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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Applications for a tree felling licence and a forest road works licence were made on behalf of the person named in October, 2018.  All applications for forestry licences are examined by my Department to ensure that full information is provided.  Upon initial examination, it was found that insufficient clarity on the layout of the road was provided in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The 2019 Basic Payment Scheme application from the person named was received after the closing date.  An appeal has been submitted on behalf of the person named by his agricultural advisor.  Officials from my Department have been in direct contact with the person named.  Further information has now been requested and, once received, this case will be reviewed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted an application for approval for grant-aid under the Lower Emissions Slurry Spreading Scheme of TAMS II on 24 October 2019. The application is currently undergoing administrative checks and once all checks are complete, processing will be finalised. The person named will be informed directly, in writing, of the outcome of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Following reports from the public, the case referred to by the Deputy was investigated by officers of my Department.  Despite weather conditions not being ideal, a veterinary examination of the animals did not disclose concerns regarding their welfare.  Any further information made available to my Department through the Animal Welfare Helpline will, of course, be investigated.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Calf Investment Scheme (CIS) provides grant-aid to farmers to purchase new equipment for a range of investments including calf feeders, computerised calf feeders and milk carts with mixers.  Applications were accepted by my Department from 7 January to 28 January 2020. All applications received under the Scheme have been acknowledged and are currently undergoing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The person named submitted a late application for the 2019 Basic Payment Scheme. Medical evidence in support of the person's appeal has been received and reviewed.  The appeal in this case has been accepted, and any payment due will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The person in question submitted a late application for the 2019 BPS. Officials from my Department have been in direct contact with the person named in relation to the submission of evidence in support of his appeal in this matter.  Further information has now been requested and, once received, this case will be reviewed again.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.  I have been advised, however, that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure Scheme (BEAM) appeal was received on 2 December 2019. The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The United Kingdom (Great Britain & Northern Ireland) is Ireland’s largest trading partner with 37.7% of total agrifood sector goods exported to the UK and 46.3% of agrifood goods imported from the UK in 2019. In 2018, total agrifood exports to the UK were €5.6 billion (40.7%), while imports totalled €4.5 billion, (45.8%) giving Ireland a trade surplus with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The decision not to proceed further with the prosecution in the case referred to was taken having regard to the full and individual circumstances of this case.  Department officials had worked closely with the family of the individual concerned during 2018 and 2019 to bring about a satisfactory resolution of the animal welfare and related issues on this farm, and this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Expenditure (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 971 to 973, inclusive, together. My Department dedicates a substantial level of resources and funding to animal welfare. In December 2019, I announced the largest ever allocation of funding from my Department of €2.906m to 106 animal welfare organisations, a number of which undertake work with equines. Regarding the urban horse...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Data (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The current backlog on forestry licensing is due to the development and introduction of new Appropriate Assessment procedures (AAP).  The requirement for the procedures was outside my Department’s control and was a result of important Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decisions and their interpretation in national courts and the Forestry Appeals Committee...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Mr. Jim Mackinnon, CBE was engaged by my colleague Minister of State, Andrew Doyle, TD in July 2019 to review the forestry licensing approval process.  Mr. Mackinnon, a former Chief Planner with the Scottish Government, had completed a similar report for Scottish Forestry. The review was informed by, among other things, discussions with a range of stakeholders including the forestry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976 and 977 together. The European Commission has proposed, as part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021 - 2027, an approximate cut of 5% to the CAP budget post-2020.  The proposed cut is unacceptable for Ireland, and I have used every opportunity in the course of discussions on the CAP post-2020 to call...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: Following a meeting between the Department and the Animal Collectors Association earlier this week, there has been a restoration of the fallen animal collection service. The Department is confident that the supports contained in the new Fallen Animal Scheme will support the sustainability and viability of the Knackery industry and ensure a continued fallen animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (5 Mar 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 funding, which is comprised of a 3.9% cut to Pillar 1 (direct payments) and a 15% cut to Pillar 2 (rural development) funding. I have previously stated that this proposal is unacceptable for Ireland, and I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hardship Grant Scheme Eligibility (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: I and my colleagues in Government are acutely aware of the hardship being experienced along the Shannon river catchment area as a result of flooding. Government is providing a cross-agency response to the issue, co-ordinated by the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, under the guidance of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Officials from my Department are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coronavirus Outbreak (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: My Department continues to monitor the evolving situation and is guided by the public health advice of the Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health and the HSE in relation to Covid-19, which is currently in a containment phase in Ireland.  As is prudent, the Department is reviewing its business continuity arrangements in light of this advice. I would also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Negotiations (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: In 2019, the overall value of Irish food and drink exports was €14.5 billion, which is an increase on the €13.7 billion exported in 2018.  The UK remains our largest market, with exports of almost €5.5 billion in 2019.  Those exports include: - Over €1bn worth of dairy products, or over 375,000 tonnes, more than €300m of which was cheddar...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: The live export information requested by the Deputy is provided in the spreadsheet attached.  The breakdown per sector is available via the Dept website here: LIVE BOVINE EXPORTS 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019 Country No of Animals ALBANIA 34 ALGERIA 250 BELGIUM 2943 BULGARIA...