new research.  The Food Wise...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and the only land included in the application is commonage land.  During the 2015 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (5 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: It is a matter for the applicant and their advisor to ensure that the tax clearance status of the contractors being used are in order before the work commences. The application for a TAMS II payment referred to has been received and is currently being examined in the local office concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (4 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: Under the EU Regulations governing GLAS, AEOS and all other area-based payment schemes, a full check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must take place before payment can issue. Currently 26 GLAS 1, 7 GLAS 2 and 10 AEOS cases are being worked through on an ongoing basis with all cases that are cleared for payment being paid on a weekly basis.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (4 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The incident mentioned is the subject of an ongoing investigation by An Garda Síochána who have assured my Department that, if it can be established a crime has been committed, every effort will be made in holding the offender(s) to account.  Incidents of animal cruelty are totally unacceptable and my Department devotes considerable resources to protecting...