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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: Schmallenberg virus has been confirmed on a total of 78 holdings (48 bovine and 30 ovine) over ten counties in the South of the country, with the highest incidence in Cork, Kilkenny and Wexford. A survey conducted on a statistically selected sub-sample of Brucellosis round test bloods (17 herds per county) taken last November shows exposure in 24 counties. This survey will be repeated in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that my Department has no difficulty with the publication of the Secretary General’s diary .

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (30 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 the administrative checks an area discrepancy was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The draft Regulation on the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2014 to 2020 contains a provision to the effect that “if new Member States accede to the Union during the period covered by the financial framework, the financial framework shall be adjusted to take account of the expenditure requirements resulting from the outcome of the accession negotiations”. It would be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: Recent analysis shows that there are more farmers over 80 than under 35 in Ireland. I have been working to encourage more new entrants to take up farming as a career. Budget 2013 saw the extension of key reliefs that were already in place for young new entrants (such as the 100% relief from Stamp Duty and the 100% stock relief for Young Trained Farmers). Extending these reliefs is not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: I am particularly conscious of the continuing adverse weather conditions and the impact on farming. It will be recalled that my successful approach to Commissioner Ciolos for agreement to making an advance payment of the 2012 Single Farm Payment was prompted by the very wet weather experienced throughout last summer. The effects of this prolonged wet weather, together with the extended...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Numbers (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: My Department’s records indicate that there are 18 aquaculture licences in use for the cultivation of salmon in the areas referred to by the Deputy. These licences are either in-date or subject to the provisions of Section 19A(4) of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act. Responsibility for the maintenance of the structures rests with the licensee. Aquaculture operations are inspected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is the body within the State responsible for gathering data and reporting on the landings of sea fish by Irish Sea Fishing Boats and other fish landings into Irish ports. I have asked the Authority to provide the Deputy directly with the data requested.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: As part of the implementation of the Single Payment Scheme in 2005, a linear cut of 1.82% was applied to all entitlements to fund the National Reserve catering for a range of categories including new entrants to farming. This resulted in €22.6m being allocated in 2005. From 2006 onwards, the National Reserve was replenished only from unused expired entitlements which reverted to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered five animals for the 2011 Suckler Welfare Scheme and eighteen animals for the 2012 Scheme. Following validation of recently received weaning information, one of the 2011 born animals and ten of the 2012 born animals have been approved for payment, which will issue within the next 10 days. A further three of the 2012 born animals have only been weaned in the last...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: An up-to-date Tax Clearance Certificate is required from the applicant before the 2013 forestry premium can be paid. The Forest Service has written to the applicant outlining the requirement.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Appeals (30 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. These checks have now been completed for 2012 and the 75% Year...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: As indicated in reply to a previous Parliamentary Question from the Deputy on 23rd April 2013 my Department is awaiting receipt of a Grant of Probate in this case. Once this outstanding document is provided my Department will be in a position to finalise the application.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st November 2010 and full payments totalling €833.34 and €4,999.99 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 17 animals for the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has been made in respect of 11 animals and further information was sought in relation to the remaining animals. Insufficient information was received on which to review the case and the matter cannot be progressed until the required information has been received. The person named registered 15 animals for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2008 and received payments for the first five 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 and the 2012 75% Year 5...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tote Licences (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: Licences to set up, maintain and operate totalisators are granted, under the Totalisator Act 1929, by my colleague, the Minister for Finance. Tote Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Horse Racing Ireland, currently operates a totalisator, under licence, at racecourses nationwide. Bord na gCon is licenced to operate a totalisator at greyhound tracks. The current licences, held by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payment in respect of satisfactory participation by the person named in the 2012 Beef Technology Adoption Programme is due to issue shortly to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 7th 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 shortly. In the event that any queries arise on the application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 28th 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 shortly. In the event that any queries arise on the application of the...