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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The Paris Agreement, which recently entered into force, clearly recognises that efforts to limit global temperature increases must do so in a manner that does not threaten food production. This reflects the need for a coherent approach to the twin challenges of climate change and food security that does not force us to reduce our sustainable production of food. The extent of the challenge...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for grant-aid under the Dairy Equipment Scheme in TAMS 11 on 26 August 2015. The applicant has completed the investment works and has submitted his claim for payment.  My Department is awaiting an outstanding document in relation to the application for payment.  The Applicant's Agricultural Advisor had advised  the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements under the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme. This application was initially deemed unsuccessful as the applicant held entitlements under the 2014 Single Payment Scheme which was not permitted under the conditions of the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the Basic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under 2016 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2016.  Processing of the application has recently been finalised and payment will shortly issue, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named. 

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I announced earlier this month that the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) had invited financial institutions to take part in the "Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme". This Scheme will enable farmers to improve the management of their cash flow and reduce the cost of their short-term borrowings.  This loan scheme forms part of a “three pillar strategy”...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Due to the volume of the information requested by the Deputy, it was not possible to provide it within the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for grant-aid under the Dairy Equipment Scheme of TAMS II on 6  October 2015. The applicant has completed the investment works and submitted an application for payment.  A prepayment inspection will be undertaken shortly. When this inspection has been satisfactorily completed, the application will move to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 10 May 2016. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. The possibility of a dredging project in Dingle has been mooted for some time and in that regard my Department had previously carried out investigations in relation to dredging the main navigation channel into Dingle Harbour. I am happy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Non-Disclosure Agreements (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: It is not possible to provide this information in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Action Programme Review (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2014 are the responsibility of the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.  The current arrangement negotiated with the Commission in Ireland’s action programme for Nitrates whereby the intensive sectors ( Pig, Poultry and Mushroom composts) are allowed to apply manures in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Carbon Tax Implementation (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: There is a whole of Government approach to climate policy as set out in the National Climate Policy Position.  Officials from my Department work very closely with other Departments and in particular, with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, which is the lead in this area and the matter of a carbon tax on beef and dairy products has not been considered. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I recently met with the Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland (FCI) to discuss the matters raised in their submission. The sustained period of lower commodity prices has caused cash flow difficulties for farmers in several sectors, which consequently affects service providers such as farm contractors. I have committed to working with all the stakeholders to address the issues involved...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (29 Nov 2016)

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 matter raised by the Deputy is not a matter for my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Under the Special Advisors (Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine) Order 2016 two special advisors were appointed to the Minister for Agriculture,  Food and the Marine.  This was in line with Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act, 1997.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Article 17 (16) of the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) regulations 2014 states that silage bales shall not be stored outside of farmyards within 20m of waters or a drinking water abstraction point in the absence of adequate facilities for the collection and storage of any effluent arising. The Department of Housing Planning Community and Local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The information sought is not readily available.  It is currently being compiled by my Department and it will be forwarded directly to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Following concerns raised in March 2016, the Department requested that operations would cease onsite, pending investigation. Operations subsequently recommenced based on an e-mail from the Department to the Contractor on 12 April 2016. This included an instruction regarding the retention of sequoia onsite, unless overriding health and safety concerns arose, in which case, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I received a letter from Friends of the Irish Environment on 16 May 2016.  This letter was brought to the attention of the relevant Department officials and I issued a reply to this letter on 18 May 2016.  I can confirm that at the time the Department staff did not view this letter as a report of Alleged Illegal Felling.  This matter, of oak trees felled, is now being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 239 together. Since my appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I have appointed a total of 21 persons to the Boards of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department. In the case of a number of State Bodies, while appointments are made by me, they are on the basis of nominations from various organisations as specified in the...