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Topical Issue Debate: Food Safety Authority Inspections (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: In most cases they were minuscule. In one case they comprised 15%, but it subsequently emerged that the label on that product stated that it contained pigmeat. The meat processor concerned contacted us to complain that it was being lumped in unfairly with the other products. The vast majority of products contained less than 1% and in most cases the amount was closer to 0.1%. This quantity...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: There is no obstacle in the legislation implemented by my Department to the keeping of poultry for domestic use in residential or other areas. My Department has no plans to introduce any such legislation. However, any environmental consequences arising from the keeping of poultry in residential areas are matters that come within the remit of the local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coastal Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Coastal Protection & Management functions previously held by my Department were transferred to the Office of Public Works with effect from January 2009 along with any files relating to that area. Any enquiries in relation to applications made by Fingal County Council for funding in respect of Coastal Protection works, past or present, should be directed to that office.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulatory Impact Assessments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The necessity to perform regulatory impact assessments did not arise in my Department in the past twelve months.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2008 and received payments for the first four 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. Following an inspection in 2012 an area discrepancy was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payment under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued to the person named on 24 December 2012, directly to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Food Harvest 2020 (FH2020) is the overall blueprint for the development of the agriculture, food, fisheries and forestry sector for the next decade. As the Deputy will be aware, this report set value growth targets in primary production, exports and value- added products. These targets will be achieved through a combination of increased production levels as well as enhanced efficiency and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: An AEOS 3 application was received in the Johnstown Castle Office of my Department from the person named on 28 November 2012. The closing date for receipt of applications was Friday 7 December and approximately 10,000 applications have been submitted. All applications received are now being processed with a view to issuing approvals to successful applicants as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Union Solidarity Fund (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The European Union Solidarity Fund is aimed primarily at providing funding to Member States in the event of a natural disaster. I am very conscious of the significant problems and pressures that the very heavy rainfall last year has caused for farmers. I also fully appreciate the value and importance of the scheme payments to farmers and I remain committed to ensuring that the maximum...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport of Animals (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The requirements for approval of dedicated vessels for the carriage of cattle by sea are contained in the Diseases of Animals (Carriage of Cattle by Sea) Orders, 1996 and 1998. A boat (which is currently in Istanbul) is scheduled for re-inspection in mid-January and, subject to a satisfactory report, approval will take place shortly thereafter. The number and type of cattle to be exported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Air Pollution (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 836 and 837 together. I would refer the Deputy to the reply given by the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to written Parliamentary Question No. 296 on Tuesday 11th December 2012 (reference 55235/12). This is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Environment Community and Local Government and the Environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coastal Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Coastal Protection & Management functions previously held by my Department were transferred to the Office of Public Works with effect from January 2009 along with any files relating to that area. Any enquiries in relation to applications made by Fingal County Council for funding in respect of Coastal Protection works, past or present, should be directed to that office

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Cow Quota (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 17 animals for the 2012 Suckler Scheme in 2012 which included a set of twins. As payment is made on the number of eligible suckler cows in a herd for a given year, only 16 animals can be considered. Payment was made in respect of 11 of these animals on 24 December 2012. Issues have been identified in relation to the remaining 5 animals and a letter has issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: There are currently 12 State Bodies that fall under the aegis of my Department: 1. Aqua Licensing Appeals Board 2. Bord Bia 3. Bord na gCon 4. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) 5. Coillte 6. Horse Racing Ireland 7. Irish National Stud 8. Marine Institute 9. National Milk Agency 10. Sea Fisheries Protection Authority 11. Teagasc 12. Veterinary Council of Ireland My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named is not a participant in the agri-environments options scheme. However the person named did commence REPS 4 in June 2009 and has received payments for the first three 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The specific measures for the control of sea lice are set out in the “Strategy for improved pest control on Irish salmon farms” published by my Department in 2008. In accordance with this Strategy, when lice levels above the treatment trigger level are recorded at an offshore salmon farm a notice to treat is issued to the operator by the Marine Institute. If the initial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Biomass sourced from forests and specially grown energy crops such as willow, coppice and miscanthus has an important role to play as a source of renewable energy. Over one third of the annual forest harvest in the form of wood chips, wood pellets and firewood, or close on one million tonnes, is now used for energy generation. Forest road grants, provided by my Department to enable first...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: A total of 7,508 farmers in Kerry have to date received payment under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme, representing over 99% of all applicants who are eligible under the Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The details sought by the Deputy are set out in the following table. Range Number Paid Less than €2,000 22,155 Greater than €2,000 and less than €5,000 29,621 Greater than €50,000 and less than €70,000 1,182 Greater than €100,000 227

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The December EU Fisheries Council Meeting consisted of two very challenging days of intensive negotiations setting the TAC and quota for fish stocks for 2013. My primary aim from the outset was to achieve an outcome that protected the overall interests of the Irish fishing industry while respecting the most up-to-date scientific advice for stocks of critical importance to our fleets. I am...