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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (17 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The number of Garnishee Court Orders received in my Department against Scheme Payments in the previous 5 years is as follows: 2012 - 385 2013 - 421 2014 - 456 2015 - 496 2016 - 477.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (17 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: There are twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department and none of them have made pension top-ups to their Chief Executives.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: While I understand that the liquidator is currently undertaking a period of commercially sensitive negotiations, my Department has no involvement in or direct knowledge of these matters. However, Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Enterprise Ireland stand ready to offer any assistance they can. A wide range of supports are available to the seafood processing sector through Bord Iascaigh Mhara...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (16 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. HRI has informed me that currently it has anongoing landlord tenant dispute in relation to Leopardstown Club Limited. There are also a small number of claims taken by HRI in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland Funding (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The current HRI Board is made up of 14 members comprising: a Chairman & two ordinary members – Appointed by the  Minister a representative of the industry in Northern Ireland – Appointed by Minister 3 Racing Regulatory Body Nominees – the Racing Regulatory Body receives annual integrity funding directly from HRI as provided for under legislation....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry Funding (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) is funded in part by an HRI grant (€1.275 m in 2016) and in part from outside sources totalling an estimated €834k in 2016 (Foal Levy €415k, sales companies €319k, stallion owners €100k). You will be aware of the broad remit of ITM to promote and market the Irish Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I was advised by my department that it had been notified  by HRI that there was to be an EGM  of the HRI board on the date in question.  I understood that the Board was meeting with a view to discussing the appointment of the CEO and that a further statement might be issued regarding the reappointment of the CEO. The issue of any such statement was of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: My position as outlined in my earlier reply still stands. The Chairman apologised in his opening address to the Committee for his handling of the matter stating that the CEO appointment process could have been done better and that he takes responsibility for this matter. The Board of HRI has also indicated that it is satisfied that "the best result for HRI and the industry has been achieved...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department owns, manages and maintains the six State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl. In accordance with the 1902 ex-congested Districts Board Piers, Lights and Beacons Act, my Department also has responsibility for North Harbour Cape Clear, and a limited number of small piers, lights and beacons. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: On 5thFebruary 2016, my Department received an application for a General Felling Licence from the person named in respect of 2.14 hectares of forestry. The reason given for the felling was land reclamation.  Following examination of the application, the Department recommended that as the applicant did not wish to replant the land being cleared, a Limited Felling...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Scheme (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The protocols involved when TB is detected on a farm are extremely detailed and are set out in the ‘Veterinary Handbook for herd Management in the Bovine TB Eradication Programme’ on my Department’s website www.agriculture.gov.ie.  In summary, when TB is detected on a farm, the holding is restricted and a notice of restriction with the relevant conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I am very aware of the significant challenges that the mushroom sector is experiencing in the aftermath of the UK Referendum decision to exit the EU,  and particularly in light of recent fluctuations in currency. I am focused on working with the industry to meet these difficulties in the months and years ahead. I am monitoring Sterling fluctuations closely and my own...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Prices (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 219 together. As minister for Agriculture, I am concerned with the livelihoods of farmers in all sectors in each of the 26 counties. I am acutely conscious of the pressure farmers are under at present, and I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to exploring all of the appropriate options for providing assistance to the farm sector through current...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: It is unclear at this early stage following the US election what impact the election result will have on the farming sector in Ireland. Any impact that may arise is likely to be in the area of trade in agricultural products. We do not yet know what the new administration's approach will be in this area, for example in terms of whether its overall attitude is likely to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department received some 8,600 applications for funding under the 2016 Young Farmers Scheme. To date 340 applications have been deemed to be unsuccessful. 84 applications for the 2016 Young Farmers Scheme were received from Co. Louth applicants. EU Regulations governing the operation of the Young Farmers Scheme set down the definition of a young farmer for the purposes of eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The outcome of the UK Brexit referendum is obviously foremost in our minds and in Government it is very much a priority. It poses enormous challenges for the Irish agri-food sector as a whole including the fisheries sector. However, potentially, depending on what the UK seeks to do, there are additional and unique challenges for our fishing industry. Fish stocks are a shared resource...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The Common Fisheries Policy of the European Union covers the conservation of marine biological resources and the management of fisheries and fleets exploiting such resources. Fisheries are managed by the setting of a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for particular stocks in Union waters. Union waters are those waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Member States of the EU. Quotas...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hardship Grant Scheme (16 Nov 2016)

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. Herdowners compensated under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme may also qualify for supplementary payment under the Depopulation, Income Supplement and Hardship Grants Schemes subject to compliance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The conditions under which all species of animals in circuses are kept and managed come under the scope of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which contains rules relating to the welfare of all animals, including wild animals in circuses. Section 25 of the Act provides for the adoption of codes of practice in relation to, inter alia, matters concerning the welfare of animals, and this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I am aware that in the specific case of the person named, the advisor concerned was unable to submit a GLAS 2 application on behalf of the person named. My Department has been working to resolve the issues with this application and has been in direct contact with the person named including by written correspondence dated 15 November 2016.