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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport of Animals (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I wish to confirm that the applicant’s request for a review of his initial application is currently under consideration. The applicant will be informed of the outcome in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department introduced the on-line application facility under the Single Payment Scheme in 2007. Farmers have the option of lodging their application themselves or through an authorised agent. Online application involves a range of advantages for farmers, which help to ensure the continued efficient and effective delivery of these vital payments. An additional advantage for on-line...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for allocation of entitlements under the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme. Under EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment scheme, processing of applications involves administrative and on farm checks and verification of land details submitted. The checks are now complete and the application has now been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for allocation of entitlements under the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the Basic Payment Scheme. Processing of applications involves administrative and on farm checks and verification of land details submitted under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application. These checks are required under EU Regulation. The checks are now complete...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The first instalment of 85% of the 2015 payment issued on 21st January 2016 and the remaining balance of 15% issued on 1st February 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Part approvals under TAMS II have issued to applicants who needed to put in place urgent milking facilities and those who needed urgent Low Emission Slurry Spreading equipment. Administrative checks on applications have been completed and it is expected that any outstanding approvals or part-approvals will issue over the next few weeks. Work is ongoing on the completion of a computer system...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Part approval for an urgently required robotic milking machine issued to the applicants in question on the 19 December 2015. Full approval for all remaining items will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The Young Farmers Scheme is designed to encourage and facilitate the entrance of young, well educated persons into our farming community. This scheme provides a payment to eligible young farmers for a maximum period of five years from the year the young farmer sets up a holding in their own name. The Young Farmers Scheme payment is made on a maximum of 50 entitlements and is calculated as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I am aware of the challenges facing all farm sectors currently including the sheep sector. The Programme for Government reflects our commitment to helping this sector develop. The sheep sector is the third largest farming sector in Ireland with over 34,000 producers and exports worth €230 million in 2015. It makes a vital contribution to our rural economy. In relation to a further...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: An application for Tranche 1 of the GLAS Scheme for the person named was received on the dedicated GLAS online system on the 21 May 2015. The application was ranked as a Tier 3 application, scoring 11.20 which was below the minimum required pass mark of 16.30 and it was therefore unsuccessful for admission to the scheme. It should be noted that the Tier 3 pass mark of 16.30 was set before...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I attach great importance to the food and drink industries exports and their contribution to our economic recovery. Agri food exports account for 7% of GDP and continue to grow year on year. My colleague, the Minister for Health, has overall responsibility for the general food labelling legislation and new EU food information regulations which were adopted by the Council of Health Ministers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme Eligibility (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: For the purposes of the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme in TAMS II, Regulation 1305/2013 Article 2 (1)(n) defines “young farmer” as follows: “Means a person who is not more than 40 years of age at the moment of submitting the application, possesses adequate occupational skills and competence and is setting up for the first time in an agricultural holding as head of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I can confirm that the Agriculture Appeals office currently has a full complement of staff consisting of a Director, 11 Appeals officers and a fully staffed administrative section. A new Director of Agriculture Appeals was appointed on 3 May 2016 following a competitive process organised by the Public Appointments Service in line with the provisions of the Agriculture Appeals Act. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for allocation of entitlements under the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme. Under EU Regulations these applications are subject to administrative and on farm checks. These checks are now complete and the application has been finalised. A letter has issued to the person named him of the outcome of his...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: Rosses Point Pier is owned by Sligo County Council and responsibility for the maintenance and development of the pier rests with that local authority in the first instance and its parent Department, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. However, under its annual Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, my Department provides funding,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Applications (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2015. An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the person named and the application is currently under review with a view to early resolution.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: My Department administers numerous schemes for the agri-food, forestry and marine sectors and provides services across a wide range of areas under the remit of the Department. Details of all schemes and services available are outlined in my Department’s publication “Schemes and Services 2014-2020”, copies of which are available from any of the Department’s offices...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The persons named commenced their AEOS contract on 1st November 2010. Payment has 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 are receiving their final payments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1008 and 1043 together. The penalty applied under the 2012 Direct Payment Schemes relates to breaches of Cross Compliance requirements. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Direct Payment Schemes, an applicant is required to comply with EU regulatory requirements relating to Cross Compliance in addition to meeting the Scheme criteria. A report detailing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1st September 2010. Payment has 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 are receiving their final payments...