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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts Data (29 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: There have been no private investigation firms hired by this Department in the last five years.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 423 and 424 together. On the 17 March the Brazilian police announced that after a two-year probe, they had discovered evidence that several beef and poultry plants allegedly bribed inspectors to overlook improper practices. This facilitated the export of meat which was unfit for human consumption. 21 Brazilian establishments are concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (28 Mar 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 that required further investigation. 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: GLAS Payments (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received full entitlements 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 have examined this issue and the application is now being further processed for payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016. Payment of the 85% advance payment for 2016  has now issued to the person named. The balancing 15% payment for 2016 will be processed in due course according to the regulatory requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Inspection Service (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: All slaughter plants whose meat is destined for human consumption must meet the requirements set out in detailed EU regulations relating to food safety and animal health and welfare. Large scale slaughter plants operate under the supervision of my Department, while smaller scale abattoirs are supervised by the Local Authority Veterinary Service. The slaughter process and the handling...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: At the outset, I would like to clarify that the available budget of €35 million is not solely targeted towards the conservation of the Hen Harrier, it also covers planned expenditure on the planned new Fresh Water Pearl Mussel scheme as well.  I have explained this previously. A request for tender covering both schemes was published on 14 November...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 430 and 431 together. The Brazilian police announced on 17 March that, after a two-year probe, they had discovered evidence that a number of beef and poultry plants allegedly bribed inspectors to overlook improper practices. This facilitated the export of meat unfit for human consumption. 21 Brazilian establishments are concerned. Most of them produce for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Brazilian police announced on 17 March that, after a two-year probe, they had discovered evidence that a number of beef and poultry plants allegedly bribed inspectors to overlook improper practices. This facilitated the export of meat unfit for human consumption. 21 Brazilian establishments are concerned. Most of them produce for the domestic market; and only 4 of them are approved for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: On 5th February, I announced details of the 2017 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme. I have approved funding of €28m for the overall Programme, with €2.5m being allocated for the 2017 Local Authority Harbour Development and Marine Leisure programme. On the 3rd February 2017, Local Authorities were invited to submit prioritised lists of projects...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1 October 2015 and has received a first payment instalment in respect of the 2015 scheme year. During the prepayment checks an issue presented which has now been examined and the application will now go through the 2015 balancing payment prepayment checking process again with a view to issuing payment at the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessel Licences (28 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Government approved the publication of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill to address the issues raised by the Supreme Court judgment of 27 October 2016, and the Bill was published on 13 February 2017.  The Bill is available on the Oireachtas website. The Supreme Court judgment found that fishing by Northern Ireland vessels within the 0 to 6 nautical mile zone of the territorial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together. Ireland has a comprehensive legislative framework in place to ensure that vessels authorised for the carriage of livestock by sea are equipped to the very highest specification.  My Department also ensures that rigorous controls and procedures are put in place to ensure strict compliance with this legislation. Only...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 applies to the non-commercial movement of pet animals between EU Member States. Directive 92/65/EEC applies to animal health requirements for trade in and imports to the EU of 'other' live animals, which includes some ruminants, Camelids (e.g. llamas, alpacas), cats and dogs (for commercial imports only), bees, apes, rabbits and hares, exotic birds, ferrets,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Appeals (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) has statutory functions assigned to it in accordance with the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997. The function of the Board is to provide an independent authority for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. A person aggrieved by a decision of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Appeals (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) has statutory functions assigned to it in accordance with the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997. The function of the Board is to provide an independent authority for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. A person aggrieved by a decision of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Appeals (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) has statutory functions assigned to it in accordance with the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997. The function of the Board is to provide an independent authority for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. A person aggrieved by a decision of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Appeals (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) has statutory functions assigned to it in accordance with the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997. The function of the Board is to provide an independent authority for the determination of appeals against decisions of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on aquaculture licence applications. A person aggrieved by a decision of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Eligibility (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The Tillage scheme is open to farmers who have a Department identifier and have a minimum of 15 hectares  of tillage crops declared under the Basic Payment scheme, or equivalent in the year of application or previous year. This is the criteria that has been approved by the European Commission and there are no plans to adjust it.