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Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Creed: They say that the devil can cite scripture for his own purpose. I certainly would not be comparing Deputy Bríd Smith to the devil, far from it. However, I think she has selectively quoted what I said. The priority agreed by this House was that the agrifood sector was an essential service and that it was crucial to keep supermarket shelves stocked, to keep people with a supply of safe...

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

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Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Creed: I believe my colleague has confirmed that the HSA has a statutory role independent of us in that it inspects meat plants. That is the case. What I said, I stand over. The Deputy's assertion is based on some logic which escapes me, to the effect that in some way it is beneficial for management to ensure the inefficiency of their processing operation by facilitating the contraction of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 provides a modern framework for applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare.  The Act was passed, after a lengthy and constructive debate in both Houses of the Oireachtas and came into operation on 6 March 2014 and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century.  The Act is kept under constant review within...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry.  Bord na gCon is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. On 1 May 2020, the Taoiseach set out a roadmap for easing the Covid -19...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Strategies (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The Farm to Fork Strategy is currently under development by the EU Commission.  The Strategy is scheduled for publication later this month. The Commission have advised that no impact assessment will be carried out ahead of the adoption of the strategy as a whole.  They have also advised that Relevant Better Regulation tools will be applied to the individual initiatives of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2021-2027, an overall cut of approximately 5% to CAP post 2020 funding. The proposed cut is comprised of a 3.9% cut to Pillar 1 (direct payments) and a 15% cut to Pillar 2 (rural development) funding. I am not aware of any specific proposals for agricultural...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 835 and 840 together. Directive (EU) 2019/633 on Unfair Trading Practices in Business-to-Business Relationships in the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain (UTP Directive), came into force on 30 April 2019.  EU Law requires that the Directive must be transposed into national law by 1 May 2021. The UTP Directive provides a minimum Union standard of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested on the engagement of external consultants by my Department from 1 January 2020 to date is set out in the table. 2020 Company Details of Engagements Cost € HBE Legionella Risk Assessment DAFM facilities T9 and T10 Dublin Port 1,919 RSK ADAS UK LTD...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: My Department reviews all agricultural land parcels in the country on a rolling basis with the whole country being reviewed every three years.  All the latest available imagery is reviewed and any ineligible features identified within a land parcel are removed.  The area of the parcel is adjusted where necessary and, if appropriate, any overpayment is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: An application for a tree felling licence was received from the person named in July, 2019. Every application for a forestry licence must undergo careful assessment for the potential effects the proposed operations may have, on its own or in combination with other plans or projects in the area.  The proposed site contains archaeological features and an archaeologist’s report...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a 2019 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraints Schemes application on the 15th April 2019. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks including, in some cases, remote sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The Farm to Fork Strategy is currently under development by the EU Commission.  The Strategy is scheduled for publication later this month.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: I am advised by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) that it is continuing to issue health certificates for consignments of live crab and other seafood exports in line with official controls. Certification of export consignments of live crab to China and Hong Kong is provided where laboratory test results demonstrate compliance with the relevant standards for Cadmium, a naturally...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The last meeting of the Beef Taskforce took place on 9th January 2020.  Members of the Taskforce recently received a written update on the ongoing work of the Taskforce.  These documents are available of my Department's website: www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/beef/beeftaskforce. Taskforce members have been advised that a meeting of the Taskforce will be convened as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Negotiations (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The agri-food sector has greatly increased the value of food and drink exports over the last number of years.  In 2019 overall exports were €14.5 billion, and the UK remains our largest market, with exports of almost €5.5 billion. Therefore, our shared primary interest is to secure the best possible outcome from the EU-UK negotiations for the Irish agri-food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: Since their publication by the European Commission in June 2018, intensive discussions have taken place on the CAP reform proposals. While significant progress has been made, final agreement has not yet been reached.  Before the new CAP can be implemented, it will be necessary to reach overall agreement within the Council, and then with the European Parliament...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular form as follows. County Total CARLOW 1,622 CAVAN 4,901 CLARE 6,113 CORK 12,981 DONEGAL 8,935 DUBLIN 638 GALWAY 12,169 KERRY ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: Please see the information requested by the Deputy in tabular form. County Total Number of Applications with ANC eligible land Carlow 811 Cavan 4,682 Clare 5,911 Cork 7,547 Donegal 8,541 Dublin 159 Galway 11,705...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: The figures in relation to applications received under the Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot - Suckler (BEEP-S) are set out as follows. County Applications received CARLOW 336 CAVAN 1,389 CLARE 2,195 CORK  1,803 DONEGAL 1,504 ...