Results 6,561-6,580 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: I am delighted Deputy Clare Daly is showing an interest in our ocean wealth.
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: That is not to suggest that she should not be doing so. I am pleased with her interest in this area. During the summer we launched a document, Harvesting Our Ocean Wealth, which is going to be as strategic for our ocean resources as the Food Harvest 2020 document, which was launched by the previous Government, is for the food industry. Essentially, the document to which I refer provides a...
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: That type of immoral waste cannot continue. We are working with the industry to use technical measures as well as new fishing methods to avoid by-catch.
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: We are also working with the European Commission and other member states to establish an anti-discards policy over the next three to four years, which I think will be very effective, along with a series of other policies on sustainability. Additional information not given on the floor of the House. On 31 July a new national integrated marine plan, Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth, was launched...
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: I am very interested in fish farming but I am also absolutely committed to the broader fishing industry. I am upbeat about the industry because it has a bright future. However, we need to manage both it and our fish stocks in a sustainable way. Some of the stocks are currently in the process of recovery. For example, many of the fishermen whom Deputy Daly knows are fishing in the Irish...
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: I reject the contention that our ocean wealth has not been properly researched. If one includes the Attorney General's office, ten Departments were involved in putting this report together. For the first time, we have an integrated maritime strategy which involves all of the relevant Departments working collectively. I chair the implementation group which meets on a bimonthly basis to...
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: The valuation of Ireland's total allowable catch went beyond €250 million for the first time last year.
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: I am getting to the Deputy's question. The value of fish caught in Irish waters by non-Irish vessels represents some 20% of that total. In fact, it probably represents slightly more in value terms if one takes mackerel into account. The value of the catch for other fleets in our waters would be up to some €800 million.
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: No, because discards are not included in the total allowable catch - that is the point.
- Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: If one does not have a quota, one cannot catch fish. That is the essence of the problem.
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52, 54 and 61 together. The budgeted expenditure under the 2012 disadvantaged areas scheme, DAS, was reduced from €220 million to €190 million. To make the necessary savings it was proposed to make technical adjustments to the scheme criteria to ensure the aid payment is focused on farmers whose farming enterprises are situated exclusively in...
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: We will make savings, although we may not achieve the target of €30 million. If we do not achieve this target, we will have to examine the issue in the context of the budget.
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: They all add up.
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: I have pointed out about three times that people will not have to wait an inordinate length of time for their cheques. Many of those who qualify for a derogation will receive cheques this week. It would be helpful if the Deputy were to at least accept the facts as I outline them. On the derogation, almost 9,500-----
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: They have applied for a derogation and if they qualify, they will receive a payment.
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: Yes, if that is the case. I will provide the figures. Almost 9,500 applications were received, of which decisions have been made on-----
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: Some 9,500 farmers applied for a derogation.
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: I do not have a precise figure on that.
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: Given that 9,500 people sought a derogation, that figure appears to be reasonably accurate. What is the Deputy's point?
- Other Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Simon Coveney: A fundamental misunderstanding has arisen and it needs to be clarified because Deputy Ó Cuív is either deliberately trying not to understand the position or has not read the rules. Those who apply for a disadvantaged areas scheme payment do not automatically qualify for payment. Applications are usually rejected because the applicant did not meet the stocking rate requirements for...