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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued to the person named on 23 January 2013. Payment had not issued previously as the holding concerned was only recently confirmed as having satisfied the scheme minimum stocking density requirements. An exercise to take account of December 2012 data, which was recently completed, established the definitive position of the holding.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: As the holding of the person named did not meet the minimum stocking density requirements of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme and as there is no current agri-environmental plan for the holding, a review of the stocking capacity of the holding was necessary. The review is currently ongoing; the person named will be notified, in writing, upon completion.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: As the holding of the person named did not meet the minimum stocking density requirements of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme and as there is no current agri-environmental plan for the holding, a review of the stocking capacity of the holding was necessary. The review is currently ongoing; the person named will be notified, in writing, upon completion.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued to the person named on 17 January 2013. Payment had not issued previously as the holding concerned was only recently confirmed as having satisfied the scheme minimum stocking density requirements. An exercise to take account of December 2012 data, which was recently completed, established the definitive position of the holding of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Animal Health and Welfare Bill as currently drafted would allow ISPCA inspectors to be appointed as authorised officers for certain purposes under the Bill. This would grant them the type of powers referred to by the Deputy. The appointment of such inspectors would be on an individual basis and will be dealt with once the Animal Health and Welfare Bill has been enacted.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: I assume that the question relates, in the main, to horses. My Department has responsibility for the identification, health and welfare of animals kept for farming purposes and in this regard there are strict procedures in place relating to the identification of all farmed animal species, including equines. With regard to identification of equines, my Department has introduced enhanced rules...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Arising from a number of contacts between my Department and the applicant in this case, it is understood that further documentation will be submitted in relation to eligibility of an equine breeding establishment. Immediately on receipt of this material, the application will be progressed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards Regulation (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Production of and trade in food of animal origin is subject to a series of EU food safety regulations generally referred to as the ‘Hygiene Package’. The principal regulations which apply to meat are Regulations (EC) No. 853/2004 and 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council. These are implemented in Ireland under the European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application has recently been finalised, payment will shortly issue to the nominated bank account. Payment had not issued previously as the holding concerned was only recently confirmed as having satisfied the scheme minimum stocking density requirements. An exercise to take account of December 2012 data, which was recently completed,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The appeal of the person named was recently forwarded to the DAS Appeals Committee for consideration; immediately when that Committee has adjudicated on this appeal, the person concerned will be notified of their decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person mentioned commenced REPS 4 in December 2007 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. These checks have now been completed in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Following receipt of additional material from the applicant, it has been possible to finalise processing of the 2012 Disadvantage Areas Scheme application. Payment will shortly issue to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application has recently been finalised, payment will shortly issue to the nominated bank account. Payment had not issued previously as the holding concerned was only recently confirmed as having satisfied the scheme minimum stocking density requirements. An exercise to take account of December 2012 data, which was recently completed,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: As the holding of the person named has not yet been confirmed as having satisfied the scheme minimum stocking density requirements, my Department has been in direct contact with the person named. Arising from this, the applicant is due to submit further documentation, immediately on receipt of which the application will then be progressed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and 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 before any payments can issue. These checks have now been completed in respect of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person mentioned commenced REPS 4 in December 2007 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. This process is nearing completion in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: It was necessary to adjust the payment on 1 December 2012 to the person named under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme to take account of a Cross Compliance penalty and also arising from a reduction applied in respect of the Rural Environment Protection Scheme. In relation to the former, the applicant was advised of the reasons in my Department’s letter of 13th September 2012. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named, an applicant under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, 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. The person named applied for derogation and submitted additional documentation in support of the appeal. Following consideration, the appeal has been accepted and the application...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: In order to receive payment under the Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area schemes it is a requirement for applicants to submit an application prior to the closing date, which, for the 2012 scheme year, was 16 May 2012. While a pre-printed application form was sent to the person named on 11 April 2012, my Department has no record of receiving a 2012 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area application...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Service Reform Plan Update (29 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Forty six bodies were listed as candidates for critical review by end June 2012 in the Government’s Public Service Reform Plan, published in November 2011 by the Department for Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). Three of the bodies fall under the aegis of my Department and were reviewed for possible abolition or merger. They were: 1. National Milk Agency (NMA) – to...