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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in February 2008 and received payments for the first 4 years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. This process is under way for 2012 REPS 4 applications and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/ Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 20 April 2011. Advance Payment under the 2011 Single Payment scheme issued to the person named on 19 October 2011 and the balancing payment issued on 01 December 2011. The person named has also received advance payment of SPS for 2012 on 1 November 2012, while the 2012...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (13 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.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application under the 2012 Single Payment cheme on 13 April 2012. During the processing of the application, an issue arose regarding an over-claim on a specific parcel and a letter issued to the applicant on 26 October 2012 advising him of this. The person named replied on 5 November 2012 confirming the reduced area and the application was processed on this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment / Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2012. With regard to the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, the Terms and Conditions governing the Scheme require, inter alia, that applicants maintain a minimum stocking density on their holding of 0.15 livestock units per forage hectare declared, for at least six consecutive months,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme on 10 May 2012. Issues arose in relation to two parcels on this application and the person named was sent correspondence relating to these. A response relating to only one of the parcels was received and this is currently under active investigation. My Department issued a further letter to the applicant on 9...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: While an application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2012, payment has not issued as the conditions of the Scheme have not been satisfied, at this stage. Although passports have been submitted, as the equines do not meet the Scheme criteria set out below, no payment is due. To meet the eligibility conditions of the Scheme in this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department was informed of an outbreak of salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid) in a table egg laying flock in County Fermanagh. A second outbreak in an adjacent breeding flock was subsequently advised. We have been advised that both flocks have been depopulated. It has also been confirmed that there have been no imports of hatching eggs or day old chicks originating from the breeding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: As the applicant’s plantation was not up to the required standard, remedial works were required. Therefore, premium payments for this contract were withheld until the remedial works were completed and the second instalment of the grant could be paid. The remedial works have now been carried out and the Forest Service inspector has recommended the payment of the second grant for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 19 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. Immediately the holding concerned is confirmed as having met these requirements, the case will be further processed with a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The application by the person named under the Forest Roads Scheme has yet to be activated by the applicant’s registered forester. As soon as it is activated it will be examined and eligibility determined. The Roads Scheme provides for grants paid in two instalments of up to 80% of eligible costs incurred in the construction of a forest road subject to (i) a maximum of €35 per...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is an applicant under the 2012 Single Payment and Disadvantaged Area Schemes. In order to meet EU requirements, the application concerned was one of a number which was selected for inspection. As soon as the inspection related processes are completed, the processing of this application will be completed and any payments due will issue as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas scheme, as the application included insufficient information to process the claim, the person named was requested, by letter dated 16 October, to forward additional supporting documentation. On receipt of the necessary information the derogation application will be progressed.