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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 2) with effect from 1 September 2011. 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. The application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced their AEOS 1 contract on 1 September 2010 and has been paid for the 2010-2014 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 take place. As it is their final scheme year, re-checks on payments made for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The information required is outlined in the table below. Scheme Beneficiaries Amount paid BPS 4,619 €31,696,392.40 ANC 4,548 €9,276,643.78 AEOS 431 €1,452,824.91 REPS 4 125 €570,513

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The information required is outlined in the table below. Scheme Beneficiaries Amount paid BPS 3,929 €26,824,146.00 ANC 3,823 €7,194,721.33 AEOS 317 €1,003,429.51 REPS 4 111 €504,299.00

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Fisheries Fund (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: My Department’s Operational Programme under the European Fisheries Fund provided funding for the development of the seafood sector over the period 2008 to 2015. The Programme was funded through an EU allocation of approximately €42 million and €24 million in Exchequer funding, bringing total funds to approximately €66 million. The Programme ended in December 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 to 164, inclusive, together. In July 2015, the Irish Salmon Growers Association published its report ‘Potential for Land Based Salmon Growout in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) in Ireland’. The report describes in detail all technical aspects of RAS production and system design and operations. It also covers important biological...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The property portfolio in Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre, one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: I must apologise to the Deputy for an administrative error which saw the reply below to her original question misallocated. Under Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 (the new Common Fisheries Policy basic regulation), changes to fisheries policy involving access or restriction to fishing opportunities or fishing areas come within the sole competency of the EU. Only the EU Commission may propose...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme was received from the persons named on 13 May 2015. Payment under the ANC scheme has issued to the nominated bank account of the person named. The persons named submitted 2015 Transfer of Allocation Right and Reference Value and Private Contract Clause applications to my Department. As the herd number is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The sheep sector is an important component of our agriculture sector and the third largest farming sector in Ireland with over 34,000 producers. 2015 proved to be another good year for the sheep sector. A combination of higher carcase weight (up 1.9%) and higher factory prices (up 1.5%) meant that output value of the sector increased by over 3%. Total sheepmeat exports increased by an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Data (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table. Some of the reports outlined are mandatory in the context of EU obligations. 2011: March- December Company Title of Report Date or Expected Date of Publication Costs - € University College Dublin Evaluation of the EU School Fruit Scheme/Food Dude Programme in Ireland 2011 - Commission Regulation 288 of 2009 10...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Inquiries (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: There has been one judicial inquiry since 1991 and the details are below. Date Name Terms of Reference Costs 31 May 1991 Beef Tribunal To inquire into the following definite matters of urgent public importance: (i) allegations regarding illegal activities, fraud and malpractice in and in connection with the beef processing industry made or referred to: (a) in Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Allowances (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The information regarding my expenses and those of the Ministers of State in my Department is set out in the table. Minister of State Ann Phelan also holds ministerial responsibilities in the Departments of Environment Community and Local Government and also Transport Tourism and Sport, and consequently one third of the expenses claimed by Minister Phelan are reimbursed by these Departments....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The staff of the Press Office of my Department provide the media monitoring and media clipping services for the Department. No additional costs have been incurred for the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (28 Jan 2016)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Qualifications (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) is the competent authority for the recognition of qualifications of veterinary practitioners from the EU or third countries.  The Veterinary Practice Act provides for the mutual recognition of qualifications in veterinary medicine within the EU and for mutual recognition agreements between the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Funding (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Department is engaged in an ongoing building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces. Projects for completion under the programme are identified on an ongoing basis by the military and these projects are prioritised for inclusion as part of the annual programme. The capital element of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the Military Authorities, whilst acknowledging the concerns expressed by RDFRA in relation to Cultaca Flash, of the need to take cognizance of all concerns, representations and sensitivities in relation to identity, tradition and custom. The Cultaca Flash provides a method of ensuring that the proud heritage of Reserve Defence Force is preserved under the Single Force Concept...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently in the process of compiling as much of the information as is reasonably accessible from the personnel systems in the Defence Forces. Some of the information requested is not available from the personnel system and would require an examination of individual files which is not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Consultancy Contracts Data (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to external consultant reports commissioned by my Department since March 2011 is set out in the table below. Report Cost Company Commission Date Publication Date An independent review of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) fatalities in 1989 €51,660 Mr. Frank Callanan, S.C. 19 April 2011 19 September 2011 ...