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Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Office of the Ombudsman investigated a complaint made by Mr. John Shine in relation to my Department in 2011. The Ombudsman subsequently determined that the complaint made against my Department could not be upheld and made no recommendations in relation to Mr. Shine. The Ombudsman has in addition, advised my Department that she regards the case as closed.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The number of staff currently on the payroll in each of the salary ranges requested is set out in the following table, along with the number of increments due in each category during the second half of 2012: Salary Band € Number of Staff Number of Increments due -July to December 2012 Up to 40,000 1,342 240 40,001-50,000 1,002 137 50,001-60,000 619 71 60,001-70,000 111 10...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Three officers who have retired from my Department in the last 6 months have been rehired on a contract basis for a limited period; two were hired directly by my Department on a contract for services basis, the contracts will expire in August and September 2012. The third person was hired through the Public Appointments Service, on a fixed term contract of 10 weeks. Normal pension abatement...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The above named joined REPS 4 in January 2010 and has received payment for the first two years of his plan. The applicant was selected for inspection in 2011. On inspection it was found that bovines were not excluded from a watercourse on the farm and a 35% penalty was applied. The person named was notified in writing on 6 February 2012 of the application of the penalty and of his right of...

Written Answers — Grant Aid: Grant Aid (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: There is no grant aid available from my Department to assist the person concerned to re-open an abattoir or to update the existing facilities.

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme / Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2011. During processing queries arose regarding the timing of the issuing of the herd number to the person named, who was a new applicant. These queries have now been resolved, with the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas payment due to be issued shortly. In addition, the...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The EU funding which is allocated to the Rural Broadband Scheme, which is the responsibility of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, is provided under the European Economic Recovery Package (EERP). The EERP funding must be used for measures aimed at addressing new challenges which include climate change, biodiversity and water quality. All funding options for an...

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The following table, based on official CSO trade data, shows the volumes of beef imported into Ireland over the last five years and the main source countries during that time: Beef imports into Ireland for the last five years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Total 28,718 32,600 34,261 40,300 45,530 of which, from GB & NI 17,151 20,844 21,029 28,985 35,895...

Written Answers — Bovine Disease Controls: Bovine Disease Controls (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I have set out the position in reply to Question No 552 of 3 July.

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: As already announced, it is my firm intention to seek the approval of the EU Commissioner to allow the payment of a 50% advance of the Single Payment with effect from 16 October, the earliest payment date possible, it being the first day of the new EU financial year. I am both particularly mindful of the importance of the Single Payment to individual farmers and also of the benefit to the...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (10 Jul 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 1 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 — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned was an applicant under the Farm Waste Management Scheme and received grant aid in respect of certain investments under the Scheme during the period 2009-2011. However, grant-aid was refused in relation to the completion of a slatted cubicle house as this investment had not been the subject of a grant-aid application when the Scheme closed. The person named appealed this...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) is a menu based scheme where the farmer elects to deliver certain actions on individual parcels on the holding. The land on which the AEOS actions are delivered must be owned or leased by the applicant. A simple lease is acceptable for AEOS purposes and whether or not a farmer engages the services of a solicitor where a lease is arranged is a matter...

Written Answers — Beef Technology Adoption Programme: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: In order to be eligible for the Beef Technology Adoption Programme applicants must satisfy one of the following two criteria: farmers with suckler cows must be current participants in the Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme (AWRBS), that is, they must have received payments under the Scheme on 2010 born calves and have applied to participate in ICBF HerdPlus prior to applying for the Programme; or...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: No investigation or report was requested by my Department in relation to the matter outlined by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: In relation to the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department and the management of sick leave, this is an operational matter for the Bodies.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Transfer lists for locations in Department of Social Protection are maintained by that Department.

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (10 Jul 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 1 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 — Dairy Hygiene Scheme: Dairy Hygiene Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned was an applicant under the Dairy Hygiene Scheme and received grant-aid under the Scheme in respect of certain investments in February 2008. However, one invoice was excluded for grant-aid purposes as the contractor concerned was unable to provide tax clearance as required under the terms of the Scheme. To date, the required tax clearance has not been received by my...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Disputes between land owners and turf cutters are primarily private law matters for the parties concerned to resolve, if necessary through the Courts or by way of mediation. Where the Department sold the land or turbary it will provide assistance, where possible, to all parties.