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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2008 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 29 April 2008; the application was accepted on the basis that the person named was awaiting the assignment of a herd number from the Department's Local Office. In this regard, it is understood that the process of assigning a herd number, including the necessary inspection of the holding of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The following table gives details of reports published by my Department during 2008 together with publishing costs and postage costs where available. Name of Report Production cost Postage € € 2007 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Annual Report 22,788 50 Annual Review and Outlook 25,134 700 Agri-vision 2015 (2nd Progress Report) 6,070 2008-2010 Strategy Statement...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named is an applicant for grant-aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. A decision will be made in respect of the application as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272, 273 and 279 together. The deadline for completion of work and the submission of claims for grant payment under the Farm Waste Management Scheme expired on 31 December 2008 although applicants were permitted to submit certain supporting documentation up to 9 January 2009. In view of the exceptional number of claims received, my Department is undertaking a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named is an applicant for grant aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. My Department is currently examining the application and a decision will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: I have detailed below the annual salary scale for each of the staff appointed by me for the period 7/5/2008 to 31/12/2008: Name Title Responsibility Salary Scale Dermot Ryan Special Adviser Adviser €86,168 – €100,191 (plus 10% allowance) Philip Hannon Press Adviser Media Adviser €86,168 – €100,191 Nuala Brady Personal Assistant Constituency Office €46,588 – €55,030...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Only fully completed applications made under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme and received up to and including 14 October 2008 are being processed by my Department. In the event of the Scheme being re opened for applications, consideration will be given to prioritising certain categories of farmers who had taken certain actions based on an intention to join the Scheme before its suspension.

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Pesticide substances, including 2,4-D, are assessed for health and environmental effects and risks by experts from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Agency and the Member States and are approved if they exhibit no unacceptable risks. Pesticide products, containing those EU approved substances, are authorised in Ireland by the Pesticide Control Service of my Department in...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Russian Federation on 14 January 2009 in relation to the export of fishery products. This arose from new requirements of the Russian Federation to confirm the sanitary and veterinary status of fish exports. The Memorandum will permit the continued importation of fishery products from European Union Member...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme 2007–13 and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications, including plan checks, to be completed before the first payments issue. The first payments for 2008 REPS 4 applications will issue this week to those whose applications require no correction following the administrative...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The current board membership of An Bord Bia is as follows: Board Member Length of service Expiry of present term Sector of Experience Mr. Dan Browne (Chairman) 8 years (Chairman since April 2008) 10/04/2011 Dr. Noel Cawley 13 years 04/09/2009 Dairy, food Ms. Brid Rodgers 5 years 14/02/2010 Mr.Vincent Cleary 9 months 10/04/2011 Organic dairying Mr. Joseph Hyland 3 years 09/04/2011...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Possession of an active herd number in the year the plantation is established will entitle the applicant to the farmer rate of premium.

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The development of sustainable energy initiatives in Ireland is first and foremost a matter for the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources who have overall responsibility for energy policy. The initiatives undertaken by my Department complement the measures introduced by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and are primarily to encourage farmers...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: In 2008, the total cost of printing reports by my Department, including the cost of design work prior to printing, was €338,524.89. This figure is inclusive of €22,577.05 for the design and printing of annual reports including the Department's Annual Statistical Report. The amount spent by my Department on posting reports to schools etc. cannot be separated from the overall cost of...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: As we are aware, there has been a significant deterioration in economic conditions, and especially in the public finances in the past twelve months. This deterioration in economic conditions has had a significant impact on the economy. The economy contracted in 2008 and will continue to do so this year. A major factor weighing on activity is the correction in the property sector and this...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: That means providing the country with the appropriate leadership, which was the case at that time and is the case now. That agreement laid the foundation stone for a dramatic improvement in the quality of Ireland's economic and social life.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Labour Party disagreed in 1987. Deputy Shortall's party left Government and left the country in an appalling state in 1987. The Labour Party ran out of the Cabinet in 1987.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: That agreement laid the foundation stone for a dramatic improvement in the quality of Ireland's economic and social life. It was not easy and involved a huge level of sacrifice by all. It took a considerable period of time to make a difference, but in the current climate it represents an example of what can be achieved working together, in partnership, for the good of the country.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Deputy's only contribution is that everything is hypocrisy.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: I do not come before the House to listen to codswallop from Deputy Shortall, which is all I have ever heard from her over the years. That is her only contribution.