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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The figures sought by the Deputy could not be compiled within the available timescale. However, I will arrange, to the extent possible, to have the material provided directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together. The total paid to farmers who received more than €50,000 under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme amounted to €151,208,277.28. The total paid to farmers who received less than €50,000 under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme amounted to €1,085,167,567.87.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application concerned has recently been completed, payment will shortly issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 disadvantaged areas scheme, the application was unsuccessful. The applicant was notified of this decision in writing on 10 October and advised of the right of appeal to the recently established independent DAS appeals committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Payments (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The targeted agricultural modernisation schemes (TAMS) are kept under constant review within my Department in order to ensure that the available funding is fully utilised, where possible. For example, the TAMS sow housing welfare scheme was recently revised in order to provide more attractive grant options to pig farmers who still have to bring their facilities up to the standards required...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Government initially decided, in the context of the State asset disposal programme, that consideration would be given to the sale of certain assets of Coillte, excluding land. The Government has further decided, in relation to Coillte, that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests will be put forward for possible sale. Coillte board and management have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transfer of Entitlement (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a transfer of entitlements application in respect of the 2012 single payment scheme on 24 February 2012. During processing of this application, it was noted that the application was not signed by the transferor or the transferee. An official from my Department wrote to the person named and requested this form to be signed by both parties and also for these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Accidents (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), under the remit of my colleague Minister Richard Bruton, has primary responsibility for securing health and safety at work, particularly from an enforcement point of view. My Department is represented on the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee which is a Sub-Committee of the Health and Safety Authority. The Committee advises the Board on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department uses private contractors, consultants and agencies to provide certain services when such proves to be more cost effective and Department staff are not available. This can include services such as specialised laboratory services, computer services, legal advice or independent auditing services. Requests for consultancy services are placed within the context of public services...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legal Matters (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The amount paid by my Department in legal fees for the years in question is listed in the following table. The obtaining of legal advice is an operational matter for the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department. Year Name of Firm Reason for procurement Amount paid (€) Was competitive tender process held? 2008 Donnchadh Mc Carthy B.L. Advice, Consultation and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Due to the volume of the information requested by the Deputy, it was not possible to provide it in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: First I would like to clarify that there are no proposals to stop making Single Farm Payments to businesses. Rather, the EU Commission has proposed putting a progressive cap on the amount of Single Farm Payment any one farmer or business could receive. In that respect, I support the Commission’s proposal, although I also understand the real difficulties of some Members States on this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (17 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: I have had enquiries made with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to establish the most up-to-date assessment by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) in relation to forecasts for achieving 2020 renewable energy targets. I am informed that no explicit need in terms of land committed to energy crops has been established. The actual amount required...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: We are talking to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government at the moment. There has been no decision on another extension yet.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (18 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 27 April 2012. A dual claim in respect of one of the land parcels declared was identified during processing. Responding to my Department, the person concerned acknowledged that they did not have the right to the parcel in question. The application was processed on this basis, the over-declaration...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (18 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas scheme, the application was unsuccessful. The applicant was notified of this decision in writing on 16 October and advised of the right of appeal to the recently established independent DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéim Aoníocaíochta (18 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Fuarthas iarratas faoin Scéim um Limistéir faoi Mhíbhuntáiste 2012 ón duine ainmnithe an 23 Aibreán 2012. Níor eisíodh íocaíocht go fóill, áfach, mar nárbh fhéidir go dtí seo a fhíorú gur comhlíonadh ceann de Théarmaí agus Coinníollacha Scéim 2012, a bhaineann le meánmhéid...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (18 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named 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. However, it was necessary to request further information from the applicant. As soon this is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (18 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: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (18 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application concerned has recently been completed, payment will shortly issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.