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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: My predecessor commissioned the Indecon report, which was published in July 2014, in recognition of the need to review and reform aspects of the greyhound sector.  The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine published its report on the greyhound industry in January 2016 and in July 2016 the Irish Greyhound Board's  Anti Doping and Medication Review...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (28 Feb 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.  The 85% advance payment for 2016 has been processed and payment has 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: Marine Institute (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: This is an operational matter for the Marine Institute.  I have requested the Marine Institute to respond directly to the Deputy on the specific information requested.

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

Michael Creed: This is an operational matter for the Marine Institute.  I have requested the Marine Institute to respond directly to the Deputy on the specific information requested.

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

Michael Creed: This is an operational matter for the Marine Institute.I have requested the Marine Institute to respond directly to the Deputy on the specific information requested.

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 711 and 712 together. Control of the fishing within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone is a matter for the Irish control authorities.  Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control - such as the Vessel Monitoring System and the Automatic Identification System - are a matter...

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 713 to 715, inclusive, together. The loss of or damage to fishing gear caused by other vessels is most effectively dealt with as a civil matter between the parties involved.  Neither my department nor the agencies under its aegis have a role in relation to this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (28 Feb 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 resolved this issue and the application is now being further...

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

Michael Creed: The application for payment in this case is currently being examined and will be finalised as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing Industry (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The Indecon report on the Irish Harness Racing Sector is due to be submitted to the Department before the end or March 2017.

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

Michael Creed: The aquaculture site referred to by the Deputy is operating under the provisions of Section 19(A)4 of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and accordingly must comply with the terms and conditions of the expired licence.  The appropriate amendment in question is under consideration by my Department at present.

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

Michael Creed: Applications for an increased level of stocking at aquaculture sites are considered by my Department under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and related national and EU legislation.  In accordance with the applicable legislation an Environmental Impact Statement must be submitted to my Department in order to enable consideration of such an application.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Foreshore Licence Applications (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The decision in the case referred to by the Deputy was taken in accordance with Section 68(1) of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and followed detailed examination of the key issues of the case.

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

Michael Creed: My Department is aware of correspondence from Donegal County Council concerning the effluent discharge licence in respect of the aquaculture site referred to by the Deputy.  Compliance with the effluent discharge licence is a matter for the Local Authority in the first instance.

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

Michael Creed: Coillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and, as advised previously, day-to-day operational matters, such as the engagement of service providers, are the responsibility of the company, as is the way in which such entities provide the services for which they were engaged.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tribunals of Inquiry Data (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: There has been one judicial inquiry in my Department and the details are as follows: Date Name Terms of Reference Costs 31 May 1991 Beef Tribunal To inquire into the following definite matters of urgent public importance: (i) allegations regarding illegal activities, fraud and malpractice in and in connection with the beef processing industry made or referred to: (a) in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (23 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: In Phase 1 of this scheme, applicants were required to reduce milk production in the period October 2016 to December 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. Applicants had until February 3rd to apply via their cooperative/purchaser for payment. These applications were required to be sent on to my Department by February 9th. My Department is currently processing the applications and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (23 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS 3 contract on 1 May 2013. Payments have issued in respect of the 2013-2015 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based schemes, a comprehensive check, including cross checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must take place. Issues arose during these checks relating to the classification of crops....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (23 Feb 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 crosschecks. This issue is now resolved and the application will be further processed for the 2016 payment.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Payments (23 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: I can confirm that any issues outstanding in respect of the Organic Farming Scheme payment for the person named have been addressed.  It is expected that payment will issue shortly.