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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 26th 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: Annuitant Arrears (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: The correspondence in question is being dealt with. The proposal therein has been examined and is considered acceptable. A reply to this effect will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: The current management arrangements in place for this fishery, were recommended by the Celtic Sea Herring Management Advisory Committee (CSHMAC). The Committee comprises representatives of industry and processors and is chaired by the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation (IS&WFPO). Quota allocations with weekly catch limits will be set following consultation with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: EU law relating to the protection of citizens from rabies provides that dogs, cats and ferrets moving between EU Member States must be accompanied by EU Pet Passports certifying microchip identification and rabies vaccination. Given that Ireland and UK have traditionally operated a rabies free zone, both States agreed, on a risk analysis basis, that border compliance checks would not be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Wind Farms (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: Ireland is the 4th largest breeder of thoroughbred horses in the world, and the industry makes a significant contribution to rural employment and the economy generally. I have regular contact with the sector and I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to its growth and development as a flagship industry for Ireland, including through the development of overseas markets for the sector in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: I have arranged for an official of my Department to make direct contact with the person named to resolve the outstanding error on this application which relates to a forestry parcel.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 28th 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: Animal Diseases Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: My Department investigated a suspected case of warble fly infestation in July 2013 which proved to be negative. Warble fly infestation is a notifiable disease in cattle and owners and keepers of cattle should notify the Department if they suspect the presence of this disease in any of the cattle in their care. The Department, through its network of Local Offices and Regional Veterinary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Parking Charges (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: The position is that a proposal to introduce pay-parking within the Fishery Harbour Centre at Howth has been under consideration for some time. A broad and complex range of factors must be considered in coming to a decision and I am examining all aspects of the matter at present.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant for grant-aid under the TAMS Sheep Fencing/Handling Scheme and has received approval to proceed with the investment works concerned. To date, my Department has no record of having received a payment claim in relation to the application concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2011 and full payment totalling €1,251.15 issued in respect of 2011. 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Forestry Division of my Department has no record of having received either a forestry road application or a tree felling licence application in respect of the above named person.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: While there are no plans to extend the current REPS 4 Scheme I am pleased to say that the revised CAP 2014 – 2020 gives priority to agri-environment schemes and requires that the new Rural Development Plan must include an agri-environment scheme. The process for the introduction of new schemes under the new CAP is well underway. In view of the challenges we continue to face in terms...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulatory Impact Assessment Numbers (1 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: No Regulatory Impact Statements have been carried out on Bills in my Department since this Government took office.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering Standards (2 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: I fully share current concerns about the growth in antibiotic resistance, which is recognised as a complex and multi-faceted issue requiring a broad and co-ordinated approach involving both the human and veterinary medicine spheres. The publication at the end of 2011 of the European Commission’s Action Plan in relation to anti-microbial resistance represented a particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (2 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: Following initial processing of the application of the person named, an issue was identified in relation to one of the parcels declared; an official of my Department has been in direct contact with the person named in this regard. Immediately the person named confirms to my Department the actual position regarding the parcel in question, the application will be further processed, with a view...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (2 Oct 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 to have had a minimum stocking density on their holding in 2011 of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare. My Department wrote to all concerned applicants in August 2012 allowing them the opportunity to seek derogation from this requirement. However, to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (2 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: Since 1 January 2013, my Department has not employed any consultants to advise on the possible sale of this Department's assets.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: 2014 Pre-Budget Briefing: Discussion with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Chairman and committee for inviting me today. Last year we had a very useful discussion in advance of the budget. I hope members will recognise that we took on board some of the ideas from all parties and not just the Government parties in terms of how we would make some of the difficult savings that had to be made from the point of view of disadvantaged area payments and also...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: 2014 Pre-Budget Briefing: Discussion with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (2 Oct 2013)

Simon Coveney: There is a €9 million saving from the Haddington Road agreement.