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Written Answers — Suckler Welfare Scheme: Suckler Welfare Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Animal Welfare Recording and Breeding Scheme for Suckler Herds, commonly referred to as the Suckler Welfare Scheme, is a five year Scheme for beef breed animals born during the years 2008 to 2012 and is fully funded until then. Budgetary decisions regarding all schemes are subject to ongoing review and will feature as part of the Estimates process which will take place in second half of...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: A number of farmers in the area concerned are in receipt of payment from my Department under Rural Environment Protection Scheme and the Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS). I am actively considering the possibility of re-opening AEOS to allow for the submission of new applications this year either on an amended basis from the existing scheme and/or on a limited scale. However, there are...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The application referred to is in respect of a site located within Ardgroom Harbour, Kenmare Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 area). All applications in 'Natura' areas are required to be 'appropriately assessed' for the purpose of environmental compliance with the EU Birds and/or Habitats Directives. Accordingly, this...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received on 19 April 2011. Following receipt of the application it was established that the person in whose name the herd number was registered was deceased and the necessary documentation regarding the administration of the estate was sought in order to process the application. The process has now been finalised and...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that I have sought 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 understand that a number of other Member States have also made similar requests. I am both particularly mindful of the importance of the Single...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The following tables details the amounts over €20,000 paid to companies with addresses in County Meath in the year 2011 and to 18 July in 2012. It would take an excessive amount of staff resources to provide the full list of all payments below that amount. Details in relation to the State Bodies that fall under my Department's remit are an operational matter for the State Bodies...

Written Answers — Ministerial Advisers: Ministerial Advisers (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: In response to the Deputy's question, I have detailed below the information requested in respect of Special Advisors employed in my Department since 9 March 2011. Sanction was received from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Name Title Salary p.a. Fergal Leamyfrom 11/4/2011 – 9/9/2011 Special Advisor to Minister Coveney €130,000 Ross MacMathunafrom 16/01/2012 to date...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: There are twelve State Bodies operating under the aegis of my Department. Details of the fees to the Chairpersons and members are outlined in the following table. Body/Agency No of Board Members Fee per Annum Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board 7 Chair: €8,978Board member: €5,985 An Bord Bia 15 Chair: €20,520Board member: €11,970 Bord Iascaigh Mhara 6 Chair €11,970Member...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The details of the salaries of the Chief Executive Officers of the twelve State Bodies operating under the aegis of my Department are outlined in the attached table. In relation to two Commercial State Bodies – Coillte and the Irish National Stud - the salaries of the Chief Executive Officers are paid from the companies own resources as they do not receive funding from my Department. ...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The data required is being complied and will be made available directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department does not use agency staff. In relation to the twelve State bodies under the aegis of my Department, this is an operational matter for the Bodies themselves.

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department does not currently have any Public Private Partnerships Projects.

Written Answers — Public Services: Public Services (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department uses outsourcing to provide certain services when such proves to be more cost effective and Department staff are not available. The information requested for the past twelve months is outlined in the attached table. OUTSOURCING CONTRACT NATURE OF WORK EXPENDITURE For past 12 months€ South Western Services Calf Birth registration and Passport issue service 5,115,793 South...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: A substantial proportion of the Department's Vote is allocated to schemes and services, many of which are demand led. Expenditure covers a wide range of activities including payments to farmers under various schemes, food safety, animal and public health areas and Grants-in Aid to State bodies. Actual expenditure in any year is dependent on a number of variables such as the level of scheme...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The most recent figures available for the annual cost of the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department which receive exchequer funding are outlined below. Body Total amount of Central Funding for each Agency 2010 2011 Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) €332,000 €300,000 Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) €34.7m €34.3m Bord Iascaigh Mhara €17.4m €16.7m Bord na gCon...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Retired civil or public servants have been re-engaged in my Department since March 2012 in the following capacity: · Two have been assigned to my Department to the post of temporary Clerical Officer on fixed term contracts of 10 weeks duration, both contracts expire 31 August 2012. The officers have been placed on the first point of the Clerical Officer salary scale - €19, 814 p.a....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: One temporary Clerical Officer who was recruited by the Public Appointments Service was assigned to my Department for a 10 week period until 31 August 2012 and is a retired public servant to whom the pension abatement rules do not apply.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The allocation for the telecommunications budget in my Department for 2012 is €4,453,840. Expenditure from this budget covers the cost of telephony services such as rental of fixed voice and data lines, connections to the Government Virtual Network (VPN), broadband, mobile voice and data, telephonists, upgrading and replacement of telephony equipment and the maintenance and support...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: All Departments were allocated expenditure ceilings following Government decision on the Medium Term Expenditure Framework which was introduced in the Comprehensive Expenditure Report 2012-2014. The Government decision was taken in the context of striking a balance between needs and priorities on a multi-annual basis and to meet the requirements of the overall fiscal commitments which are...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under current rules, Departments can apply to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for permission to carry forward capital budget savings from one year to the next up to a maximum of 10% of the previous year's capital budget.