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Written Answers — State Property: State Property (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The process referred to in my previous reply to the Deputy of 14 December 2011 is continuing. The issues involved are complex and involve a number of stakeholders. The general issue of the State's maritime boundaries, including within Lough Foyle, is a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. My Department will continue to progress the matter of aquaculture...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: Food Harvest 2020 lays down an ambitious but achievable 50% growth target for the dairy output by 2020. I consider the attraction of new entrants to the sector to be an important dynamic in achieving this goal and re-energising the dairy sector, and it is in this context that I have put in place a mechanism for setting aside a small portion of the additional quota available each year for new...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) with effect from 1 December 2010 and full payment has issued in respect of 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...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2008 and received payments for the first two years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the Current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments have been finalised. During the course of the administrative check, a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: While there is no record of receipt in my Department of an application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme from the person named, one of my officials has been in direct contact with the person named with a view to resolving this issue.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2008 and received payments for the first three years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments have been finalised. During the course of the administrative check an...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payment to issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 17 January 2012.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 4 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payment to issue directly to the nominated bank account of the applicant in the coming days.

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Totalisator Act, 1929, is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure Reform, Mr. Brendan Howlin, T.D. Horse Racing Ireland is licensed to operate the Tote and operational matters in relation to the Tote are the responsibility of that Body. Tote Ireland Limited (Tote Ireland) is a subsidiary of Horse Racing Ireland. The principal activities of the company...

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Totalisator Act, 1929, is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure Reform, Mr. Brendan Howlin, T.D. Horse Racing Ireland is licensed to operate the Tote and operational matters in relation to the Tote are the responsibility of that Body. The annual accounts of Tote Ireland Limited are laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas. The detailed information being...

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: Decisions relating to the granting of totalisator licences are subject to the provisions of The Totalisator Act 1929. This legislation is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Brendan Howlin, TD.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2008 and received payments for the first three years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all application to be completed before any payments have been finalised. During the course of the administrative check an area...

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: There is no record of any Organic Farming Scheme application submitted to my Department in respect of the person named.

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: As required by Government, my Department submitted a comprehensive expenditure review to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in 2011. The review, which is available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website, provides for cost reductions and a set of options to meet the funding constraints which are incorporated into Government's public service reform plan. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide this information in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (25 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: Cats which are owned by humans will receive the full protection of the Animal Health & Welfare Bill. My Department does not maintain a statutory "vermin list" for any animals. The Deputy may be referring to lists maintained by non-statutory bodies.

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (25 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The application for the aquaculture licence referred to by the Deputy is in respect of a site located in Castlemaine Harbour, which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and a Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive (Natura 2000 site). All applications in 'Natura' areas are required to be appropriately assessed for the purpose of...

Written Answers — On-farm Investment Schemes: On-farm Investment Schemes (25 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The information requested in relation to applications received under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme and the Early Retirement Scheme on 14 October 2008 in locations other than my Department's office in Johnstown Castle, Wexford (before transmission to that office) is set out in the table. Scheme Office/Location of Applicant Number of Applications Received Whether Further...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in April 2008 and received payments for the first three years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments have been finalised. During the course of the administrative check an...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: An appeal has been received from the person named. My Department's inspectorate is carrying out a review of the results of the Remote Sensing inspection. The person named will be informed in writing of the outcome. I can assure the Deputy that this appeal will be dealt with in accordance with recognised standards of fairness and procedure and that all relevant information will be examined...