Results 12,021-12,040 of 18,496 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The Lost at Sea Scheme was a limited, time-bounded scheme introduced by the then Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources in the exercise of his Ministerial prerogative to introduce policies to promote the operational areas of his Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is the delegated authority for implementation of the Decommissioning Schemes for the fishing fleet. The scheme for the Licensing of Traditional Pot Fishing Boats in the Irish Inshore Fleet was administered by BIM on behalf of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The Salmon Hardship Scheme came under the auspices of the Department of...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 6 May 2010. Payments under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced on 22 September, with an advance payment of 75% issuing in respect of those parcels cleared for payment at that stage. The application of the person named is now fully processed and further payment will issue...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The information the Deputy requested is laid out in the table below. Following government decision it should be noted that all fees have been reduced by 10% across the board and that payment of fees for membership of the sub-boards of Bord Bia have ceased. Body 2007 2008 2009 2010 to date Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) â'¬41,786 â'¬42,373 â'¬47,328 â'¬23,332 Bord...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2010. Following initial processing over-claims were disclosed in the case of two of the land parcels declared by the applicant. My Department has written to the person named to clarify the matter. As soon as my Department receives clarification, the application will be further processed. Having...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 27 April 2010. The applicant also submitted maps with his application, which required re-digitisation. The re-digitisation of the applicant's land parcels has now been completed and his Disadvantaged Area Scheme application is currently being processed for payment.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The EU Regulations governing REPS 4 and other area-based schemes provide that payments issue in two instalments. The first instalment of 75% may be paid once all administrative checks on all applications, as well as cross-checks against areas declared on Single Payment Scheme applications, have been completed. This process is under way and while my objective is to make all payments as soon...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (7 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person in question is in receipt of a technical approval in respect of his application for afforestation grant aid. Financial approvals are not issuing at present pending completion of the Estimates process which is currently ongoing.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2010. The 75% advance payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will issue to the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the agencies under my remit is a matter for the agencies themselves as part of their day-to-day activities.

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (6 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: My Department received an application from the person named on 30 October 2009 but unfortunately he died on 12 November 2009 and the issue then arose of the entitlement of his widow to payment of the pension if his application was found to have been valid. My Department is not at present in a position to grant the continuation of a deceased participant's pension to his or her dependants....

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 302 together. Preparation of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill which gives effect to commitments in the Programme for Government and the Renewed Programme for Government on issues relating to animal health and welfare is ongoing in my Department. The new bill will consolidate and update a wide range of existing legislation to ensure that the welfare...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (6 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: In 2009, the amount spent on Irish language training by my Department was €4,815, covering a total of thirty five participating staff. In 2010, the amount spent on Irish language training to date by my Department is €3,570, covering a total of fifteen participating staff.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2010. Payments under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced on 22 September, with an advance payment of 75% issuing in respect of those cases cleared for payment at that stage. The application of the person named is now fully processed and the advance payment will...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 12 animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment issued to the applicant in respect of one animal issued on 23 August 2010 and payment for the remaining 11 animals has been processed and will issue shortly

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 26 April 2010. Payments under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced on 22 September, with an advance payment of 75% issuing in respect of those parcels cleared for payment at that stage. The required digitising of the balance of the land declared has now been completed, as...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The EU Regulations governing REPS 4 and other area-based schemes provide that payments issue in two instalments. The first instalment of 75% may be paid once all administrative checks on all applications, as well as cross-checks against areas declared on Single Payment Scheme applications, have been completed. This process is underway and while my objective is to make all payments as soon...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (5 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: Preparation of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill which gives effect to commitments in the Programme for Government and the Renewed Programme for Government on issues relating to animal health and welfare is ongoing in my Department. The new bill will consolidate and update a wide range of existing legislation to ensure that the welfare of all animals, including non-farm animals is properly...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (5 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: My entire focus is to make the maximum permissible payments to farmers under each of the relevant Direct Payment Schemes, at the earliest possible dates, having due regard to the governing regulations. In this regard, I am confident that almost €1.5 billion will be paid to Irish farmers before 31 December 2010. In relation to the 2010 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, I have exercised the option...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (5 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: In relation to the 2010 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, I have exercised the option of making an advance payment of 75% of DAS beginning on 22 September, with the balancing 25% payment commencing 20 October. I have taken this option because of the EU requirement to entirely process applications before payment can be made in full. However, this approach is ensuring the maximum number of farmers...