Results 12,101-12,120 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: In line with normal rules, a restriction was imposed on the outward movement of cattle from the herd of the person concerned in April 2013 (which, nonetheless, facilitated movement to slaughter) due to the presence in that herd of more than 20% of animals which had not been tested within the requisite 12 month period. The herdowner was notified at that time that the restriction notice could...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application in respect of the Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the above named on 3rd May 2013. This application of the person named was selected for Satellite (remote sensing) Inspection. Following initial processing an over claim of less than 3% was determined. A letter explaining the foregoing and also informing the person named of a right to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Numbers (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The detailed information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and will require extensive compilation by my Department from documentary and electronic sources. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy within two weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Penalties (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ Scheme application on 16 April 2013. EU regulations governing the administration of the schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for a ground...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Preliminary work was carried out a number of years ago to deal with the possible disposal of the turbary rights still on hands in the Carrowleagh area but due to the limited resources available a Scheme did not proceed. It is anticipated that the matter will be re-examined in 2014 and the individual named will be contacted if a Scheme to dispose of the turbary rights is proceeding.

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

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011 and has received full payment in respect of the 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. 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: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Disadvantaged Area Scheme has recently been finalised, payment will issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme has recently been finalised, payment will issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Thefts (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 417 to 419, inclusive, together. A breakdown of the number of bovines reported as stolen since January 2012 on a county basis is set out in the following table. County 2012 1 January-5 Dec 2013 Total Carlow 1 -- 1 Cavan 17 3 20 Clare -- 20 20 Cork -- 5 5 Donegal 19 10 29 Dublin 1 -- 1 Galway 6 12 18 Kerry 7 10 17 Kildare -- 1 1 Kilkenny 2 -- 2...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Installation Aid Scheme Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The new EU policy framework for rural development for the 2014-2020 period is being finalised at present and a large number of submissions from interested parties have been received by my Department in relation to Ireland’s next rural development programme, including proposals in regard to the introduction of a new installation aid scheme. In the determination of the areas in which...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ Scheme application on 16 May 2013. EU Regulations governing the administration of the 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 (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land declared by the person named under the Single Payment Scheme revealed that two land parcels were over-declared. The applicant 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. If the applicant is not satisfied with the outcome of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The European Council agreement on the Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) provides some €313m per year, or a total of €2.19bn, for Ireland under Pillar 2 of the CAP for the period 2014 – 2020. A general EU co-financing rate of 53% is set out in the draft Rural Development Regulation but this rate may rise to a maximum of 80% for measures such as farm and business...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Mergers (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Government decided, in June 2013, that a robust analysis be carried out to evaluate how to give effect to a beneficial merger of Coillte with Bord na Móna to create a streamlined and refocused commercial state company operating in the bio-energy and forestry sectors, as committed to in the Programme for Government. NewERA is undertaking a financial evaluation on behalf of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that the appointment of the person in question to the Board of Coillte is currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the installation aid scheme (Young Farmers’ Installation Scheme) which was suspended for new applications in October 2008, together with the Early Retirement Scheme, as part of the decisions taken within the context of the 2009 Budget. The new EU policy framework for rural development for the 2014-2020 period is being finalised at present and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Installation Aid Scheme Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Young Farmers’ Installation Scheme was suspended for new applications in October 2008 as part of the decisions taken within the context of the 2009 Budget and it has not been possible for financial reasons to re-open the Scheme since that date. The new EU policy framework for rural development for the 2014-2020 period is being finalised at present and a large number of...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010 and full payments have issued in respect of the 2010 and 2011 Scheme years. 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: Single Payment Scheme Payments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ Scheme application on 12 April 2013. EU Regulations governing the administration of the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (10 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The advance payment under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme issued to the person named on 22 November and the balancing payment on 2 December. Payment in respect of the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued on 28 November 2013. All payments issued directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.