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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (6 Nov 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 and advised of the right of appeal to the recently established independent DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 10th May 2012. In order to comply with EU requirements, the application was one of a number which was selected for inspection and therefore payment could not be made pending the outcome of this process. The inspection has been completed and the application is now being...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the application of the person named has recently been completed and therefore payments under the 2012 Single Payment and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will shortly issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The export of animals is regulated at EU level. As regards animal welfare, the EU has had rules governing animal welfare during transport since 1977 while the EU rules on animal health are in place since the 1960’s. These rules aim to eliminate technical barriers to trade in live animals and to allow market organisations to operate smoothly, while ensuring a satisfactory level of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as those mentioned by the Deputy, are the responsibility of the company. The matter has, however, been raised with Coillte who advise that, in line with their Recreation Policy, the public are welcome to access all areas on foot and designated forests and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sugar Industry (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: As part of the reform of the EU sugar regime in 2006, a temporary restructuring scheme was introduced with the aim of reducing EU sugar production in order to comply with WTO and other international obligations. The scheme provided an incentive for sugar processors to renounce sugar quota and dismantle the associated sugar processing plant and it provided compensation for affected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the application concerned has recently been completed and payments under the Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will shortly issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheepmeat Sector (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Trade in sheep is governed by Council Directive 91/68/EEC, as amended, on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals. This legislation requires inter alia that Member States ensure that ovine animals for slaughter are not dispatched to another Member State unless such animals have been continuously resident on the holding of origin for at least 21 days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (6 Nov 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 and advised of the right of appeal to the recently established independent DAS Appeals Committee. The applicant has availed of this right of appeal and, accordingly, the case will now be considered by the DAS Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: There is a symbiotic relationship between primary production in the beef and dairy sectors. The removal of milk quotas will lead to increased production from the dairy herd post 2015. Maximising the value of increased beef from the dairy herd following the abolition of quotas presents an opportunity for the industry that can be of considerable benefit to both producers and processors. Current...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Traditional Farm Building Scheme was introduced as a supplementary measure under REPS 4 in 2008. Its objective is to ensure that a number of traditional farm buildings, which contribute to the visual landscape and are of historical and architectural value, will be maintained into the future. The Heritage Council administer the Traditional Farm Building Scheme on behalf of my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (6 Nov 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 Applications (6 Nov 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 and advised of the right of appeal to the recently established independent DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Payment of premiums under the Afforestation Schemes was made to 216 landowners in respect of 269 sites in Co. Kildare in 2011, the latest complete year for which statistics are available.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 2 April 2012. However, payment has not yet issued as, at this stage, the holding of the person named has not yet satisfied the Scheme minimum stocking density requirements, which have been notified to all Scheme applicants. Immediately the holding concerned is confirmed as having met these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (6 Nov 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 and advised of the right of appeal to the recently established independent DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that payments under the 2012 Grassland Sheep Scheme are due to commence issuing in early December.