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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: I am pleased to announce the launch of the “Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme” today. One of my priorities has been to address the impact of the change in the sterling exchange rate and lower commodity prices in some sectors, which have caused cash flow difficulties for farmers. The Scheme was developed in co-operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 4th May 2016.  During validation of the application, a query arose in relation to some of the land declared.  The query has now been resolved and a supplementary payment for the amount outstanding will issue in the near future to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1October 2015 and has received full entitlements in respect of the 2015 scheme year. The 85% payment for 2016 has been processed and payment has issued to the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1January 2016. The first payment due to the person named is in respect of the 2016 scheme year.  During the 2016 prepayment checks an issue was identified with one of the parcels claimed for Low Input Permanent Pasture action. Department officials have examined this issue and resolved...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that the person named lodged an appeal in relation to 2015 National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme. The Appeals legislation was amended in December 2016 to allow such appeals to be dealt with by the Agriculture Appeals Office. Documentation in relation to the Young Farmers Scheme has been received and the documentation relating to the National...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The most recent GLAS payment run was made at the end of last week in respect of the 2016 scheme year.  The table below outlines the number of participants paid on this run for both GLAS 1 and GLAS 2 and the value of the payments that issued. Numbers on Pay run Value - € GLAS 1 636 €2,337,235 GLAS 2 526 €1,844,943 Total 1,162...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: Within my Department there are 26 staff assigned to administering the operation of the GLAS scheme which includes processing of all GLAS applications and payments, all policy matters associated with the Scheme and financial control and management of the Scheme.  In addition there are 30 inspectorate staff carrying out inspections for GLAS as part of their duties.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Information and Communications Technology (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: In the context of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2015 - 2020 the Department has delivered over twenty new schemes that were supported by  IT capability in  the last two years.  In the first two years of the current RDP my Department has already implemented substantially more RDP schemes than were implemented over the entire ten year lifetime of the previous RDP...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The table below sets out the number of farmers and the value of payments in respect of the 2016 Scheme year that have issued to date for both GLAS 1 and GLAS 2. - Numbers Paid Amount GLAS 1 19,862 €70,770,486.57 GLAS 2 8,663 €30,718,576.69 Total 28,525 €101,489,063.26

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The primary compensation scheme for farmers whose herds are affected by TB is the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme under which compensation is payable for cattle removed as reactors. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on Herdowners/Keepers complying with the provisions of national/EU legislative requirements and controls. In relation to the herdowner in question, my Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1st September 2011. Payment has issued for the 2011-2015 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must take place. As all AEOS 2 participants will be receiving their final...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1October 2015 and has received full entitlements in respect of the 2015 scheme year. The 85% payment for 2016 has been processed and payment has issued to the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The persons named were approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2016.  The first payment due to the persons named is in respect of the 2016 scheme year.  During the 2016 prepayment checking process, issues were identified with the commonage action for both of these applications.  Department officials are examining these issues with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1October 2015 and has received full entitlements in respect of the 2015 scheme year. During the 2016 prepayment checks an issue was identified in relation to crosschecks with other Department databases.  Department officials have examined this issue and have resolved it.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Appeals (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named applied for grant aid under the Animal Welfare Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II.  On pre-approval inspection of the premises it was established that replacement slats had been installed prior to approval being issued. This is a breach of the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme and the application was therefore rejected....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: The person named was approved into GLAS 1 with a contract commencement date of 1October 2015 and has received full entitlements in respect of the 2015 scheme year. During the 2016 prepayment checks issues were identified with the cross checks on the Basic Payment Scheme application of the person named.  Department officials are examining these issues with a view to resolving...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry. The organisation of horse racing is not a matter for my Department. The setting of race programmes is entirely a matter for Horse Racing Ireland, which have dedicated...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: I am pleased to announce the launch of the “Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme” today.  One of my priorities has been to address the impact of the change in the sterling exchange rate and lower commodity prices in some sectors, which have caused cash flow difficulties for farmers. The Scheme was developed in co-operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 20 April 2012.  The application was processed and as the land area claimed was subject to a review payment did not issue.  This review is now complete and the application is fully processed with payment due to issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Appeals (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme was received from the person named on 29 April 2015.  On processing of the application it was identified that not all scheme eligibility criteria were met, resulting in a rejection of the application for payment.  At that point additional correspondence was submitted by the person named, which on...