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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2010 Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named on 14 April 2010. Payments under the 2010 Grassland Sheep Scheme commenced on 1 February 2011 in respect of those cases cleared for payment at that stage; the application for the person named in now fully processed with payment due to issue shortly.

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am not aware of any exports of greyhounds from Ireland to China in recent years. Any proposal to export greyhounds from Ireland to China would require the establishment and agreement of export health certification protocols with the Chinese authorities, and appropriate transport arrangements would have to be put in place to ensure the welfare of the animals in transit.

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: Decisions regarding the reorganisation of my Department's local office structure were taken almost two years ago following an extensive review undertaken within the Department. The closure of the District Veterinary Office in Portlaoise represents the final phases of implementation of that review. Paramount to restructuring the local office network was concern to ensure a high quality service...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: The persons named established 13.15 standard entitlements with a net unit value of €261.43 resulting in an overall Single Payment of €3,437.80. In scheme year 2005 the persons named successfully consolidated their entitlements which resulted in an allocation of 11.56 National Reserve entitlements with the higher unit value of €297.39 each. Subsequently in scheme year 2010, the persons...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the EU Regulations governing the Agri-Environment Options Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed on all applications before any payment can issue. Payment will issue to the person named at the earliest possible date once these checks have been completed.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: Section 8.7 of the Terms and Conditions of the Suckler Welfare Scheme states that " it shall be mandatory for an approved applicant to attend a suitable training course before reaching the end of their second year in the Scheme ." The Department provided courses for applicants extensively throughout the country during 2008 and 2009. However, in view of the difficult circumstances faced by a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the EU Regulations governing the Agri-Environment Options 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. Payment will issue at the earliest possible date once these checks have been completed.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in November 2008 and received the first two years' payments in full. 75% of the year 3 payment was made in December 2010. Payment of the final 25% cannot be made until outstanding checks are finalised and compliance with the scheme conditions has been fully established. Payment will issue at the earliest possible date once all checks have been completed.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 on I December 2009 and received his year 1 payment in March 2010. The REPS file of the person named is the subject of an audit and will be processed for payment when the audit has been completed.

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (30 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: As set out in the 2011-2016 Programme for Government, the current Government fully supports the recommendations of Food Harvest 2020 and my Department is actively engaged in pursuing their implementation.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 5th May 2009. This application was selected for and was the subject of a ground eligibility and cross compliance inspection. During the course of the ground inspection, 40.17ha of the 49.83ha declared on the applicant's application form was deemed eligible for payment. As there...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 on 1st March 2009 and received their Year 1 payment in January 2010. An adjusted plan was received from the above named in March 2011 and this is being processed at the moment.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 3 on 1st November 2006 and has received full payment for the first four years of the plan. Following an on-farm inspection a penalty has been applied to the year 5 payment. The person named has appealed this penalty and the file is currently being reviewed. As soon as this review is completed, my officials will be in contact with the person named.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: On 11th February 2011 an application was received by my department to transfer 38.22 entitlements by way of inheritance from the Kilkenny herd number of the person named in her maiden name to the Tipperary herd number of the person named in her married name. As the application form indicated that an inheritance was involved, a letter issued from my department requesting the normal...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (31 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: Greencastle harbour is owned by Donegal County Council and responsibility for the maintenance and development of the harbour rests with that local authority in the first instance. My Department has, however, in recent years, project managed works on phase one of the Greencastle Harbour development project on behalf of Donegal County Council as well as providing funding. Any application...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of three applicants who have declared commonage land on their SPS applications: two applicants each declared a half share, while the third claimed a one-third share. All applicants have submitted varying degrees of proof in support of their claims to my Department in support of their declaration. While the onus rests with the individual claimants concerned to clarify...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (31 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am advised that, since its establishment in 1989, Coillte has sold approximately 15,700 hectares of land, of which circa 6,000 hectares were afforested. Of the total sold, some 3,400 hectares were sold to State Bodies (e.g. E.S.B, County Councils, O.P.W and local development groups). I understand that the properties sold are those considered by the company not to be of strategic importance...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (31 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: Bord na gCon is a commercial State Body. The Board of Bord na gCon is responsible for leading and directing the activities of the Company. My Department is aware that Bord na gCon is exploring possible business opportunities in China. However Bord na gCon has not as yet made a submission to the Department in this regard. Bord na gCon has repeatedly confirmed its commitment to the highest...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 Mar 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in October 2009. The person named received the year 1 payment in December 2009 and the year 2 payment in February 2011.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the Agriculture, (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of education, research and advisory services to the Agriculture sector. It is a matter for Teagasc and its Board to prioritise activities in the delivery of these services and to allocate its resources in accordance with these priorities. Accordingly, delivery of the...