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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 196 together. All exporters of dogs are required to provide veterinary certification in relation to (i) their compliance with identification requirements (Microchipping and pet passport where appropriate) (ii) their fitness for the intended journey (iii) their health status (iv) rabies vaccination requirements. Once these animal health and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (19 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Bord na gCon is responsible for the governance, regulation and development of the greyhound industry in the Republic of Ireland. Bord na gCon’s remit is to regulate all aspects of greyhound racing including the licensing of tracks; the issuing of permits to officials, bookmakers and trainers; and the implementation of the rules of racing. The wellbeing of greyhounds, including their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (19 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The application referred to by the Deputy is on behalf of Sneem Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Ltd (which includes the individual identified by the Deputy). The relevant sites are located within Kenmare Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site). All applications in ‘Natura’ areas are required to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. Once appropriate animal health and welfare certification requirements are met, dogs, including greyhounds, may be exported internationally. Health certification arrangements are in place and exporters are also required to comply with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport. A...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (19 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 September 2010. Payment issued for the 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. As all AEOS 1 participants will be receiving their final payments under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Superlevy Fine (19 May 2016)

Michael Creed: As the Deputy may be aware, the a facility to phase the final superlevy payment over three years was introduced by the EU Commission last year at Ireland’s request. Farmers availing of the facility must pay at least one third of the bill in each of the first two years (2015 and 2016) with the balance to be paid in 2017. The Department implemented the scheme nationally and 3,741...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Once appropriate animal health and welfare certification requirements are met, dogs, including greyhounds, may be exported internationally. Health certification arrangements are in place and exporters are also required to comply with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport. A range of flight carriers make the appropriate...

Order of Business (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The Ceann Comhairle is not indulgent.

Order of Business (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Yet.

Order of Business (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Does the Deputy want to put forward his name?

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: 11 o’clock Would Deputy Adams publish the legal advice that he gave to his solicitor?

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Would Deputy Adams publish all the legal advice?

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Over the last number of years the Department has operated a Reconstitution Scheme to restore forests established under its afforestation schemes back to their original form following significant damage by natural causes. The Scheme has been used to assist forestry owners who have been affected by Ash dieback disease. The objective of the Scheme is to eradicate/contain ash dieback in forests...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 November 2010. Payment issued for the 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. As all AEOS 1 participants will be receiving their final payments under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Under the Single Payment Scheme, land afforested since 2009 was eligible subject to certain conditions, including that the applicant had to retain 10% of the eligible hectares declared in 2008 in an agricultural activity subject to a minimum of 3 hectares. The person named did not meet the 10% condition in 2013. Accordingly, he did not receive payment under the Single Payment Scheme in 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under Tranche 1 of GLAS was received in my Department on the 21 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: TAMS Applications (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The applicant in question has applied in Tranche one for animal housing and a mass concrete tank under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II. The applicant has passed the administrative checks and it is expected that approval will issue in a matter of weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Improvement Scheme Applications (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Administrative checks on applications received for Tranche 1 of the TAMS II Scheme have been completed and it is expected that any outstanding approvals or part-approvals will issue over the next few weeks. I am aware that applicants are very anxious to proceed with their investments and this matter is receiving the appropriate attention within my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (18 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The GLAS Traditional Farm Building Scheme provides grant-aid for the conservation of traditional farm buildings on GLAS farms. The scheme is jointly funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the European Union and is administered by the Heritage Council on behalf of my Department.  Grants awarded will not exceed 75% of the cost of the works with a maximum grant of...