Results 4,061-4,080 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: On the question about the farm consolidation relief, I would like to see this re-introduced but it is not a decision for me. I have made the recommendation but we will have to wait for the Department of Finance to issue a response. I do not want to make too many promises in advance of the budget. We have a package of taxation measures which are currently under consideration. We have...
- Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The last two speakers made comments rather than asked questions.
- Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The difference between politicians and economists is that we have a social responsibility as well as an economic one to ensure the country has a functioning economy and also a society that functions.
- Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: This is why I have repeatedly said that I have a dual priority. The first is to meet the targets in Food Harvest 2020. The second is to develop the potential of a significant opportunity for increased agri-food production while at the same time trying to support parts of the country which do not have the capacity to avail of the opportunities for growth because of farm size, fertility of...
- Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I do not want to see that happening either. I believe we will see dramatic expansion in south Leinster and Munster although there are parts of Munster that have similar challenges to parts of Connacht. It is important not to label entire regions as being either productive or non-productive. It is very much a patchwork quilt. If we are to meet the targets laid out in the Food Harvest...
- Food Labelling (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Responsibility for the enforcement of general food labelling legislation including country of origin, rests with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, FSAI, a body under the aegis of the Minister for Health. This is achieved through service contracts between the FSAI and the relevant agencies including the Health Service Executive, the local authority veterinary service, the Sea Fisheries...
- Food Labelling (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: On the second question, that is the reason we are introducing legislation. Essentially, consumers are being misled. That cheap chicken is brought into and processed in Ireland and labelled as an Irish product is something we need to move away from and that is why poultry and pigmeat will be subject to proper country of origin labelling in the not too distant future, as beef is at present....
- Food Labelling (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Whether it improved as a result of our questioning or was doing so in any case, we will never know but it is compliant now.
- Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: First I should emphasise that I am not opposed to greening of the CAP. Ireland actively promotes sustainable and carbon-efficient agricultural production and this concept is at the heart of our Food Harvest 2020 Strategy. However, I have considerable difficulty with the Commission proposals as they stand. The existence of a separate greening measure will complicate our existing Single...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011, following processing of which payments under both schemes issued to the applicant on 1 November.
- Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: There are no delays in payments to farmers under either the Single Farm Payment Scheme or the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. With regard to DAS, payments commenced on target, on 22 September, while the 50% advance payments of the SFP started issuing, on schedule, on 17 October. In the case of the SFP, the earliest payment date under the governing EU rules is 1 December, while in respect of DAS...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named established 4.05 entitlements at a unit value of â¬8.34 (total value â¬33.78) in 2005 under the Single Payment Scheme. He applied on those entitlements and was paid in respect of the 2005 scheme-year. The person named did not apply for the Single Farm Payment in any of the years from 2006 to 2011. As he did not use his entitlements in the years 2006 to 2008 the entitlements...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing the 50% advance payment under the Single Payment Scheme to issue on 28 October. Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme has also issued to the applicant on 28 October and the balancing payments under...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 378 and 380 together. The following tabular statement shows the position regarding applications and payments to County Leitrim and County Roscommon herd-owners under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Applications received Applications paid Value of payments Leitrim 3,498 2,850 â¬6,268,479 Roscommon 5,705 4,730 â¬10,187,542 As the Deputy is aware,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 379 and 381 together. The following tabular statement shows the position regarding applications and payments (95% of applications are paid) to County Leitrim and County Roscommon herd-owners under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme, for the year specified: Applications received Applications paid Value of payments Leitrim 3,526 3,341 â¬7,114,661 Roscommon...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Following a successful appeal the person named was informed by letter dated 1st May 2011 of their approval for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st November 2011. Under the EU regulations governing the scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The salaries of the CEOs of three of commercial semi-State companies under my Department's remit fall below the â¬250,000 salary cap. There has been no communication to date from Coillte on this matter. ^^ Harbours and Piers ^^
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The pier at Coolaghy, Clifden is owned by Galway County Council and the responsibility for its repair and maintenance lies with the local authority in the first instance. Earlier this year, however, my Department invited coastal local authorities to submit applications in respect of priority harbour development projects for inclusion in its 2011 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure...
- Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The Minister for Health has overall responsibility for general food labelling legislation. Responsibility for the enforcement of this legislation rests with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). This is done through service contracts with other relevant agencies including the Health Service Executive, the Local Authority Veterinary Service, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and...
- Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (2 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 393 together. Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002, which sets out the general principles and requirements of EU food law, stipulates among other things, that food business operators at all stages of production, processing and distribution within the businesses under their control must ensure that foods satisfy the requirements of food law and that these...