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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 440 and 441 together. The legal issues that arose in relation to the application by the person named under the afforestation grant and premium scheme have now been resolved. His application has now been approved and payment will issue very shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: There are no plans to re-open the Neighbour Wood Scheme in 2013. The position will be reviewed in 2014 having regard to the allocation of funding for the Forestry Programme in the 2014 budget.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (9 Jul 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 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. The file was selected for a ground inspection which took place on 16 October 2012. During this inspection, issues of non compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme were noted in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Eligibility (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 12 beef breed animals under the 2012 Suckler Welfare Scheme. A letter issued on 25 June 2013 to the participant setting out the issues which prevented payment (failure to observe the Terms and Conditions in regard to phased weaning and also, notification of measures taken). The participant was also notified of the available appeal processes.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme Payments (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: Following my reply of 21 February 2013 in this case, unfortunately, a number of technical issues have delayed payment. However, I can now confirm that payment under the 2012 Beef Technology Adoption Programme issued on 8 July to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 September 2011 and full payment totalling €1,333.30 issued in respect of 2011. The administrative checks for the 2012 payment year established that the person named did not proceed with the Tree Planting – Standard, Tree Planting – Whips, Conservation of Genetic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 20 November 2012. The person named was admitted to the scheme and on 27 May 2013 a letter issued informing him that his application to join the AEOS Scheme was successful and notified him of his contract commencement date of 1 May 2013. During the checking process on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: While there are no specific limits on afforestation within a particular area, in some parts of the country silvicultural and/or environmental constraints will limit the suitability of the area for forestry. All applications submitted to my Department for approval to undertake afforestation are examined to determine the suitability of the site from a silvicultural and environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: Remedial works on the applicant’s plantation were requested by the Forest Service in March 2013. The works have been reported as completed and the Forest Service inspector has confirmed the plantation is now up to standard. It is expected that the applicant should receive payment of the outstanding premium in the week beginning 15 July 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: The current proposed measures in relation to the feeding of animal by-products (ABP) to dogs are intended to improve the implementation of the relevant provisions of the EU ABP Regulations (EC) No. 1069/2009, to reduce potential risk to public and animal health and to protect the human food chain. This policy has no impact on the definition of a breeding establishment nor on the obligation to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 29 November 2012. The process of ranking and selecting all AEOS applicants was clearly set out in the scheme documentation. Acceptance into the scheme was established using the pre-determined selection criteria as follows: 1. farmers in the Boora region of Co. Offaly who chose...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Exports (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: The US is a growing market for Irish seafood exports, dominated by sales of fresh and smoked salmon and more recently processed shellfish. In 2012, the total value of exports was in the region of €4.3 million, representing significant growth from 2011, with some exporters more than doubling their exports during this period. Bord Bia is working on a range of initiatives to increase...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 5 December 2012. The process of ranking and selecting all AEOS applicants was clearly set out in the scheme documentation. Acceptance into the scheme was established using the pre-determined selection criteria as follows: 1. farmers in the Boora region of Co. Offaly who chose Wild...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Slaughter Statistics (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: Abandoned horses come under the scope of the Control of Horses Act 1996 which contains a comprehensive range of measures aimed at addressing problems caused by wandering and abandoned horses. Local authorities have extensive powers under the Act and my Department makes grants available to them towards expenses incurred by them in implementing the provisions of the Act. In view of the fact...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Agriculture Appeals Office received an appeal from the person named on 8 May 2013. Once the file has been received, the appeal will be assigned to an Appeals Officer for consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Applications (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that an application in respect of the named person, for an allocation of milk quota under Category A of the 2013 Scheme for New Entrants to Dairying, has been received in my Department. The reference number assigned to this application is 13/NEA/0116. All applications are currently being processed and will be forwarded in due course to the Assessment Group. The Group is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Forest Service and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have an agreed protocol for the determination of the acid sensitivity of surface water in the context of afforestation. Applications submitted for afforestation in areas described as being potentially acid sensitive must be accompanied by the results of water sampling taken from the receiving watercourse in the months of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (9 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: Concerns relating to conditions under which circus animals are kept and managed come under the scope of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 and the Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1965. These are the main statutes governing issues of cruelty to all animals. This legislation is enforced by An Garda Síochána and will be replaced by the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 in due...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Conditions (10 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: The inspection process identified an over claim of 0.86 hectares in this case. The governing EU Regulations require that where an over claim of greater than 3%, but less than 20%, is identified, as was the case here, a penalty of twice the difference between the area claimed and that found must be applied. The person named appealed the penalty applied. The initial internal appeal process...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbour Fees (10 Jul 2013)

Simon Coveney: Cruise ship operators availing of the facilities at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre generally book the various harbour facilities through a shipping agent of their choice. The Harbour Master at the harbour makes every effort to accommodate the specific requirements of the visiting cruise liners. A revised Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates and Charges) Order was issued in 2012 and I am happy...