Results 6,541-6,560 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on 8 November 2006. Applications received after 10 June 2006, the latest date for receipt of late applications under the 2006 Schemes, the closing date having been 15 May 2006, were ineligible for payment, unless satisfactory evidence of acceptable Force Majeure/ exceptional...

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I am satisfied that the EU is fully aware of the rising costs of animal feedstuffs across Europe and the effect this is having on Irish pig producers. In response to developments on the International cereal and feed market, the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers agreed to suspend the obligation to set 10% of arable land aside. The Commission is also examining ways of synchronizing the GM...

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I wish to advise the Deputy that Ireland is not prohibited from exporting live cattle to any EU Member State.

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: My Department and I have been particularly proactive in taking measures designed to minimise the risk of the introduction to Ireland of either Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) or Bluetongue. With regard to the threat of FMD, I introduced an immediate ban on the importation to Ireland from Great Britain of live susceptible animals, fresh meat, raw milk and other products from such animals as soon...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Waste Management Scheme and his application is currently being processed. However, my Department does not provide grant-aid for the connection of electricity to farm buildings.

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The North-South Unit of my Department is the central and coordinating point for any matter involving co-operation in relation to Agriculture between my Department and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland. The main areas of co-operation were laid down in the Good Friday Agreement and the North-South Unit facilitates progress in these areas. The areas...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I launched REPS 4 on 8 August after Ireland's Rural Development Programme was approved by the EU Structural Funds Committee. Scheme documents were subsequently published on my Department's website and printed versions are currently being made available in local AES Offices. A number of applications have already been received. Those that were received in September will, if they were valid,...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: My Department is currently examining the provision of office space in Ballybay.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I launched REPS 4 on 8 August after Ireland's Rural Development Programme was approved by the EU Structural Funds Committee. Scheme documents were subsequently published on my Department's website and printed versions are currently being made available in local AES Offices. A number of applications have already been received. Those that were received in September will, if they were valid,...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (9 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, was established under the Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988. Its establishment day was 5 September 1988. Its principal function, set out in Section 4 of the Act, is to provide research, training and advisory services for the agri-food sector. As provided for in the Act Teagasc is governed by an eleven member...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Deputy should ask his own MEPs. He would get the same answer I got.

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: They got the same answer as the rest of us.

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Deputy Eamon Ryan.

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: There are no genetically modified crops grown in Ireland.

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector and Poultry Industry: Pigmeat Sector and Poultry Industry (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I am fully aware of the issues facing the pig sector at present particurlary those concerning high feed prices. I met recently with representatives of the sector at which meeting this issue was discussed. While I appreciate the argument for increased pigmeat prices to compensate for higher input costs, the Deputy will be aware that I do not have a role in price setting. I am glad to see,...

Written Answers — Fisheries Industry: Fisheries Industry (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: In line with a recent Government decision, my Department will assume responsibility for Sea Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Engineering, Marine Research, Pier and Harbour Development and Foreshore so far as that relates to Fisheries and Aquaculture. Arrangements to give effect to this are in train and the functions in question will transfer formally to my Department shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that the EU Regulations governing the transfer of Single Payment entitlements provide that the Member State may apply a claw-back in respect of entitlements sold with or without land in order to replenish the National Reserve. The claw-back arrangements are non-mandatory. Claw-back arrangements were applied in respect of entitlements sold in 2006 and 2007 with a maximum rate...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that the person named submitted three applications to transfer entitlements in 2006, two of which involved transferring in leased entitlements and the third involved transferring the original entitlements established for him into a Milk Partnership arrangement. All applications have been fully processed and full payment on 73.72 entitlements for 2006 has issued to the person...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application under the 2007 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on 2 May 2007. Payments under the 2007 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced on 21 September, with payments issuing to all applicants whose applications were clear on that date. Payments continue to issue as individual cases are confirmed eligible for payment. Payment in full...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Oct 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that the person named did not submit an application for the transfer of single payment entitlements from his father as his father did not establish any entitlements during the reference period 2000-2002. The person named did however submit an application for an allocation of entitlements from the 2005 and 2006 Single Payment Scheme National Reserve. As indicated in reply to...