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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The information sought by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. Arrangements are at an advanced stage for appointments to the Boards of Horse Racing Ireland and Coillte. In the case of the Aquaculture Licenses Appeals Board a technical adjustment is required to the Statutory Instrument listing the nominating bodies for appointments to the Board. This process is also underway. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers ’ Scheme. The application for the Young Farmers’ Scheme was successful and payment issued on 25 February 2016. The National Reserve application was not successful as the applicant did not declare any eligible land or low value...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. The application is currently being processed. Once it has been determined that all the terms and conditions of the Scheme have been complied with a letter of approval to carry out the works will issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Data (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Under the Basic Payment Scheme applicants must apply each year to participate in the scheme. In order to assist farmers in this process, my Department issues a Helpsheet/Terms and Conditions booklet each year. This booklet issues directly to all applicants and is available on the department’s website. The booklet provides an overview of the EU regulations which govern the Basic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department currently provides a range of supports to sheep farmers including BPS, GLAS, ANC and TAMS, which make a vital contribution to ensuring the continuing viability of the sheep sector in Ireland. The design of these schemes takes into account the challenges faced by all sheep farmers including those who farm in hill land areas subject to designation. The new programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The details requested by the Deputy are currently being compiled and will issue under separate cover.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: It is expected that the computer facilities to enable applicants to make claims for payment online will be available in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers ’ Scheme. The applications were not successful as the person named was deemed to have commenced farming outside of the eligibility period for ‘young farmers’. The person named was notified of this decision and was offered the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: 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 and bank account details to which the payments should be released. We await further instruction on the matter and when all outstanding documentation is received the outstanding payments can issue to the estate of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: A suite of six new measures were announced under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II). The scheme was opened as early as possible to allow applications to be submitted as soon as the supporting computer system to facilitate applications was available. The number of applications received under the scheme was significant, with over 2,900 applications in the first tranche,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. The application is currently being processed. Once it has been determined that all the terms and conditions of the Scheme have been complied with, a letter of approval to carry out the works will issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The scheme prepared to deal with the possible disposal of the turbary rights still on hand for the bog in question has not been operated. However, the matter is still under consideration having regard to the legal complexities in this particular case. The individuals named will be contacted if the scheme is proceeding.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The office of the present Chief Executive Officer of Horse Racing Ireland is due to expire in September 2016. The filling of this important post after that date is currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The legal case to which the Deputy refers has not yet reached its conclusion, and as the matter progresses I will be obtaining legal advice as appropriate. Accordingly, issues such as those raised by the Deputy can only be addressed following the completion of the legal process.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Programmes (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Ireland’s 2014-202 Rural Development Programme (RDP) was formally adopted by the European Commission on 26th May 2015 and contains a suite of extensive measures that address all farming sectors and support community led local development. The Programme is co-funded by the EU’s European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the national exchequer. EU support for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Projects (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Formal approval from the EU Commission to an amendment to the Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020 to provide for the inclusion of a Tillage Scheme under the suite of measures provided under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme has been received. I expect that this scheme will be open to farmers before the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department’s involvement in a recent event in County Monaghan was limited to the provision of veterinary assistance and related matters on behalf of the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy acting as an Officer of the Court. I am advised that the actions in question, which were exceptional in nature, were undertaken under the overall control of the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS 2 contract on 1 September 2011 and was paid for the 2011-2015 Scheme years. 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 Scheme year payment can issue. The application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: In accordance with the governing EU Regulations, my Department as the Competent Authority delegates the inspection and certification of organic operators to Organic Control Bodies (OCBs). An organic farmer must be registered with and licensed by an Organic Control Body and is subject to an annual on-farm inspection by the OCB. Organic producers may also be members of Bord Bia Quality...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Applications (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Areas of Natural Constraints scheme was received from the person named on 25 March 2015. During processing of the application it was identified that the holding of the person named did not meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the Terms and Conditions of the scheme and therefore was not eligible to receive payment. An official from my Department will...