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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Jun 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 €472.28 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 — Suckler Welfare Scheme: Suckler Welfare Scheme (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application in 2008 to participate in the Suckler Welfare Scheme. The Terms and Conditions of this scheme require that applicants must undertake the prescribed measures on all beef breed cows and the calves they are suckling on the holding for the full term of the five year period of the Scheme and notify these measures to the Department. No information has been...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: In Member States, like Ireland, who adopted the Historical model for implementing the Single Payment Scheme, applicants are obliged to declare one eligible hectare of land for each payment entitlement held. The number of payment entitlements held is equal to the average number of hectares of eligible land declared during the 2000 – 2002 reference period. Farmers in Member States who are...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 754 and 755 together. My Department uses private contractors, consultants and agencies to provide certain services when such proves to be more cost effective and Department staff are not available. This can include services such as specialised laboratory services, computer services, legal advice or independent auditing services. The information requested...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 756 and 757 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tables. Where negative amounts are shown, they represent overpayments recovered under the Scheme from other payments due to applicants. Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 Scheme Description County Average Payment Total Paid Average Payment Total Paid Average Payment Total Paid...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 3 May 2011. The person named planted forestry on part of their holding in 2011 which required clarification from Forestry Division before this land could be deemed eligible for Single Payment purposes. I am pleased to say that all of these matters have been resolved thereby...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: I have detailed below all staff appointments I made in my Department since March 2012 and can confirm that none of the appointed staff are former retired public servants. Position Held Salary Laboratory Analyst €34,463 Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator €65,675 Senior Superintending Veterinary Inspector €102,890 Senior Superintending Veterinary...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Issues: Animal Welfare Issues (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 the regulation of coursing is chiefly a matter for the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the improvement and development of the greyhound industry, greyhound racing and coursing. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,...

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

Simon Coveney: As indicated in response to a previous question from the Deputy on 24th April 2012, this case has been the subject of a review. This review is now completed and a decision will be forwarded to the person named in the coming days. If the person named is not satisfied with the outcome of the review he can have the case referred to the Independent Agriculture Appeals Office.

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (6 Jun 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 €628.28 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 — Agricultural College Graduates: Agricultural College Graduates (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Munster Institute closed in 1983 and I understand the remaining courses continued to be delivered by ACOT, the forerunner to Teagasc, the Agriculture Food and Development Authority. I am advised that the only available records relating to the Diploma in Farm Home Management are held by Teagasc and consist of copies of the Syllabus and the Register confirming participation in the Diploma.

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2009 Single Payment application was received on 1 May 2009.This application was subject to a Ground Eligibility Inspection which has now been completed and his application has been fully processed. Payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the near future.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Issues: Animal Welfare Issues (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: In the Animal Health & Welfare Bill the term "Animal" is defined as "a member of the kingdom animalae other than a human being". This definition includes all cats. Therefore the protection of Section 12 which prohibits cruelty to animals will apply to feral cats.

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department has reviewed my reply to Parliamentary Question 168 in light of the attached correspondence. With regard to the Brucellosis test in May 1977, the information available to my Department is that 26 cows were tested and 3 cows were disclosed as reactor on foot of this test. However, the herd owner refused to accept a restriction notice issued by my Department under the Brucellosis...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (6 Jun 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 €1,257.69 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 — Bovine TB Eradication Scheme: Bovine TB Eradication Scheme (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department has withheld payment of compensation in respect of animals removed from this person's herd under the Bovine TB Eradication Scheme following the outcome of investigations which disclosed clear evidence of interference with a TB test . I should point out that my Department takes a most serious view of any attempt to interfere with the test process, which is an offence under...

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: Moorepark Technology Ltd (MTL) is a subsidiary of Teagasc, the Agriculture, Food and Development Authority, with 57% of the shares owned by Teagasc and the remainder by a number of dairy processing companies. It was established in 1993 to facilitate and promote research and development in the Irish dairy industry and to enable Teagasc to fulfil its statutory function in conducting public good...

Written Answers — Organic Farming Scheme: Organic Farming Scheme (6 Jun 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for the Organic Framing Scheme on 16 May 2012. During the initial processing of the application discrepancies were discovered regarding the status of land parcels listed on the application form. These discrepancies have now been rectified. However, a further query has arisen in relation to the issue of the organic licence which is a condition of...

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

Simon Coveney: The application for the person named has been refused on the grounds that there are cumulative landscape impacts of placing additional forestry in this area and further afforestation is not considered appropriate. In addition the area suffers from significant wind exposure. The person named has been informed of the decision.

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

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st November 2010 and 75% payment totalling €546.41 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...