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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department contributed to one Newspaper supplement over the past 12 months at a cost of €48,400 including VAT. The publication entitled "A-Z of Agri-Food" was published last December and circulated with the Irish Independent. The aim of the publication was to promote Irish food and food businesses at home and abroad. The magazine was also circulated to schools around the country, to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The amount spent on photography by my Department at the 2011 National Ploughing Championships was €6,762.85. This represents the costs associated with the Minister and Minister of State over the 3 days of the Championships.

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: Schmallenberg virus is a newly emerging disease. There is no evidence to suggest that the disease is transmissible to humans. The disease is not officially notifiable and there is no evidence that the disease is present in Ireland. The EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and ECDC (European Centre for Disease Control) and also the animal and human health authorities at national level, are...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The afforestation schemes provide attractive grants and premiums to incentivise the planting of agricultural land by farmers and other landowners, to support the continued development of a viable and sustainable national forest resource. All applications submitted to my Department for approval to undertake afforestation are examined regarding the suitability of the site from a silvicultural,...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st 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, have to be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks a query...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under the Single Payment Scheme introduced in Ireland in 2005 entitlements were established for farmers who were actively farming during the 2000-2002 reference years and who were paid Livestock and/or Arable aid in those years. Generally speaking, the number of entitlements established was equal to the three-year average number of hectares of land farmed during the reference period....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010 and full payment totalling €878.08 issued in respect of 2010. Payment in respect of the 2011 Scheme year is subject to a similar administrative checking process which includes verification of capital investment through checks on receipts. During these checks a...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The first discussions on the Global Strategic Framework will be held at the FAO Regional Conferences. The European Regional Conference, which my Department will be attending, will take place in April in Baku, Azerbaijan and will be an opportunity for Ireland to feed into the process and to influence the consensus ERG position to be formulated. Ireland's submission will be prepared by my...

Written Answers — Horticulture Sector: Horticulture Sector (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: This is an operational matter for Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority whose principal functions are to provide, or procure the provision of, educational, training, research and advisory services in agriculture. Teagasc is the primary state education provider in agriculture, food, horticulture, forestry and equine studies and works in partnership with many other education...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The property referred to at No 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 — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st November 2010 and full payment totalling €833.31 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, have to be...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered fourteen beef breed animals under the 2011 Suckler Welfare Scheme. The applicant provided information that all of the calves were weaned on the same day, which is contrary to the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. This decision was successfully appealed to my Department. Therefore, payment in respect of 12 animals will issue to the named person shortly. The two...

Written Answers — Salmon Hardship Scheme: Salmon Hardship Scheme (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Salmon Hardship Scheme is the responsibility of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and I have no role in relation to the scheme.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Turf Club is a private body which, together with Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHSC), is responsible for the making and enforcing of the Rules of Racing in Ireland. An individual wishing to make a complaint relating to the welfare of horses while in training with licensed trainers has a number of avenues open to them. They may submit a complaint to The Turf Club, report...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Young Farmers' Installation Scheme was closed to new applicants on 14 October 2008 and I have no plans to reopen the Scheme at this time. A number of tax measures were contained in the 2012 Budget in order to assist young farmers to pursue a career in farming.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: A Transfer of Entitlements application was received requesting the transfer of 5.14 Single Payment entitlements to the person named from another farmer by way of lease ending 31 December 2012. This application was processed successfully and letters confirming the transfer of the entitlements issued to both parties. The balance of the Single Farm Payment will issue shortly to the person named.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The first discussions on the Global Strategic Framework will be held at the FAO Regional Conferences. The European Regional Conference, which my Department will be attending, will take place in April in Baku, Azerbaijan and will be an opportunity for Ireland to feed into the process and to influence the consensus ERG position to be formulated. Ireland's submission will be prepared by my...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 466 together. While I would like to see fishermen receive a fair price for their catch, I have no role in determining the price they receive from processors, retailers or other agents. Like other parts of the food industry, the price received by primary producers in the seafood sector is determined by the market. A number of market factors may...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: As recently announced by the Government, consideration will be given to the sale of some assets of Coillte, excluding the sale of land, when market conditions are favourable and at an acceptable price to Government. A valuation of Coillte assets is currently being undertaken by the NTMA (NewERA unit) in conjunction with my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. No...

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Simon Coveney: The horse and greyhound racing industries receive financial support from the State through the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (the Fund) under Section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001 (the Act). The State funding provided to Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and to Bord na gCon (BNG) is crucial to sustain the horse racing and greyhound industries which account for an estimated 27,000...