Results 4,641-4,660 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: Although livestock marts provide a valuable service to farmers around the country, it is the responsibility of individual marts to comply with the conditions of the licences issued under the Livestock Marts Act 1967 and other statutory requirements in relation to provision and maintenance of mart structures and facilities. The capital investment measure under the National Development Plan...
- Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The exemption from income tax of certain farm land leasing income is confined to individuals who are aged 40 years or more (or regardless of age if permanently incapacitated by mental or physical infirmity from carrying on a trade of farming). I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of farmers availing of the leased land relief scheme is tentatively estimated at...
- Written Answers — School Milk Scheme: School Milk Scheme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: My Department estimates that around 78,000 children benefited under the School Milk Scheme during the school year 2004/05. Total expenditure under the Scheme during this period amounted to â¬985,587.29; of which â¬978,051.19 related to milk with the balance spent on cheese.
- Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The Minister for Finance announced in his Budget 2005 statement that the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners would undertake a detailed review of certain tax incentive schemes and tax exemptions in 2005, including tax relief for gains arising from the occupation of woodlands on a commercial basis. The Review of Tax Schemes was published by the Department of Finance in February...
- Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: Currently farmers in REPS may draw down payment on two supplementary measures if one is either Traditional Orchards, LINNET Habitats or Riparian Zones and the other is either Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources (Rare Breeds), Organic Farming or Corncrake Habitats. The scheme seeks to achieve a balance between agricultural, environmental, budgetary and socio-economic priorities and I...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: It is the policy of my Department to fully comply with the terms of the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act 1997 and with the Regulations on combating late payment in commercial transactions. However, this legislation only refers to payments for the provision of goods or services to the Department and its terms, including the payment of interest, and is not applicable to applications made under...
- Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: All afforestation approvals in respect of the current planting season have issued. Some delays in processing afforestation grant applications were encountered in the early part of the season, while a new computer system was being rolled-out, but steps were taken to minimise the impact of this. Applications took an average of twelve weeks to process. In accordance with the provisions of...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted three applications under the 2004 Special Beef Premium Scheme, in respect of a total of thirty-three animals. Based on the Area Aid application submitted, the person named had an entitlement to payment in respect of 48.63 livestock units under the 2004 Livestock Schemes. However, as the milk quota held by the person named accounted for 43.73 livestock units (quota...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The person named established 27.31 entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme based on the livestock premia claimed during the 2000 to 2002 reference years and was paid his Single Farm Payment on 1 December 2005. The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the Single Payments Scheme National Reserve under category C. Category C caters for farmers who,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant for grant-aid under the Alternative Enterprises Scheme. Payment of â¬8,443.20 will be made by my Department to the person concerned shortly.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the Single Payments Scheme National Reserve under category C. Category C caters for farmers who, between 1 January 2000 and 19 October 2003, sold the milk quota into the Milk Quota Restructuring Scheme and converted their enterprise to a farming sector for which a direct payment under Livestock Premia or Arable...
- Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The review of forestry legislation under way at present is concentrating on the operational provisions of the various Acts. Because of this, the main focus is on the 1946 Act but the 1988 Act is not excluded, insofar as it deals with operational matters such as, for example, the level of penalties. The role of Coillte is ultimately a matter for Government to decide and any changes to the...
- Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day to day operational matters are the responsibility of the company. The exchange of land is a matter of an operational nature for Coillte. I am advised, however, that there were three land exchanges by the company since the commencement of 2003. I would suggest that the Deputy contact the...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The Control of Horses Act, 1996, was introduced to address the problem of wandering horses, mainly in urban areas. The Act assigns to local authorities the primary role for dealing with wandering horses. The Minister is empowered by the Act to make grants available to local authorities towards the expenses they incur in its implementation. These would include the establishment and maintenance...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme on 13 May 2005. A payment of EUR 2,628.43 issued to the applicant on 29 December 2005 and this was based on the 5.79 entitlements established by him in the 2000 to 2002 reference years for the Single Payment. An applicant can only be paid on the number of entitlements held even if he declared additional hectares.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: As announced by my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Wallace, on 22 May 2006, funding of â¬1.123 million was approved for 36 projects for the further promotion and development of sustainable forestry. In relation to the specific application referred to by the Deputy, I can confirm that the application has been considered, and that my Department will be in touch with the applicant...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the Single Payment Scheme National Reserve under Categories B & D. Category B caters for farmers who, between 1 January 2000 and 19 October 2003, made an investment in production capacity in a farming sector for which a direct payment under Livestock Premia and/or Arable Aid schemes would have been payable during...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: My Department does not employ press or public relations consultants from outside the Department nor has it done so since 2002. However, I did appoint a press adviser on a contract basis from 30 September 2004 to 17 February 2005 at an annual salary of â¬82,066. I am in the process of appointing a press adviser and an employment contract is currently being finalised.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The following tables give the information requested by the Deputy. Appointments since June 2002 Year Post Number 2002 Personal Assistant 3 Personal Secretary 3 2003 Personal Assistant 0 Personal Secretary 0 2004 Personal Assistant 3 Personal Secretary 3 Press Adviser 1 2005 Personal Assistant 0 Personal Secretary 0 2006 Personal Assistant 1 ...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2006)
Mary Coughlan: The following tables show the breakdown of staff in my two Ministers of State's private and constituency offices. Minister of State Smith's Constituency Office Grade Number Salary Scale Personal Assistant (Non Civil Servant) 1 â¬42,180-â¬53,541 Higher Executive Officer scale Personal Secretary (Non Civil Servant) 1 â¬21,002-â¬40,520 â Secretarial Assistants'...