Results 4,281-4,300 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantage Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment to issue in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Operational matters in relation to sea fisheries control operations are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 4 April 2011. The 50% advance of the Single Payment and full payment of the Disadvantaged Areas payment issued to the applicant on 19 October and 26 October 2011 respectively.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application for grant-aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme was received in the name of the person named who is unfortunately now deceased. Two instalments of grant-aid in respect of this application have been paid by my Department. However, no further payments can be made in respect of the application until the documentation which has been requested by the Inheritance Enquiry Unit...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The Hardship Grant Scheme is aimed at assisting eligible herdowners whose holding are restricted and where animals are retained and fed during the eligibility period 1 November to 30 April. The terms and conditions of the scheme state that an owner/keeper, or either party in the case of joint/multiple ownership, cannot be in receipt of any off farm income at the time of application or at any...
- Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is listed in the following table. It should be noted that the Department follows the tendering requirements for such payments. Year Companies Registered in the Republic Of Ireland Company's registered outside the Republic Of Ireland Number Value Number Value 2009 37 â¬763,597.83 1 â¬9,050 2010 52 â¬2,182,647.64 1 â¬172.52 2011 34 â¬937,215.23 3...
- Written Answers — On-Farm Investment Schemes: On-Farm Investment Schemes (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: As the EU provisions in regard to force majeure can vary from scheme to scheme, it is not possible to provide a general statement in regard to the application of the principle of force majeure which governs all schemes administered by my Department. However, the current EU provisions in regard to the application of force majeure in the case of on-farm investment schemes which are operated by...
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The information on State Agencies sought by the Deputy is listed in the following table. The Government will be making an announcement shortly about the reform of State agencies. Body Location Function Total Number of Staff(Full-time equivalents) Total Amount of Central Funding for each Agency Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) Kilminchy CourtPortlaoiseCo Laois It provides an...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 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, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme to issue to the applicant in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2009 and received payments for the first year of the contract. In addition, 75% of the year 2 payment issued on 21 April 2011 for the amount of â¬5,581.69. Following an inspection in June 2010, a 25% penalty was imposed for bovines "not excluded from watercourses" and a 35% penalty for "a water well which was unfenced". The person named...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: As the Deputy may be aware I can nominate and appoint people as Chairs for a number of the State Agencies under my Department's remit. In April 2011, I appointed Phil Meaney as Chair of Bord na gCon and in October I appointed Michael Carey as Chair of Bord Bia. In October, I also nominated five people for appointment by the Minister for Health to the Poisons Council as provided as provided...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Schemes was received from the person named on 21 April 2011. Processing of these applications has recently been finalised thereby allowing payment to issue to the applicant under both schemes in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 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...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide this information in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide this information in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Noxious Weeds: Noxious Weeds (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The Noxious Weeds Act 1936, as amended, provides for the control of the spread of six noxious weeds, namely, Thistle, Ragwort, Dock, Common Barberry, Male Wild Hop Plant and the Wild Oat. Under the Act, it is an offence not to prevent the spread of these noxious weeds. The owner, occupier, user or managers of lands on which these weeds are present are subject to the provisions of the Act,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 together. An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 6 April 2011. However, following processing, over-claims were identified on four of the parcels declared by the person named. The person named has been written to in this regard and, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: In general, all issues in relation to leases for Government Departments / Offices, including my Department, are a matter for the Office of Public Works. There is one building in Portlaoise which is leased directly by my Department and the following are the details requested: Location of Property Annual Value of Lease Rent subject to upward review? Name of Landlord Dept. of Agriculture,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application under Category B of the 2011 National Reserve which caters for farmers who commenced farming after 15 May 2009. In addition, applicants under this category are also required to meet certain criteria with regard to income limits and farming qualifications. The application from the person named was deemed ineligible as he commenced farming prior to...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011. The application has now been fully processed and the appropriate payment will issue shortly.