Results 20,041-20,060 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The applicant has submitted an on-line application for the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme under TAMS 2. Applications for TAMS 2 are submitted under a tranche-based system, and the closing date for the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme is not until the 30 November 2015. When the tranche closes all applications received will be examined and approvals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraints Schemes was received from the person named on 7 May 2015. Processing of the application under both schemes has recently been completed, and payments will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Data (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: In relation to the BPS and Greening Payment, I am pleased to confirm that advance payments began issuing in Ireland on 16 October 2015.   This is the earliest that payments can commence under the governing EU Regulations.  In addition, I can confirm that the level of the advance payment was set at 70% for 2015 rather than the normal 50%.  To date, payments worth over...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The most recent exchange of views on simplification took place at the Council of Agriculture Ministers meeting on Monday 16 November. At that meeting, Commissioner Hogan updated the Council on the current state of play and outlined his priorities and timeline for the simplification process. The Commissioner announced a package of measures, including a reduction in the rate of on-the-spot...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The relevant EU legislative provisions providing for this direct aid payment came into force in mid-October and provide that Member States have the flexibility to distribute this aid through the most effective channels at their disposal. It is a clear requirement of the provisions regarding this aid that the funds need to be distributed on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: My role as Minister in relation to the beef sector is to create a policy and support environment that allows it to flourish in line with standard market principles. In this context, I am guided by the long-term sectoral development strategies set out in Food Wise 2025 and am confident that these initiatives, in conjunction with the Rural Development Programme, will lead to continued growth in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced their AEOS 3 contract on 1 May 2013 and has been paid in full for the 2013 and 2014 scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. It is expected that AEOS payments...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is examining the matter in question in conjunction with the military authorities and I will write to the Deputy when the outcome is known.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Section 13(2) of the Army Pension Act 1923 provides that any compensation received from or on behalf of the person alleged to be responsible for the act which caused the wounding may be taken into consideration in fixing the amount of any pension, allowance or gratuity awarded to an individual under the provisions of the Army Pensions Acts. The underlying objective of section 13(2) is to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The heads of the Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015 has already been through a comprehensive process of pre-legislative scrutiny involving consultation with a range of stakeholders and significant engagement from the members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Agriculture and Food. The Bill presented to the House has been shaped by that process to a significant extent. The Horse Racing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Disadvantaged Area Schemes was received from the person named on 29 April 2010. Processing of the application was finalised and payment issued on 17 December 2010. In relation to the 2015 Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme an application was received from the person named on 24 April 2015. Payment has not issued to the person named as, at this stage, the holding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the difficulties that have been created for many forest owners as a result of the severe winter storms which occurred between 5thDecember 2013 and the 12thFebruary 2014.  The frequency and ferocity of those storm events, compounded by waterlogged soils on many forest sites, led to extensive damage to both private and State owned forests. While estimates, based on satellite...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: There are outstanding 2014 Single payments pertaining to the herd number quoted above. As this case involves inheritance of an estate, testamentary documentation has been requested from the executor of the estate. As soon as this documentation is received, 2014 payments will issue to the legal representatives of the estate. A Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application was submitted by the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2015.Processing of this application is now complete and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department received a 2015 Transfer of Entitlement Allocation Right and Reference Value application from the person named. This application has been fully processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department received a 2015 Private Contract Clause application from the person named. This application has been fully processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 13 May 2015. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for a ground eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the above application under the Basic Payment Scheme has recently been finalised and payment will issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the persons named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The value of honey bees as pollinators far exceeds their value as honey producers. In 2008 the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government estimated the value of pollinators (including honey bees) for Irish food crops was worth at least €53m. This does not include the value of pollinators in terms of non-food crops and maintaining bio-diversity in the wild....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (18 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department received a 2015 Private Contract Clause application from the person named. This application has been processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue shortly.