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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Exports (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Bord Bia is prioritising supports for client companies exporting to the UK, which remains Ireland’s largest market for food and drink products, accounting for 41% of exports. Their strategy to support the industry in the current uncertain environment is focused on maintaining competitiveness, addressing in particular: - The provision of regular information updates - Advice on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: On the 13th June 2016 Ireland was added to the list of Countries approved to export live cattle to Turkey. The market was opened following a period of detailed engagement by DAFM with the Turkish authorities, which culminated in a visit to Ireland by a Turkish Veterinary team in May 2016. A Veterinary Certificate allowing live exports of cattle from Ireland to Turkey is now in place in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The issue of the Russian ban on agrifood exports from the European Union is one that is regularly discussed at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council. There are essentially two bans in place. The Russian Federation imposed a temporary ban on importation of pigs, pork and reproductive material certified from the EU after 26 January 2014 in response to the discovery of two cases of African...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department carefully monitors developments in the pig sector, both domestically and internationally, and meets with stakeholders regularly to hear their views on developments. I am conscious of the fact that prices have come under pressure over the last year and the difficulties that this is causing for producers. Having said that, it must be noted that Irish prices have remained broadly...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: I am particularly aware of the income difficulties facing farmers this year. Accordingly, I have been engaging with my colleagues in other Member States and also with Commissioner Hogan in order to ensure a coherent response is put in place. Following on from this process, Commissioner Hogan has announced a new package which includes provision for 70% advance payment under the Basic Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The development of a viable pigmeat sector is a priority for me given the crucial role which the industry plays. I am very conscious of the fact that prices have come under pressure over the last year and the difficulties that this is causing for producers. Given the strategic importance which the sector plays in our agri economy, a Pig Industry Stakeholder Group, chaired by Dr Sean Brady...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: UK Referendum on EU Membership (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The result of the UK referendum has the potential to give rise to significant challenges for the Irish agri-food sector, particularly in a north-south context. These challenges are very much to the fore of the analysis that my Department has been conducting in the lead-up to, and in the period since, the referendum. Areas that will be affected include the veterinary, trading and animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: North-South Ministerial Council (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The next North-South Ministerial Agriculture Sectorial meeting is scheduled to take place in the autumn. The agreed Agriculture work programme under the North South Ministerial Council includes co-operation in relation to: - the development of an All-Island Animal Health Strategy for control of animal movements and the prevention, containment and eradication of epizootic diseases in Ireland;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme which was received in the Department on 10 May 2015. The application has been processed and payment has issued in full to the nominated bank account of the person named in three instalments in December 2015, March 2016 and late June 2016. These payments include the reimbursement in relation to the overclaim...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (19 Jul 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: Basic Payment Scheme (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named was the subject of a Nitrates inspection on 31 March 2015, carried out by my Department on behalf of the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. This inspection identified non-compliances with the cross compliance requirements under the Nitrates Regulations relating to an Unlined Earth Banked Lagoon type facility leading to direct discharge of slurry and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Industrial Development (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The Irish Whiskey industry is expanding rapidly to meet rising demand on international markets where Irish Whiskey is currently the fastest growing spirit drink. Exports in 2015 recorded double digit growth to reach €410 million. In volume terms exports are likely to increase from 7 million cases in 2014 to 12 million cases by 2020 and 24 million cases by 2030. Significant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My department has received an application from the body referred to by the Deputy and is considering the matter at present.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Remuneration (19 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The estimated cost of implementing pay increases to all employed by my Department of 2%, 4% and 5 % from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2016 is €19.13m, €38.25m and €47.8m respectively. These figures do not take account of the application of adjustments to pay with effect from 1 July 2013 in accordance with the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013 and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (14 Jul 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 under Statute. I am happy to advise the Deputy that, notwithstanding the prevailing economic environment in which we operate, in excess of €5.9 million has been invested in maintenance, development and upgrading works at Howth FHC as part of my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Superlevy Fine (14 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Three milk suppliers from County Sligo incurred a super levy fine bill in the 2014/2015 milk quota year. No suppliers from County Sligo incurred a levy in the previous milk quota year.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: UK Referendum on EU Membership (14 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The decision of the UK to leave the EU is one that creates considerable challenges for the agrifood sector. The UK is by far our largest trading partner.  Last year we exported almost €5.1 billion worth of agricultural products. This included more than €1.1 billion in beef products and almost €970 million in dairy products. Ireland is also the UK’s largest...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (14 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon has informed me that it has carried out an extensive review of procedures for regulatory control with many new standard operating procedures either finalised or close to finalisation. New secondary legislation is now in place with the result that any adverse analytical finding from a greyhound tested for prohibited substances after October 1st 2015 will be published and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport of Animals (14 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department currently allows for the notification of the carriage of mobility and other service type animals by their owners. However in order to mitigate the risk of the incursion of rabies into Ireland and to maintain our rabies free status the Department must implement rules to minimise the illegal importation of non compliant animals. This can only be achieved by placing the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (14 Jul 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. Under EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment scheme, processing of applications involves administrative and on farm checks and verification of land details submitted. In order to complete these administrative checks...