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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Retail Sector (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Retail legislation is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The Grocery Goods Undertakings Regulations, 2016 signed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and which entered into force on 30 April 2016, introduced a number of requirements including written contracts, payment to suppliers within 30 days except where otherwise provided in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named has been approved under Tranche 2 of GLAS with a contract start date of 1 January 2016. My Department has not placed any restrictions on participants in the GLAS Schemes, however the actions available under the scheme are bound by specific requirements. GLAS is a voluntary scheme and details of the scheme were made available in advance of the scheme being launched giving...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The designation of areas under the Birds and Habitats Directives is a matter in the first instance for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. My Department has recently received revised datasets from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, which are currently being reviewed by officials in my Department. Any updates or revised designations will be incorporated into...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Knowledge Transfer Groups are currently being rolled out as part of the range of supports and measures contained in Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP), 2014-2020. The terms and conditions for the Scheme set out a required group size of 12 – 18 participants and a maximum number of 5 groups per facilitator. Maintaining the required group size and the maximum number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: There are no plans currently to increase the ceiling in the Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme of TAMS II from €80,000. Any increase in this ceiling would require a formal amendment to the Rural Development Plan and approval from the European Commission.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: Under EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment Scheme Member States were obliged to definitively establish Entitlements for all farmers prior to 31 May 2016. In this regard the definitive establishment of Entitlements was completed for 127,000 farmers in Ireland on 31st May 2016. In order to definitively establish Entitlements for a farmer all their Transfer of Entitlement applications...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 May 2015. Payments have issued in respect of the 2013-2015 Scheme years. Payments are issued on a yearly basis following a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System. These checks take place in the last quarter of each year, and the 2016 scheme payment will be processed once these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS 1 Contract on 1 September 2010 for the contract period from 1 September 2010 to 31 December 2015. Payment issued in respect of 2010-2014 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 take place....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application under the ‘Old Young Farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve. The application was not successful as the applicant was deemed to have commenced farming outside the eligible time frame for the ‘Old Young Farmer’ category. The applicant was notified in writing of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: UK Referendum on EU Membership (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: A dedicated unit has been established within my Department’s EU and International Trade Division to plan and coordinate the Department’s response to the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Initially comprised of three people, including the Head of the Division, the Unit reports to the relevant Assistant Secretary General. The Unit will also draw on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table. Some of the reports outlined are mandatory in the context of EU obligations. 2011: March- December Company Title of Report Date or Expected Date of Publication Costs € University College Dublin Evaluation of the EU School Fruit Scheme/Food Dude Programme in Ireland 2011 - Commission Regulation 288 of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Departments website at www.agriculture.gov.ie/aboutus/ministers/photographycosts/. When possible, the Department avails of internal photography skills.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Relations Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department does not employ External Public Relations firms. Public Relations advice is provided by my Department’s Press Office.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Food Safety Standards (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: I thank Senator Craughwell for raising this matter. As a self-described urban dweller, I think he has a reasonable grasp of the issues involved. I trust his briefing on the matter from Councillor McCarthy was fruitful in both directions in the context of the Seanad election, although the Cathaoirleach might have a slight concern about that. I thank Senator Craughwell for his kind remarks....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Food Safety Standards (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: I thank the Senator for his remarks. I appreciate that, collectively, we share the same objective in terms of securing market access with the minimum imposition on individual farmers. I appreciate the invidious position in which this puts the staff of marts, namely, to be, in a way, the guarantor of safety at that juncture. With respect to the case of the aforementioned Councillor...

Seanad: Farm Safety: Statements (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his appointment and wish him an equally long tenure. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the issue of farm safety. While my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Breen, through his responsibility for the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, has primary responsibility for health and safety on farms, I am particularly supportive of the farm...

Seanad: Farm Safety: Statements (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: I thank all of the Senators who contributed to the debate which was very well informed. In many respects, it is unfortunate that the reach of a debate such as this is relatively limited, but it serves to highlight the importance of having a week such as this to focus intently on specific issues. Several Members referred to the fact that every community, if not every family, is aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provides grant aid at a rate of 40% (50% in the case of young applicant’s under 35 years of age) on approved costs associated with capital investments in a broad range of specialised horticultural equipment and buildings that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Administration (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The new Programme for Government commits to the introduction of a scheme for sheep farmers under the Rural Development Programme with a budget of €25 million to be provided in Budget 2017. It is important to stress that any such scheme must meet certain specific criteria laid down by Rural Development Regulation. As regards formulating the design of the scheme as well as its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: I am acutely conscious of the pressure farmers are under at present, and I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to exploring all of the appropriate options for providing assistance to the farm sector through current difficulties. Volatility in the dairy sector is a global issue to which a cohesive response is essential. Therefore, it is vital that we continue to work closely with the...