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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Properties Data (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has no vacant State properties or land. Property/land owned by the State Bodies under the aegis of this Department is a matter for the State Bodies themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for allocation of entitlements under the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the Basic Payment Scheme on 29 May 2015. Under EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment scheme, processing of applications involves administrative and on farm checks and verification of land details submitted. When all checks have been completed and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for allocation of entitlements under the ‘Scottish Derogation’ measure of the Basic Payment Scheme on 22nd May 2015. Under EU Regulations governing the Basic Payment scheme, processing of applications involves administrative and on farm checks and verification of land details submitted. These checks have now been completed, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas designated by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht under the Habitats and Birds Directives Habitats and Birds Directives form part of the European Union network of NATURA 2000 sites and are given equal tier 1 priority when selecting applicants under the Green Low-carbon Agri-environment Scheme. Natural Heritage Areas...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The designation of land is a matter for the Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in the first instance. Based on the information provided by that Department, a total of 411 farmers have been identified with parcels in agricultural use carrying solely a Natural Heritage Area designation. Of the farmers identified, 182 have been approved into GLAS. Farmers not already in the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: No application has been received to date under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme for the person named. An Official from my Department will contact the person named to discuss this case.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The position in relation to the main farm support payments in 2015 is as follows. BPS/ANC My Department has received some 126,0 00 applications under the 2015 Basic Payments Scheme (BPS) from applicants who currently hold entitlements. In addition, over 102,350 applications have been received under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme from applicants with eligible designated lands....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the agency with overall responsibility for flood risk management, including the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. However, as part of the overall response to the recent flooding, my Department put in place a number of targeted supports for those farmers worst affected. Following flooding in early December, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: My Department provides financial support measures for farmers under the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea programme (BVD). Payment is contingent on disposal of all PI animals born in the herd within timeframes set down in the Terms and Conditions. An application for compensation under the scheme has been submitted to my Department by the herdowner concerned. The closing date for receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: I refer to the answer to Parliamentary Question Number 611 of 6 April 2016 given by my colleague the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. I would refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question Number 75 which I answered on 24 November 2015 in which I outlined to the House the position with regard to the procurement of defensive equipment for the Defence Forces by the Department of Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The equipment priorities for the Air Corps will be considered in the context of the lifetime of the recently published White Paper. The White Paper recognises that there are several new and or enhanced platforms to be procured for the Air Corps. This will include the replacement of the Cessna fleet with three larger aircraft suitably equipped for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Medals (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: In light of the representations that I received in relation to retrospective awards for the two individuals, I requested that the Chief of Staff have the circumstances surrounding the incident on board the LÉ Cliona on 29 May 1962 be reviewed. The review has recently been completed and the resulting report has recently been submitted to me by the Chief of Staff. I am currently...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will respond directly to the Deputy once I have received the relevant information from the appropriate military authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Parades (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the Defence Forces will supply a display of military vehicles at the Old Fair Day in Tubbercurry on 10 August 2016. A letter will be sent from the Department of Defence to the organising committee in the next few days confirming the contact details of the Defence Forces liaison officer for the event.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 29 February 2016 (provisional figures), the latest date for which...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts Data (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The following table outlines the Statutory Instruments (Defence Force Regulations) signed in the period since 1 January 2016: Title Amendment Date of Signature D. F. R. C.S.4 - Organisation of the Defence Forces. Provides for changes in the establishment of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF). 02/02/2016 D.F.R. R 5 (New Series) Reserve Defence Force. Provides for an appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The costs incurred in the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: State Properties Data (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: My Department has been engaged on an ongoing programme of barrack consolidation since 1998 and the Defence property portfolio is kept under ongoing review by my Department. The properties outlined below are those that are surplus to military requirements and are currently vacant. The Department continues to be available to discuss, with any interested group, any proposals they may have for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Expenditure (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The costs incurred in the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (14 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 to 254, inclusive, and 258 together. It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. My Department will seek to compile as much of the information as is reasonably accessible within the resources available. I will provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as is practicable.