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Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), an independent authority, was established under Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 on January 1st 2007. The total budget of pay, non-pay and capital for 2009 is €12.026m while the current total number of people working for SFPA is 103. The principal functions of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority are— to secure efficient...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application was received from the person named on the 3rd May 2007 requesting the transfer of 15.37 single Payment Scheme entitlements by way of Inheritance, from another farmer under the 2007 scheme year. As the person named was not assigned ownership of a herd number until 4th November 2009 it was not possible to proceed with the requested transfer. In addition, my Department has...

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (10 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: I set out below the number of farmers involved in pig production on a county by county basis. The Government is conscious of the difficulties different sectors of the economy has in obtaining credit. It has taken a number of measures including the Guarantee Scheme, the recapitalisation of AIB and Bank of Ireland and the nationalisation of Anglo Irish Bank to ensure that the banks are in a...

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (10 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: A Development Strategy for the pig sector was drawn up by Teagasc following consultations with a broad range of stakeholders. This document contains a comprehensive summary of the issues facing the Irish pig sector and proposes measures that need to be taken to position it for a successful future. Compliance with environmental protection legislation, increasing production efficiencies, pig...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (10 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: Following the incident at the named premises investigations were initiated by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, an Garda Síochána and an Inter Agency Review Group which I set up under the Chairmanship of Dr. Patrick Wall. The investigation by the Joint Oireachtas Committee has been completed and a Report and Recommendations were published last May. The...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (10 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application from the person named has been received in my Department. It will be examined in due course and the details of the application, as well as the funding available, will be taken into account in reaching a decision. As soon as the decision has been made, the person named will be notified of the outcome.

Written Answers — Sheepmeat Sector: Sheepmeat Sector (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: I can confirm that, as part of an investigation into movements of sheep, officers from my Department have visited a number of farms and slaughtering establishments. The information that has been gathered as a result of these visits is being examined, and the investigation is continuing. In the circumstances it would be inappropriate to comment further pending the outcome of the investigation.

Written Answers — Animal Identification Scheme: Animal Identification Scheme (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: The introduction of electronic identification (EID) for sheep was agreed at EU level in late 2003. At that time, it was agreed to defer the implementation date until January 2008. The Council revisited this issue in December 2007 when it was agreed that the deadline for the compulsory introduction of EID should be set for 31 December 2009, 6 years after the original decision was taken. I have...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: My Department has submitted proposals for a new agri-environmental scheme to the European Commission as part of a draft amendment to the Rural Development Programme 2007-13. Initial bilateral discussions have taken place. The Commission has set out its comments and questions in writing. My Department will give its response this week and further bilateral discussions will take place...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: The delay in the launch of the National Seafood Development Operational Programme 2007-13 arose as a result of concerns raised by the Departments of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on behalf of the Central Fisheries Board, during the public consultation process. The concerns related to the grant aiding of projects where...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: I understand that, as confirmed by the applicant's forestry company, the relevant provenance certification has not been lodged in my Department. The forestry company concerned expects to be in a position to submit the documentation within a week and provided the documentation is in order, payment will be made within a further two weeks.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: Payments under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced on 22 September, while the 70% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme commenced on 19 October. Payments under both schemes initially issued in respect of those cases cleared for payment at that stage. Payments have continued to issue as outstanding matters are resolved. To date, payments to the value of €213,449,438 have...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2009 Single Payment and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 30 April 2009. The application of the person named has been fully processed and payments under both the Single Payment and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Cawley report, Steering A New Course, is the national strategic blueprint for the Irish fishing industry and the wider seafood sector. Progress has been made on a number of fronts, including a substantial decommissioning scheme, which was a key recommendations of the Cawley report and has been completed. This scheme was funded from the EU Co-funded Operational Programme 2007-13 which...

Written Answers — Beef Industry: Beef Industry (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: There are no bovine slaughtering establishments, approved by my Department, in County Galway. The last such establishment ceased bovine slaughter in January 2007. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland advises my Department that there are nine bovine slaughtering establishments approved by the Galway County Council Veterinary Service. As the throughput quantities in individual establishments...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: My officials have requested information from the REPS planner acting for the person named. Until that information is received, processing of the payment application cannot resume.

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (11 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person concerned is an applicant under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme, which has been suspended for new applications since 14 October 2008. Under the terms of the scheme, payment of the grant concerned is made once it has been established that the requirements of the scheme have been met, including the conditions in relation to property, education and income. In this case, an...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme 2007– 2013 and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications, including plan checks, to be completed before the first 2009 payments issue. Processing of applications, including the application from the person named, has commenced to facilitate the release of payments at the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application under the Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on the 14 May 2009. This application was selected for and was the subject of a ground eligibility and full cross-compliance inspection. The inspection is completed and the application has now been fully processed. The 70% advance payment under the Single Payment Scheme will issue this week.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Nov 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application under the Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2009. This application was selected for and was the subject of a ground eligibility inspection. The inspection is completed and the application has now been fully processed. The 70% advance payment under the Single Payment Scheme will issue this week.

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