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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements Application (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 transfer of entitlements application to my Department on 16 August 2016. The closing date for receipt of such applications was the 16 May 2016. The application was not successful as it was submitted after the closing date. The person named was notified of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit an appeal. My Department has now received...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disability Support Services (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: In line with the requirements of the Public Service Management Act, 1997 the Department has drafted a new Statement of Strategy (SOS) for the three year period 2016 – 2019, which will issue shortly. One of the objectives of this SOS is to “Continue to develop a highly skilled, diverse and gender balanced work force” with implementation of the Department’s HR...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: A payment claim has been submitted by the person named to the online TAMS payment system. The details of the claim submitted are currently being examined and it is expected that processing of the claim will be finalised shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 and 445 together. As the Deputy is aware my Department is currently examining possible overstocking in respect of a number of aquaculture sites operated by the company referred to by the Deputy. In relation to one of the sites - Lough Altan Hatchery, I have concluded my consideration of the issue and I have determined that an amendment to the license held...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Ireland’s first National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development was published by my Department in December 2015. That Plan proposes 24 actions to drive the sustainable development of the aquaculture sector and sustainably grow production in the sector by 45,000 tonnes.  Action number 22 of the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development commits...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions Data (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department, with the assistance of its agencies (Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Bord Iascaigh Mhara), has organised nine trade promotional visits during the period referred to. These missions have been to a range of destinations, such as China, United States, Africa and the Gulf region, which are of strategic importance in the development of the agri-food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 transfer application seeking the transfer of entitlements by lease. This application has been fully processed and an acceptance letter has issued to the person named. Payment under to 2016 Basic Payment Scheme will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlements (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The persons named submitted a 2016 Transfer of Entitlements application seeking the transfer of entitlements by gift from their mother. This application has been fully processed and acceptance letters issued to both transferor and transferees on 2 November 2016. The persons named have also submitted two 2016 Transfer of Entitlements applications seeking the transfer of entitlements by lease...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Colleges (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The delegated sanction arrangements for Teagasc permits them to fill vacancies through recruitment and/or promotion in designated grades up to and including Principal Officer or equivalent, subject to an overall Pay bill ceiling. The multi-annual pay ceiling is binding and it falls on Teagasc to deliver services within the agreed ceiling. This includes responding to emerging...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: In 2015 the National Reserve fund was based on a 3% cut to the Basic Payment Scheme financial ceiling and provided some €24 million in funding which was the maximum financing rate available under the relevant EU Regulations. There were some 6,250 successful applicants under the 2015 National Reserve. There was no National Reserve in 2016 as all available funding of €24...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I am fully aware of the impact that Brexit and the sterling exchange rate is having on our agri-food exporters, including those located in the southeast of the country. A number of actions are being taken to try to mitigate these impacts. Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland have been providing practical guidance to SMEs. Bord Bia recently announced a number of measures, covering...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department. All six Fishery Centres are first and foremost working fishery harbours. However each centre has unique features which facilitate a broad range of other diverse activities which are important from both an economic and social perspective. The issue...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: An application for Tranche 2 of the GLAS Scheme for the person named was received on the dedicated GLAS online system on the 14 December 2015. The unprecedented level of applications to GLAS 2 meant that priority is being given to what are called Tier 1 and Tier 2 candidates, i.e. those who either manage key environmental assets like endangered birds, protected habitats or high-quality...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon  is a commercial State body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. Bord na gCon has informed me that it has systematically worked through the recommendations contained in the Morris Report, addressing those that it can within the current legislative framework....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 11 May 2016. This application has been fully processed and payment has issued to his nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment Scheme/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme application on 11 April 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 named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (3 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: I can confirm that payments under the 2011 and 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme were processed on 16 November 2011 and 19 November 2012 respectively. Debts due to my Department arising under a number of schemes were offset against these payments.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (3 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office provides an independent appeals service in accordance with the provisions of the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001 and the Agriculture Appeals Regulations. I am advised that an appeal was received by the Agriculture Appeals Office for the person concerned on 2 December 2015 in relation to non-valuation aspects of the On-Farm Valuation Scheme for TB and Brucellosis...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (3 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: In Inheritance related cases where there is no will involved, the Inheritance Enquiry Unit of my Department requires a Grant of Representation for the deceased person in order to release payments outstanding. Officials from the Inheritance Enquiry Unit of my Department have written to the legal personal representatives of the deceased applicant requesting the usual testamentary documents...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced her AEOS contract on 1 May 2015. 2015 payments issued on 15 December 2015 and 17 December 2015. Under EU Regulations, 2016 scheme year payments cannot issue before 16 October at the earliest. Comprehensive administrative checks including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must also be completed. In a similar timeframe to last year, 2016...