Results 4,701-4,720 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Beef Exports: Beef Exports (6 Jul 2006)

Mary Coughlan: In the current WTO discussions in the Council, I have pressed very strongly the non-trade aspect of market access, which I regard as a crucial element in the overall negotiations. I have taken every opportunity to remind the Commission of the importance of equivalence in standards, particularly in relation to all exporting countries, including Brazil. As a member of the EU and the World Trade...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (6 Jul 2006)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that the possible extension of Ireland's Disadvantaged Areas to include the Border midland Western region was raised with the European Commission in 2003 and in early 2004. The Commission cautioned however, that a formal request for an extension of the Disadvantaged Areas could lead to Ireland being asked for justification as to whether or not all if its existing areas...

Written Answers — Transport Services: Transport Services (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Subsidisation of transport by Iarnród Éireann does not fall within the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: The person named was requested to submit evidence that he was compliant with the terms and conditions of the 1994 Scheme of Early Retirement from Farming. As this evidence was not furnished my Department was obliged to impose a penalty on him. On 8 July 2005 the person named was advised of this decision and told that the penalty would be recouped from other Departmental payments due to him...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: My Department issues payments as outlined in Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 5 July 2006, to Local Authorities following receipt of requests for reimbursement of expenses from them and following assessment of documentation submitted. My Department does not keep data in a format that records the total amount claimed. From time to time elements of some claims may be disallowed for a variety...

Written Answers — Legislative Regulations: Legislative Regulations (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Arboriculture and horticulture are regulated at both EU and national level. The legislation covers propagating and planting material, forest reproductive material, plant health, plant protection products, marketing standards, producer organisations, intervention arrangements, trade with third countries, potatoes and hygiene. A list of the legislation currently in force has been forwarded to...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: The person named was notified on 22nd August 2006 that a milk quota purchased by him under Regulation 9A of the EC (Milk Quota) Regulations, 2000, as amended, was transferred into his account at his milk purchaser, with effect from 1st April 2006.

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: In May 2003, a group representing retired farmers lodged a petition with the European Parliament Committee on Petitions, alleging that Ireland had not implemented correctly the Council Regulations governing the 1994 and 2000 Schemes of Early Retirement from Farming. The Committee requested information from the European Commission. In reply, the Commission made it clear that in its...

Written Answers — Equine Diseases: Equine Diseases (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: In my reply on 27th June, I indicated that my Department's initial focus was on the containment and immediate eradication of the disease. This still remains the case. All of the confirmed cases are being epidemiologically investigated and the circumstances in which the disease was first introduced into the country is also the subject of a thorough and on-going investigation. At this stage it...

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Council Regulation (EC) 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport harmonises EU rules on the transport and care of animals and will apply on a phased basis from January 2007. The Regulation provides for graduated rules in respect of the transport of animals for three categories of journeys: up to 65 kilometres; over 65 kilometres and under 8 hours, and long journeys over 8...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Funding is provided by my Department to the Irish Horse Board (IHB) for the promotion and development of the sport horse industry. The organisers of the show referred to by the Deputy should be advised to apply to the Horse Board to see if they qualify for assistance with funding.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application under Single Payment on the 29th April 2005 and also applied under the Consolidation measure of the Scheme. The application for consolidation of entitlements has been accepted and fully processed. In December 2005 and January 2006 payments issued in respect of 15.08 entitlements to the total value of €1,021.52. The person named submitted an...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: The application under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme for the person named has now been fully processed and payment will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Individuals who wish to operate as REPS planners on their own must be approved by my Department as REPS planning agencies in their own right. They must demonstrate that they fulfil my Department's minimum criterion, which is a university degree in general Agricultural Science. If a comparable or equivalent degree is proffered, subjects such as soil science, farm management, farm buildings...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2002 lays down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption. Household catering waste is classified as a low risk (Category 3) animal by-product for the purpose of the Regulation. Composting and biogas plants using animal by-products must meet the requirements outlined in Chapter II, Annex VI of the Regulation, in relation to premises,...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Under the current Installation Aid Scheme, applicants must have been set-up in farming for the first time after 1 January 2000. The person concerned was deemed ineligible for grant-aid under the Scheme as he was set-up in farming prior to that date. I regret, therefore, that there are no grounds for intervention in this case.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: The above-named person is an applicant for grant-aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. A Department official recently visited the applicant's farm and approval to commence the investment works will be issued by my Department shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the Single Payment Scheme National Reserve under Category B. 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 the...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: Earlier this summer, temporary staff shortages caused a backlog in processing REPS payments in County Clare. However applications are now being processed and payments issued in accordance with the targets agreed in the Charter of Rights for Farmers.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2006)

Mary Coughlan: My Department, in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland, has been examining the position regarding contingent liabilities arising from the closure of the plant at Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. Discussions are on-going between Enterprise Ireland and the Company on the possible level of liability arising from the decision to discontinue the slaughtering and boning activities at Rooskey, while...