Results 5,101-5,120 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy, as extracted from the Department's payroll at the end of January, is contained in the Table. NO. OF DEPARTMENT STAFF IN VARIOUS PAY RANGES GROSS PAY RANGE NO. OF STAFF â¬10,000 â¬20,000 â¬30,000 â¬40,000 â¬50,000 â¬60,000 â¬70,000 â¬80,000 â¬90,000 â¬100,000 â¬115,000 â¬125,000 â¬150,000 2 In relation to the State Agencies under my...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 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, had to be completed before any payment could issue. These checks have been...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named registered forty six beef breed animals under the 2011 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has been approved for six of the animals and will issue to the applicant shortly. During the payment validation process, errors were identified in respect of the remaining forty animals and a letter outlining these errors will issue to the applicant shortly.
- Written Answers — Calafoirt agus Céanna: Calafoirt agus Céanna (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: Tá na bánna seo ainmnithe mar Limistéir Chaomhantais Speisialta faoin Treoir maidir le Gnáthóga ón Aontas Eorpach agus/nó mar Limistéir faoi Chosaint Speisialta faoin Treoir maidir le hÃin ón Aontas Eorpach (láithreáin Natura 2000), nó tá siad in aice le limistéir dá leithéid. Gach iarratas a bhaineann le bánna atá i gceantair 'Natura' nó in aice leo, nà mór measúnú...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 November 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, had to be completed before any payment could issue. During these checks a query...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: Income Supplement is payable in cases where a TB breakdown results in the removal of more than 10% of animals in a herd and where depopulation is not deemed appropriate. As 14% of the herd of the herdowner concerned have been removed as reactors, he satisfies this condition. All of the conditions for payment are included in the information pack (page 19 - Compensation arrangements for TB...
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: In the first instance the keeper of the horse is primarily responsible for its welfare. The main statutes governing cruelty to all animals, including race horses, are the Protection of Animals Act 1911 and the Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1965. Responsibility for enforcing this legislation rests with an Garda SÃochána. The Programme for Government 2011 contains a commitment to...
- Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The INTERREG-IV Managing Authority is based in Oporto, Portugal, Ireland is represented by the BMW Regional Assembly. The programme is implemented through competitive calls for co-operative and co-funded projects involving participants from 3 or more eligible Member States in four strategic priorities: 1. trans-national networks of entrepreneurship and innovation; 2. protection and...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The particular location to which Deputy Broughan refers is currently the subject of court proceedings. The matter is therefore sub judice and it is inappropriate for me to comment on or engage in discussion in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The property at 6 West Pier is currently the subject of court proceedings. The matter is therefore sub judice and it is inappropriate for me to comment on or engage in discussion in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Horticulture Industry: Horticulture Industry (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: In the past, Bord Bia used to publish the 'Blue Book' which listed all the major producers and service providers to the Horticultural industry. In 2011, the Growtrade Sourcebook was published by Mediateam Ltd which was supported by Bord Bia. It is Ireland's new directory of horticultural businesses with more than 2,000 listings across production (including cut flowers, pot plant and bedding...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 568 to 570, inclusive, together. The questions relate to the closure of the Teagasc Research Centre in Kinsealy. I responded to similar questions from Deputy Daly during the Dail debate last week. As I stated then, the future of the Kinsealy Centre is an operational matter for the Teagasc Authority to determine. I understand that the Authority has concluded...
- Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: I am also considering the possibility of re-opening the Agri-environment Options Scheme on an amended basis or limited scale in 2012. This decision will be taken in the context of an assessment of how a new scheme might be funded within the reduced funding and resulting pressures on the Department's Vote in the current year and, in particular, having regard to the expenditure ceiling for 2013...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011. The person named was a first time applicant under the Single Payment Scheme, and the processing of his application has not as yet been finalised. An official from my Department will contact the person named with a view to progressing the processing of his 2011...
- Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: An allocation of â¬8.8 million has been provided in this year's Estimates for the Dairy Equipment Scheme. I have no plans to alter the level of funding which has been made available for the Scheme this year.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme /Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 12th May 2011. This application was selected for a Ground Eligibility/Cross Compliance Inspection. During the course of this inspection a number of parcels in Kerry were deemed not to be farmed by the applicant and as such were ineligible for payment. These discrepancies...
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The application referred to is in respect of a site located within Ardgroom Harbour, Kenmare Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site). All applications in 'Natura' areas are required to be appropriately assessed for the purpose of environmental compliance with the EU Birds and Habitats Directives. My Department, in...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: I have had this matter investigated and am pleased to say that the processing of the application of the person named has now been completed, thereby allowing payment to issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named in the coming week.
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: In accordance with the 'Voisinage Agreement' between Ireland and the United Kingdom, registered fishing vessels from Northern Ireland are permitted to fish within Ireland's exclusive fishery limits on the same basis and under the same conditions as Irish registered vessels, for as long as Irish registered vessels enjoy similar reciprocal rights to fish within the exclusive fishery limits of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: Photographers are booked for the purpose of recording key events attended by Ministers, such as the launch of schemes and programmes, new initiatives and visits by inward delegations. Where possible, the Press Office uses in house photography. The policy for booking a photographer for official purposes, is that, my Department's Press Office seeks 3 quotes in advance of each photo-shoot to...