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Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: Discussions on the draft EU proposal for a Regulation to support rural development under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) 2014 to 2020 are continuing at EU level. It is not possible at this stage to predict the outcome of those negotiations or to comment on the structure of any future EU funded afforestation schemes.

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The recent announcement of the commercial partnerships between Irish Agri/Bloodstock Industries and companies in China has huge potential for the Irish thoroughbred sector. The next step will involve the setting up of an appropriate racing infrastructure in that country. Training is to be provided in Ireland for trainee jockeys and the Chinese are also interested in seeking equine...

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

Simon Coveney: A request for further information to support the application by the person named was made to her registered forester on 4 April 2012. As soon as this information is received her application will be determined.

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

Simon Coveney: An application was received on 15 May 2008 requesting the transfer of 4.02 Single Payment entitlements from a deceased person to the person named under the 2008 scheme year. Under the will of the deceased, other persons are the rightful beneficiaries of the Single Payment entitlements. Before the requested transfer can be completed, these persons must indicate their intention, if they so...

Written Answers — Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaoil Talmhaíochta: Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaoil Talmhaíochta (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: Tá mé ag féachaint go gníomhach ar an bhféidearthacht leis an Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaoil Talmhaíochta a oscailt arís chun go bhféadfar iarratais a chur isteach ar bhonn leasaithe nó ar scála teoranta i 2012. An bhliain seo chugainn a thiocfaidh an costas lánbhliana maidir le scéim nua ar bith chun cinn agus caithfear é a chur san áireamh i Meastachán 2013 mo Roinne. Dá...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 646, 657 and 666 together. One Laboratory Analyst has been re-engaged by my Department on a contract basis since retiring under the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement in June 2010. Sanction for this contract was received from the Minister for Finance. The Laboratory Analyst has been re-employed to train veterinary staff to carry out inspections at fish...

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

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

Simon Coveney: Further to the reply to Question No. 203 of 16 February 2012, it is the policy of the Agriculture Appeals Office to group oral hearings for efficiency and cost effectiveness. However, given the delay that has occurred, the Appeals Office will now be in contact with the appellant in this case with a view to organising the oral hearing in the very near future.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The new pier at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre which was opened in 2004 was developed at a cost of €50 million.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: There are a number of properties occupied under lease or licence within the secured area of the new harbour development at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre. Rents in relation to these properties are considered commercially sensitive and a matter between the tenant and my Department There are currently four sites in the ownership of the Department within the secured area of Killybegs Fishery...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: Rental valuations in respect of sites at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre are determined by an independent valuation company retained by my Department following a public tender. Rents in relation to properties leased in the Fishery Harbour Centres are considered commercially sensitive and a matter between the tenant and my Department.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department has responsibility for the management, operation and development of the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Killybegs, Ros an Mhíl, Castletownbere, Dingle, Howth and Dunmore East. All income generated in the Fishery Harbour Centres is appropriated to the Fishery Harbour Centres Fund in accordance with the Fishery Harbours Centres Act 1968. The most recent set of accounts for...

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

Simon Coveney: There has been a delay in processing appeals in the Agriculture Appeals Office due to the retirement of the Deputy Director who was acting as Director. The situation has now been resolved and the appeals from the person named will be considered and determined as quickly as possible.

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

Simon Coveney: The person named has been informed in writing that he was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Apr 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 €1,115.75 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...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: While horses will no longer be eligible for the stocking density calculation under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, equine breeding enterprises will continue to be eligible on the basis of the contribution they make to the local economy. Equine breeding enterprises are defined as follows: an applicant must, in the first instance, be an equine breeder and have bred a foal, from a mare...

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: As announced by the Government in February, consideration will be given to the possible sale of some assets of Coillte excluding the sale of land. 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. The discussions that have taken place to date in relation to the possible...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in November 2009 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 Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Administrative checks in respect of 2011 payments have now...

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

Simon Coveney: Allocations of milk quota from the National Reserve are granted on the basis of recommendations from an independent Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal. The Tribunal examines and makes recommendations on applications for additional quota from individual producers on the grounds of hardship and/or animal disease restrictions. The allocations aim to mitigate, rather than alleviate, difficulties caused...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: Of the 12 State Bodies that fall under my Department's remit, 4 have an internship scheme in place for young graduates. The Marine Institute Stagiaire programme for graduates was introduced in 2007 with the aim of developing the skills and employability of recent graduates and offering a 50 week placement targeted specifically at those who have graduated within the previous two years. Since...