Ireland Dept. of Agriculture Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 15, 2017 - 07:48 GMT

Minister Creed Announces Selection of 22 Projects for the Next Phase of The European Innovation Partnerships Initiative

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D. today announced the results of a competitive process to select proposals to proceed to Round 2 of the European Innovation Partnerships Initiative (EIP). The EIP forms part of Ireland’s …

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Published on May 10, 2017 - 14:25 GMT

Statement on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture Food & Marine, Michael Creed TD and Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, ...

Statement on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture Food & Marine, Michael Creed TD and Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, on recent Gorse Fires Minister for Agriculture Food & Marine, …

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Published on May 10, 2017 - 14:25 GMT

Producing the Best Quality Poultry to the Highest Possible Food Safety Standards

The Minister for Agriculture Food & the Marine Michael Creed T.D. today launched a report by the Campylobacter Stakeholders Group chaired by Professor Patrick Wall and whose membership were drawn from across the poultry meat sector. The group’s remit …

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Published on May 8, 2017 - 12:49 GMT

Minister Creed reminds farmers to apply online for the Basic Payment Scheme by Monday 15th May

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, TD, today reminded farmers that the closing date for the receipt of applications for this year’s Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is Monday 15th May 2017. The Minister said “I would like to remind …

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Published on May 8, 2017 - 11:09 GMT

BurrenLIFE Programme nominated for Green Awards

This year the European Commission is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the LIFE Programme which has been supporting Environment and Climate actions in the EU since its inception in May 1992. This programme has successfully contributed to the preservation …

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Published on May 5, 2017 - 12:31 GMT

Doyle opens "Timber 2017"

Speaking at the opening of the Irish Forestry, Woodland & Bio Energy Show 2017 at Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois today, Andrew Doyle, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry, commented …

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Published on May 3, 2017 - 17:15 GMT

Minister welcomes positive response to Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today welcomed the release of preliminary information regarding the uptake of the Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme, which was developed by the Department in co-operation with the …

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Published on May 3, 2017 - 17:15 GMT

Creed Hosts Fourth All-Island Civic Dialogue for the Agri-Food Sector

Minister engages with alcohol, brewing and distilling sector The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today hosted a fourth All-Island civic dialogue to discuss the implications of Brexit for the agri-food and fisheries sectors. …

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Published on May 2, 2017 - 08:26 GMT

€1.3m In Seafood Grant Awards To 19 Seafood Companies - Creed

Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D. today announced the award of a further €1,324,040 in grants to 19 seafood enterprises in 9 different counties under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme for …

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Published on April 27, 2017 - 14:41 GMT

Miondíoltóirí orgánacha - Leagann Doyle síos an próiseas maidir le díolúintí a dheonú

Thug an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara, Andrew Doyle, TD., cuntas inniu ar an bpróiseas a bhaineann le díolúintí a dheonú ó na gnáthchoinníollacha ceadúnaithe do mhiondíoltóirí nach mbíonn ar a gcuid seilfeanna acu ach táirgí orgánacha …

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Published on April 27, 2017 - 10:02 GMT

Minister Doyle addresses the Council of the European Forest Institute at Dublin Castle

Minister of State for Forestry Andrew Doyle TD today addressed the Council of the European Forest Institute in its meeting at Dublin Castle. In welcoming the delegates from 16 Member States of the Institute, as well as Director Marc Palahi, and Chairman …

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Published on April 27, 2017 - 10:02 GMT

Organic retailers - Doyle sets out process for granting exemptions

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle, TD, today outlined the process for granting exemptions from the usual licensing conditions for retailers stocking only pre-packed organic produce. Referring to the …

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Published on April 25, 2017 - 13:51 GMT

HPAI update - Department lifts requirement for confinement of poultry and urges flock owners to update their flock registration

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced as of today 25 April 2017, it is no longer a legal requirement to confine/house poultry and other birds as a precautionary measure against Avian Influenza (bird flu). The legislation requiring …

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Published on April 25, 2017 - 13:51 GMT

New Hen Harrier Scheme underway

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, announced today that work on the roll-out of the new locally-led Hen Harrier scheme will begin immediately. The Minister confirmed that his Department had signed contracts with the …

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Published on April 24, 2017 - 13:47 GMT

Creed to further intensify market access efforts for Irish food and drink exporters

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D. outlined a seven point plan to increase international market access for Irish food and drink exports at today's IFA Brexit event at Goffs . The plan will be implemented by the Minister’s …

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Published on April 21, 2017 - 17:15 GMT

Creed hosts Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam on Mission to Ireland - Trade and co-operation the key focus

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D. together with the Minister of State in the Department, Andrew Doyle T.D. today held discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Trinh Dinh Dung, during his visit to Ireland. …

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Published on April 20, 2017 - 15:20 GMT

Creed details agreement on thoroughbred horses with Chinese authorities

Minister Creed and his Chinese counterpart, Minister Zhi Shuping, signed an updated protocol on the export of horses to China on 18th April. The update, requested by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will allow horses not born in Ireland, …

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Published on April 20, 2017 - 14:21 GMT

Creed restores market access for live crab exports to China

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, announced a significant step in Ireland’s seafood exports to China, following a meeting with Chinese Minister Zhi Shuping in Dublin recently. The Ministers reached agreement to the proposed …

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Published on April 18, 2017 - 11:17 GMT

Minister Creed & Minister Zhi Sign Landmark Protocol in Dublin

Advances on Beef access, Brown Crab & Thoroughbred Horse trade after talks Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, made a number of significant advances in the development of Irish exports of beef, seafood and thoroughbred …

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Published on April 13, 2017 - 11:57 GMT

Ministers Launch Report On Future Skills Needs In The Food And Drink Sector

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, today launched the 2017 Report on Future Skills Needs in the Food and Drink Sector. Food Wise 2025, the …

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