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Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: What about bird habitats?

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I submitted a written parliamentary question last week but I am still confused by the answer I received. I ask the Minister to clarify the issue on the floor of the House. In terms of the basic payment, the rural development plan stipulates that a farmer on marginal land must keep the equivalent of one ewe to 1.5 hectares, with exceptions for designated land. That is a very low stocking...

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I would like the Minister to clarify the situation in such circumstances.

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 8. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to resolve the difficulties faced by farmers with commonage land due to his proposals in relation to eligibility for the basic payment, the payment for areas of natural constraint and the GLAS scheme for farmers with commonage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35172/14]

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Minister knows, there has been substantial disquiet in all the counties that have significant numbers of farmers with commonage. I recognise that there has been some movement in that regard. I welcome the meetings on this issue that will take place around the country in the next week. Can the Minister outline the present state of play with regard to commonage farmers and collective...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Plan (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Realistically, it is not because the Minister does not have the money. Allowing for what the Minister said in terms of October, November and December, that works out at a total payout of €30 million to 30,000 farmers. It is approximately €1,000 apiece. Three quarters of a quarter works out a less than one fifth so we will round it up to €1,000 to each farmer, totalling...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Plan (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Even if everybody got paid by Christmas, it would still be €30 million.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Plan (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 5. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the proposed rural development plan submitted to Brussels; if the plan may be amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35431/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Plan (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I had the opportunity during the summer to read the rural development plan submitted by the Minister to Brussels. I understand the next step in the process is that the European Commission will send its observations back to the Minister. Has he received those observations at this stage and, if so, will he publish them or undertake to do so when they are received? The public and Opposition...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Plan (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Is the Minister still confident that this whole process can be completed by the end of the year - namely, receiving the observation back from the Commission and completing whatever negotiations are required? In regard to the GLAS, is it the case that there will be no prepayments? In other words, if payments are made in 2015, will it only be possible to pay farmers for the part of 2015 for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rural Development Plan (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: That was what I was informed by the Minister's officials, but I would like it on the record. There is some loose talk that there might be massive payments under the GLAS which would apply from the beginning of the year or even the day of application. The Minister is saying today that everybody will be admitted into the scheme, in one tranche, at the same time and the clock will start on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My understanding is that one ultimate assurance sought from the Minister, Ms O'Neill, in respect of traceability has now been given. Would it be a good idea at this stage for both Ministers to meet the main multiples together and emphasise to them that there is full traceability and that the Irish label is completely satisfactory to both of them? Second, the Minister mentioned producer...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Agreed.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 2. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to deal with the present crisis in the beef trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I apologise. I could not get out of the National Ploughing Championships. It was hard enough to get in, but then I could not get out of it when I was in it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Minister has alluded to, there is a crisis in the beef industry. What is he doing to resolve it?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Beef Industry (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Minister knows and has alluded to, there has been a major problem with the nomadic cattle. We have the farcical situation that cattle born, bred and slaughtered on this island are not classed as Irish. I understand the Minister has had very fruitful discussions with his counterpart, the Minister, Ms O'Neill, MLA. I understand an agreement was reached to have the EU labelling on it...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Expenditure (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total funding approved by his Department this year for the repair of storm damage to piers and so on; the money expended to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35171/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he has taken to ensure that Irish agriculture is not at a loss because of recent sanctions imposed by Russia on certain goods from the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35169/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota (23 Sep 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 16. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken to seek an easing of the quota restrictions on Irish dairying or to get a reduction in the super levy that could be imposed on the industry between now and the ending of quotas next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35170/14]