Results 6,361-6,380 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Afforestation grant-aid approval issued to the person in question on 21 May 2007.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the 2006 Single Payment Scheme National Reserve under Category A. Category A caters for farmers who inherit, lease or receive land free of charge or for a nominal amount from a farmer who had retired or died by 16 May 2005 and where the land was leased out by the original owner during the reference period 2000...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application under the Single Payment Scheme/ Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2006. As part of the control procedures, the application was randomly selected for a Satellite Inspection. The results of the Satellite Inspection indicated that there was a discrepancy in the area claimed by the applicant. As a result of this...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The information is contained in the following table. Name of Body No. Appointments Envisaged Bord Bia 2 Teagasc 3 Coillte 3 COFORD 2 Irish National Stud 2 Veterinary Council 4 Irish Horse Board 1 Consumer Liaison Panel 3 Poisons Council* 2 *Nominees of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Programme for Government provides inter alia for consolidation of responsibility for the welfare of all animals (including non-farm animals) within my Department, promotion of the highest standards of animal welfare at all levels of the food production chain, review and consolidation where necessary of all legislation governing the welfare of non-farm animals and introduction of a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named made an application for the consolidation of his entitlements under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme. The person named established 122.27 standard entitlements and was also allocated 11.39 National Reserve entitlements with effect from the 2005 Scheme year. The person named declared 68.76 eligible hectares. A letter has issued to the person named explaining the requirements of...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Other than in very exceptional circumstances, for example in the case of guide dogs for the visually impaired, Dublin Airport is the only point through which pets may be imported by air. Given our absolute determination to remain rabies free and the grave implications of any errors occurring in the system, my Department insists that every animal must be checked to establish its entitlement...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: It has been agreed with the National Parks and Wildlife Service that the definition of heath to be used in relation to afforestation applications in proposed hen harrier designated areas should be that as set out in the manual for the Production of Grazing Impact Assessments in Upland and Peat Habitats as produced by Dúchas the National Heritage Service and my Department in January 1999. I...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Woodmark Audit Report of 2007 refers to Coillte basing their broadleaf restocking as distinct from new planting target, on the number of trees planted. This Audit Report is made in the context of the continued certification of Coillte by the internationally renowned and respected Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC). The national broadleaf planting target of 30% of all new forestry planting...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Discussions are continuing between the Forest Service of my Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Service with a view to agreeing draft regulations relating to forestry in areas sensitive for the fresh water pearl mussel.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The review of the main elements of the 1946 Forestry Act has now been completed and draft Heads of a Forestry Bill have been prepared. The Programme for Government calls for a review of the Forestry Acts to reflect sustainable social and environmental objectives. I am examining how these objectives can best be achieved, including where necessary, any additional amendments of existing...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: On 6 March 2007 the person named was informed of a penalty which had been imposed following a compliance inspection. In accordance with proper procedures, he was told of his right of appeal to my Department's local AES local Office. No such appeal was received, and so my officials, being unaware that he had died in the meantime, wrote to the person named on 7 June to confirm the penalty and...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An assessment of potential risks for bees forms part of the examination conducted prior to the authorisation of individual plant protection products for each specified use. Where potential for damage to bees is identified appropriate restrictions are specified and must be printed on product labels. Restrictions specified include restrictions precluding use when bees are active and or when...

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An on-line application facility was introduced under the 2007 Single Payment Scheme, under which applicants had the option of nominating a third party to act as an agent on their behalf, subject to the agent in question being successfully registered with the Department. Where an agent is so registered, the agent has access to the SPS records held on-line by the Department, in respect of the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Responsibility for inland fisheries and the development of inland fisheries currently rests with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The determination of responsibility for these functions will be clarified in the context of a Transfer of Functions Order due to be finalised shortly.

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Responsibility for the Marine Institute currently rests with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Future responsibility will be decided in the context of a soon to be finalised Transfer of Functions Order.

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (4 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The licensing of aquaculture activity is governed by the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997 as amended and is currently the responsibility of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Future responsibility for this Legislation will be finalised in the context of a Transfer of Functions Order.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (5 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The provision of funding for an extension of Doonbeg Pier in County Clare is currently a matter for the Department of Energy, Communications and Natural Resources. Future responsibilities will be determined in the Transfer of Ministerial Functions Order.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The responsibility for foreshore licensing is a matter for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources pending finalisation of necessary transfer of functions orders.

Written Answers — Rural Development Programme: Rural Development Programme (5 Jul 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I am actively pursuing approval by the European Commission of the Rural Development Programme and this process is at an advanced stage. While the internal process in the Commission is somewhat complex I hope that they will be in a position to approve the Programme shortly. I have emphasised the urgency of this matter in contacts with the Commission on a number of occasions.