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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme Payments (5 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: I am fully aware of the level of compensation being paid to farmers who have had a TB breakdown and I do not accept that it is inadequate. It is worth noting also that the significant progress being made in the fight against TB means that there are now fewer reactor numbers and fewer herds restricted than before, thus lessening the chances of farmers being impacted by this disease. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (5 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: In determining resource requirements, my Department engages in on-going assessment of our business needs with particular emphasis on examining our work practices with the objective of driving efficiencies. With efficiencies arising across the Department particularly from investment in enhanced IT systems and new work areas coming on stream, my Department avails of Workforce Planning...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (5 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: In determining resource requirements, my Department engages in on-going assessment of our business needs with particular emphasis on examining our work practices with the objective of driving efficiencies. With efficiencies arising across the Department particularly from investment in enhanced IT systems and new work areas coming on stream, my Department avails of Workforce Planning...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The construction of underpasses is not available under the TAMS II suite of measures. I have no plans to introduce this measure at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme. An application under the Scheme was received on 21 June 2016 and it is expected that processing of these applications will commence shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 1 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 13 May 2015 and the person named was approved into the GLAS 1 with effect from 1 October 2015. There are a number of applications, including that of the person named, remaining which have not passed all of the Department’s pre-payment validation checks for the 2015 part-year payment. The Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application under the ‘new entrant’ category of the 2015 National Reserve. This application was not successful as the applicant was deemed to have exceeded the off farm income threshold of €40,000. The applicant was notified in writing of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit an appeal. My Department received an appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: 263 applications were received under the Low Emission Slurry Scheme for Tranche 2. Approximately 125 will be pass e d to the Local Offices for further processing early next week. The remainder of the eligible applications will follow shortly after.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The initial Commission proposals for the approval of glyphosate were discussed by Member State representatives at meetings of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed on a number of occasions but a vote was not taken. Following a series of further EU Commission proposals and discussions with Member States that did not achieve a qualified majority, it remained open to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: All EU Member States are required in the administration of their Rural Development Programmes to protect against double payment under different schemes for similar farmer commitments. Organic farmers who are also in the GLAS scheme and have opted for t he Farmland Bird, Low Input Permanent Pasture, Traditional Hay Meadow and Wild Bird Cover GLAS actions must adhere to the GLAS farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: I am satisfied that the IT functionality put in place to administer TAMS II is operating to highly efficient standards. The additional functionality to allow payment claims to be submitted online is being finalised within my Department and it is anticipated that it will be available next month. Payments will follow for approved payment claims.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (30 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: AEOS is a voluntary scheme where applicants agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions on joining the Scheme. There are no circumstances where an applicant can receive payment for a contract where the Terms and Conditions are not adhered to. Any contractual issues between a herdowner and their professional adviser are entirely a matter between those parties. The person named commenced...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. An application was received on 23 March 2016 and is now 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: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme. An application was received on 24 March 2016 and is now being processed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The assessment of the application under the Forest Road Scheme by the person named is nearing completion and a decision will issue very shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department has responsibility for the licensing of seaweed cultivation. Applications for Aquaculture/Foreshore Licences for this purpose are considered by my Department under the provisions of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, the Foreshore Act 1933 and applicable EU legislation. Applications may be made utilising the application form which is available on my Department’s website...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme. The application is now 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: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS II Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme. The application was referred to the Local Office for further processing on 21 June 2016. 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 work will issue.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: Last week’s decision by the UK to leave the EU has the potential to give rise to significant challenges for the Irish agri-food sector. I am keenly aware of the concerns of those working in the sector about the UK exit decision, but I am also confident that my Department and our agencies are well prepared to deal with the challenges ahead. It is important also to bear in mind that...