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Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (13 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application for grant-aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme was received from the person concerned on 22 December 2006 but has been found, on preliminary examination, to be incomplete. A decision will be made on this application following the receipt of the outstanding documentation concerned.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Under the Charter of Rights for Farmers 2005-2007, payments under the Farm Waste Management Scheme must be made within 14 weeks of receipt of a valid claim. In view of the substantial increase in the number of applications received in 2006 under this Scheme, there may be instances where this deadline cannot be met by my Department despite best efforts to do so. I am currently examining...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (13 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 506 and 507 together. The elements of the new National Development Plan 2007-2013 that come within the remit of my Department provide for the implementation of measures rather than specific projects, including infrastructural projects. The measures cover support for agri-food research and the agri-food sector. I expect that the measures will commence in 2007...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme to the first person named was submitted on the 18th April 2006. The application was examined and the position is that the second person named applied to transfer entitlements with land, to the first person named. Since the second person named does not own the land, my Department contacted the parties...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme from the person named was submitted on the 12th December 2006. The application was accepted even though the closing date for receipt of completed applications to transfer entitlements was the 16th May 2006. The application was examined and further documentation is required. My Department...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted applications under the Trading and Consolidation measures of the 2006 Single Payment Scheme. Both applications have now been processed and payment should issue within the coming days.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named has been paid €2,283.66 under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme. He is due his Dairy Premium top-up payment and this additional payment will issue to the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (14 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The compensation package negotiated in the context of the reform of the EU sugar regime is worth in excess of €310m to Ireland. It comprises three elements. The first element is the sugar beet compensation, which has been incorporated into the Single Payment Scheme with effect from 2006. It will be worth approximately €123 million to Irish beet growers over seven years. The second...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The issue of development charges in respect of planning applications does not come within the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme to the person named was submitted on the 21st March 2006. The application has now been fully processed and payment in respect of 38.79 entitlements transferred by way of gift will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme to the person named was submitted on the 30th November 2006. The application was accepted even though the closing date for receipt of completed applications to transfer entitlements was the 16th May 2006. During processing of the Transfer application, it was necessary for an official of my...

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) was established in the late 1980s to deal with serious problems relating to use of illegal substances (hormones, angel dust etc.) in animal production. Over the intervening years, the remit of the Unit has been expanded to assist in the implementation of various schemes and in particular to investigate breaches of legislation governing animal disease...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Protection of Animals Acts 1911 and 1965 are the principal statutes governing the welfare of animals, including race animals, in this country. The responsibility for pursuing complaints of cruelty under that legislation rests with An Garda Síochána. On receipt of such a complaint, the Gardaí have a statutory basis on which to investigate and bring a prosecution against any person...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Although Ireland's application for a derogation has been approved by the EU Nitrates Committee, the European Commission has not yet issued its formal decision. Until it does so, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government cannot make the necessary amendments to the Regulations. However, my officials are actively making preparations to implement the derogation; and full...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The rate of on-farm inspection required for cross-compliance is 1% of those farmers to whom certain Statutory Management Requirements (including the Nitrates Directive) or GAEC apply. In 2006 this resulted in some 1350 Cross Compliance inspections under the Nitrates SMR. The EU Regulations governing cross-compliance penalties provide that where the non-compliance results from negligence of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme from the person named was submitted on the 15th May 2006. The application has now been fully processed and payment will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. Under the relevant EU regulations, the restructuring aid for the sugar industry has to be drawn down on the basis of an aid application submitted by the sugar processor. The applications must contain a restructuring plan, including a social plan detailing the actions planned in particular with respect to re-training, redeployment and...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Farm Waste Management Scheme, which closed for new applications at the end of December 2006, does not provide grant-aid for the construction of farm roadways.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Feb 2007)

Mary Coughlan: My Department does not have any scheme available which would cover such incidents.