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Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Government’s 2016-2021 Capital Investment Plan provides a significant boost in capital funding for the Defence Sector. The €437m allocated to Defence, which includes an additional €65m over the 2016-2021 timeframe, will allow Defence to make significant investments in equipment and infrastructure over the lifetime of the Capital Plan. Proposals under the Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: In May 2015, during a visit to Ireland, the Secretary General of the United Nations Mr. Ban Ki-moon, observed the value in some situations of being able to call upon female peacekeepers having regard to the multifaceted nature of peacekeeping challenges. He requested that consideration be given to the contribution of women soldiers to UN operations and that Ireland might factor this into its...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The 51st Infantry Group is the latest contingent of the Defence Forces who deployed this month to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Irish contingent comprising 197 personnel is based primarily in Camp 2-45 as part of a joint battalion with Finland. The decision by Government to send troops overseas is never taken lightly. The safety of all Irish Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The main overseas missions in which Defence Forces personnel are currently deployed in the Middle East are the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with 192 personnel and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria with 150 personnel. In addition, the deployment of naval assets to support Italy in addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean has...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Internal Security Issues (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Whilst matters of internal security are primarily the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána,discussions with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality take place on an ongoing basis in relation to such matters. Both Minister Fitzgerald and I have discussed the tragic events that took place in Paris last Friday week and there is also...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Internal Secrutiy Issues (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Whilst matters of internal security are primarily the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána, there is ongoing liaison between my Department and the Department of Justice and Equality in relation to such matters. Following the Paris attacks, there have been discussions between officials at the most senior level in relation to the implications...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: L.É. Samuel Beckett is the third Irish Naval vessel deployed to the Mediterranean to assist the Italian Authorities with the migrant crisis, in line with the Government Decision on 12 May 2015. L.É. Samuel Beckett is continuing the excellent work undertaken by L.É. Eithne and L.É. Niamh in the Mediterranean. The role of the Irish Naval vessel is to provide a search and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The 51st Infantry Group is the latest contingent of the Defence Forces who deployed this month to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Irish contingent comprising 197 personnel is based primarily in Camp 2-45 as part of a joint battalion with Finland. The decision by Government to send troops overseas is never taken lightly. The safety of all Irish Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The 2016 Defence allocation of €904m is made up of two Votes, Vote 35 (Army Pensions) with €224m and Vote 36 (Defence) with €680m. The overall allocation is some €6m more than last year’s corresponding allocation of €898m, which comprised of €221m in Vote 35 (Army Pensions) and €677m in Vote 36 (Defence). The overall increased...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 to 200, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 29 April 2015. Processing of this application has recently been finalised and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 18 May, 2015. On examination of the application, my Department became aware of a dual claim on a land parcel between the person named and another herd owner. Both herd owners were written to in order to establish which party had an entitlement to claim the particular land parcel. On receipt of the replies...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 7 April, 2015. Processing of this application has recently been finalised 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: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 29 April 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: Coillte Teoranta Lands (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest properties, are the responsibility of the company. Coillte informs me that the Kilmacurragh site in County Wicklow, including the walled garden area, is currently an important part of the company’s nurseries operation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute.While first and foremost a working fishery harbour, Howth similar to the other five Fishery Harbour Centres, has its own unique features which is home to a broad range of diverse economic and social activities. My Department is conscious of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres, which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under statute to provide for the needs of fishermen and the fishing industry generally. However, all the Centres have unique features which facilitate a broad range of other diverse activities which are important from both an economic and social...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, owns and directly manages six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, Ros an Mhíl, Killybegs and An Daingean. Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is a working fishery harbour, however it is also a very important tourist and leisure destination with many restaurants and businesses operating on the Harbour. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The property portfolio in Howth, one of six Fishery Harbour Centres managed and operated by my Department, encompasses a range of diverse properties reflecting its remit as a working fishery harbour and its unique features which facilitate a broad range of other diverse activities which are important from both an economic and social perspective. My Department’s aim, working within the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. While first and foremost a working fishery harbour, Howth similar to the other five Fishery Harbour Centres, has its own unique features which is home to a broad range of diverse economic and social activities. My Department is conscious of...