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

Simon Coveney: Regarding forestry contract CN24699, all payments due to date on this contract have been paid. The most recent payment was made on 14 July 2011. The applicant has been informed that, following a recent inspection of this plantation, the inspector advises the applicant to monitor for deer damage, fertilize where necessary and maintain the fire lines. Therefore, there are currently no issues to...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Regulation 8(4) of SI No. 277 of 2008 provides that a person shall not sell land to which milk quota is attached if the amount of milk quota exceeds a ratio of 12,500 litres per hectare, except with the consent of the Minister. The person named recently submitted an application to my Department seeking consent to the sale of 4.047 hectares (10 acres) of land with a milk quota of 90,920 litres...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 on 1 December 2007 and full payment has issued in respect of years 1 and 2. A query arose in respect of the chemical phosphorous levels documented in the REPS plan following an office check on an adjusted plan submitted by the person named. As a result, a letter issued to the person named on 17 May 2011 requesting that an adjusted plan be submitted correcting...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (19 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 1 July last. Officials of my Department are currently processing the applications. The Tribunal will shortly commence consideration of these applications in...

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

Simon Coveney: The Traditional Farm Building Scheme is one of the measures available under REPS. It provides grant aid for the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings on the basis of the contribution they make to the landscape in which they are situated. The Scheme is administered by the Heritage Council on behalf of my Department. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications...

Written Answers — xremove: xremove (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered nine animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. An issue arose in relation to the eligibility of the applicant under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. In response, an official of my Department has contacted the person named and the matter was resolved. A letter issued to the person named on 15 July outlining the further requirements to be met by the...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The salaries of CEOs of the State Bodies under the remit of my Department have been set out in accordance with specific contracts agreed between the Board and the CEO's established in accordance with Government guidelines. The Government has already decided to implement a cap of €250,000 for CEO's of commercial State Bodies and a cap of €200,000 for all other public servants, including,...

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I propose to share time with Deputies Harrington and McHugh. Our purpose this evening is to discuss the Common Fisheries Policy which was debated yesterday for the first time in a real sense at the European Council when the Commissioner presented her policy reform document to Ministers. I welcome much of what is contained in the document and the principle behind many of the objectives set...

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: It is a good deal more than 4%.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Yes.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Approximately 16%.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: There is approximately 81% non-Irish catch.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Approximately 15%.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I will respond to it. The Deputy is correct. There is a big difference.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: By my count there is a big difference.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: That is in Irish waters.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Yes.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: He never said that when he was a Minister. That is the luxury of Opposition.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: They were. I was also.

Common Fisheries Policy Reform: Statements (20 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: We will change that.