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Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: I did not receive a copy of the report referred to by the Deputy. I was informed on 29 January 2010 by the Chairman of the Irish National Stud Company Limited of the engagement by the Company of an independent party in relation to human resources matters. Human resources issues arising in the Irish National Stud Company Limited are matters for the Board of the Company.

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with the legislation establishing the Irish National Stud Company Limited, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food makes appointments to the Board of the Company having consulted with the Minister for Finance. The Directors are required to perform their tasks in accordance with Company law. I have made two appointments to date. The Chairman of the Board reports to...

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: My Department has on-going contact with the Irish National Stud Company Limited regarding its financial performance. In addition, in response to a specific request by me, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company is preparing a report for submission by the Board to me on the manner in which the Board proposes to address the financial position of the Company.

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, I received annual assurances from the Chairman of the Irish National Stud Company Limited confirming the Company complies with the Code. I have also received separate assurances from the Chairman in response to specific enquiries arising from certain allegations made in relation to the Irish National Stud Company...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The Forest Service has yet to receive an application for payment from the person named.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Drafting 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 legislation will amend and consolidate legislation in the area of animal health, particularly to reflect the changed disease status of our animals. Existing...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The payment due to this applicant under the above forestry contract number is currently being processed. It will issue to the applicant in the coming days.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named was the subject of a REPS on-the-spot inspection. In the course of this inspection he was found to be in breach of his undertakings and on 15 March 2010 he was notified of penalties to be imposed for non-compliance. The decision to impose these penalties was reviewed locally on request, and by letter dated 15th April 2010 my officials advised him that the penalties were...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Applications for the Agri-Environment Options Scheme were received up to the deadline of 17 May both at my Department's office at Johnstown Castle in Co Wexford, from where the scheme is administered, and, in order to facilitate farmers, at local offices throughout the country. The local offices are in the process of sending the applications they received to Johnstown Castle. As not all...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 15 animals in 2009. Payment is currently being processed through Suckler Section and will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Payment will issue to the person named within ten working days.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Currently the legal minimum size for the European Lobster (Homarus gammarus) is 87mm carapace length as laid down in EU Regulation 850/98 as amended. The regulations apply only to the European lobster caught in European waters. This legal minimum size does not apply to the American or Canadian Lobster (Homarus gammarus) when imported into Ireland as the European legislation is a fisheries...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Year Payslip & Stationary costs Postage 2007 €1,589 €21,479 2008 €1,729 €23,920 2009 €1,112 €15,711 Hard copy payslips are only issued to some 8% of Department's staff who are currently paid by cheque (payable order) and to a small number of other staff who do not have regular access to the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 19 calves in 2009. Payment is currently being processed in respect of 16 calves and will issue shortly. No payment is due on the remaining three calves as one is a twin and the other two were sold prior to weaning.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The sale of goods in a public place is a matter covered by the Casual Trading Act 1995. The enforcement of this Act is the responsibility of the Local Authority in whose functional area the goods are sold. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation has responsibility for the Casual Trading Act 1995. The Local Authority with responsibility for implementing the Control of Horses Act...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named has received his full REPS payment for 2009; 75% of the payment issued on 23 February 2010 and the remaining 25% issued on 22 March. No payments for 2010 can be released until administrative checks have been completed on every participant's payment application. This process involves a cross-check with the IACS database, which cannot be done until the database has been...

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Under EU harmonized legislation a series of health and supervisory requirements are applied in the Member States to ensure that animal products are produced to standards that guarantee the safety of food and the protection of human and animal health. The application of these standards in the Member States is monitored by the FVO (Food & Veterinary Office) of the EU. It is a requirement that...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Arrangements are in place to deal effectively with the REPS 4 files which were submitted to the Department's local office in Killarney. Files are being actively processed and have been brought to payment stage where possible. Those with outstanding queries have been referred back to the applicants.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Kerry County Council proposes to construct a new pier at Cromane. The proposed pier will be the property of that Local Authority who will be responsible for its development, maintenance and repair. No arrangements have been put in place for a visit to Cromane in the near future.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The Federation of Irish Fishermen (FIF) has made a proposal to my Department concerning a limited Sea Bass fishery in the Celtic Sea. In the proposal, the FIF have stated that they will take a "precautionary approach to avoid any fishing whatsoever of the Irish inshore stock". The FIF has specifically proposed that vessels would be permitted to land only Sea Bass caught south of (51.30'N) in...