Niamh Smyth

Fianna Fáil · Cavan-Monaghan

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• 2026-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the measures to tackle bovine TB; the contact which has been made by his Department with relevant agencies in the North of Ireland; if he will disclose this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17385/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the correspondence from Monaghan County Council (details supplied); the position of his Department on the concerns raised therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74377/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline all grants and funding supports available to farmers for the repair or restoration of farm buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67269/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the forestry grants and funding schemes that are currently open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67290/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review an application for a person (details supplied); if the decision will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63280/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (details supplied) regarding restricted herd sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60198/25]
• 2025-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the payment and expected timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57490/25]
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Macra na Feirme Agriculture

  • Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full entitlements of ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48230/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence regarding access rights (details supplied); if he will clarify any relevant matters concerning the property in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44826/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full entitlements of ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42500/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will look favourably on an appeal by a person (details supplied) of the extensively grazed pasture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29094/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full acres payment; the reason she is been penalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27850/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full entitlements of ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24712/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the impact of recent storm damage on private forestry plantations (details supplied); the support schemes or compensation options that are available or under consideration for affected landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18860/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 3 April 2025, if he will note the situation at present that the farmer finds himself in and provide an update on this matter (details supplied). [18913/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19483/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting for their ACRES payments for 2023, 2024 and 2025. [19836/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full entitlements of ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17281/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and an update on payment provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16377/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on a payment (details supplied); a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16378/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for update on a grant application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15223/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grants available to promote a safe place for fishing on one’s farmland; if there are any such grants for wooden infrastructure along the riverbank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full entitlements of the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9811/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the TB supports in place for farmers affected when the higher rates of compensation will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1543/25]
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 18 returns AgricultureEmployment

  • Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Johnes
  • BVD
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
  • Parasite Control Programme
  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Equine
  • Seed Potato
  • Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
  • Wildlife Control Programme
  • Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
  • Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Suckler Cow & Beef
  • Dairy - 2024 General Election
  • Cost of Employment
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Veterinary Ireland Agriculture

  • Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 31 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Nationwide Farmer Health Checks Programme
  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • Fallen Animals
  • Tillage Survival Scheme
  • Tillage Expansion Scheme - I2024 General Election
  • Organic Farming
  • Aquaculture - 2024 General Election
  • Farm Forestry
  • Roadside Ash Dieback Scheme - 2024 General Election.
  • Amendments to State Aid Guidelines to Support Farmers with Ash Dieback
  • Designated Natura Areas
  • Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
  • Beef Sustainability Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Sheep - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Pig Stability Fund
  • Dog Control - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Simplified, Fully Funded Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
  • Generational Renewal
  • Producer Organisations (POs)
  • EU Trade Policy
  • Pigs - 4 Day Notification of Organic Nutrient Movements
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Transition Period
  • Milling Industry Support - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Hedge Cutting and Controlled Burning
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Agriculture Appeals
  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
  • Utilisation of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS)
  • Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Protected Urea
  • Fertiliser Register
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesBanking and Financial Institutions

  • Measures Implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
  • Banking
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Finance

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Agricultural Rainy-Day Fund
  • Rural Social Scheme - IFA submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Farm Safety
  • Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Green Public Procurement Policy
  • Agri-Food Regulator
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the Government's directive regarding the development of solar farms in Ireland, particularly in relation to obligations around community engagement and protections for farming quality agricultural land; the way concerns in relation to the intensification of solar farming in specific areas, such as County Meath will be addressed; and the safeguards that are in place to ensure that such developments do not negatively impact the long-term viability of agriculture in these regions. [40374/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are any plans to restore a scheme whereby a farmer could retire on pension aged 55 and pass on the farm to a family member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39519/24]
• 2024-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39522/24]
• 2024-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the slurry spreading deadline; whether his Department is reviewing this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39262/24]
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the "farm successor scheme"; if he will outline the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38012/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the state of affairs in relation to the pair trawling issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37750/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a farmer (details supplied) can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36064/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of herds currently restricted with TB, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32650/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the research being carried out to develop a vaccine for bovine tuberculosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32651/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the pigmeat sector is adequately supported in a highly competitive environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32652/24]
• 2024-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to change the overrepresentation of females in lower grades within farming bodies and their underrepresentation in senior positions within these same farming bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25631/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his Department’s actions to combat items being sold as Irish produce in supermarkets that do not have the Bord Bia logo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that incentivised schemes under his Department are seeing battery energy storage systems erected on farmland, without the proper safety facilities in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21385/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for payment of the young farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19186/24]
• 2024-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the work of the Working Group on Women in Agriculture. [18144/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the work of the working group on women in agriculture. [8277/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the error in an ANC payment for a person (details supplied) from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5690/24]
• 2024-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (details supplied) and offer advice in this case. [3170/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their ACRES scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2513/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on their ACRES payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review a case (details supplied); and if he can clarify updates on mentioned VAT exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1742/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1769/24]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to assist suckler farmers on the ratings issue for animals with the new SCEP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55441/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has contacted an organisation (details supplied) on the flaws being outlined by farmers with animal ratings since the new SCEP scheme came into play; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55442/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will note the issue is resolved now; the reason this delay occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55501/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54599/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review a case (details supplied); if this anomaly is correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55146/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter in relation to the latest evaluation change (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55281/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of afforestation licences issued to date in 2023 as a percentage of his Department's targets in this area for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52175/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52332/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the outstanding payments under the beef genomics scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48143/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47125/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) did not receive his full payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43202/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to speak with Coillte regarding a project (details supplied); and to provide an update on this matter [43257/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42335/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason persons (details supplied) are still waiting on payment for the TAMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39579/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, given the detrimental health effects, there are plans to ban glyphosate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25108/23]
• 2023-05-24
  VOTE
  Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 54–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 53–66
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person's (details supplied) single farm payment was effected last year; if he would reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24807/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person's (details supplied) GLAS scheme has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24808/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a persons' (details supplied) GLAS application was not looked at favourably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the work of the wool council. [18490/23]
• 2023-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the work of the Women-Only Knowledge Transfer Group. [18489/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the entitlements linked to the herd number of a person (details supplied) will be reinstated, given they did not lease or sell stock during their time of illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16815/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason Coillte (details supplied) relinquished its leasehold interest to lands at Bellamont forest Cootehill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18122/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to support women farmers. [11747/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications from Cavan-Monaghan that were accepted to the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11746/23]
• 2023-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason road planting, thinning and felling licences are not active since the start of 2023; the measures that are to be taken by those who are in limbo since December 2022 when their licences expired (details supplied); when they can expect all licences to be renewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8992/23]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans he has to change the over-representation of females at lower grades within farming bodies and their under-representation at senior positions within these same farming bodies. [61244/22]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the strategies that he has to increase the percentage of female farm holders from the current low level of 13.4% to a much higher level to recognise their role on working farms and to give daughters an equal opportunity when farms are being inherited. [61243/22]
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that a person (details supplied) has not received their GLAS payment. [57290/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised by farmers regarding the ACRES scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53081/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide clarity to farmers regarding the ACRES scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53082/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) and provide an update on the new forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53111/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to concerns by farmers regarding a new scheme (details supplied); if clarity can be provided on the benefits of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51812/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that a post-mortem was not carried out on birds (details supplied) within the specified timeframe following an incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46696/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the protocols that should be followed when an incident arises where multiple swans die on waterways in Ireland; if he will outline this process in detail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47073/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42261/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns outlined; the measures that his Department is taking to address these issues. [40087/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that he can support farmers and the agri-food sector to achieve its carbon emissions targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38519/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that he is undertaking to support Ireland’s wool industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38518/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1977 of 14 June 2022, if he will clarify a matter with the appeals section of his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36144/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on an appeal by person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29706/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farm appeals that have been lodged and are awaiting a decision; the average waiting time for the appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29710/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the progress that he has made in establishing the food ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26916/22]
• 2022-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications from counties Cavan and Monaghan that have been received for the tillage incentive scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26915/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1127 of 22 March 2022, the status of the review of the case (details supplied); the length of time this review will take; and if a member of his Department will contact the farmer in relation to same and provide an update on same. [19729/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he can support the pig sector during the ongoing fodder crisis and the uncertainty facing agricultural markets in 2022. [17063/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports he is providing for the pig sector. [17062/22]
• 2022-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding the pig stability fund; his plans to help the sector and the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17245/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 775 of 8 March 2022, if he will the review case again (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14143/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14729/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a case (details supplied); if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13012/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made on the equality objectives of his Department specifically in relation to women. [11067/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); if he will respond to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11530/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 808 of 8 February 2022, if the correspondence will be resent given that the applicant has not received correspondence since September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8218/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of his work to establish of a beef forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7035/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5817/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farm appeals that have been lodged and are awaiting decision; the average waiting time for such appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5818/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Beef Data and Genomics Programme has been extended for another year going into 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62484/21]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time for a single farm payment. [62026/21]
• 2021-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his engagement with Ireland’s European Union partners on measures to prevent potential shortages of fertiliser in spring 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60781/21]
• 2021-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of poultry stock that have been culled as a result of the presence of bird flu H5N1 subtype following a recent outbreak per affected flock in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60782/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give consideration to how food processors and retailers can be more involved in reports carried out by any new beef forum; his views on whether this will provide improved data for future planning within this sector; when the establishment of this forum will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59963/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to increased fertiliser and dairy meal costs (details supplied); the actions he and his officials are taking to ease the situation; if he held meetings with groups in relation to these agricultural price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60237/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the recent reports of avian flu on the island of Ireland; if he has spoken with his counterparts in the Northern Ireland on this issue; if he will ensure that they all work closely together on monitoring same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57565/21]
• 2021-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a statement (details supplied); the actions his Department has taken on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55410/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the findings of the working group established by his Department to examine the peat supply issue to the horticultural sector in the wake of the peat harvesting cessation on Bord na Móna bogs; the way in which he plans to deal with this issue in the short-term to protect those involved in the horticultural trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51483/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he will introduce as a matter of urgency to ensure that there is an adequate supply of domestic peat for the mushroom and horticulture sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51484/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it will be ensured that the concerns of the mushroom and horticulture sector in relation to the harvesting of horticultural peat are addressed in view of the importance of peat for that sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51486/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans going forward to look at the system of issuing licences for thinning and clearfell in forestry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51243/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received the full payment to their genetic scheme application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48471/21]
• 2021-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for his results based environmental agri pilot programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27011/21]
• 2021-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reflect the growing female participation in agriculture from 4% to 9% within the composition of boards working in the sector including the co-operative movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27055/21]
• 2021-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of engagement and the rate of progress being made between the EU and Britain on a bilateral veterinary agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27058/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will deliver the maximum base payment to farmers in the agri-environmental REPs scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18996/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); when the recommendations of same will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16339/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if same will be reviewed. [14104/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has been in contact with the Beef Taskforce in relation to convening a meeting to discuss issues in the sector (details supplied); the status of the matter given the concerns of farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11191/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the criteria and eligibility terms for schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11244/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); the actions his Department is taking to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10285/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10543/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6698/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6293/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions a person (details supplied) should take in view of the fact they cannot obtain a herd number due to Covid-19. [5029/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if further funding will be allocated to this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5776/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3957/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if a reply will issue; the steps he will take to address the issue; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3102/21]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a report (details supplied); the actions he is taking on the issue to reassure farmers and to combat the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39837/20]
• 2020-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the options open to the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30476/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the resolution passed by Monaghan County Council (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the request will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27144/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with farmers in relation to concerns regarding the decision to provide personalised herd test history statements and reports. [23767/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of forestry licence applications received each month in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; the corresponding figure for the number of licences approved, appealed, granted and refused on appeal, respectively; the number on hand in each category; the specific measures being taken to expedite the process in the interests of all parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23900/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a case (details supplied); if the person has recourse in the case; if a late application can be accepted under the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24134/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied) on a forestry model; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21612/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if matters raised correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18924/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered convening a meeting of the Beef Taskforce remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7673/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions at EU level to bring forward earlier payment for direct payments to farmers due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5934/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to assist farms in counties Cavan and Monaghan impacted by avian influenza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to a TAMS grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5329/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of measures being taken to assist farmers affected by the ongoing beef crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2869/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2901/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an oral hearing will be requested in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2907/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; the clarity which can be provided in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3001/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions on resolving the ongoing dispute with knackeries and the proposed changes to the fallen animal collection scheme. [3025/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the provision of an oral hearing will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3178/20]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of forestry planting applications, forestry road applications and forestry felling licence applications currently with the Forest Service ecology department; the number sent to external ecologists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52748/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of payments for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52843/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a GLAS payment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51877/19]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the public consultations held by his Department in 2018 and to date in 2019; the date on which such consultations were held by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50440/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS appeal application by a person (details supplied). [49891/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal (details supplied); if this process can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48234/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; the steps he will take to ease the crisis for affected farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44673/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will consider extending the slurry spreading deadline in counties Cavan and Monaghan as a special case due to flooding; if he has had discussions with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41974/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan, Monaghan and nationwide waiting on farm payments; the type of payment they are waiting for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42631/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingency steps being taken to limit the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the agriculture sector here. [42400/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingency steps being taken to limit the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the agriculture sector here. [42474/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the beef crisis; his plans to assist farmers on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41983/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the options available to a person (details supplied) in relation to a failed appeal; if there are other routes of appeal they can explore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41203/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an area aid payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40551/19]
• 2019-09-26
  VOTE
  Agriculture

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–84
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS appeal application by a person (details supplied). [38754/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to deal with the increasing population of the deer herd here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35058/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS appeal application by a person (details supplied). [36074/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to reconvene beef talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36504/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) can return to work on their farm. [31472/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS appeal application by a person (details supplied). [33643/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS appeal application by a person (details supplied). [27922/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS appeal application by a person (details supplied). [26704/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of payments owed in view of a successful appeal by a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25718/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a payment for a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23397/19]
• 2019-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farm payment will be resumed for a person (details supplied) in view of their successful appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22578/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to deal with the increasing population in the deer herd here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21355/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not on the approved list for the TAMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports in place to support farmers and the mushroom growers sector in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20106/19]
• 2019-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to assist farmers affected by the ongoing beef crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20061/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment to a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19018/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan and nationwide by county waiting for GLAS payments; the number of part payments issued in tabular form; and his plans to process the outstanding payments. [17927/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingency steps being taken to limit the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the agriculture sector. [17928/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details and criteria on the new Brexit €50 million towards farmers for capital investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17997/19]
• 2019-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if payment will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16881/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingency steps being taken to limit the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the agriculture sector here. [14865/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if GLAS payments will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12807/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13850/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a device (details supplied) is not on the approved list for TAMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10754/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when GLAS payments for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9836/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 818 of 15 January 2019, if the case will be reviewed in view of the fact his Department cancelled the initial test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7100/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment in the case of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7139/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to improve beef prices and protect the sector from Brexit; the area to target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5445/19]
• 2019-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to protect farmers in Border counties from a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5464/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5300/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment in the case of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4236/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54067/18]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria, deadline and other information in relation to a scheme (details supplied); when the scheme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1271/19]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a potential fodder shortage in winter 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53599/18]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for initiatives for rural farmers to have access to better technology and broadband. [53601/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the case of a person (details supplied). [53109/18]
• 2018-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the ANC review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51189/18]
• 2018-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to protect farmers in Border counties from a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50980/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps to be taken with regard to funding approved for works in TAMS II applications that has yet to be drawn down and which will expire by the end of 2018; the number of applicants in this position; the counties they reside in; the value of moneys approved not drawn down to date; the steps to be taken with regard to moneys approved but not drawn down; if these funds can be carried forward; and if not, if they must be returned to the Exchequer or the EU budget. [50206/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49121/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason farm payments for a person (details supplied) have not been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47795/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria, deadline and other information regarding a 2018 scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47838/18]
• 2018-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44203/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments particularly for partnership farms (details supplied); the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43696/18]
• 2018-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42801/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the single farm payment will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40897/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that have yet to receive areas of natural constraints, ANC, payments by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40931/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments, particularly for partnership farms (details supplied); the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40932/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments, particularly for partnership farms; the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40251/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications that have been received from counties Cavan and Monaghan and nationally under the fodder transport scheme in tabular form. [40252/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to protect farmers in Border counties from a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40253/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria, deadline and other information on the 2018 GLAS farm outbuildings scheme. [37547/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a series of matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the fodder crisis will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35969/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farm payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35985/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the deterrents in place to prevent illegal dumping in Coillte forests and lakes in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36586/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cattle that have tested positive for clenbuterol in counties Cavan and Monaghan from 2016 to date; the way in which they came to the attention of inspectors; the details of the latest detection; the measures being taken to reassure farmers and consumers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33388/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33589/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding avenues for farmers to enhance safety measures on their farms; his plans for farmers to claim back VAT on equipment they purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34015/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if dedicated funding which does not involve taking out finance is available to dairy farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan who are struggling to pay their bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34020/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid for land drainage for farmers due to severe wet weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34049/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications that have been received from counties Cavan and Monaghan and nationally under the fodder transport scheme in tabular form. [34050/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for GLAS payments; the number of part payments issued; and his plans to process the outstanding payments. [34051/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments to persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34052/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offset the impact of Brexit on farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34053/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans and the supports in place to support farmers to feed livestock; if his Department and an organisation (details supplied) have discussed the potential fodder crisis in view of recent hot weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34054/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of sheep farmers that are of the view that lambs going direct from the holding of birth to slaughter should be fully exempt from electronic identification, EID, tagging in the incoming mandatory extension of EID tagging to all sheep; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34104/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to protect farmers in Border counties from a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31058/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans and the supports in place to support farmers to feed their livestock; if a group (details supplied) has discussed farmers' concerns that if recent weather persists there will be another fodder crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31074/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments, particularly for partnership farms; the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31060/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if guidance will be offered on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30695/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the grass-cutting date on traditional hay meadows under the GLAS scheme will be brought forward to allow farmers to avail of the good weather to save fodder. [28811/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27639/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a once a year young farmers payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24532/18]
• 2018-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter (details supplied) will be investigated; if the outstanding payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23930/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants that were successful and unsuccessful, respectively under the Scottish derogation; the number of applications received that were from County Cavan; the number granted; the grounds used for refusal and granting of applications, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23279/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22910/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1144 of 17 April 2018, the reason the person has not been contacted since the cattle were removed in April 2018; if his Department will discuss the options for disposing of the herd in view of the fact that it has been locked into TB testing since September 2016 without a break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22965/18]
• 2018-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a farm payment appeal by a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22808/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20798/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments particularly for partnership farms; the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21042/18]
• 2018-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding is available specifically for the setting up of a permaculture farm (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/18]
• 2018-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a GLAS payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18775/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15318/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16467/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid for land drainage for farmers due to severe wet weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16751/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ease the fodder crisis in counties Cavan and Monaghan and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16752/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of plans to introduce reform of the forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16755/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received from counties Cavan and Monaghan and the rest of the country under the fodder transport scheme in tabular form. [16762/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for GLAS payments; the number of part payments issued; and his plans to process the outstanding payments. [16763/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments to persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16764/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offset the impact of Brexit on farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16765/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the percentage of lands in counties Cavan and Monaghan and the entire country used for a purpose (details supplied); the way in which this is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16768/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a farm (details supplied) has not been assessed; the status of the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16769/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13611/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farm payment appeal by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11841/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications under the fodder transport scheme that have been received from counties Cavan and Monaghan; and the number received from the rest of the country, in tabular form. [12652/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for GLAS payments; the number of part payments issued; and his plans to have the outstanding payments processed. [12653/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments to persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12654/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offset the impact of Brexit on farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12655/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a GLAS payment will be reviewed and expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12912/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received farm payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9045/18]
• 2018-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason payment to a person (details supplied) was stopped after 15 years; and if a forestry payment can continue for 20 years. [8224/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for and his plans to review his Department's decision to leave out farmers in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Longford and Roscommon from the right to avail of the fodder transport subsidy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7114/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments particularly for partnership farms; the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7138/18]
• 2018-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments particularly for partnership farms; the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5021/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3124/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a disadvantaged area payment will be sanctioned for a person (details supplied) following their successful appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54407/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid for land drainage for farmers due to severe wet weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55117/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ease the fodder crisis in counties Cavan and Monaghan and across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55228/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the deterrents in place to prevent illegal dumping in Coillte forests and lakes in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1594/18]
• 2017-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied); if the persons are entitled to 40% or 60% grant aid in this case; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53552/17]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the hen harrier scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51292/17]
• 2017-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a disadvantaged area payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49745/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49550/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to set up a task force comprising farming organisations (details supplied) and officials from his Department for farmers who are facing into a difficult winter and spring due to volatile weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48503/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if specific programmes introduced for small and medium enterprises due to difficulties arising from Brexit will include the farming agri sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48298/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the provision that was agreed in relation to the pending trade deal that would allow Mercosur to export 70,000 tonnes of beef annually to the EU. [48299/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the minimum amount of land required to be classed as a farm in order to claim on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48300/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to bring all animal related legislation under the responsibility of one Department rather than three separate Departments as is currently the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48302/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce CCTV and security grants for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48303/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend the TAMS scheme to include the funding of underpasses in cases in which persons have land banks on both sides of local, national and regional roads in view of the excessive costs of same, the safety of both motorists and farmers and the return of finances under the TAMS scheme to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48304/17]
• 2017-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; when this payment will issue; the reason for the delay in payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47769/17]
• 2017-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to protect farmers in Border counties from a hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46935/17]
• 2017-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions he has had with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government regarding exceptional cases being examined for slurry spreading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46934/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); and the timeframe for its completion. [45810/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce CCTV and security grants for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46597/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans by Coillte to upgrade a park (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46599/17]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding stamp duty on farmland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44623/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review and provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43511/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review in the case of a person (details supplied); and the timeframe for its completion. [42241/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a floor milk price margin or a floor ceiling milk margin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41666/17]
• 2017-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the progress of the knowledge transfer programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41665/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria, deadline and other information in respect of the 2017 GLAS farm outbuildings scheme. [40906/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); and the timeframe for its completion. [37531/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of registered farmers over the age of 65; the number of registered farmers under 35 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37648/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the investment his Department made in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37649/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for the 2017 areas of natural constraints scheme by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37650/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all payments under the rural development programme will be paid on time in view of the severe difficulties facing farmers due to current adverse weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37932/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if emergency compensation is available from his Department for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite the GLAS 2 payments for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35741/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); and if there is a timeframe for its completion. [35742/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase funding or introduce schemes relating to farm safety, in view of the increase in farm deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35979/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of land in each county that is now used for forestry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36031/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the sale of a village (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36032/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that the farm inspection regime is fair; if he has satisfied himself that the penalties being given are in line with protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36275/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which his Department is addressing the bureaucracy and red tape that persons are facing when it comes to the knowledge transfer programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36276/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether there is sufficient competition in the beef sector to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36277/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of GLAS 2016 persons that have been paid their balancing payments in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; the number outstanding in each county, in tabular form; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36278/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the ANC review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36279/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a report (details supplied); if his Department is considering this to help with farm safety; if an alternative safer power take-off, PTO, system can be examined in the interest of safety; his plans to fund same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36292/17]
• 2017-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a scheme (details supplied) will be open to applicants; the details in relation to this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32408/17]
• 2017-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); his views on off-farm employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31827/17]
• 2017-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the ANC review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28160/17]
• 2017-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the agri sector ahead of Brexit and particularly in view of the UK election result; his views on whether the outcome of the UK election will change Brexit negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28159/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied); the stage this application is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27188/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the GLAS 2 Payments for a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27397/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the sale of a holiday complex (details supplied); the estimated completion time for works; the timeframe for it to open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28346/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has met with or plans to meet with persons (details supplied) regarding the sale of a park. [28347/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite a payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28622/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS payment application by a person (details supplied); if he will review same; and when payment will issue. [25373/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); if there is a timeframe for its completion. [25538/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports which are in place to assist farmers in promoting pedigree cattle nationally and internationally; the supports which are being provided by State agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23978/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a media report (details supplied); the steps he is taking to assist persons on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite the GLAS 2 payments for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23519/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the 31 May 2017 deadline for the knowledge transfer programme to 30 June 2017; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a great deal of paperwork involved with the scheme and that Teagasc has not been given additional staff to deal with the volume of queries; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there have been a number of technical issues with the scheme online when submitting details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23543/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give consideration to a matter (details supplied) regarding the knowledge transfer programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23547/17]
• 2017-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide additional resources to ensure payment of the outstanding 118 GLAS 1 and 2 claims by persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan who are still awaiting 85% of the 2016 payment. [22233/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports which are being put in place by his Department for farmer welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21493/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has met with farming organisations regarding the impact of Brexit along the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21499/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the term "farmer burnout"; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this is a common diagnosis by general practitioners; if mechanisms are being put in place by his Department to assist farmers who are overworked, underpaid and cannot afford to pay persons to help them on the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21521/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a scheme (details supplied) is coming on stream for dairy farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 665 of 29 November 2016 to outline the reason a person (details supplied) has not received payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21617/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure the immediate payment of all outstanding GLAS, AEOS and TAMS payments and an immediate review of the bureaucratic critical payment measures introduced with a view to simplifying the procedures for all. [21620/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite the GLAS 2 payments for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the sale of a complex (details supplied) will be complete; the number of bidders involved at the various stages; the amount the complex has sold for; if this figure will be disclosed to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21784/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a payment to a person (details supplied). [22145/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the concerns raised by persons (details supplied) in view of a proposed ban on splash plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21107/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the greyhound industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19399/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his approval is required for the sale of a forest park (details supplied). [19684/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider introducing a project to support activities (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan in order to boost tourism and create local employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19704/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the stage the sale of a forest park (details supplied) is at; when a decision is likely to be made on this sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19843/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the safeguards being put in place to ensure the new owner of a forest park (details supplied) will be obliged to develop the site as a key piece of recreational infrastructure in the region; if as part of the sale the new owner will be obliged to invest in the site; if so, the extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19845/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the local community will be consulted on the sale of a forest park (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19846/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte considered the social value of a proposed sale of land at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19866/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the sale of a forest park (details supplied) in County Cavan will restrict, impose limits on or impede fishing rights; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19867/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte consulted with Cavan County Council, Cavan local enterprise office, Inland Fisheries Ireland and Fáilte Ireland on the sale of a forest park (details supplied); if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19868/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to animal welfare issues relating to puppy mills in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16168/17]
• 2017-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review an application (details supplied); the stage at which this application is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15823/17]
• 2017-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a TAMS application; and if he will review it without delay. [15616/17]
• 2017-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1067 of 21 March 2017, when a GLAS payment in respect of persons (details supplied) will be paid in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15679/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new €35 million hen harrier scheme will be introduced; the reason it has been further delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14813/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action being taken to protect European consumers following reports of Brazilian beef exports containing contaminated meat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14819/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); if there is a timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14930/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan who have received GLAS payments since the start of 2017, in tabular form; if they received GLAS 1 or GLAS 2 payments; the number of persons in both counties who were deemed ineligible; the number of persons who remain to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13137/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of all Coillte-owned sites in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the previous occasion on which investment took place at these sites; the amount of investment in these sites since 2010, in tabular form; his plans to invest in these sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13140/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a GLAS payment for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13656/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan and throughout the country awaiting GLAS payments, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposed future plans of Coillte for a forest park at a location (details supplied); if there have been any offers made in the past five years to buy the park; if so, the details of those proposals; if Coillte is planning any major investment at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12191/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the numbers abandoning farming as a profession; his views on whether, if farming is not made attractive to young farmers, half of the countryside will be planted in forestry in ten years time with hundreds of jobs lost in the farming sector as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12193/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan who have not received 85% of their total 2016 payment under GLAS 1, GLAS 2 and AEOS; the reasons for this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12433/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan enrolled in the areas of natural constraint scheme; the status of the process of reviewing qualifying areas for the areas of natural constraint scheme; if his Department has completed the mapping exercise in counties Cavan and Monaghan; when the maps will be published; the consultation that will be undertaken with persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan on the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12434/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money allocated to the National Reserve Programme; the number of persons expected to benefit; if it will apply to those persons who lost out in 2016 due to no scheme being in place; the value to young farmers who have completed the relevant agricultural courses; the way they can apply for this scheme and from when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12192/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the waiting times for agricultural appeals; if extra staff have been drafted in to deal with the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11932/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of lands in counties Cavan and Monaghan used for forestry or involved in the State forestry and planting programme; the way in which this is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11940/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average age of persons who work in the farming sector; the initiatives that are being taken on board by his Department in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11941/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the number of farmers leaving farming due to lack of supports by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11942/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the incentives for young farmers who are considering working on their home farm after completing their agricultural courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11943/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to change the current restrictions regarding the holding standstill period for sheep prior to export; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9467/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the payment that was due in December 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8082/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the current regulation concerning welfare of wild animals used in circuses here; if any animal welfare complaints have been submitted to his office that resulted in investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7869/17]
• 2017-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) did not receive payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7466/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the situation with regard to the impact of emergency regulations put in place to tackle avian influenza to free range status poultry farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if he will ensure free range producers do not lose their status simply due to the fact they complied with a compulsory directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7269/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects all persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan to be paid in full under the green low-carbon agricultural scheme, GLAS 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5470/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will commission extra staff to deal with backlog of GLAS 2 payments for persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5734/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); the timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5845/17]
• 2017-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the concerns of farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan that changes to the ANC payment scheme's criteria will leave thousands of farmers ineligible for any new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4847/17]
• 2017-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when farmers nationwide and particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan will receive payment in phase 1 of the milk reduction scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4839/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4837/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the protocols being put in place to combat the recent cases of bird flu here; if his Department's officials have identified the source; if his attention has been drawn to any threats to other counties such as counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4240/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of his Department's negotiations in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4274/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of animal welfare organisations to receive funding; the county in which they were based; the amount each received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4277/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan who have applied under GLAS 3; the number of applications that have been deemed ineligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4279/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding supports in place at present for sheep farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4280/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding supports in place at present for pig farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4281/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers by county in receipt of the ANC payment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4285/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current criteria for the ANC payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4288/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the concerns of farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan that changes to the ANC payment scheme's criteria will leave thousands of farmers ineligible for any new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4289/17]
• 2017-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan that did not receive their 85% payment for 2015 to date in 2017 under the GLAS scheme; the number in the GLAS scheme at 31 December 2016 broken down on the same basis; the reason for the delay in payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3601/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the concerns of farmers regarding tariffs following the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May's Brexit speech; his plans to meet with Ms Theresa May; the protocols being put in place to address the concerns of farmers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan and the Border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2897/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the number of farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan who have applied for the beef data and genomics programme; the number who will receive these payments; the number refused; the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41395/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41547/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reintroduce a drainage scheme for farmland in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41663/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38283/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposed future plans of Coillte Teoranta for a forest park (details supplied); if there have been any offers made in the past five years to buy the park; the details of those proposals; if Coillte Teoranta is planning any major investment at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38337/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the national reserve scheme; if he will address fears by young farmers wanting to avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38359/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the move by the European Commission to release 22,500 tonnes of skimmed milk powder onto the market; the way in which this will further impact on farmers in crisis in the dairy sector; if he has contacted the European Commission following its decision to draw its attention to the current crisis being faced by dairy farmers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38360/16]
• 2016-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of lands in counties Cavan and Monaghan in a programme (details supplied); the way in which this is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37907/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding entitlements under the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37463/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will open the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, SBCI, agricultural fund to farmers; the operational breakdown of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37522/16]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the single farm payment is on track to be paid out in full on 1 December 2016 to all farmers, particularly those in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36671/16]
• 2016-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current regulation concerning the welfare of wild animals used in circuses here; if any animal welfare complaints that have been submitted to his office in this regard have resulted in investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35538/16]
• 2016-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is dedicated funding that does not involved taking out finance available to dairy farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan who are struggling to pay their bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35561/16]
• 2016-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is no monetary incentive for farmers who comply with the Bord Bia dairy inspection similar to the premiums offered in the beef sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35577/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the protocols involved when TB is detected on a farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35309/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the latest efforts by the Government to help the mushroom industry, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [35310/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to address the volatility in the milk sector; his plans to put in a floor in the milk price to ensure farmers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan, are not working for nothing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35321/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact the election of President Elect, Donald Trump will have on the farming sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35322/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to sustain milk production going forward and to secure jobs in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35323/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35387/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on reports that the new system for land digitisation replacing Ordnance Survey maps is causing huge irregularities and in some cases errors for engineers carrying out their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34655/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that are being taken to reduce the waiting times for green cert courses at a college (details supplied); the numbers waiting at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33424/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of TB detections for counties Cavan and Monaghan to date in 2016 in tabular form; the measures that are being taken to assist farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33428/16]
• 2016-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 503 of 25 October 2016, if he will clarify the testamentary documents included in this particular case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33094/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an area aid payment to a person (details supplied) has ceased; if he will review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31490/16]
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review an areas of natural constraints, ANC, scheme application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30822/16]
• 2016-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has met the European Commission chief negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier, to discuss the implications of Brexit for farmers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29905/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to protect the Irish mushroom industry in the wake of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29419/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review and assist a person affected by TB (details supplied); the procedures in place to prevent TB recurring consistently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29425/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review and process a TAMS application for a person (details attached) without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28663/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a subsidy is still in existence for the installation of electricity in slatted sheds and farm out offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24684/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the farming sectors the EU aid package worth €11.1 million is open to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24515/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has sought a meeting or is planning to seek a meeting with the person who has been appointed chief negotiator for Brexit on behalf of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24646/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23341/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he expects farmers to keep producing milk below the cost of production; his plans to introduce a floor milk price margin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22174/16]
• 2016-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding avenues available to farmers to enhance safety measures on their farms; his plans for farmers to be able to claim back VAT on this equipment if they purchase it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21884/16]
• 2016-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to assemble a cross-Border forum with all farming stakeholders to discuss the possible consequences for farmers North and South of the Border following the Brexit referendum result; the measures being taken by his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21006/16]
• 2016-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being put in place to support farmers who have had livestock stolen, particularly, in counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of the fact in some instances the farmers have endured multiple thefts of livestock; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21007/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set down the number of cattle in total that have tested positive for clenbuterol, also known as angel dust, in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2016 to date; how they came to the attention of inspectors; the details of the latest detection; the measures being taken by his Department to reassure farmers and consumers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20627/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his plans to assemble a cross-Border forum with all farming stakeholders to discuss the possible consequences for farmers North and South of the Border following the Brexit referendum result; the measures being taken by his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20645/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set down the number of detections of clenbuterol, angel dust, nationwide in 2016 to date; the counties they have been detected in; how the data compares with the rest of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20646/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the provisions and regulations open to authorities to cull animals that pose a health and safety risk on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21050/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to assemble a cross-Border forum with all farming stakeholders to discuss the possible consequences for farmers North and South of the Border following the Brexit referendum result; the measures if any he is taking on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21209/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2015 and to date in 2016, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19609/16]
• 2016-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is putting in place to support farmers who have had livestock stolen, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan, where in some instances farmers have endured multiple thefts of livestock; the action he is taking on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18580/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of prosecutions to date under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; the number of prosecutions initiated for illegal puppy farming; the outcomes of same; and his future plans in the area. [13181/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in farm improvement applications approvals; if he is aware that applications to the scheme from November 2015 still have not been approved; given the lengthy delays in grant processing, if he is satisfied that the grant is fulfilling its purpose of enabling recipients to build new slatted sheds-accommodation for animals prior to the winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10828/16]