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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 7 December 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 a few weeks. In the event that any queries arise on the application of...

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

Simon Coveney: The keeping of exotic animals as ‘pets’ is not prohibited in either EU or Irish law but their release into the wild is subject to restrictions under environmental legislation. Additionally, the importation of live wild animals or birds is subject to licence under the Wildlife Act, 1976 which comes under the remit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (a body under the aegis...

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 €1,167.51 issued in respect of 2011. Payments in respect of the 2012 Scheme year are subject to a similar administrative checking process which includes verification of capital investment through checks on receipts. These checks...

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

Simon Coveney: At present, my Department is processing one application for a "deep sea" salmon farm. BIM has submitted an application for an Aquaculture and a Foreshore Licence for the cultivation of Fin fish near Inis Oirr in Galway Bay. The application and its accompanying Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is currently being considered fully in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries...

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Single Payment/ Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on 8 April 2013 with accompanying medical evidence relating to the late submission. The closing date for receipt of the 2012 Single Payment/ Disadvantaged Area Scheme application was the 15 May 2012. Having considered the medical evidence it has been decided to accept the late...

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

Simon Coveney: My Department provides funding to animal welfare organisations directly involved in animal care and welfare services. In December 2012, funding of €1.365 million was awarded to 140 organisations. Members of the public should seek advice about pet care from their local animal welfare organisation. Details of the welfare bodies funded in 2012 are available on my Department's website at: - .

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (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 €771.28 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, must...

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

Simon Coveney: Following reconciliation of sheep data held by my Department and taking account of additional information recently received from the person named, processing of the application 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application of the person named has recently been finalised. Payment will issue shortly.

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Single Payment/ Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 April 2012. Advance payment under the Single Payment scheme issued on 16 October 2012 and balancing payment issued on 3 December 2012.

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

Simon Coveney: The aim of the Scheme of Grant Aid for the Development of the Organic sector, which is funded by the Exchequer is to facilitate the development of the organic sector so as to ensure a regular supply of high quality organic product to the market. The Scheme provides financial assistance in respect of approved investments/development projects on agricultural holdings, including equipment and...

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

Simon Coveney: The price paid for milk is a commercial matter between milk producers and their purchasers, and is determined by a combination of the international market for dairy products, the product mix of the dairy processor and the efficiency of processing. As Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine I do not have a role in setting prices. Dairy markets are quite strong at present, and a number...

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

Simon Coveney: It is important to point out that one of the primary provisions of the EU regulations governing payments under the Single Payment Scheme, the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme and other area-based schemes is that the area of land declared by individual applicants must not exceed the total eligible area, as defined in the Regulations. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009 (which replaced Commission...

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

Simon Coveney: Indiscriminate breeding of horses has the potential to create animal welfare problems and can lead to an increase in numbers of abandoned horses. In view of this, my Department is supportive of such initiatives as outlined by the Deputy and has been working with and funding Local Authorities in the context of their responsibilities for dealing with stray and abandoned horses under the Control...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Efficiency Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payments in respect of the 2012 Dairy Efficiency Programme commenced issuing on 15 March 2013. The application of the person named has recently been finalised and payment will issue directly to the nominated bank account as soon as possible.

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1037 and 1038 together. My colleague, the Minister for Health has overall responsibility for the general food labelling legislation. The Irish seafood industry comes under general food labelling legislation, including Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 (General Food Law) and Directive 2000/13/EC (labelling requirements for pre-packaged foods), which prohibit...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (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. This application was...

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

Simon Coveney: The review of this case has been completed in the interim and a letter issued to the applicant on 11 April 2013 advising that, as a result of breaches relating to cattle identification and registration requirements, a 100% penalty was being applied to the 2008 Single Payment Scheme application. The applicant has also been advised of the right to seek a review of this decision and also of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Redeployment (16 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: There are currently no redeployment vacancies in my Department’s office in Portlaoise.

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

Simon Coveney: I am confident that the industry developed targets set out in Food Harvest 2020 are achievable. The main targets in the Food Harvest report are by 2020 to increase the value of - Agriculture, food (including seafood) and drink exports by 42% - Primary output in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector by 33% and - Value added production by 40% - In addition, a 50% increase in milk...

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

Simon Coveney: An in-depth review of national forest policy is currently being finalised. This review, arising from a Government commitment that such be undertaken, commenced in 2010 and was undertaken by a group consisting of representatives of the forestry sector. The review of forestry policy is currently in the process of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), which includes consultation with...