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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (24 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2011. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. The person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, the application was unsuccessful. The person named was informed accordingly by letter dated 15 October and was also advised of his right of appeal to the recently established, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (25 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 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: Scéim um Limistéir faoi Mhíbhuntáiste (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Fuarthas iarratas faoi Scéim na hAoníocaíochta/Scéim um Limistéir faoi Mhíbhuntáiste 2012 ón duine ainmnithe ar an 14 Bealtaine 2012, i ndiaidh próiseála inar aithníodh ró-éileamh i leith dáileachta talún ar thug an duine ainmnithe faisnéis faoi. Scríobhadh chuig an duine ainmnithe maidir leis an ábhar...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Agreement has been reached to the opening of the Libyan market to male cattle under twenty four months from Ireland and we continue to work closely with the Libyan veterinary authorities to have this age limit increased to thirty months. A veterinary certificate for the export of sheep to Libya is under negotiation with the Libyan authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, the application was unsuccessful. The person named informed accordingly by letter dated 9 October and was also advised of his right of appeal to the recently established, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéim um Chaomhnú an Chomhshaoil faoin Tuath (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: Chuir an duine atá ainmnithe tús le Scéim 4 den Scéim um Chaomhnú an Chomhshaoil faoin Tuath (REPS 4) i mí an Mheithimh 2008 agus fuair sé íocaíochtaí do na chéad cheithre bliana dá chonradh. Is beart é REPS 4 faoin gClár um Fhorbairt Tuaithe 2007-13 reatha agus é faoi réir Rialacháin AE ina n-iarrtar go...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Conditions (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: I have decided that the re-opened Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS) will operate largely on the same basis as in previous years and that the same measures and rates of payment will be available, including the measures providing for hedgerow and tree planting.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, the application was unsuccessful. The person named informed accordingly by letter dated 23 October and was also advised of his right of appeal to the recently established, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2011. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application concerned has recently been completed, payment under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: I have decided that the re-opened Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS) will operate largely on the same basis as in previous years and that the same measures and rates of payment will be available. Details of the scheme which I announced with funding of €20 million are currently available on the Department’s website. The closing date for applications of 30 November was fixed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Assist Scheme (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: A herdnumber is an administrative device issued by my Department to a distinct herd for the purposes of disease control. A herdnumber may be issued if the herd in question fulfils the following criteria: - The herd occupies a defined holding. - There are separate entrances to the holding. - The entry points onto other adjoining holdings/lands are permanently blocked. - The perimeter...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The information request by the Deputy is being compiled and will be made available in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, the application was unsuccessful. The person named informed accordingly by letter dated 8 October and was also advised of his right of appeal to the recently established, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide this information 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: Departmental Staff Promotions (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: In answer to the Deputy’s question, the attached document details all promotions in my Department since 27 March 2009. There were no acting up or temporary allowances paid to staff in that time. Promotion Date Pre-Promotion Grade Post-Promotion Grade Pre-Promotion Salary Post-Promotion Salary Total Salary Increase Area of assignment Business Reason Sanction Details ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Redeployment (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The following table shows the details of staff redeployed from my Department to other Departments from 27 March 2009 to date as requested: Grade Number (Full Time Equivalent) Estimate savings per year - € Duration of Assignment Clerical Officer 169 (154.8) 5,404,670 Permanent Staff Officer 29 (26.9) 1,171,539 Permanent Executive Officer 36 (34.2) 1,590,318 Permanent Higher...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Redeployment (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: The following table shows the details of staff redeployed into my Department from 27 March 2009 to date as requested: Grade Number (Full Time Equivalent) Estimate Increase in Salary Payments per year Duration of Assignment Business Reason Sanction from Department of Finance / Public Expenditure & Reform Assigned to: Engineer Grade 3 1 (1) €47,731 Permanent Critical Vacancy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Remuneration (25 Oct 2012)

Simon Coveney: No Gaeltacht allowance was paid to staff of my Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011.