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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Policy (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The new EU policy framework for rural development for the 2014-2020 period is being finalised at present and my Department has received a large number of submissions from interested parties in regard to the possible design of the next rural development programme for Ireland. In the determination of the areas in which grant-aid will be made available in that programme, I will be examining...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The European Council agreement on the Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) provides a total of €2.19bn, or some €313m per year, for Ireland under Pillar 2 of the CAP for the period 2014 - 2020. The development of a new Rural Development Programme under Pillar 2 will be a key support in enhancing the competitiveness of the agri-food sector, achieving more sustainable management...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The outstanding second instalment of the establishment grant and the annual premium were paid by the Department on 26th November 2013. All grants and premiums are now paid up to date on this contract.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural College Places (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Under the Agricultural (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has responsibility for the provision of education and training services to the agricultural sector. These services are delivered through a network of agricultural colleges, regional education and local centres and in collaboration with three privately-owned colleges. Within the various colleges and at local level,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment / Disadvantaged Area Scheme has recently been finalised. Payment has issued directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application on 13 May 2013. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on-farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for a ground eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application on 23 April 2013. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on-farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for a ground eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application in respect of the 2013 Single Payment scheme was received from the person named on 12 April 2013. Processing of this application has recently been finalised and payment will issue shortly, to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: In line with normal legislative practice, a wide range of legislation in the agriculture sector is enforced by “authorised officers” appointed for that purpose. Such officers include staff of my Department, members of the Garda Síochána and Officers of Customs and Excise. Staff in my Department’s Investigation Unit are authorised officers similar to other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as leasing of land, are the responsibility of the company. I understand that Coillte leases land for a wide range of end uses ranging from sheep grazing and forest recreation activities, such as scouting, to commercial propositions, such as wind farms and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 342 together. The person named submitted an application under the 2013 Single Payment and Disadvantaged Area Schemes on 14th May 2013. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases, land eligibility inspections, be completed before any payments issue. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Lease Agreements (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: A very detailed and careful examination of the proposal referred to by the Deputy was undertaken by my Department and a letter in response was recently sent to the organisation. My Department is hopeful that the issues regarding the premises concerned can be progressed and the position regularised as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The 2013 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ Scheme was submitted in the name of the herd owner, now deceased. The holding of herd owner was selected for a ground eligibility inspection. The ground eligibility inspection identified discrepancies between the area declared and the area found, resulting in an over-declaration in area of less than 2 hectares. Based on the Terms and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tourism Industry Issues (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: My Department has responsibility for the management, control, operation and development of each of the six State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, including Howth. My Department is supporting the proposal from Fingal County Council to locate a tourist information kiosk on a site within Howth Fishery Harbour Centre. Discussions with the Council in relation to this project are ongoing. These...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Following a review of the land declared by the person named on his single farm payment scheme it was found that two of the land parcels were over-declared. The person named has sought a review of the decision and this review is currently being undertaken. My Department will be in direct contact with the person named regarding the outcome of this review shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: My Department is keeping the horse welfare situation under review and, in particular, the need for additional welfare measures. There is no evidence of a significant problem in relation to the welfare of horses due to the very good weather during the Summer and well into the Autumn, which has created a very favourable fodder situation. In addition, the continuing work being undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: There is no correlation between the level of stock maintained by any given participant in the Single Payment Scheme and the payment due to that person under the Scheme. Payments under the Single Payment Scheme are governed by the number and value of Payment Entitlements held. Under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, while there is a requirement on applicants to achieve a minimum stocking...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: While the person named was one of a number of applicants under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme who had unsuccessfully sought derogation from the requirement to have achieved a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare in 2011, I can confirm that, following consideration of the recently received medical evidence, derogation has been allowed. Accordingly, payments...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1 May 2013. 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 completed before any payment can issue. These checks are well under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Energy Projects (3 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy will be aware of the challenging targets Ireland is required to achieve by 2020 under the Renewable Energy Directive whereby 16% of Irelands total final energy consumption must come from renewable sources. The overall 16% target is broken down by sector into 40% renewable electricity, 12% renewable heat and 10% renewable transport. My Department has been providing support to...