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Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I recently appointed Phil Meaney as chairman of Bord na gCon as, following extensive consultation with those with in-depth knowledge of the industry, and an assessment of his background and experience, I considered him to be eminently well qualified for the position. In addition to his involvement in the greyhound industry over a period of 25 years, including his previously held position as...

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I understand that the Deputy is referring to a statement in the report of the review group on State assets and liabilities about the profit on the sale by Coillte of fixed assets over the last eight years. Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as land transactions, are the responsibility of the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS in August 2006. As a result of an on farm inspection in December 2008 the person named incurred penalties against the year 4 payment. The person named was informed of the penalty and of the right to appeal on 27 January 2010. An appeal was received on 14 June 2010. Following this review the person named was informed by letter dated 31 August 2010 that the...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The programme for Government prioritises the agri-food and marine sectors as a key element of driving economic growth. As the deputy is aware this Government has set out a range of actions covering the next five years aimed at growing the agri-food sector, agriculture, coastal communities, fisheries and the marine environment. There are 27 specific commitments in relation to the agri-food,...

Written Answers — Mineral Resources: Mineral Resources (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: This matter does not come within the remit of my Department .

Written Answers — Bovine Disease Controls: Bovine Disease Controls (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Since Ireland attained Official Brucellosis Free status in 2009, my Department has introduced a number of changes to the brucellosis testing programme which have significantly reduced the testing obligations for farmers. The changes to date include increasing the age threshold for the annual round test from 12 to 24 months and amending the round test requirement such that herds are now...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 8 animals under the 2008 Suckler Welfare Scheme, 5 animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme and 7 animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. As outlined in my Department's letter of 7 April 2010 issued to the applicant, by joining the Scheme, each applicant undertook to carry out, and notify my Department, details of all the measures provided for in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the Agriculture, (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of education, advisory and research 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. Ministerial responsibility is...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Some 452 farmers in Tipperary have been approved entry into the Agri-Environment Options Scheme. 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. Payments will commence at the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I have made the necessary arrangements to have an official of my Department undertake a full review of this case and to contact the person named directly in this regard.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 3 in December 2006 and received payment in respect of Year 4 on 12 May 2010. Following an inspection in November 2010 the person named was notified by letter dated 14 March 2011 of a 100% penalty on his year 5 payment. This letter also informed the person named of the right of appeal to the Agricultural Appeals Office within three months from the date of...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 12th of May 2010. The person named declared 118.27 ha on this application but the declared area was reduced to 115.90 ha following a commonage review. The application was selected for a ground eligibility and full cross compliance inspection. During the ground eligibility inspection...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received the year 1 payment in May 2010. A query relating to soil samples arose and an amended plan was requested in April 2011. The application of the person named will be processed upon receipt of the amended plan.

Written Answers — Greyhound Industry: Greyhound Industry (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Bord na gCon is a commercial State Body responsible for the greyhound industry. 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 and has been in contact with my Department is in this regard. My Department is considering the Bord na gCon proposal and...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the single payment scheme/grassland sheep scheme was received from the person named on the 14 May 2010. This application was fully processed and payment under the grassland sheep scheme issued on 1 February 2011, based, in accordance with the provisions of the scheme, on the original sheep census return received by my Department on 11 January 2010, which indicated that...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: All of the documentation required to complete the change of the ownership of the herd number as it applies to this scheme has not been received. The outstanding documentation has been requested again, and on receipt, and when all of the terms and conditions of the scheme have been found to have been complied with, payment can be processed.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2010 single payment scheme was received from the person named on 5 May 2010. While the advance payment due under the scheme issued on 16 November 2010, the balancing payment is outstanding as issues have since come to light relating to a portion of those payment entitlements leased-in by the person named. It is expected that this matter will be resolved shortly,...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (4 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that Ireland will be taking a very strong stance in the upcoming negotiations on the next EU multi-annual financial framework to ensure that CAP funds are protected. Ireland is committed to maintaining a strong and effective CAP which will support a vigorous consumer-focused agricultural production base in Europe. I am committed to continued decoupling because I believe that...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The following payments were made to the Institute for International and European Affairs by my Department: Membership Fees 1993 £1,000 1994 £1,000 1995 £1,000 1996 £1,000 1997 £1,000 1998 £3,000 1999 £3,000 2000 £3,000 2001 €5,000 2002 €5,000 2003 €5,000 2004 €5,000 2005 €5,000 2006 €5,000 2007 €6,000 2008 €6,000 2009 €6,000 2010 €6,000 2011 €6,000 Seminar Fees...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under EU Regulations, amounts arising from reductions and exclusions from payment as a result of non-compliance with the cross-compliance regime shall be credited to the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and Member States may retain 25% of those amounts. The amounts retained are accounted for in the annual EU clearance of accounts decision and are shown as Appropriations in Aid in...