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

Michael Creed: Fisheries in the EU, as is the case with agriculture, are governed by a common policy – the CFP or Common Fisheries Policy. The overall framework for a new CFP was agreed by the European Commission, European Parliament and the Council of Ministers in 2013. The Review of the Policy had commenced in 2009 and was the subject of active consultation and debate over the 2009 to 2013...

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 on 30th April 2015. Under EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment scheme, the applicant must meet the definition of “active farmer” in 2015 as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013. In addition to applying for an...

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

Michael Creed: The area concerned is identified in the Clare County Development Plan as a prime scenic area. Therefore this application was referred to Clare County Council and An Taisce for their observations. The application has now been sent to the Department’s Forestry Inspector for his recommendation. The application was advertised in the local press on 22nd April. A decision cannot issue...

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

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 23 May 20 15. Full payment due to date under the Scheme has issued to the nominated bank account of the person named in January 2016. A further final balancing payment will issue to applicants who qualify for such payment, following the definitive allocation of entitlements over the...

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

Michael Creed: An application for Tranche 2 of the GLAS Scheme for the person named was received on the dedicated GLAS online system on the 13 December 2015. The unprecedented level of applications to the Scheme has meant that for GLAS 2, priority is being given to what are called Tier 1 and Tier 2 candidates, i.e. those who either manage key environmental assets like endangered birds, protected habitats...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: I can confirm that the information sought by the Deputy issued on Friday 13th May, 2016.

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

Michael Creed: The person named established 37.04 Entitlement Allocation Rights under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme with a total value of these entitlements is €10,192.68 including the Greening payment. The person named formed a registered farm partnership with another party, and submitted an application on behalf of the farm partnership under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme.A farm partnership is a...

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

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment (BPS) and Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 25 May 2015. Payment under the ANC scheme has issued directly to the nominated bank account of the partnership in April 2016. The persons named submitted a Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my...

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

Michael Creed: My Department has received an appeal from the person named.  This appeal is currently being considered by my Department based on the information set out by the applicant and a decision with regard to the outcome of the appeal will be notified in writing to him in the coming days.

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

Michael Creed: The applicant in question has submitted an application under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II for animal housing and a concrete tank. The administrative checks have been completed and it is expected that the technical aspects of the application will be examined shortly with a view to approval issuing in a matter of weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Third Level Qualifications Recognition (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The current minimum agricultural education requirement to qualify for access to Department of Agriculture schemes and Revenue tax exemptions is ‘ Level 6 ’ on the National Framework of Qualifications. Qualifications that meet the minimum standard are listed in Revenue Leaflet SD2B and include the level 6 Teagasc Green Cert. Teagasc reviews non-Irish awards to assess...

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

Michael Creed: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 29 May 2015. Full payments due to date under the Scheme have issued to the nominated bank account of the person named. The advance payment issued in October 2015 and a balancing payment issued in December. A further final balancing payment will issue to applicants who qualify for such...

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

Michael Creed: Administrative checks on applications received for Tranche 1 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: Farm Improvement Scheme Applications (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: The person concerned was an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme and received grant-aid under the Scheme in respect of certain investments in 2008. However, one invoice was excluded for grant aid purposes as the contractor concerned was unable to provide tax clearance as required under the conditions of the scheme.  To date, the required tax clearance has not been received by my...

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

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a Private Contract Clause application to my Department seeking the transfer of land and entitlements by lease to the Company name shown as transferee. This application is currently being finalised and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme on foot of the entitlements that are the subject of this application will issue shortly.

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

Michael Creed: An application for Tranche 2 of the GLAS Scheme was received in this case on the dedicated GLAS online system on the 13 December 2015. The unprecedented level of applications to the Scheme has meant that for GLAS 2, priority is being given to what are called Tier 1 and Tier 2 candidates, i.e. those who either manage key environmental assets like endangered birds, protected habitats or...

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1074 and 1075 together. I am fully aware of the pressures on dairy farmers right now. I’m committed to working with all players in the sector here to address these issues and ensure that we have a sustainable dairy sector going forward. I was one of the proposers of the Dairy Forum and I will be ensuring that it continues to meet to discuss...

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1076 and 1077 together. In response to the ongoing market difficulties in the dairy, pigmeat, and fruit and vegetables sectors, the Council of Agriculture Ministers agreed a further package of measures in March 2016. Among these was the making available of more flexible state aid support. It will now be possible for farmers (SMEs) to access temporary...

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

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1078 and 1079 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the 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...

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

Michael Creed: An application under Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (DAS) was received from the person named on 15 May 2014 and an application under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme was received on 29 May 2015. Under the above schemes, eligible applicants are required to have met a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months and to maintain an...