Results 7,281-7,300 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: My Department currently has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Shellfish Waters Directive (79/923/EEC), pending its onward transfer to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in accordance with the government decision taken on the 9 October. This directive has been enacted through SI 268/2006 and Clew Bay is designated as a Shellfish Water under...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Posts Filled Of which posts confined to Civil Servants 2007 367 108 2006 308 80 2005 245 81 2004 257 67 2003 353 117 The posts confined to Civil Servants included positions at Assistant Secretary, Principal Officer, Assistant Principal, Higher Executive Officer, Executive Officer, Staff Officer, Supervisory...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The recruitment of staff by the agencies under the aegis of my Department within their overall approved numbers is an operational matter for the bodies themselves.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: On 31 October 2007, I announced the closure of the Farm Improvement Scheme as applications received under the Scheme had reached the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The applications received under the Scheme up to 31 October 2007 will be processed by my Department up to the level of funding available.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application under the Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 25 April 2007. Also an application to consolidate entitlements was received on 26 April 2007. An advance payment in the amount of €5422.10 issued on 16 October 2007. Payment of the balance was slightly delayed while the application for consolidation was being processed. This application was rejected, as...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Approval to commence work was issued by my Department to the applicant on 22 October 2007. My Department has no record of having received any notification of completion of works and the related documents from the applicant since that date. The matter cannot be further progressed until this documentation is received.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The delay in making payment under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme arose from the fact that the person named did not declare land parcels during the 2000-2002 reference period. Under the regulations governing the old coupled schemes, the person concerned was not obliged to declare his land. Under the Single Payment Scheme it was necessary for my Department to establish what land was owned by...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Applications received under the Farm Improvement Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 will be processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted a Single Payment application to my Department on 9 May 2007, declaring 6.40 hectares. However, as he does not hold any Single Payment entitlements, payment cannot issue to him. He has received full payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme in respect of these lands.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The only persons other than established civil servants from whom advice has been sought or received on a personal basis by me, or the Ministers of State in my Department are two personal advisors. Mr Michael Shovlin was employed by me as press advisor until earlier this year, with a salary of €83,815 per annum. Mr Stiofán Nutty is currently employed by Minister of State Sargent. His...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: To the end of November, 183 civil servants have transferred from Dublin to my Department's offices in Portlaoise. An additional 70 civil servants were assigned to Portlaoise from outside of Dublin. There are 82 civil servants in my Department's offices in Dublin assigned for decentralisation to Portlaoise.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: My Department has no record of receipt of a Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application for the person named up to the closing date of 15 May 2007. However, a 2007 Single Payment application form was received on 17 December 2007 for the person named. This application was accepted on the receipt of evidence of postage confirming that , the application was submitted in time to...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: This matter is currently the subject of legal proceedings. As such, it would not be appropriate to make a statement.

Written Answers — Fisheries Development: Fisheries Development (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I have had no contact with Commissioner Borg on this matter as this is primarily a matter for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The Community Support Scheme, recommended by the Report of the Independent Group, has been drafted to focus primarily on those communities where commercial salmon fishing has been a well-established activity and where its withdrawal...

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: In line with a recent Government decision, responsibility for Coastal Protection and Coastal Flooding will become the responsibility of the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government. Arrangements are currently in train to effect the transfer. Enquiries with regard to Coastal Protection should, therefore, be directed to the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government.

Written Answers — Movement of Animals: Movement of Animals (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 805 and 883 together. Ireland has been free of rabies since 1903 and, until 2004, operated a control system based on compulsory six months quarantine for all imported cats and dogs, other than those imported from the U.K. This was replaced by an EU wide system in 2004, under which dogs and cats can travel into Ireland without quarantine provided that certain...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that Single Payment entitlements were established for farmers who were farming and in receipt of direct payments under the Livestock Premia and/or Arable Aid Schemes during the reference years 2000, 2001 and 2002 and who continued to farm in 2005. The person named did not receive payments under the Livestock Premia and/or Arable Aid Schemes during the reference years and...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, provided for the establishment of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). This independent authority was established on January 1st 2007. The Act sets out in detail the lines of responsibility, accountability and reporting which apply to the Authority.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Programme for Government contains a number of animal welfare-related commitments including a commitment to the introduction of a new Animal Welfare Bill, which will update existing legislation, to ensure that the welfare of all animals is properly protected and that the penalties for offenders are increased significantly. In advance of the publication of the Bill, my Department will be...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: This question is a matter for the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), which is a statutory body independent of me and my Department. In line with the provisions of the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, my Department and I have regular discussions with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority on general policy issues.