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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: I am conscious of the significant problems and pressures that this summer's heavy rainfall has caused for farmers. I am conscious that farmers need money in their hands because of the poor summer and because of cash flow problems some of them are experiencing at the moment. I am responding to these pressures within the funds available to me. I recently announced the reopening of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2012, processing of which is now complete. Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will, therefore, issue shortly. Payment of the 50% advance under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme is due to commence on 16 October, with balancing payments scheduled to begin on 1...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2012, processing of which has recently been completed. Payment has issued on 9 October directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Payment issued on 9 October to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Payment issued on 9 October to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the Single Payment and Disadvantaged Area Schemes. In order to meet EU requirements, the application concerned was one of a number which was selected for inspection. As this process had not been completed in sufficient time, it was not possible to include the person concerned with the initial tranche of DAS payments on 26 September. As soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2012. However, payment has not yet issued as, at this stage, it has not been possible to verify that one of the Terms and Conditions governing the 2012 Scheme, relating to maintaining an annual average of 0.15 livestock units per forage acre declared, has been satisfied. Once it has been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Numbers (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department manages staff numbers and their assignment on an on-going basis to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery of services. Restructuring has been a feature of my Department since early 2005 and overall staff numbers have reduced by some 1,500 full time equivalent (FTE) staff in that period. Assessments of needs and the assignment of resources take account of a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: I am aware that Donadea Forest Park is an important recreational amenity in North Kildare. The park is owned by Coillte which is cognisant of the important resource that the park provides for the local community and visitors to the area. Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as mentioned by the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: I met briefly with some fur farmers whilst on a visit to the North West and Minister of State, Mr Shane McEntee TD, had another meeting at the request of an Oireachtas member where the farmers put forward their case for the retention of the fur industry in Ireland. Separately, my officials would have met with a number of parties and individuals in preparation of the report on fur farming.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011 and has received full payment totalling €1,308.32 in respect of 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 2 May 2012. A reduced payment issued to the nominated bank account of the person named on 26 September 2012, as a result of the application of the differential rate of aid. Following clarification regarding the location of the farm hub on the holding, the case is being further processed with a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: As a general principle, under the Single Payment Scheme, the general rules for determining eligible areas, which are set out below, apply also to mountain acreage. In order for farmers to draw down payment in respect of their SPS entitlements, they are required to have an “eligible hectare” to accompany each payment entitlement held by them. The conditions governing the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Legal Costs (10 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The provision in the Department’s Vote for legal costs in 2012 is €3.536 million. Considering the wide range of activities and services that the Department is involved in, it is prudent management to make budgetary provision for such costs. The level of expenditure actually incurred under this heading in any one year is largely outside of the Department’s control. My...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Woodland Improvement Scheme (11 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Woodland Improvement Scheme (Tending and Thinning) is currently open to eligible applicants who wish to tend or thin young broadleaved woodlands that are suitable for such operations. The Forest Road Scheme which provides grants to eligible applicants for the construction of a forest road is also currently open. Details of the Schemes are available on the Department’s website.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Expenditure (11 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The data sought by the Deputy is currently being collated and will be forwarded directly it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (11 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. Currently, this applicant is one of a number, whose cases are impacted by a requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare and who have applied for a derogation in this regard. Immediately a decision is reached on this application, the person concerned will be notified in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (11 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Remittance slips in respect of all payments which issue from my Department are generated and dispatched to all beneficiaries. However, an annual statement of account in respect of calendar years 2011 and 2012 will now be forwarded to the person named immediately.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the relevant Disadvantaged Area Scheme application has recently been completed and payment will issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (11 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. Currently, this applicant is one of a number, whose cases are impacted by a requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare and who have applied for a derogation in this regard. Immediately a decision is reached on this application, the person concerned will be notified in...