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

Simon Coveney: The price paid for products in the marketplace is a function of a number of market forces and the negotiation of commercial contracts is essentially a matter for the contracting parties. Returns to beef producers in individual EU markets reflect not only the local supply / demand balance but also overall trading conditions within the internal market and trade flows to third countries....

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

Simon Coveney: Some 32 staff of my Department engaged in information technology and border/port inspection duties are employed on a roster basis. My Department has no plans to remove these employees from their roster systems.

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

Simon Coveney: One Senior Research Officer has been re-engaged on a contract for services basis which is due to expire on 1 March 2013. An Assistant Secretary General and a Principal Officer have also been re-engaged on a contract basis until the end of June 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (7 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: Single Payment Scheme Payments (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Payment under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme issued on 16 October to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas scheme, the application was unsuccessful. In the derogation application, documentation was submitted in relation to additional horses on the holding in 2011, over and above those previously notified to my Department; however, even when these are taken into account, the stocking density of the holding in 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The applicant planted 11.92 hectares under his afforestation contract in May 2000. The calculation of his premiums is based on this amount and the correct rates are also applied. Therefore, the amount of €5,692.32 that is now being paid to the applicant is correct.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The maintenance of an efficient and viable cereals sector in Ireland is clearly very important to the well being of the agri-food industry. Indigenous production of cereals is of course, an important part of primary agriculture production. In addition to generating an income for our tillage farmers, the cereals sector is a key source of grain for the milling and malting industry and feeding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Castlemaine Harbour is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and a Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive (Natura 2000 site). My Department, in conjunction with the Marine Institute and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has engaged in a major programme to gather the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received payments for the first two years of their contract. In addition, in May 2009 the person named was awarded a contract under the Organic Farming Scheme and commenced participation in this scheme in June 2009. REPS 4 is a measure under the Rural Development Programme 2007-13 and is subject to EU regulations which require detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: China is a key strategic trade partner for Ireland and has a strong demand for imports of quality food, given the size of its population and concerns over food security and safety. Ireland is strategically placed to be a key supplier of quality meats, dairy products, beverages, seafood and other products and services to China. In 2011, Ireland exported €244m of these products to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Applications (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An error identified with the application concerned has now been resolved and payment will issue in the near future to the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has submitted an application for an aquaculture licence for the cultivation of finfish near Inis Oirr in Galway Bay. The application and its accompanying Environmental Impact Statement is currently being considered in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act. My Department has also issued a Site Investigation Licence to BIM in respect...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Casual Trading Regulations (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Promotion of farmers markets is primarily a matter for local authorities to whom responsibility for the granting of casual trading licences in public places is provided for under the Casual Trading Act, 1995. In order to promote awareness of the market opportunities that farmers markets can offer to small producers my Department and Bord Bia drafted a voluntary Code of Good Practice for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: To date the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has not commissioned any research directly into the exposure of Irish honeybees to pesticides. However since 2008 Ireland has participated in the COLOSS Research Network which is investigating possible causes of honeybee colony mortality worldwide. This network involves a collaboration of researchers from over 50 countries using...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (7 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department confirmed a finding of Chalara fraxinea - ash dieback - in Co. Leitrim in October. Since then measures were taken to protect our ash trees from the spread of this disease. Firstly all material from the imported consignment concerned was destroyed. In addition, I put in place legislation banning the import of ash plants from countries or parts of countries known to have the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Authority (8 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The table below sets out the total number of egg inspections carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Departmental officials inspect retail and wholesale outlets for compliance with the European Communities (Marketing Standards for Eggs) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No 140 of 2009) and Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (8 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The data requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled by my Department and a detailed response will issue directly when this is completed. On the question of fairness, the current payment system is based on entitlements established as a result of production levels in the 2000-2002 reference period, and the farming profile has undergone minimal change in the meantime. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (8 Nov 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: Departmental Expenditure (8 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: There is an ongoing programme of reviews of the efficiency and cost effectiveness of service delivery across a range of functions performed by my Department. Following on from the demand for new services and the availability of existing resources in the region, I have decided to consolidate the administrative services that the Department currently provides from the Regional Office in...