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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named above commenced REPS 4 in August 2008. Payment totalling €4,837.28 has issued to the person named in respect of Year 1. Due to an area discrepancy between the land claimed by the person named in the Single Payment Scheme application and the REPS 4 agri-environmental plan, the file has been referred to the Regional Inspector for further investigation. My Department will...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Bord na gCon is a commercial state body established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958. Horse Racing Ireland is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. Decisions relating to property rental are operational matters for commercial state bodies falling within the remit of the relevant organisation. My Department does not record such information nor...

Written Answers — Harbour Development: Harbour Development (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Projects to the value of €10.178 million have been approved by me under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. The projects approved are in respect of works at the six Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Howth, Killybegs, Ros an Mhíl, Dingle, Castletownbere and Dunmore East as well as several Local Authority owned piers and harbours.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 423 together. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Bioenergy Scheme, a grant is paid towards the cost of establishing the bioenergy crop. The same rate of aid is provided for willow and miscanthus. Applicants must give an undertaking that they will adequately maintain and manage the crop (as a biomass crop grown for bioenergy) for a minimum of 7...

Written Answers — Harbour Services: Harbour Services (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Charges for use of facilities and services at the six Fishery Harbour Centres are levied in accordance with the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 439 of 2003). Charge Number 7, Schedule 1 of the order details the charges to be imposed in respect of the use of a Fishery Harbour Centre by vessels not registered or not licensed. The vessel referred to by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and full payment representing year 1 issued in respect of the first seven months. Full year payment in respect of year 2 totalling €8,181.80 issued in May 2011. I expect payments in respect of 2011 to commence later this year.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jul 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. I expect that payments to participants in the scheme in respect of the first year will commence in August and that payments in...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: BIM is an independent statutory body and hence policy in relation to the operation and management of the Dingle Ice Plant is a matter for the Agency. I have, however, been advised by BIM that it intends to put the Dingle ice plant out to the public tender. Amid concerns expressed regarding possible disruption to the availability of this valuable resource I made representation to the BIM...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: On 4 July I had the pleasure of welcoming to Ireland key representatives from six of the most influential French fishing organisations, representing over 850 vessels. Their visit was part of a BIM led initiative aimed at agreeing strategic partnerships between Irish and French seafood interests, with a view to increasing the level of French Landings into Irish ports. Currently, total fishing...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The State provides incentives and support for the beekeeping sector through a number of different means. The National Apiculture Programme is a 3-year research programme, running to August 2013, with a budget of €300,000. This is 50:50 co-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the EU. This research is being carried out by the University of Limerick in conjunction...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: As stated in my response to your previous PQ, No. 310 of 12 April 2011, the Coastal Protection and Management functions previously held by my Department were transferred to the Office of Public Works with effect from January 2009 and any enquiries in relation to monies owed to Kerry County Council in respect of Coastal Protection works should be directed to that office. Knightstown Pier is...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The CCTV system in place at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been provided for the use of my Department's staff and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. From time to time requests for access to CCTV images are received from Third Parties such as An Garda Síochána. Access to and Disclosure of Images is granted where appropriate.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: It is apparent that the present prohibition on landing crawfish below 110mm in length is presenting difficulties for Irish inshore fishermen, as European markets appear to indicate a preference for smaller crawfish. In that context, I have asked BIM in conjunction with the Marine Institute, and in consultation with crawfish fishermen and their representatives to conduct a review of the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered ten beef breed animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. To date, payment has issued in respect of five of these animals. The validation process carried out by my Department identified errors in respect of the remaining five animals. My Department has written to the applicant on 15 July seeking clarification on these errors. On receipt of a response from the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application for payment in respect of the person concerned was received in my Department on 23 May 2011. This application is currently being processed. Department of Finance Circular 44 of 2006 requires that applicants for all grants and similar type payments from State and public sector bodies produce a tax clearance certificate where the payments total more than €10,000 in a 12 month...

Written Answers — Commonage Division: Commonage Division (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together. The matter referred to is under active investigation by my Department and therefore I am not in a position to provide the information requested at this juncture. I will arrange for a reply to issue to the Deputy as soon as the investigation is completed which I expect will be in September.

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Membership of the Board of Horse Racing Ireland is set out in the following table: Membership of the Board of Horse Racing Ireland Name Date of current appointment Term of Office ends Mr Denis Brosnan(Chairman) 18 December 2006 17 December 2011 Mr Michael Hickey 11 January 2011 10 January 2015 Mr John Moloney 11 January 2011 10 January 2015 Mr Jim Nicholson 11 January 2011 10...

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Following the publication of the four-year National Recovery Plan, a comprehensive review of all expenditure is currently under way in all Government Departments. The purpose of the review is to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency in schemes and service delivery. In my Department's case, all expenditure activities are being examined and the outcome of the review will be considered...

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Horse Racing Ireland is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. The State paid no financial support to Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) prior to its establishment in 2001. HRI has a regulatory and developmental role in the thoroughbred industry The functions of HRI as defined in The Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 (in addition to its functions under...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am fully aware of the importance of forestry to job creation and national economic recovery and I am committed to supporting the continued expansion of Ireland's forest resource. All applications submitted to my Department for approval to undertake afforestation are examined by reference to the silvicultural and environmental suitability of the site for forestry. This includes an...