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Written Answers — Agrifood Sector: Agrifood Sector (12 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The CAP remains of crucial importance to preserve the integrity of the agri-food sector in Ireland and throughout the EU. It provides the framework within which the sustainable development of a competitive and efficient agricultural sector is pursued, as well as the resources to assist in its achievement. In this way the CAP makes a vital contribution to economic growth in the EU and to...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (17 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 1st 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 — Grant Aid: Grant Aid (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: A total of 2,275 applications have been received under the Dairy Equipment Scheme since its introduction. Applications are examined and grants are approved on a phased basis up to the limit of funding available under various 'tranches'. To date, approximately 1,000 applications have been selected to proceed to the approval stage. A further selection will take place shortly as a result of my...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 640 and 669 together. Since their publication, the EU Commission's proposals for reform of the CAP have undergone detailed examination at Council Working Groups, the Special Committee on Agriculture and the Council of Agriculture Ministers. At last month's Agriculture Council, the Danish Presidency presented a progress report outlining the current status of...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under the EU Regulations governing the Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS) and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. Payments under the AEOS 2010 scheme in respect of the 2011 scheme year are issuing on an ongoing basis and all applications...

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Government has decided, in the context of the State asset disposal programme, that consideration would be given to the sale of Coillte, excluding the land. Work has been undertaken in the interim by NTMA/NewERA to determine the valuation of Coillte. While an indicative valuation has been received, further work is required to refine this.

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I have no plans at this time to introduce a land drainage scheme. I am fully aware of the impact of the very difficult weather conditions of recent weeks on farmers and of the potential impact on farm incomes. I have sought EU approval for the advance payment of the 2012 Single Payment Scheme. If approved, this will enable payment to issue immediately following 15 October and will represent...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the importance of agri environment payments to the agriculture sector and am actively considering the possibility of re-opening the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) to allow for the submission of applications this year either on an amended basis from the existing scheme and/or on a limited scale. However, there are strict budgetary constraints in place and, as a result,...

Written Answers — Adverse Weather Conditions: Adverse Weather Conditions (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 645, 657 and 665 together. I am fully aware of the impact of the very difficult weather conditions of recent weeks on farmers and of the potential impact on farm incomes. For that reason I have sought EU approval for the advance payment of the 2012 Single Payment. If approved, this will enable payment to issue at the earliest possible date after 15th October...

Written Answers — Sugar Industry: Sugar Industry (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Background The EU Sugar Regime underwent a radical reform in 2005 and Greencore, the holder of the entire Irish sugar quota availed of the sugar restructuring scheme, dismantled all its facilities and ceased production in 2006. Post reform production is now concentrated in 18 Member States. The present regime runs from 1 September 2006 to the 30 September 2015. The total compensation package...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the importance of agri environment payments to the agriculture sector and am actively considering the possibility of re-opening the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) to allow for the submission of applications this year either on an amended basis from the existing scheme and/or on a limited scale. However, there are strict budgetary constraints in place and, as a result,...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Following the suspension of the Early Retirement Scheme on 14 October, 2008, due to budgetary constraints, it became apparent that there was a number of farmers who had their preparations to apply for the Scheme completed or close to completion at that point. The Scheme was re-opened temporarily on 23 September 2009 with limited additional funding with a view to accepting as many as possible...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Young Farmers' Installation Scheme was closed to new applicants on 14 October 2008 and I have no plans to reopen the Scheme at this time. A number of tax measures were contained in the 2012 Budget in order to assist young farmers to pursue a career in farming.

Written Answers — Agricultural Scheme Payments: Agricultural Scheme Payments (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Applications under the Area Aid/Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area Schemes have been received from the person named since 1997. All of the aforementioned applications submitted have included the land parcel referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 1st May 2009. This application was selected for a Ground Eligibility/Cross Compliance Inspection. During the course of this inspection discrepancies were recorded in relation to a parcel in Kerry that resulted in the parcel being rejected as it was not stockproof and there was...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The amendments referred to arose from the findings of a eligibility inspection of the holding of the person named under the Agri- Environment Option Scheme, I have arranged for an official of my Department to forward a copy of the report to the person named, which details the exact deductions that were applied to the land parcels declared by the applicant.

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was one of the joint registered herd-owners along with two others when the debt arose on their 2010 Single Payment Scheme application, following the imposition of a penalty as a result of a Cross Compliance farm inspection. Each of the registered herd owners in 2010 is, therefore, liable for share of the total debt in their own right. My Department will now make arrangements...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010. 75% payment, totalling €5.00 has 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 (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered thirty five animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has already issued in respect of seven animals and payment for a further eleven animals will issue this week. Errors were identified with three of the animals but clarification has now been received and payment will issue in the coming weeks if no more errors are identified in relation to these...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the importance of agri environment payments to the agriculture sector and am actively considering the possibility of re-opening the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) to allow for the submission of applications this year either on an amended basis from the existing scheme and/or on a limited scale. However, there are strict budgetary constraints in place and, as a result,...