Results 4,201-4,220 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 8th April 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility Inspection. This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed. In the vast majority of inspected cases amendments have had to be made to the maps in order that the...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantage Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 9 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and full payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme to issue in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: As part of EU requirements my Department has been reviewing the areas claimed by applicants under the Single Payment scheme in the years 2005 â 2010 with a view to excluding ineligible areas. This review is in place to ensure that the area of land parcels claimed by applicants for payment under the Single Payment Scheme accurately reflects the eligible area for the purposes of such payment...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011, following processing of which an over-claim was identified on one of the land parcels declared. The person named was written to on 4 November in this regard and, immediately on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the application will be further processed with a view to the appropriate payment...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named registered ten beef breed animals in 2008. The Scheme, commonly referred to as the Suckler Welfare Scheme, is in fact called the Animal Welfare, Recording and Breeding Scheme. An integral component of this Scheme is the establishment of a comprehensive breeding database to assist suckler farmers identify the best breeding sires for their requirements and to this end the...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 21st April 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility/Cross Compliance Inspection. This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed. In the vast majority of inspected cases amendments have had to be made to the maps...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010. 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 be completed before any payment can issue. This application was also...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 1 April 2011, following processing of which dual claims were identified in respect of three land parcels declared by the person named. Following correspondence with my Department, the person named confirmed in writing, on 30 September, that he did not have the right to declare these parcels. The application...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2011, following processing of which an over-claim was identified on one of the land parcels declared. The person named has been written to in this regard and, immediately on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the application will be further processed with a view to the appropriate payment issuing...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: In order to receive payment under the Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area schemes it is a requirement for applicants to submit an application prior to the closing date, which for the 2011 scheme year was 16 May 2011. Records held by my Department indicate that a pre-printed 2011 SPS application form was sent to the person named on 29 March 2011. My Department has no record of receiving a 2011...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 10th of May 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility Inspection. This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed. In the vast majority of inspected cases amendments have had to be made to the maps in order that...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named registered nineteen beef breed calves under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme and seventeen calves under the 2010 Scheme. Payment has issued in respect of seven of the 2009 born animals but errors have been identified with the remaining twelve animals. A letter was recently issued to the applicant by my Department regarding these errors and the matter will be reviewed on...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2008 and received payments for the first two years of the contract. In addition, 75% of the year 3 payment issued on 23rd May 2011 for the amount of â¬6265.65 and the balancing payment of 25% issued on 26th May 2011 for the amount of â¬2088.55. The administration checks in respect of 2011 payments are currently being carried out and I expect that...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (8 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 465 and 466 together. There are no former Government office holders in positions within the State agencies that come within the aegis of my Department. Mr. Jim O'Keeffe, former Minister of State participates in an informal group to discuss horse racing matters. He does not receive any fees or expenses in respect of this work.
- Written Answers — Grant PayGrant Paymentsments: Grant PayGrant Paymentsments (9 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The holding of the person concerned was restricted under the TB Eradication Scheme during the period 4 October 2007 to 4 February 2010. Payments due to him under the ERAD compensation schemes have been paid in full up to September 2010. However, the District Veterinary Office has informed the herdowner concerned that payments under the Income Supplement Scheme for the period October 2010...
- Written Answers — Grant PayGrant Paymentsments: Grant PayGrant Paymentsments (9 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 9 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment to issue to the applicant on 8 November.
- Written Answers — Grant PayGrant Paymentsments: Grant PayGrant Paymentsments (9 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 8 April 2011, following processing of which an over-claim was identified on one of the land declared. The person named has been written to in this regard and, immediately on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the application will be further processed with a view to the appropriate payment issuing shortly...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010. 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 be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks a...
- Harbours and Piers (10 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I know the island and the pier well. I have visited every year for the past 15 years and, therefore, I am aware of the issue raised by the Deputy. I accept this is an issue of concern. The maintenance and development of the harbour at Cape Clear Island is my responsibility and that of my Department. The main portion of the harbour was constructed in the mid-1800s and it is of masonry...
- Harbours and Piers (10 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The islanders will not have to wait for further studies as the studies have been carried out. We are examining the conclusions of the consultants which provide an expensive six options. The cost ranges from â¬750,000 to â¬20 million. There is no easy, quick fix, cheap solution to this. However, there is a concern that the Bull's Nose is unstable and could collapse at any time, as the...