Results 14,841-14,860 of 18,645 for speaker:Brendan Smith
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: An application on behalf of the person named for a REPS 3 payment was received on 29 April 2009. Clarification is being sought on an apparent discrepancy in the area declared for REPS and the area declared for the Single Payment before the file can be processed further.
- Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (19 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The Young Farmers' Installation Scheme was closed for new applications on 14 October 2008. I have no immediate plans to reopen entry to the Scheme at this time.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: Payment issued to the person named on 5 May 2009.
- Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (19 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: I am aware of the concern in Europe in relation to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) which is affecting the honey bee population across Europe. This concern has resulted in the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) initiating a research project to identify factors causing CCD. This will highlight gaps in scientific knowledge and guide future research in this area. At present the cause of CCD is...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The Mussel Seed Fishery is managed on an All-Island basis involving the Bottom Grown Mussel Forum (BGMF) which is comprised of elected aquaculture industry representatives from around the coast as agreed by the authorities of both jurisdictions. Responsibility for the control and enforcement of these All-Island management measures, within this jurisdiction, rests with the Sea-Fisheries...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The recommended development option at Ros an MhÃl consists of three main phases. Phase one, the dredging of the inner harbour to cater for the passenger ferry operation and for a small boat harbour, commenced in December 2004 and was completed in 2005. The current stage of the development involves the construction of pontoons which will enable the separation of fishing and ferry activities....
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The forestry premium was paid to this applicant on 5th May 2009. The amount paid was â¬4,186.48.
- Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: Upon receipt of the documentation which my Department has requested from the person named, payment will issue within 15 days.
- Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the...
- Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: Greencastle Harbour is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for its operation, maintenance and development rests with that local authority. The recommended development option for Greencastle consists of three main phases. The first phase of the development is the construction of a 290m long breakwater to give shelter to the new harbour, the second phase is the construction of a...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The application for payment has been approved and payment will issue in the next 15 days.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: My Department is currently reviewing its local office structure. No decisions have been taken regarding the future of any local office, other than the Dublin local office, already announced and in respect of which arrangements are being made to relocate the work to Naas.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The forestry premium was paid to this applicant on 5th May 2009.
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (13 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: I propose to take Question No. 233 and 234 together. Tully Mountain Salmon Farm Ltd hold an aquaculture licence for salmon farming in respect of the site for which details have been supplied by the Deputy. There is no record of this licence having been assigned. I will arrange for a copy of this licence to be sent to the Deputy. There is no licence in existence for the site at Freaghillaun...
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (13 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: Because of the commercially sensitive nature of the information sought by the Deputy, details requested will be issued by the Minister in a written reply.
- Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (13 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: Waste food products from supermarkets are not allowed for animal feed, other than wrapped bread that is returned to bakeries, which may be used for animal feed. At present the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government is drafting legislation on the management of food waste. Officials in my Department are in contact with that Department regarding the regulation of food waste in...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (13 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: In 2005 a lease was granted to Codling Windpark Ltd for a 220 turbine windfarm on the Codling Bank. In March 2009 a further Foreshore lease application was made by Codling Windpark Ltd for a 200 turbine windfarm on the Codling banks adjacent to the existing leased area. My Department is currently preparing the public consultation process for this application. The consultees set out as...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2009)
Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the...