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Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Assessments: Regulatory Impact Assessments (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: The table below sets out the details in relation to Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) in my Department since the 9th March 2011. Number of Regulatory Impact Analysis that have been undertaken on legislation or proposed legislation since 9 March 2011 The stage in the legislative / policy development process at which the RIAs have been carried out Proposal for an EU Regulation on the Common...

Written Answers — Grassland Sheep Scheme: Grassland Sheep Scheme (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named on the 4 May 2011. On processing the application, it was discovered that the person named failed to submit a breakdown of the total numbers of sheep on the holding. My Department wrote to the person named requesting a breakdown., following receipt of which has enabled the application in question to be...

Written Answers — Dairy Equipment Scheme: Dairy Equipment Scheme (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: The persons concerned submitted an application for grant-aid under the Dairy Equipment Scheme during the course of the tranche under that Scheme which closed on 31 January 2012. The tranche concerned was heavily over-subscribed and the applications are currently being processed, including the resolution of queries with applicants, with a view to issuing approvals in the near future. The...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: The allocation of milk quota from the National Reserve is granted on the basis of recommendations from the Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal. The Tribunal recently examined the named person's application but did not recommend him for an allocation of quota on that occasion. The named person submitted an appeal to this decision. The Tribunal reviewed his case in January and it was decided to uphold...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: One of the proposals in the CAP reform package currently under negotiation is to move away from direct payments based on individual farm historic production references to a system based on uniform regional or national rates of payment per hectare by 2019. While I accept the need to move away from outdated historic references, I have serious concerns about the extent and pace of changes...

Written Answers — Circus Animals: Circus Animals (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: The movement of circuses within the EU is governed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1739/2005 of 21 October 2005 which lays down animal health requirements for the movement of circus animals and animal acts between EU Member States. In order to help prevent the spread of animal disease, before moving to any other Member State, all circuses with animals and all animal acts must be registered...

Written Answers — Harbour Charges: Harbour Charges (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: Charges for the use of facilities at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres are currently levied by virtue of the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2003. My Department has however recently conducted a review of the 2003 Order and a draft new Rates & Charges Order, the first proposed changes to the fee schedule for almost a decade, has been prepared on foot of that review. The...

Written Answers — Artisan Food Sector: Artisan Food Sector (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: The potential of the artisan food sector was identified in the Food Harvest 2020 report, our blueprint for ' smart, green growth' of the food industry To build on the success of the artisan sector, the Report recommends that my Department works in conjunction with Bord Bia, Teagasc and other Departments and agencies to encourage an entrepreneurial approach to small start-up food businesses...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: Since March 2011 vacancies on the Boards of the State Bodies that fall under my Department's remit are listed on my Department's website and expressions of interest sought. In the case of a number of bodies, the board appointments, while made by me, are not at my sole discretion and, instead, individuals are nominated for appointment by me by various organisations as specified in the...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: The application referred to is in respect of a site located within 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 conjunction with the Marine...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (15 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: Teagasc operate as a separate non commercial semi state body under the aegis of the Department. It is a matter for Teagasc to prioritise activities in the delivery of its programmes and services and to allocate its resources in accordance with these priorities. In common with other public bodies, Teagasc, has had to contribute to planned staff reductions in line with Government policy to...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (16 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department, in conjunction with the Marine Institute and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is engaged in a comprehensive programme to gather the necessary baseline data appropriate to the conservation objectives of 'Natura' areas. This data collection programme is substantially complete. Analysis of the data, together...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (16 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: Following the completion of an Appropriate Assessment in respect of a Natura 2000 site, an aquaculture licence application is considered under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act which include assessment of the application by statutory and non-statutory consultees and a period of general public consultation. It is not possible to predict with certainty what issues will arise...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (16 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: A total of 8,773 valid applications were received under the Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) in 2010. Of this total, 636 are still awaiting payment in respect of 2010, 40 of which are in Co. Tipperary. 3,447 applicants are awaiting payment in respect of 2011, of which 189 are in Co. Tipperary. A total of 6,895 applications were received under the scheme in 2011 (AEOS 11). 279...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (16 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 3 in June 2006 and received payments for the five years of the contract period. The final Year 5 payment issued on 8th July 2011 for the amount of €9817.10 and a Supplementary payment of €200 issued in respect of Rare Breeds on 9th August 2011. The contract of the person named under REPS is now complete. I am actively considering the possibility of...

Written Answers — Habours Expenditure: Habours Expenditure (16 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department administers the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Development Programme on an annual basis. The following table shows the expenditure under the programme at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres in the last 10 years. The figures for Dingle Harbour date from 14th May 2007 which is the date that Dingle harbour was designated as a Fishery Harbour Centre (An...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (16 May 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 €1,116.57 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 — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (16 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as mentioned by the Deputy are the responsibility of the company.

Written Answers — Harbours Fees: Harbours Fees (16 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: Charges for the use of facilities at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres are currently levied by virtue of the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2003. Each Fishery Harbour Centre is regarded as the Local Competent Authority and is required to have a fee structure so that all ships calling to port are required to contribute significantly to the provision of port waste...

Written Answers — Harbour Charges: Harbour Charges (17 May 2012)

Simon Coveney: Charges for the use of facilities at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres are currently levied by virtue of the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2003. Under the current Rates & Charges Order a monthly charge is paid by all fishing vessels where no water metering system is available, and €2.50 per m3 is charged for metered water. My Department is evaluating the...