Results 22,001-22,020 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (21 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application to join the 2014 Beef Genomics Scheme (BGS) on the 20 March 2014 and registered fifty nine calves under the Scheme. Eligibility has been established for fifty six of these animals. The other three animals are not eligible for payment. Payment is only made in respect of one of each set of twins and as two sets of twins were born in the herd that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the reports. Once appropriate animal health and welfare certification requirements are met, dogs, including greyhounds, may be exported internationally, including to China. Exporters are required to comply with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport. My Department understands that Bord na gCon is making enquiries to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (21 Apr 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (21 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes was received from the person named on 13 May 2015. Processing of the Areas of Natural Constraint application has recently been finalised and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly. No valid Single Payment Scheme or Basic Payment Scheme entitlements have been held by the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wind Energy Generation (26 Apr 2016)

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 operation of Community Benefit Schemes associated with wind farm development, are the responsibility of the company. Coillte has, however, advised that it is currently involved in partnership arrangements to relation to the development of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: There are a number of applications, including that of the person named, remaining which have not passed all of the Department’s pre-payment validation checks for the 2015 part-year payment.  The Department is continuing to investigate these issues including the correction of any IT or data issues with a view to all these remaining cases meeting the payment validation checks...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Department issues pre-printed application packs under the Basic Payment Scheme to all herdowners who submitted an application in the previous year. As we have no record of receiving an application in 2015 for the person named, no pre-printed application pack issued. A blank pack has recently issued to the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an online Force Majeure application to my Department. My Department has no record of having received documentation in support of this application or a late 2015 National Reserve application. An Official from my Department will contact the person named directly to establish the circumstances of his appeal with a view to having the matter resolved.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my Department seeking the transfer of allocation rights and values by Inheritance of Holding as transferee. This application has been fully processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Review of Entitlements application and a Private Contract Clause application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme. Under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme the person named received a transfer of entitlements by lease of 51.13 entitlements with a total value of €4,890 which had an expiry date of 31 December 2018. In 2005 and 2006 the person named received...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application to join the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) 2015 – 2020 on 27 May 2015. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Beef Data and Genomics Programme all applicants are required to complete surveys, either online, or by paper version supplied by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), in respect of all cows, calves and stock bulls on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. The person named also entered into a Registered Farm Partnership for the 2015 Scheme Year. The 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application was submitted using the herd number shown rather than the Registered Farm Partnership number as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Procurement Contracts (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 to 154, inclusive, together. Public procurement competitions for the supply of bovine tags are arranged on a periodic basis which facilitates developments in technology, level of service and competition. The current contract for the supply of cattle tags, based on a sole approved supplier, will expire on 31 October 2016. Following consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 September 2010. Payment has issued for the 2010-2014 scheme years. The application of the person named was selected for an on-farm inspection which took place on 17 July 2015.  During this inspection non-compliances with the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme were noted in relation to the Tree Planting action which resulted in a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is presently in discussions with my Department about the future of the former Ice Plant building in Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre. My Department has made a Planning Application to Kerry County Council for the purposes of altering and refurbishing the existing building for use as a workshop, store, office, staff canteen and welfare facilities for Departmental Staff working...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. The person named also entered into a Registered Farm Partnership for the 2015 Scheme Year. The 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application was submitted using the herd number shown rather than the Registered Farm Partnership number as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 expenditure incurred in 2014, 2015 and from January to March 2016 is displayed in the following table: Measure 2014 (€) 2015 (€) Jan-March 2016 (€) M01 Knowledge Transfer and Information Actions 48,880.64 9,666.91 M04 Investments in Physical Assets 4,616,073.52 14,774,477.55 3,011,730.49 M10...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 27 May 2015. Following processing, a commonage evidence issue was disclosed in respect of eight commonage parcels declared. The declaration was in respect of 2 shares of these parcels but only evidence of entitlement to 1 share was provided. My Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Expenditure (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: Incidents of horse cruelty are totally unacceptable and the Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013 provides for very significant penalties relating to animal cruelty. Under the Act, on summary conviction, a person can receive a fine of up to €5,000. For major cases taken on indictment, the maximum penalty is €250,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The request to accept a late Basic Payment Scheme application in the circumstances outlined is currently being examined. In this regard, an official from my Department will contact the person named in the coming days to discuss the particulars of this case and to see if the matter can be progressed.