Results 7,741-7,760 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There are no active contracts remaining in REPS 1. Valid payment applications in REPS 2 and REPS 3 approved up to 3 March have been scheduled for payment. The failure to supply training certificates or soil samples and the need to clarify apparent discrepancies in area are the main reasons why payment applications cannot be processed.

Written Answers — : (11 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Under the 2002 Extensification Premium Scheme, applicants qualified for the higher rate of premium where the stocking density of their holding was found to be less than 1.4 livestock units per hectare; where the stocking density was found to be 1.4 livestock units per hectare or higher, but less than 1.8 livestock units per hectare, the applicant qualified for the lower rate of...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (11 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The revised Farm Waste Management Scheme introduced in March 2006 in order to assist farmers meet the additional requirements of the Nitrates Directive closed for new applications at end-December 2006. Farmers who had not submitted a complete application by that date had until 29 June 2007 to submit all required drawings, etc., including confirmation that planning permission had been applied...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: In the interest of staff safety and welfare, my Department offers Stress Management training for all staff wishing to avail of it. In 2005 one hundred and nine staff attended a stress management course. In 2006 twenty-eight staff attended a stress management course. In 2007 seventy-three staff attended a stress management course. The Department has three trained Employee Assistance...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The person named applied for REPS 4 on 28 January 2008. My officials are in discussion with the European Commission about the payment arrangement to apply to REPS 4 contracts starting in 2008 and I expect the matter to be clarified shortly.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (12 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters are the responsibility of the company. I understand that, while 3.86 hectares in the area in question were acquired by Meath County Council, just over 21 hectares at that location remain in the ownership of Coillte. I also understand that the request to vacate the...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (12 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: An application from Dublin Port Company for approval under the Foreshore Acts for the proposed reclamation of an area of some 21 hectares of foreshore was made to the Department in March 2002. Since then, Departmental officials have held periodic discussions with Dublin Port Company's management regarding issues arising from the application. This is a regular occurrence in most major...

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (12 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The decision by Grove Turkeys to rationalise was a commercial one for the company itself, but I fully understand the difficulties these growers are now faced with. There is no scope under EU Common Market Regulations to give financial support or aid to these producers and it would not be possible under State Aid rules. If any producer decides that they wish to consider free range chicken...

Written Answers — Foreshore Development: Foreshore Development (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Government decided on 2 October 2007 that responsibility for foreshore licensing functions under the Foreshore Act 1933 in respect of port companies and harbour authorities governed by the Harbours Acts 1946, 1996 and 2000 and any other harbour or harbour related developments intended for commercial trade, and for all energy developments (including oil, gas, wave, wind and tidal energy)...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA's) are not required to be carried out in respect of any particular area such as the Irish Coast. However, they can be required in relation to specific plans and/or programmes. Where this is the case it is the intention of my Department to meet its obligations under European legislation.

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Out of date food products of animal origin such as meat, meat products and eggs are classified as animal by-products (ABP) when they are no longer intended for human consumption. The control of the disposal of out-of-date food products of animal origin is important as they can pose a danger to public and animal health. The main Regulation in this area is Regulation (EC) No. 1774 of 2002,...

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I have already said to this House that I am not happy with the current direction of the negotiations, and that important aspects of the latest draft texts from the Chairs of the Agriculture and NAMA (non agricultural market access) committees have done nothing to allay my concerns. I presume these texts are the proposals to which the Deputy is referring. I am deeply concerned with...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Applications received under this Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The application concerned is, therefore, eligible for consideration and will be processed subject to...

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Applications received under the Farm Improvement Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. No decision has been taken to cease issuing approvals to farmers who submitted applications prior to the date of suspension of the Scheme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Applications under this Scheme are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The application concerned is, therefore, eligible for consideration and will be processed subject to funding still being available at that time.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Coughlan: My Department operates the Scheme of Investment Aid for the development of commercial horticulture. Under the new National Development Plan 2007-2013, circa €50m, has been earmarked for the Scheme. Under the first phase of this Scheme for 2008 a total of 208 applications were received. Approvals of grant aid of some €9m to support investments of some €22m were issued to 189...

Written Answers — Special Protection Areas: Special Protection Areas (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Parliamentary Questions Nos. 316 to 320, inclusive, of 5 March 2008 were directed to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and a response was provided by that Department. However, as my own Department provides funding for capital expenditure at various Local Authority owned harbours, I am providing a response to the above Parliamentary Question. My Department...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Regulation of developments and activities on the foreshore, which is defined as the area of seabed between the mean high watermark and the 12 nautical mile limit (22.2 km) is subject to the Foreshore Act 1933. The Government decided on 2 October 2007 that responsibility for foreshore licensing functions under the Foreshore Act 1933 for all energy developments on the foreshore would transfer...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The current foreshore public consultation process requires that notices are published in local and national newspapers informing the public that an application has been made for a foreshore licence or lease, and that the application is available in a publicly accessible place (e.g. Garda station or library). The period in which the public may submit comments on the application ranges from...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Coughlan: A Veterinary Inspector attached to the Enniscorthy District Veterinary Office is permanently headquartered at Rosslare Port. There are also four Clerical Officers from this Department headquartered at the port.