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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named was given preliminary technical approval to plant on 16 November 2011. To proceed with planting under the grant and premium scheme the person in question requires financial approval from the Department. Financial approval for planting a total of 1,500 hectares was recently issued in respect of certain applicants with valid technical approvals. However, the number of...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 2 April 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment to issue to the applicant on 15 November.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 27th 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, including this case, amendments have had...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 15th 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, including this case, amendments have had to be made to the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and full payment of the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme payment to issue to the applicant in the coming days.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 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, had to be completed before any payment could issue. These checks have been...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 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 query arose...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: It is my intention to publish an Animal Health & Welfare Bill shortly. However, as the Deputy will be aware the Bill is a complex one and will require extensive work in conjunction with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to complete the required legal drafting. Once a complete draft is available I intend to publish the Bill. I have established a group within my Department to review all...

Written Answers — Infrastructure Investment Plan: Infrastructure Investment Plan (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012-2016 the Government have committed €168m over each of the 5 years of the programme acknowledging the important contribution that the Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Marine sectors make to the economic and social development and the further potential to contribute to economic recovery. As of now, no decisions have been made on the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2010 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 12 May 2010. This case was paid in full on 26 November 2010, directly to the bank account of the person named. An application under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 26 April 2011, with payment issuing on 21 September 2011, again directly to the nominated...

Written Answers — Beef Sector: Beef Sector (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The results of the 2010 National Farm Survey published by Teagasc in July 2011 highlight the dependence of farm families, especially beef farmers, on income supports and reinforce the need to ensure that efficient producers are making viable profit levels from the marketplace. Reducing producer dependence on direct payment receipts will mean increasing their output efficiency and securing...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the persons named on the 11 May 2011. It has been fully processed with payment of the 50% first instalment having issued on 17 November 2011.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Bodies: Animal Welfare Bodies (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application for ex-gratia funding has been received from the organisation in question. Provision of ex-gratia assistance this year is subject to the availability of funds and the application will be considered in this context and having regard to competing claims for financial assistance submitted by other animal welfare bodies.

Written Answers — Control of Horses: Control of Horses (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department's statutory responsibility extends to the welfare of farmed animals only i.e. animals bred or kept for farming purposes. This legislation is enforced under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations 2010. Issues related to controlling stray and wandering horses is legislated for under the Control of Horses Act 1996 which provides extensive powers to Local...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 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 31st December 2010 for the amount of €6,754.31 and the remaining 25% balancing payment of €2251.43 issued on 16th November 2011 for the amount of €1568.99 less a penalty deduction of €682.44 for an over-claim which was...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 7 April 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and the Disadvantaged Areas payment to issue to the applicant in the coming days.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 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 Scheme to issue to the applicant in the coming days.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) with effect from 1st November 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 it was...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment Scheme issue to the applicant on 15 November 2011. The Terms and Conditions governing the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme require applicants to maintain a minimum stocking...

Written Answers — Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaoil Talmhaíochta: Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaoil Talmhaíochta (22 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Beidh tuilleadh rannpháirtíocht sa Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaoil Talmhaíochta a chinnfidh an leibhéal maoinithe atá ar fáil do mo Roinn tar éis toradh an phróisis na 2012 Meastacháin agus beidh mé ag déanamh fógra ar an staid ag an bpointe sin.