Results 6,141-6,160 of 18,461 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 15 animals in 2009. Payment is currently being processed through Suckler Section and will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Payment will issue to the person named within ten working days.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Currently the legal minimum size for the European Lobster (Homarus gammarus) is 87mm carapace length as laid down in EU Regulation 850/98 as amended. The regulations apply only to the European lobster caught in European waters. This legal minimum size does not apply to the American or Canadian Lobster (Homarus gammarus) when imported into Ireland as the European legislation is a fisheries...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Year Payslip & Stationary costs Postage 2007 €1,589 €21,479 2008 €1,729 €23,920 2009 €1,112 €15,711 Hard copy payslips are only issued to some 8% of Department's staff who are currently paid by cheque (payable order) and to a small number of other staff who do not have regular access to the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 19 calves in 2009. Payment is currently being processed in respect of 16 calves and will issue shortly. No payment is due on the remaining three calves as one is a twin and the other two were sold prior to weaning.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The sale of goods in a public place is a matter covered by the Casual Trading Act 1995. The enforcement of this Act is the responsibility of the Local Authority in whose functional area the goods are sold. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation has responsibility for the Casual Trading Act 1995. The Local Authority with responsibility for implementing the Control of Horses Act...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named has received his full REPS payment for 2009; 75% of the payment issued on 23 February 2010 and the remaining 25% issued on 22 March. No payments for 2010 can be released until administrative checks have been completed on every participant's payment application. This process involves a cross-check with the IACS database, which cannot be done until the database has been...

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Under EU harmonized legislation a series of health and supervisory requirements are applied in the Member States to ensure that animal products are produced to standards that guarantee the safety of food and the protection of human and animal health. The application of these standards in the Member States is monitored by the FVO (Food & Veterinary Office) of the EU. It is a requirement that...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Arrangements are in place to deal effectively with the REPS 4 files which were submitted to the Department's local office in Killarney. Files are being actively processed and have been brought to payment stage where possible. Those with outstanding queries have been referred back to the applicants.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Kerry County Council proposes to construct a new pier at Cromane. The proposed pier will be the property of that Local Authority who will be responsible for its development, maintenance and repair. No arrangements have been put in place for a visit to Cromane in the near future.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The Federation of Irish Fishermen (FIF) has made a proposal to my Department concerning a limited Sea Bass fishery in the Celtic Sea. In the proposal, the FIF have stated that they will take a "precautionary approach to avoid any fishing whatsoever of the Irish inshore stock". The FIF has specifically proposed that vessels would be permitted to land only Sea Bass caught south of (51.30'N) in...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (1 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: There are 488 aquaculture licence applications awaiting determination – this consists of 259 applications for first time licences and 229 renewal applications. The backlog in the processing of new and renewal licence applications largely arises because the majority of areas for which the licences are sought are designated Special Areas of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and/or...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2009 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2009. Following initial processing of the application, it was found that another applicant had also claimed one of the land parcels claimed by the person named. In keeping with standard procedures, both parties concerned were written to, in order to establish which of them had the right to claim...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: I am satisfied that the reorganisation of local offices in Donegal will provide a fully comprehensive service to the farming community and to the wider agri-food sector and that suitable office and related facilities will be provided at the level necessary to meet the requirements of the new regional office.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: Payment for 2008 issued to the person named in February 2008. Payment for 2009 is at an advanced stage of processing and should issue shortly.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: The person named appealed the penalty in question. The Department examined the case and informed her by letter dated 18 May 2010 that the appeal was unsuccessful. The Department has informed the person named of her right to appeal this decision to the Agriculture Appeals Office.

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: I propose to answer Question No. 175 and Question No. 179 together. In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, I received assurances annually from the Chairman of the Irish National Stud Company Limited that the Code was being adhered to. Arising from a newspaper article dated 18 September 2009, I wrote to the Chairman of the Irish National...

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, I received reports annually from the Chairman of the Irish National Stud Company limited, including assurances that the Code was being complied with. My Department monitors compliance of the Irish National Stud Company Limited with the terms of the Code of Practice. Specifically, my Department...

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: I did not receive a copy of the report referred to by the Deputy. I was informed on 29 January 2010 by the Chairman of the Irish National Stud Company Limited of the engagement by the Company of an independent party in relation to human resources matters. Human resources issues arising in the Irish National Stud Company Limited are matters for the Board of the Company.

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (2 Jun 2010)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with the legislation establishing the Irish National Stud Company Limited, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food makes appointments to the Board of the Company having consulted with the Minister for Finance. The Directors are required to perform their tasks in accordance with Company law. I have made two appointments to date. The Chairman of the Board reports to...