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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Forest Service has no record of the application form for the 2011 annual premium being received from the applicant. A duplicate application form was sent to the applicant on 24 November for signing by him. The payment will be processed when a completed application has been received by the Forest Service.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 20 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 (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application in 2008 to participate in the Suckler Welfare Scheme. In doing so he agreed to comply with all of the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. One of the essential components was that each participant would attend the mandatory training course. These courses were held extensively throughout the country during 2008 and 2009. The final tranche of training...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 21 April 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment to issue to the applicant on 22 November.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the provisions of the Single Farm Payment, it is necessary for the applicant maintain an agricultural activity including maintaining the land in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition. There is no restriction, therefore, in an applicant altering his or her farming activity from cattle to a sheep breeding enterprise, for example. The important matter is that sufficient stock be...

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland and my Department's dairy science and veterinary experts have recommended that the sale of unpasteurised milk from all farm animals which is intended for direct human consumption should be prohibited. The most effective way to protect public health is to ensure that such milk is pasteurised. Pasteurisation is universally recognised as having been one of...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for receipt of applications to the first stage of the 2012-2013 Milk Quota Trading Scheme was 7 October 2011. An application was received in my Department from the named person before that date. The processing of the applications is now at an advanced stage, and I expect to be in a position to announce the results of the scheme in mid December. At that time my Department...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The flexi-milk arrangements are designed to redistribute unused quota within Co-op collection areas, so that the potential exposure of over-quota producers to a super levy can be mitigated. The question of whether the country will be over quota at the end of the year, of course, still has to be determined. Estimates based on Co-ops' submission of butterfat-adjusted delivery figures indicate...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 12 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance payment to issue to the person named on 22 November.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2009 and received full payments for the first year of the contract. In addition, 75% of the year 2 payment for 2010 issued on 21 April 2011 for the amount of €5898.20. The remaining 25% year 2 balancing payment for 2010 for the amount of €1939.40 will issue within the next week.

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The details requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department's websites are provided in the following table. My Department's websites are constantly reviewed and rationalised where possible and I have recently introduced a new Minister's Information Centre on my Department's website which provides access to up to date information on ministerial activities. My Department also continues...

Written Answers — Agricultural Training: Agricultural Training (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of education, advisory and research services to the agriculture sector. It is a matter for Teagasc and its Board to prioritise activities in the delivery of these services and to allocate its resources in accordance with these priorities. Ministerial responsibility is...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 26 April 2011. The application included a part of Coumduff commonage. This commonage has been over-claimed in the 2011 scheme year and payment cannot issue to any applicant, who declared a share in the commonage until this matter is satisfactorily resolved and my Department is...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The future of the Agri-Environment Options Scheme will be determined by the level of funding available to my Department following the outcome of the Estimates and Budget 2012 process and I will be making an announcement on the position at that stage.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the 2010 Grassland Sheep Scheme, farmers were required to: · maintain ewes; · complete the Sheep Census return; and · submit the SPS application form by the closing date of 17th May 2010. While an application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme and other area-based schemes was received from the person named on 12 May 2010, following validation it was found that while the...

Written Answers — Farm Payments: Farm Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 6 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, including this case, amendments have had to be made to the...

Written Answers — Farm Payments: Farm Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 15 April 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payment to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: Kerry County Council proposes to construct a new pier at Cromane, County Kerry. The proposed pier will be the property of that Local Authority who will be responsible for its development, maintenance and repair. My Department manages the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Programme and subject to the availability of exchequer resources endeavours to provide funding for Local...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 10 May 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 to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received payments for the first two years of the contract. In addition, 75% of the Year 3 payment for 2011 for the amount of €4073.63 will issue within the next week. The balancing 25% payments in respect of Year 3 will commence before the end of the year.