Results 2,021-2,040 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (22 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following schedule: Schedule 1997. Title Estimated cost Date of publication Preparation time â'¬ 1996 annual report 8,559 September 1997 Annual publication Annual review and outlook 1996/1997 5,153 March 1997 Three months 1998. Title Estimated cost Date of publication Preparation time â'¬ 1997...

Written Answers — Forestry Policy: Forestry Policy (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: A delegation from the Carra, Mask and Corrib water protection group met on 24 November 2004 with the responsible Ministers, including myself and the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Following the meeting, arrangements were put in place for officials from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, my Department and Coillte Teoranta to meet with...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The implementation of the nitrates directive is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Following the submission of an action programme in October 2004 and the EU Commission response that it did not fully meet Ireland's obligations under the nitrates directive, my Department has been working closely with the Department of the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: Neither of the persons named have entitlements established under the single payment scheme because they did not receive any direct payments during the reference period 2000 to 2002. The late son of the second person named, submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the single payment scheme national reserve under categories A and D. Category A caters for farmers who...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named has been notified that the circumstances outlined by him did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure-exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003. Following this decision the person named submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. A full review of the circumstances of the case will be carried out by the...

Written Answers — : (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named above submitted two applications under the 2004 special beef premium scheme, in respect of a total of 16 animals. The first application, in respect of 14 animals, was received on 3 December 2004. The second application, in respect of two animals, was received on 29 December 2004. The area aid application for the person named, which had been the subject of a query, has now...

Written Answers — : (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the single payment scheme national reserve under category A, which caters for farmers who inherit, lease or otherwise receive free of charge, or for a nominal consideration, a holding from a farmer who retired or died, as the case maybe, before the closing date for receipt of the single payment application in...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: My department has incurred no costs with regard to the two Nice treaty referenda.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The European directives to be implemented by my Department are set out in the schedule below. I intend to have the directives implemented by the due date in each case. Directives to be implemented by Department of Agriculture and Food: 12. Title of directive Date by which directive is to be implemented Council Directive 2004/117/EC of 22 December 2004 amending Directives 66/401/EEC,...

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy is probably aware, this event occurred during July 2002, almost three years ago, and involved the slaughter on-farm by the herdowner of some 4,000 pigs over a five-day period. A five-minute video, reportedly commissioned by the herdowner, was brought to the attention of the Department by the media. The Department on Friday last requested a copy of the video from the journalist...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (23 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food has produced a report on a broad range of issues relating to the early retirement scheme, not all of which are within my remit. I expect to be in a position shortly to respond to the report. In responding, it will be necessary to take account of the EU regulations governing the early retirement scheme. I intend also to have regard to an expenditure...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: It is my understanding that section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976, as amended, does not cover the clear-felling of trees. All clear-felling of afforested areas, whether undertaken by private individuals, local authorities or by Coillte Teoranta, are subject to the licensing conditions as laid down under the Forestry Act 1946. Licences are issued following consultation with the various...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named applied for consideration in respect of both the new entrant and inheritance measures of the single payment scheme. Following processing of his application, I am pleased to advise that the person named has been notified that the new entrant measure is more financially beneficial to him than the inheritance measure. Therefore the year 2000 will be excluded from his single...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 547 together. The directive referred to by the Deputy, directive 2004/28, entered into force with its publication on 30 April 2004. Member states are obliged to transpose this directive into national law by 30 October 2005. My Department is drafting legislation to transpose this directive and it is my intention to meet the 30 October deadline for the...

Written Answers — Cattle Identification Scheme: Cattle Identification Scheme (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The position in this case is that the cow declared as the dam of this animal did not have a calf registered to it in the preceding two years. As part of the cross-checking processes for the registration of calf births, where there is an unusual calving interval it is normal practice for the Department to ask the keeper to double check whether the tag number of the dam declared is correct....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named applied for consideration of force majeure-exceptional circumstances on 8 February 2005. Having fully examined the circumstances outlined by the person named, my Department was satisfied that force majeure circumstances should apply in this case. Following a careful consideration of both reference periods 1997 to 1999 and 2000 to 2002 it was apparent that the most beneficial...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: My Department has not engaged the services of models for use in departmental promotional activities. As far as the State agencies which come under the aegis of my Department are concerned, any such arrangements are day to day operational matters which are the responsibility of the agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The disposal of waste materials generally is covered by the Litter Pollution Act 1997, which applies to all farmers and is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. With regard to the disposal of farm plastics, farmers must also comply with their local authority waste management plan. The Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations 1997 relate specifically...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the European Commission has approved €1.2 million in funding for a promotion programme aimed at increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables in up to 150 Irish primary schools over the next three years. The programme based on a concept known as Food Dude and was prepared by An Bord Bia and recommended by my Department is being implemented under Council Regulation...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (28 Jun 2005)

Mary Coughlan: My Department has no plans to centralise the offices of Tuam and Loughrea into Dock Road, Galway city. However the deployment and location of staff resources is kept under constant review by my Department with the aim of maximising efficiency in the use of all resources.