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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 4 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 very shortly. In the event that any queries arise on the application of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Price Issues (21 May 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. However, as most processors in Ireland are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: I announced on 10 May an extension of the imported fodder transport scheme for a further two weeks and the doubling of the fund to €2m. Following consultation with Met Eireann, Co Ops, the farming organisations, Teagasc and the advice of officials working on the ground, the decision was taken to allow a further two weeks for fodder to be imported into the country with a doubling of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: I understand that the Deputy is referring to requests for assistance from mussel growers in Lough Foyle. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) continues to provide ongoing assistance to Irish mussel growers by examining opportunities for cross-border funding, by facilitating seed surveys to locate suitable beds and by developing a fishing plan for a seed fishery in a number of East Coast Natura 2000...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: I am particularly conscious of the difficulties facing farmers, prompted by the prolonged period of adverse weather, which has cumulated in severe fodder shortages in many areas. In response, I have introduced a specific Scheme, the Imported Fodder Transport Scheme, designed to assist towards the transport costs of imported fodder and maintenance of stocking levels. The situation has prompted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Travel (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The total travel and subsistence expenses claimed by each Minister, Minister of State and Secretary General in my Department for each year from 1 January 2005 to 9 March 2011 is set out in the table. The figures do not include air fares purchased on their behalf by the Department but include transport and hotel accommodation relating to official business within Ireland and abroad. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Staff (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The number of staff appointed by each Minister and Minister of State in my Department or in constituency offices and their relevant costs including travel and subsistence, in each year for the period 2005 to March 2011 is set out in the table. Minister Year Number of staff Appointed Staff Salary Related Costs       € Staff Travel & Subsistence...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: A claim form for the second instalment of the establishment grant (Form 3) issued to the applicant in April 2009 but the Forest Service has no record of receiving the completed form. A reminder letter issued to the applicant in April 2012. A replacement Form 3 has now been forwarded to the applicant by the Forest Service. In 2010, the sixth annual premium was paid to the applicant and it is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 November 2010 and full payments totalling €833.31 and €4,999.96 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was a participant of the 2012 Beef Technology Adoption Programme. Participants were required to attend a prescribed number of discussion group meetings or approved national events, in addition to completing two Tasks, chosen from a menu of eight, designed to enhance on-farm efficiency. The broad range of available Task options allowed participants to choose those best suited...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Under Food Harvest 2020, ambitious development targets were set for a number of agricultural sectors, including the beef sector. In this context, €5m of Exchequer funding was made available in 2012 for the establishment of a Beef Technology Adoption Programme (BTAP) to encourage the adoption of best management practice on beef farms. In order to qualify for the 2012 Beef Technology...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Following a recent inspection, the Forest Service inspector has reported that the site is not up to the required standard and that further works are needed on the site. The Forest Service will issue a letter to the applicant detailing the works that must be carried out. These works must be completed and the plantation brought up to the required standard before further payments can be made.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Libyan market remains open to Irish male cattle under 24 months and two shipments have been exported so far this year. Continued trade with Libya is a commercial matter, but there is no impediment as regards animal health or transport requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Control of the fishing within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone is the responsibility of the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. I have sent the question to the SFPA who will respond directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: Generally, the Single Payment Scheme is applicable to farmers who actively farmed during all or any of the three reference years 2000, 2001, and 2002, who were paid Livestock Premia and/or Arable Aid payments in one or more of those years and for whom Single Payment entitlements were therefore established. In order to remain eligible, they, or their successors, must continue to farm. Other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Stocking Densities (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: The analysis of stocking density presented in my reply to PQ 17622 of 16 April was carried out using a national modelling database based on 2010 SPS payments. It is not currently available on a sectoral or regional basis.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Slurry Storage (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: I have no plans at present to provide grant-aid for the construction of slurry storage on tillage lands.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: I announced on 10 May an extension of the imported fodder transport scheme for a further two weeks and the doubling of the fund to €2m. Following consultation with Met Eireann, Co Ops, the farming organisations, Teagasc and the advice of officials working on the ground, the decision was taken to allow a further two weeks for fodder to be imported into the country with a doubling of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (21 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 that their holdings must have achieved a minimum stocking density in 2011 of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare and who applied for and were refused derogation in this regard. The applicant subsequently availed of the option to appeal to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: As notified in PQ 21044 of 2 May 2013, the above named applicant requested a review of a Department decision in relation to a penalty imposed on the applicant’s 2012 Direct Payments following inspection. The outcome of the review, which was to uphold the original decision, was notified by letter dated 5 October 2012. The applicant was, at that time, advised of the right to appeal the...