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Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Following confirmation by the Valuation Office that it would not be in a position to supply a valuation service in respect of activities on State foreshore, my Department sought approval from the Department of Finance for the use of valuers from the private sector. A number of applications for foreshore consents currently on hand cannot be progressed without valuation. The urgency of the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Department is currently examining the provisions of the Noxious Weeds Act 1936 with a view to updating and strengthening the provisions in accordance with good agricultural and environmental practice and with realistic penalties.

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: 12,675 applications were received under the Farm Improvement Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007. These applications are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 Partnership agreement, Towards 2016.

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Applications under this Scheme are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 Partnership agreement, Towards 2016.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The pier at Doolin is the property of Clare County Council and responsibility for its repair and upkeep rests with the Local Authority in the first instance. My Department has received an application from Clare County Council for funding under my Department's 2009 Fishery Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme for improvements at the pier. Their application for harbour...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Entry to REPS 4 continues to be available to eligible applicants and I have no plans at present to restrict or close entry to the scheme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2008 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 29 April 2008; the application was accepted on the basis that the person named was awaiting the assignment of a herd number from the Department's Local Office. In this regard, it is understood that the process of assigning a herd number, including the necessary inspection of the holding of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The following table gives details of reports published by my Department during 2008 together with publishing costs and postage costs where available. Name of Report Production cost Postage € € 2007 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Annual Report 22,788 50 Annual Review and Outlook 25,134 700 Agri-vision 2015 (2nd Progress Report) 6,070 2008-2010 Strategy Statement...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named is an applicant for grant-aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. A decision will be made in respect of the application as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272, 273 and 279 together. The deadline for completion of work and the submission of claims for grant payment under the Farm Waste Management Scheme expired on 31 December 2008 although applicants were permitted to submit certain supporting documentation up to 9 January 2009. In view of the exceptional number of claims received, my Department is undertaking a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named is an applicant for grant aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. My Department is currently examining the application and a decision will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: I have detailed below the annual salary scale for each of the staff appointed by me for the period 7/5/2008 to 31/12/2008: Name Title Responsibility Salary Scale Dermot Ryan Special Adviser Adviser €86,168 – €100,191 (plus 10% allowance) Philip Hannon Press Adviser Media Adviser €86,168 – €100,191 Nuala Brady Personal Assistant Constituency Office €46,588 – €55,030...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Only fully completed applications made under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme and received up to and including 14 October 2008 are being processed by my Department. In the event of the Scheme being re opened for applications, consideration will be given to prioritising certain categories of farmers who had taken certain actions based on an intention to join the Scheme before its suspension.

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Pesticide substances, including 2,4-D, are assessed for health and environmental effects and risks by experts from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Agency and the Member States and are approved if they exhibit no unacceptable risks. Pesticide products, containing those EU approved substances, are authorised in Ireland by the Pesticide Control Service of my Department in...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Russian Federation on 14 January 2009 in relation to the export of fishery products. This arose from new requirements of the Russian Federation to confirm the sanitary and veterinary status of fish exports. The Memorandum will permit the continued importation of fishery products from European Union Member...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme 2007–13 and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications, including plan checks, to be completed before the first payments issue. The first payments for 2008 REPS 4 applications will issue this week to those whose applications require no correction following the administrative...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The current board membership of An Bord Bia is as follows: Board Member Length of service Expiry of present term Sector of Experience Mr. Dan Browne (Chairman) 8 years (Chairman since April 2008) 10/04/2011 Dr. Noel Cawley 13 years 04/09/2009 Dairy, food Ms. Brid Rodgers 5 years 14/02/2010 Mr.Vincent Cleary 9 months 10/04/2011 Organic dairying Mr. Joseph Hyland 3 years 09/04/2011...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Possession of an active herd number in the year the plantation is established will entitle the applicant to the farmer rate of premium.

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The development of sustainable energy initiatives in Ireland is first and foremost a matter for the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources who have overall responsibility for energy policy. The initiatives undertaken by my Department complement the measures introduced by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and are primarily to encourage farmers...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: In 2008, the total cost of printing reports by my Department, including the cost of design work prior to printing, was €338,524.89. This figure is inclusive of €22,577.05 for the design and printing of annual reports including the Department's Annual Statistical Report. The amount spent by my Department on posting reports to schools etc. cannot be separated from the overall cost of...