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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Penalties (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: In the context of delivering the Direct Payment Schemes, my Department is required to carry out on-the-spot inspections on a number of farms covering such issues as eligibility under the Scheme, compliance with EU legislation in the areas of the environment, food safety, animal health and welfare and plant health and ensuring that the farm is maintained in good agricultural and environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2012, with the 50% advance issuing on 16 of October 2012 and the balancing payment issuing on 3 December 2012. An application under the 2013 Single Farm Payment was received from the person named on 29 April 2013. Having successfully sought approval from the EU Commissioner, advance payments to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sugar Quotas Abolition (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: In 2011 I met with two separate groups which had conducted feasibility studies, into the possibility of establishing a new sugar/bioethanol facility in the country. I understand from figures published by the interested groups who are investigating the possibility of building a new facility, that the overall capital cost costs involved could range from €250million to €400million,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Capital Programme Expenditure (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: My Department provides funding, where exchequer funds allow, for the development and repair of Local Authority owned piers and slipways under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. Year Location Total Funding Approved 2007 Adams Quay Kinsale €250,000 2008 Adams Quay Kinsale €105,399 2009 No Local Authority Programme N/A 2010 Western Division...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Salmon Hardship Scheme Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: In 2007, the then Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources introduced a Salmon Hardship Scheme to help alleviate the impact on commercial salmon fishermen affected by his decision to close the drift net fishery. BIM administered the Scheme on behalf of the Minister and I am advised by BIM that over €23 million was paid out to over 1,000 former drift net salmon...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: Under 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 on all applications before any payment can issue. My Department is dealing with a significant number of discrepancies that have arisen on individual AEOS 111 files as a result of preliminary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: The second instalment of the grant has been processed and payment will issue this week. Payment of the outstanding three premiums will be made on receipt of a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the applicant.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: After an in-depth process of consultation and negotiation that was initiated in 2011, the Council of Ministers, the European Parliament and the Commission reached agreement on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy under the Irish Presidency on 26 June 2013. The agreement provides a framework for the continuing application of the CAP for the period 2015 to 2019, ensuring uniformity...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: Because of the proximity of the proposed planting to a number of historical sites, a detailed archaeological examination of the area was required. This examination is now complete and the application is currently with the Forestry Inspectorate for consideration and recommendation in relation to the project. This should be complete within the next few weeks and a decision on the application...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: In light of the difficulties experienced by farmers in sourcing fodder supplies, earlier this year I announced the allocation of funding for an imported fodder transport scheme, designed to reduce the cost to farmers of imported forage (hay, silage, haylage) from outside the island of Ireland. The aid substantially covered the cost of transport into the country, thus reducing the cost to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Extension (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: The CAP agreement reached on 26 June provides a number of options for Member States in terms of how they can tailor the new measures to suit their specific needs. In this context my Department issued a consultative paper towards the end of July and a process of consultation is currently underway with stakeholders following which I will take decisions that will determine how the measures are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: The 2008 Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) formed part of the EU Climate and Energy Package in 2008 for the post- Kyoto period 2013-2020. Under the ESD, Ireland agreed to reduce national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20%, compared to 2005 emissions levels, by 2020. The ESD does not set individual sectoral targets. During 2012, as part of the work which was undertaken by the Secretariat of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Low Carbon Roadmap (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: My colleague, Minister Hogan, announced a national low-carbon road mapping process on 28 December 2012, requiring departments with responsibility for key sectors in the transition to a low carbon economy to prepare individual 2050 low carbon roadmaps. The key sectors are energy/built environment, transport and agriculture. This requirement has since been included in the draft heads of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1208 to 1210, inclusive, together. The Irish Seafood National Programme 2007-2013 is a framework programme under the national development plan covering supports to the seafood sector that are not co-funded by the EU. Most support to the seafood sector is co-funded by the European Fisheries Fund and is covered by the separate Seafood Development Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: I have arranged for an official of my Department to make direct contact with the person named regarding this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: The position remains as outlined in my replies to previous PQs on 28 November 2012 and 9 May 2013. The person named had submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the names of the people who have claimed "Area Aid payments" on the land referred to in this Question. Unfortunately, this request had to be refused on the basis that third party information in relation to Single...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: Youghal Harbour is owned by Cork County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the Local Authority in the first instance. My Department has however, provided funding for the development and repair of Local Authority owned harbours, piers and slipways in 2013 as part of the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. All coastal Local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: Harmonised rules relating to food labelling and traceability are laid down at EU level. In Ireland, the Minister for Health has overall responsibility for the general food labelling legislation at both EU and domestic level. However my Department plays a collaborative role in policy and enforcement, together with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). In this regard, EU Food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rights of Way Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: Disposal of the bog in question is subject to the provisions of the Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Act, 1992 and must have regard to the objectives and purposes of the former Land Commission. Consequently, I am advised that it would not be appropriate to grant such a right of way over the property in isolation from a scheme for the disposal of the land.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rights of Way Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: I have no plans to introduce legislation at this time.