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Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named has submitted an application for an allocation of milk quota under the Hardship Category of the Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal for the 2011/ 2012 quota year. The closing date for receipt of applications for this Scheme was 1st July last. Officials of my Department are currently processing the applications. The Tribunal will shortly commence consideration of these applications...

Written Answers — Fishing Quotas: Fishing Quotas (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Celtic Sea herring fishery is important to the Irish fishing industry. For a number of years the Celtic Sea Herring Management Advisory Committee has played a vital role in recommending management arrangements which contributed to the re-building of the stock and is a great success for the Irish fishing industry. A representative of the Producer Organisations, the fishing co-operatives...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The local offices reorganisation process delivers significant savings for my Department. Process products include enhanced local services to our farming clients and a more productive staff. An important process by-product for the Exchequer is a staff surplus which is used, under the terms of the Croke Park agreement, to make further savings and enhance public services generally. Department...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person in question received technical approval to plant on 14 January 2011. The next step in the process is that the applicant's approved forester would submit an application for approval to commence planting. The granting of this second approval commits the Department, subject to the submission by the applicant of ownership and other necessary proofs, to pay for the planting when...

Written Answers — Bovine Diseases: Bovine Diseases (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The overall national strategy for dealing with TB includes a comprehensive range of measures, including the mandatory annual testing of all cattle in the national herd, the early removal of reactors, implementation of a range of supplementary tests such as post-derestriction and contiguous tests, a wildlife programme, the use of the gamma interferon test as an adjunct to the tuberculin test...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Rates and Charges for use of facilities and services at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres including Dunmore East are set in accordance with the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2003 (S.I. No 439 of 2003). Charge No. 9, Schedule 2 of the Order sets out the charges for the use of swing moorings. The level of these charges is set by virtue of Statutory Instrument 439 of...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The position regarding the applicant's status at the time of his application under the Afforestation Scheme in 1997 was addressed in my detailed response to you dated 16 June 2011. This matter has already been dealt with, on appeal, by my Department. In the absence of new and substantive evidence to support the contention by the person named that he was a farmer in 1997, despite his...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in February 2008 and full payment has issued in respect of years 1 and 2. Following an on-farm inspection on 14 October 2010, the REPS 4 contract of the person named was terminated. This was as a consequence of discrepancies in relation to the area declared by the person named. Following an appeal the person named was informed in writing on 21 March that the...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I support the thrust of the EU policy on Animal Welfare (EUPAW) which is to define more clearly the direction of Community policies on animal welfare and the continued promotion of high welfare standards among all animal species including horses, in the EU and at international level. My Department has made a number of contributions to the strategy including supporting the concept of...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: In view of the complexity of the issues involved it would not be feasible, or indeed prudent, to set definitive deadlines. However, as stated in my reply to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question of the 6th of July, every effort is being made to bring the process to a conclusion as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Animal Identification Scheme: Animal Identification Scheme (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy will no doubt be aware that the provisions of the National Sheep Identification Scheme have recently been revised to provide for the introduction of Electronic tagging (EID). These changes have been introduced following consultation with all stakeholders in the sheep sector including marts and farmers. In so far as possible and, consistent with EU law, any changes that have been...

Written Answers — Raw Milk Sales: Raw Milk Sales (12 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The reason for maintaining a ban on the sale of raw milk for human consumption is to protect public health. This is based on strong advice from both food safety and public health professionals. There have been very serious health issues associated with the drinking of raw milk in Ireland and in a number of other countries. The introduction of S.I. No. 910 of 2005 to implement the EU Food and...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The availability of a well educated and skilled work force has a vital role to play in supporting sustainable farming and in enabling the agri-food sector meet the Food Harvest 2020 targets for growth. The achievement of these targets will contribute significantly to economic recovery. In light of the above and following consultation with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: While forestry units are used for national compliance with greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, they cannot be used under the EU emissions trading scheme. I understand that, under Irish Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), there is no value included in the Coillte Group Annual Accounts for the other assets to which the Deputy refers.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the provisions of the governing EU Regulations, the deadline for the receipt of applications under the Single Payment Scheme is 15 May. There is provision for the acceptance of late applications up to 25 working days after that deadline subject to the imposition of a late penalty. Applications received after this 25 day limit are subjected to a 100% late penalty. An application for the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The following is the list of animal welfare organisations awarded Ex-gratia funding in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. The funding is provided to these, largely voluntary organisations, to assist with their work in the provision of animal welfare services. 2008 awards to Animal Welfare Organisations Allocations € Animal Help Net Kerry 1,000 Animal Magic, Kilmallock Co Limerick...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Negotiations on the CAP post 2013 are at a very preliminary stage at present with a first legal text due from the European Commission in the autumn. Although it is anticipated that the Single Payment Scheme will continue, it is too early to speculate on the likely shape of the overall package and the payment model that will replace the existing scheme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The above person commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received his Year 1 in August 2010. 75% of the Year 2 payment, amounting to €4543.50, issued on 27 June 2011. The balancing payment of 25% will be processed at the earliest possible date.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Remedial works were required on this plantation before any further payments could be made on this contract. Confirmation was received from the person concerned on 20th June 2011 that the necessary works were completed. The matter has been referred to the district inspector who must confirm that the works were completed to the standard required by the Forest Service. Such inspections are...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (13 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named has submitted an application for an allocation of milk quota under the Hardship Category of the Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal for the 2011/ 2012 quota year. The closing date for receipt of applications for this Scheme was 1st July last. Officials of my Department are currently processing the applications. The Tribunal will shortly commence consideration of these applications...