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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am well aware of the challenges faced by producers in the dairy sector. The last 18 months have been somewhat challenging particularly in the dairy and pigmeat sectors due to a number of factors. These factors contributing to global price volatility in 2015 and 2016 included the Russian Ban and the softening of Chinese demand on one side, coupled with increased production among key global...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Prices (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 and 168 together. I am well aware of the challenges faced by producers in the Irish meat and dairy sectors. The last 18 months have been somewhat challenging particularly in the dairy and pigmeat sectors due to a number of factors. These factors contributing to global price volatility in 2015 and 2016 included the Russian Ban and the softening of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Irish food and drink is sold in more than 175 markets worldwide.  The value of these exports increased to €10.8 billion last year, which represented a 3% increase on 2015. The pursuit and development of new markets for Irish agri-food exports is of course an ongoing and central component of the strategic development of the agri-food sector, as evidenced by its placement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 165 together. I attach great importance to the food and drink industries exports and their contribution to our economic recovery. Agri food exports account for 7% of GDP and continue to grow year on year. My colleague, the Minister for Health, has overall responsibility for the general food labelling legislation and new EU food information...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Ireland's agri-food sector is one of our most important indigenous sectors.  Employment figures in 2015 show that it accounted for 8.4% of total employment, or up to 166,000 people in 2015.  In the context of Brexit, it is important to maintain this important sector to ensure that it continues to grow strongly in overall economic terms. We have seen that the most immediate...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Food Wise 2025 recognises that in common with the broader food sector, the seafood industry will benefit from the projected increasing global demand for food produce over the coming decade. Current FAO estimates are that world consumption of fish will grow by an average annual consumption of 17 kg per person, per annum, resulting in a requirement for an extra 40 million tonnes of seafood by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Balbriggan Harbour is owned by Fingal County Council and responsibility for the maintenance and development of the harbour rests with that Local Authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government thereafter. I am unaware of the budgets set aside by those bodies for Balbriggan Harbour. However, under the annual Fishery Harbour...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named was unable to submit an application for the second tranche of GLAS due to an issue with the designation of a parcel as a natura parcel.  My Department has and is continuing to review this case with a view to the person named being able to submit a complete application for GLAS 2.  GLAS officials will contact the person named when the issue is resolved to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 1 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 16 May 2015 and the person named was approved into the GLAS 1 with effect from 1 October 2015. 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 be completed before any...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 1 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 24 May 2015 and the person named was approved into the GLAS 1 with effect from 1 October 2015. 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 be completed before any...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme's application on 13 April 2016. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on-farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: EU Regulations governing the administration of schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases, on farm inspections be completed to confirm eligibility under the schemes. An administrative check  found that the applicant named exceeded livestock manure application limits set out in the Nitrates regulations. The applicant named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic payment/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme's application on 16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2016 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint scheme's application on 5 May 2016. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on-farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: EU regulations governing the administration of the Basic Payment Scheme and other area-based schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including Ground or Remote Sensing (Satellite) inspections where applicable, are fully completed before any payments are issued. This is to ensure that payments do not issue on ineligible areas/features, that only eligible...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am very happy to have the opportunity to speak to the House today about the implications of Brexit for our agrifood and fisheries sectors. In my opening comments, I would like to provide Members with an outline of the areas that are most likely to be affected by the UK leaving the EU and to give an overview of the preparatory work carried out by my Department to date. I will also explain...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I thank the Acting Chairman. I thank my colleagues in the Seanad for their contributions, observations and suggestions. This is an unprecedented period in terms of the economic challenges the country faces. There has probably been nothing equivalent to it since the foundation of the State. It is that significant. I am on record as having said there is no upside for Ireland Inc. There...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I am not talking about any particular person. If the cap fits, wear it, but the point is true. There are conspiracy theorists out there who believe that every step taken by the State is somehow a betrayal of the interests of its citizens. When we look at the history of trade deals, that does not stand up to scrutiny. In that context, we at least deserve the benefit of the doubt in terms...

Seanad: Agricultural Prices and Decision by UK to Leave EU: Statements (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I thank the Members for their contributions and suggestions. I certainly will reflect on them because this is something that will continue to evolve. It is an enormous challenge that requires our collective endeavours to ensure we achieve the best results for Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2013 Single Farm Payment was received from the person named on 1 May 2013 declaring a total of 6.66 hectares. During processing of this application a dual claim error arose in respect of 1 of the parcels declared. In response to a query letter issued by my Department, the person named confirmed she did not have the right to declare this land. As a result, 1.27ha...