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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Some 38,000 farmers have been approved into the first two Tranches of GLAS, 26,500 in GLAS 1 and 11,500 in GLAS 2. Under the provisions of the GLAS Scheme there are a number of actions open to applicants in relation to hedgerows including coppicing of hedgerows and laying of hedgerows. On the basis of the commitments provided in the plans submitted with the GLAS tranche 1 applications,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The UK’s decision to leave the EU undoubtedly presents enormous challenges for the food industry in Waterford City, County and the southeast, as it does for the entire Irish agri-food sector. The UK is by far Ireland's largest trading partner. Last year we exported almost €5.1 billion worth of agricultural products, much of which was produced and processed in the southeast. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme/Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 14 April 2016. Under the 2016 ANC Scheme, eligible applicants are required to meet a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months and to maintain an annual average of 0.15 livestock units...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department has been working with the Irish Harness Racing Association (IHRA) to provide some support for the industry. The IHRA are beneficiaries, for the first time, of an Equine Infrastructure grant scheme operated by my Department. Under the Scheme, the IHRA has been approved for grants totalling €21,704. My Department has commenced the process of tendering for an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The very detailed information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in full. Provision of the information sought will require an extensive examination of my Department’s records. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy within two weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Under the provisions of Statutory Instrument No. 236/1998 Aquaculture (Licence Application) Regulations 1998, as amended, Environmental Impact Statements are mandatory in respect of finfish cultivation in the marine environment. Certain exceptions apply for trial or research purposes. In the case of shellfish cultivation an Environmental Impact Statement is required if the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: A report detailing findings of an inspection carried out by the ERAD Animal Health Section of my Department in 2012 was referred to Cross Compliance Unit for attention. This report identified breaches relating to the Cross Compliance requirements under Statutory Management Requirement 11 which governs food and feed hygiene requirements. The breaches identified related to reactor animals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Equipment Scheme Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The number of applications that have been received for the Dairy Equipment Scheme in TAMS II across the four tranches is 2,218. 1,529 approvals have issued to date and the checking of applications is ongoing. 94 Payment Claims have been received, some of which have been received very recently. These payment claims are being processed, however a large number of them have minor issues, which...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Health and Safety Regulations (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: There are twelve State bodies under the aegis of my Department. The questions raised by the Deputy in relation to Health and Safety frameworks/ policies/committees/representatives for these State Bodies are operational matters for each individual Body.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: There are twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department. The provision of gifts or hospitality to employees of any of these State Bodies in connection with attendance at overseas events is an operational matter for each Body.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable EU legislation. The licence applications referred to by the Deputy are in respect of sites located in an area which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive. All...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2016 Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme was received by my Department from the person named on 24 April 2016. Under the 2016 ANC Scheme, eligible applicants are required to meet a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months and to maintain an annual average of 0.15 livestock units calculated over the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 2 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 5 December 2015 and the person named was approved into the GLAS 2 with effect from 1 January 2016. The first payment due to the person named is in respect of the 2016 scheme year. These payments will be subject to the required pre-payment validation checks and are scheduled to issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Culls (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: There are no plans to introduce a disposal scheme for horses. The oversupply situation that pertained in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis no longer exists with slaughtering increasing by 33% in the period January to September 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 and the export of horses to other European countries increasing by nearly 100% for the same period. In view of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Records (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: There is no record retained for the date of receipt of this application. In view of this, it is difficult to ascertain the date the letter was received. However, it is normal practice for certificates of compliance to be issued on the day of receipt of an application. In this case, it may be that there was a delay in delivery of the letter due to the fact that Monday 1 June 2015 was a Bank...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Meat Processing Plants (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has no role in any such insurance schemes. Any insurance schemes run in meat plants as referred to by the Deputy are solely a matter between suppliers and processors. My Department does not collect data on the percentage of injured or rejected cattle which may be paid for under these schemes.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 and 531 together. The financial support arrangements for the BVD eradication 2016 programme are as follows: Beef Herds - A payment of €140 for each beef breed PI born in a suckler herd that is removed under the requirements of the scheme within 5 weeks of the first test. - A reduced payment of €90 will apply in respect of such calves...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: Applications for aquaculture licences are considered by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act and applicable EU legislation. The licence applications referred to by the Deputy are in respect of sites located in an area which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive. All...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department has recently published an approval process for the supply of bovine identification tags to cover the period commencing on 1 November 2016, and has invited potential tag suppliers to submit tags for approval. This process provides for the approval of tags by different suppliers provided they comply with standards relating to the quality of the tag, including technical...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Creed: All slaughter plants whose meat is destined for human consumption must meet the requirements set out in detailed EU regulations relating to food safety and animal health and welfare. Large scale slaughter plants operate under the supervision of my Department, while smaller scale abattoirs are supervised by the Local Authority Veterinary Service. Primary responsibility for compliance with...