Results 2,601-2,620 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced in REPS 4 on 1 January 2010. The 2010 REPS 4 application is currently under examination following the discovery of an issue relating to re-digitisation of land parcels. My officials have written to the person named regarding the matter.
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: In November 2004, a member of the family in question made a complaint to the Ombudsman that the decision to refuse his family's application under the Lost at Sea Scheme was unfair. After extensive examination and correspondence between the various parties, the Ombudsman found for the complainant in her first draft report, and made a recommendation to award substantial monetary compensation to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for the Agri-Environment Options Scheme on 10 May 2010. One of the eligibility conditions of the Agri-Environmental Options Scheme requires that farmers with lands designated as Special Areas of Conservation or Special Protection Areas submit a sustainable management plan drawn up by a planner with their application. The person named farms land...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The above named joined REPS 4 in June 2009 and received his year 1 payment in April 2010. Following an SPS inspection the year 2 payment has been processed and payment will issue within 10 days.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced in REPS 4 on 1 October 2009 and payment has issued for the 2009 scheme year. His 2010 REPS 4 application is currently under examination following the submission of an adjusted plan.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: I understand that a technical afforestation (FEPS) approval issued to the person in question on 14 March 2011.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The above named commenced REPS 4 in December 2009 and received his year 1 payment that same month. The file is being examined by my officials.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced in REPS 4 on I May 2009 and has received payment for the year 2009. His 2010 payment application is being processed and payment will issue within two weeks.
- Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: Since is its establishment in 1989 Coillte has sold approximately 11,500 hectares (approx 3% of its estate) of immature forests to forestry investment funds, realising â¬80 million. The sale agreements confer rights on the purchaser to harvest timber at maturity. Coillte retains ownership of the land, carbon rights and other assets. Coillte also manages these forest plantations on behalf...
- Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: Coillte is one of 28 commercial state bodies that are currently being reviewed by the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities chaired by Mr. Colm McCarthy. No decisions have yet been taken by the Government about the future of Coillte.
- Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: I wish to inform the Deputy that responsibility for issues relating to the cultivation of GM crops in Ireland rests with my colleague Mr Phil Hogan, T.D. Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government while responsibility for GM foods rests with the Minister for Health and Children Dr James Reilly, T.D. I have responsibility for issues relating to GM animal feed. All applications...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced in REPS 4 on 1 May 2008 and has received 100% payment for scheme years 2008, 2009 and 2010.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Tax clearance is outstanding in relation to one of the contractors employed to carry out the investment works concerned and my Department cannot further process the payment claim until this outstanding documentation is received. My Department has been in contact with the person named regarding the matter.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2010. Payments under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme have commenced nationally on 18 October 2010 and 22 September 2010 respectively. The person named submitted an application with 8 land parcels, 4 of which required re-digitisation. My...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received his year 1 payment in December of that year. Payment for the 2010 year was issued to the person named on 8th March 2011.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: Article 68(1) of Council Regulation (EC) 73/2009 makes provision for the use of unused Single Payment Scheme funds to address specific disadvantages affecting farmers; in recognition of dairying being an economically vulnerable type of farming, it was decided that â¬18 million of these unused funds would be used to support a three-year Dairy Efficiency Programme. The Programme encourages...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced in REPS 4 on 1 August 2008 and has received 100% payment for scheme years 2008, 2009 and 2010.
- Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: Coillte is one of 28 commercial state bodies that are currently being reviewed by the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities chaired by Mr. Colm McCarthy. No decisions have yet been taken by the Government about the future of Coillte.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for consideration of an allocation of entitlements under the New Entrant category of the 2010 National Reserve. This category caters for farmers who commenced farming after 15 May 2008. Successful applicants under this category are required to meet certain criteria in relation to income limits and educational qualifications. My Department has now...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (22 Mar 2011)
Simon Coveney: A Rainwater Harvesting Scheme was introduced by my Department on 8 March 2011 in order to provide grant-aid for the installation of equipment for rainwater harvesting and treatment. The rate of grant-aid is 40% up to a maximum eligible investment ceiling of â¬25,000, i.e. a maximum grant of â¬10,000. Details of the terms and conditions of the Scheme and the relevant grant application form...