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Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Programme for Government committed to replacing the criminal sanctions system for minor fisheries offences with administrative sanction system to bring Ireland into line with other European jurisdictions. I sought the advice of the Attorney General on the matter. The Attorney General has responded with a detailed advice on the issue which I am currently examining. The advice highlights...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The primary means of acquiring milk quota is through the Milk Quota Trading Scheme. The Trading Scheme is run twice annually in respect of each Co-op collection area, and is comprised of a priority pool and a market exchange. A maximum of thirty per cent of the quota offered for sale is sold into the priority pool at a maximum price set by the Minister, and the remainder is traded through an...

Written Answers — Regulatory Bodies: Regulatory Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department has received an application for approval from the company in question. The application is currently under examination .In the meantime, the company remains under Local Authority approval and supervision.

Forestry Sector (22 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter, which is one on which I hope we will have conversations outside the Chamber also because I can understand the Deputy's views and concerns. It is a useful opportunity for me to update the House on the Government's thinking on this issue. Members will know Coillte was set up 22 years ago under the Forestry Act as a semi-State company operating on a...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (22 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: 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 company. I am advised that the company sold 436 hectares (1,077 acres) of land in 2010 for diverse uses including commercial activities, wind farm and other national infrastructure projects. The Deputy may be...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Applications under the 2009 and 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme were received from the person named on 30 April 2009 and 7 May 2010, respectively. These applications were fully processed and payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued in both years in respect of 14.85 hectares of eligible area. This area was reduced from the previous year's total of 16.79...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in February 2008 and has received full payment in respect of years 1 and 2. A 75 % payment in respect of year 3 was approved for payment by my officials on 17 June 2011 and will issue within 10 days. Payment of the final 25% will be made when outstanding checks are finalised and compliance with the scheme conditions has been fully established.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The application for the person named is currently being processed and payment will issue shortly. I understand that the grant element of this contract will be just over €108,000. The premium element, payable to the applicant, will amount to just over €16,000.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The North-South Co-Ordination Unit is part of the Corporate Affairs Division of my Department and was established in 2000. It is serviced, as necessary, by an Assistant Principal Officer and supported by an Administrative Officer and Clerical Officer.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application for the Single Payment Scheme 2010 signed by the 'Reps Of' of the person named was received, in my Department, on 6 July 2010. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Single Payment Scheme 2010, all applications received after 11th June 2010 will incur a 100% late penalty. An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the person who signed the application on...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Since 1 November 2002 Horse Racing Ireland has been included within the scope of The Freedom of Information Act 1997 (section 16). SI No 530 of 2002 refers.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Sheep Fencing/Mobile Handling Equipment Scheme, being one of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) introduced by my Department, was suspended for new applications on 8 June 2011 pending the outcome of the comprehensive review of my Department's expenditure which is currently taking place. No decision will therefore be taken on the reopening of TAMS until this review has...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Statutory powers and duties in relation to food safety, horticulture, forestry and the greyhound industry were delegated to the Minister of State in my Department as set out in the Agriculture, Fisheries & Food (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2011 (SI No 283 of 2011).

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for the receipt of 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) applications was Monday 16 May 2011. Section 8.7 of the Terms and Conditions governing the AEOS 2011 provides that persons participating in the Rural Environment Protection Scheme are not eligible to join the scheme. As the person named did not complete her REPS 3 contract until 31 May 2011, she is not eligible...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for the receipt of 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) applications was Monday 16 May 2011. Section 8.7 of the Terms and Conditions governing the AEOS 2011 provides that persons participating in the Rural Environment Protection Scheme are not eligible to join the scheme. As the person named will not complete his REPS 3 contract until 31 October 2011, he is not...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Payment of the Early Retirement pension can only be made from the date a valid application is received. The person named initially submitted an application in 2008 when the Scheme was closed to new applicants. Following the temporary reopening of the Scheme an application from the person named was accepted on 24 September 2009. My Department was not in a position to approve this...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The forestry premium payment for 2011 was paid to the applicant on 20th June 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Payment of the grant will take place when it has been determined that all the terms and conditions of the Scheme have been complied with. The checks concerned should be completed in the near future.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Directive referred to by the Deputy relates to the new EU animal welfare standards for laying hens which are due to come into effect at the beginning of next year. As the Deputy will be aware, it is not within my competence to alter the dates of entry into force of EU Directives. However, I am examining the situation in relation to funding for the projects concerned under the Targeted...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 1st of May 2010. This application was selected for a Ground Eligibility inspection. During the course of this inspection discrepancies were uncovered with regard to a number of parcels and their eligibility for the schemes or whether the person named had a right to claim the...