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

Michael Creed: The joint paper from the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia on the Better functioning of the food supply chain sets out proposals on progressing the Conclusions of the Council of Ministers last December, which envisaged a possible regulatory framework at EU level on unfair trading practices (UTPs). ...

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

Michael Creed: I welcome the recent confirmation by Commissioner Hogan of his intention to establish two market observatories for the sugar markets and the crops, cereals, oilseeds and protein crops market. These two new market observatories will provide expertise and advice to the European Commission to utilise existing market management tools for the crop sector in a timely and effective manner. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The discussion on the future design of the CAP at the March Council of Agriculture Ministers meeting took place at an opportune time given the range of CAP-related discussions my European colleagues and I have had over recent months and in the light of the Commission’s recent launch of its public consultation process on the modernisation and simplification of the policy. The future...

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

Michael Creed: Up to 13 delegations outlined their concerns at the March Council, regarding the implementation of the provisions on voluntary coupled support (VCS) under the Direct Payments Regulation.  Their concerns are based on the additional information and justification required by the Commission regarding the implementation of the VCS and in particular the impact of excessive Commission scrutiny...

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

Michael Creed: The dairy sector has in the recent past been through a prolonged period of downward price volatility.  As Minister, I have been an advocate of deploying the market measures utilised by the Commission,  such as Aids to Private Storage and Intervention.  Additionally, the Common Market Organisation Regulations agreed by the Irish EU Presidency in 2013 provides for more...

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

Michael Creed: Following recognition of the need for a high level animal health and welfare status on the island of Ireland, the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) commissioned a programme of work in 2001 to develop closer co-operation and joint strategies for the improvement of animal health on an all island basis. Under the NSMC arrangements, a number of working groups, on different aspects of...

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

Michael Creed: Relative stability refers to the fixed percentage share of fish stocks allocated to Member States and was established as a principle of the first Common Fisheries Policy in 1983.  The percentage share of each stock for each Member State was based on the average catch of each Member State over a set reference period and has remained unchanged. At this stage it is impossible to...

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

Michael Creed: In order to fulfil the agricultural educational requirements to qualify for the 2017 National Reserve, applicants must have successfully completed a recognised course in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC level 6 or its equivalent by the 15th May 2017.  Where an applicant has fully completed their course by 15th May but has not yet been verified as...

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

Michael Creed: The information sought by the Deputy is contained in the two tables. Table 1 – Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme Expenditure, 2011 – 2016 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Castletownbere 2,832,389 855,504 949,975 371,651 392,616 1,309,342 Dingle 695,093 469,861 840,369 451,352 2,141,792 1,677,632 Dunmore East 756,140 548,567 815,126 728,479...

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

Michael Creed: While Ireland does not have a direct interest in the North Sea, I am aware of the document referred to by the Deputy. This is preliminary examination by the European Parliament of a proposal by the Commission for a regulation establishing a multi-annual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea. Proposals such as this are subject to co-decision by the Council and the Parliament. Both...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Projects (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: The European Solidarity Corps Programme was announced by the European Commission in September 2016 and officially launched in December 2016. There are currently no plans to introduce a new scheme under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 in relation to the European Solidarity Corps Programme.

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

Michael Creed: In line with the commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government, Department officials consulted with the EU Commission with regard to funding of ‘specific disadvantage’ categories such as the group commonly referred to as ‘Forgotten Farmers’ under the National Reserve in 2017 and future years. Funding for the National Reserve in 2017 is derived...

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

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that the person named sought a review of the Appeals Officers decision in October 2016. Under the Act only the Director may perform such reviews which must be undertaken in full compliance with the legal requirements and following a detailed assessment of the case to be reviewed. Currently there are a considerable number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Expenditure (28 Mar 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. This Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (28 Mar 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: Aquaculture Licences (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: All applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and related legislation. There is always a strict separation between my Ministerial role as decision maker in respect of aquaculture licence applications and my Ministerial duty to promote the sustainable development of the industry. This separation of duties...

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

Michael Creed: My Department is currently examining each of the sites of the company named with a view to determining whether the requirements of the organic regulations are met.

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

Michael Creed: As the Deputy is aware the decision not to revoke the aquaculture licence in question was taken in accordance with Section 68 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997 and therefore there was no departure from the provisions of the applicable legislation.

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

Michael Creed: The Marine Institute advises my Department on scientific issues associated with the marine environment and defines a salmon smolt as a juvenile salmon which has undergone the physiological and physical changes necessary to survive at sea.

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

Michael Creed: My decision in the case referred to by the Deputy followed a detailed examination by my Department of the key issues involved and was in accordance with the provisions of Section 68 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997.