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Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: We have looked at that. I spoke to the Commissioner, but it is unlikely we will be able to draw on it.

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: On a point of information, can I clarify what the Deputy has said? The briefing in question happened many months ago. As there has been a misunderstanding about this issue, I want to clarify that no mental health or suicide awareness training has been organised in response to this crisis.

Fodder Crisis: Motion [Private Members] (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: I accept that farmers have been facing a great deal of stress.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: In order to improve its service to farmers, the Department has decided that it will acknowledge – either by text message or by post – all SPS application forms received in 2013. This is intended to assist those farmers, who had forgotten to submit their application as happens in many instances every year. In some instances, farmers are unaware that they had forgotten to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Under the EU Regulations governing all area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any AEOS payment can issue. Successive EU audits have made it absolutely clear that compliance with the Regulations must be strictly adhered to and that all administrative...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Ireland’s sea lice control protocols are operated by the Marine Institute and involve regular inspections of marine fin fish sites by Marine Institute Inspectors (sites are inspected 14 times per annum). Results of inspections are provided to the farm operators within 5 working days. Results are also reported to my Department and to other interested parties such as Inland Fisheries...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Reports regarding the results of sea lice inspections are circulated on a monthly basis to stakeholders, including Inland Fisheries Ireland, Fishery owners representatives and Salmon Watch Ireland. In addition, all data in relation to sea lice inspections is published annually. The complete results for the inspection programme in 2012 has been published (Irish Fisheries Bulletin No. 41)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has submitted an application to my Department for an Aquaculture and a Foreshore Licence for the cultivation of Finfish near Inis Oirr in Galway Bay. The application and its accompanying Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is currently being considered in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act as amended. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (7 May 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 payments can issue. These checks for 2012 payments have now been completed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application form for the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme on 16th May 2011 having completed the Form B option, indicating that he had no designated lands. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inland Fisheries Issues (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The subject included in this question is not under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The rules governing the use of nitrates and phosphates are set out in the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters) Regulations 2010 commonly referred to as the Nitrates Regulations. Responsibility for these Regulations rests with my colleague, Deputy Phil Hogan, Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. These Regulations transpose the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: While the person named submitted details of stock on his holding in 2012, this information does not confirm that the holding satisfies the definition of an Equine Breeding Enterprise for the purposes of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. Consequently, no payment is due to the person named in respect of the 2012 Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Scheme Payments (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Forest Service has written to the applicant to clarify an anomaly in the Department’s records regarding the applicant. As soon as clarification is received from the applicant, the Forest Service will review the matter with a view to processing the annual premium payment.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Harvesting Rights Sale (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Further to the Government decision that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests be considered for sale, NewERA, Coillte, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and my Department have worked to examine the financial and other implications of developing the potential of Coillte’s forest assets. Substantial work has been undertaken on the identification...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Appeals (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 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%...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (7 May 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 shortly. In the event that any queries arise on the application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Neither my Department nor the non commercial State Bodies funded by my Department, own or rent any properties in commercial complexes in which management companies are in place at this time. In relation to the commercial State Bodies, this is an operational matter for the bodies themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number of applicants under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, whose cases were impacted by the requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare in 2011 and who applied for and were refused derogation in this regard. The person named subsequently availed of the option to appeal to the independently chaired DAS Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (7 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: In light of the continuing fodder problem, I announced last week that the duration of the Imported Fodder Transport Scheme has been extended until Friday 10 May. I am satisfied that the volume of imported fodder is making a real difference on farms and assisting farmers through the current shortage. The extension of the scheme for a further week will build on this and ensure that further...