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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Numbers (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: Approval was granted for the issue of a herd number on 21 March 2013. A herd number was created on 3 April and a letter issued on 10 April notifying the herd owner of the details and conditions attached to the herd number.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Chairman of the Irish Timber Council sent me a copy of the report, namely “The impacts on the sawmill sector arising from the proposed sale of Coillte’s harvesting rights" by EPS Consulting, at the time of its publication in February. The report, commissioned by the Irish Timber Council, is appreciated as it clearly outlines the concerns of the timber processing sector...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (16 Apr 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 these checks an area discrepancy was discovered...

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

Simon Coveney: Applications under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the persons named were received in my Department on 6 December 2012 and acknowledgement letters have issued in each case. The processing of all applications is nearing completion and I expect to be in a position to inform all applicants of the outcome in the next few weeks. In the event that any queries arise on the applications of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cross Compliance (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: An oral hearing by the independent Agriculture Appeals Office was held in this case on 5 March 2013. Following this hearing, the applicant was requested by that Office to submit particular information in relation to the case. My Department understands that this information has yet to be provided and in its absence the appeal cannot be concluded.

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

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in February 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 year 4.25% balancing payment amounting to €1118.85 issued on 12 April...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Salmon Management Report (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 216 of 28 March 2013, wherein I stated that the matter of the temporary restriction on grant aid to the marine salmon farming sector is being kept under review with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources but is still in place. The position remains unchanged. I would reiterate that this temporary restriction relates...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in October 2009 and received payment for the first two years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and accordingly is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. As a consequence of a change in the system of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Microchipping of Dogs (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1009 and 1029 together. My Department will carry out a public consultation on the issue of micro-chipping of dogs in the coming months. I have already received a number of submissions on the issue and my Department will examine all views to ensure that the detailed proposals are practical and effective. With regard to the cost of micro chipping, my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1010, 1026, 1043 and 1044 together. I am acutely aware of the difficulties being experienced by some farmers as a result of recent unseasonable weather. Difficult conditions experienced on farms last summer have been compounded by an extended winter. Harsh weather this Spring has led to delayed grass growth, and increased demand for fodder and feed as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Numbers (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: Approval was granted for the issue of a herd number on 21 March 2013. A herd number was created on 3 April and a letter issued on 10 April notifying the herdowner of the details and conditions attached to the herd number.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Travel (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: No cost were incurred to my Department for this year’s St Patrick’s Day overseas travel programme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The management of flooding in river catchments is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. Farmers affected by flooding in the Slaney catchment should contact the Office of Public Works locally for advice on the best course of action available. Regrettably, I do not have funds available to my Department to support the farmers concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 10 animals under the 2012 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment of €400 due in respect of these 10 animals issued to the person named on 18 February 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Applications (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 12 animals for the 2011 Suckler Welfare Scheme. When initially applying to participate in the Scheme in 2008, applicants undertook to carry out and notify my Department of relevant measures carried out in respect of all of their animals for the full 5 year duration of this Scheme. In August 2011, applicants were informed of the requirement to notify details of...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme on 11 May 2012. Full payment in respect of 35.90 entitlements, amounting to €11,853.33, issued to the person named on 26 February 2013.

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 28 November 2012 and an acknowledgement letter has issued to the person named. The processing of all applications is nearing completion and I expect to be in a position to inform all applicants of the outcome in the next few weeks. In the event that any queries arise on the...

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

Simon Coveney: The holding of the person named has been recently confirmed as registered in accordance with S.I. No 8 of 2012, Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Registration of Horse Premises) Order 2012. Thus, processing of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application was finalised, with payment issuing on 25 February 2013.

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

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 September 2011 and full payment totalling €1,040.38 issued in respect of 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,...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 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. During these checks an...