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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: I have arranged to have an official of my Department make direct contact with the person named, in order to address the issues in question. I can, however, confirm that there is comprehensive appeals system in place. The appeal process will initially involve a desk review based on the application and supporting documentation secured by Department’s staff. A series of on the spot farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: In the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. The material is being compiled and will be sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: In the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. The material is being compiled and will be sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payments under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced, on schedule, on 25 September and, to date, payments worth €190,721,192.06 million have issued nationally, to some 90,605 applicants, with payments continuing to issue on a twice weekly basis, with individual cases being paid as they are confirmed eligible. The details in respect of payments which have issued to farmers in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payments under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced, on schedule, on 25 September and, to date, payments worth €190,721,192.06 million have issued nationally, to some 90,605 applicants, with payments continuing to issue on a twice weekly basis, with individual cases being paid as they are confirmed eligible. The details in respect of payments which have issued to farmers in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in September 2009 and received payments for the first four years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Following an audit and Integrated Controls Inspection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Freedom of Information Requests (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The information requested in relation to Freedom of Information requests received in my Department during 2012 and 2013 is set out in the following table: Year Requests Received Requests for which Search & Retrieval fees sought Maximum Search & Retrieval fee Sought Not proceeded with due to non payment 2012 255 7 €446.54 0 2013 269 2 €419.00 0

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: While the Terms and Conditions governing the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme have yet to be finalised, it is unlikely that there will be any change insofar as the minimum requirements concerning stocking density are concerned, which currently provide for (a) a seven consecutive month retention period, where the stocking density on a holding must be equal to or greater than 0.15 livestock...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: As outlined in previous replies on this matter, I can confirm that the thorough review mentioned has recently been completed. This involved retrieving and examining archived maps and scheme applications submitted by the person named during the period 2005 to 2010. Following subsequent direct contact between an official of my Department and the person named and the subsequent submission of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Single Farm Payment-Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application on 15 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/cross...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payments under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme issued to the person named in two instalments on 7 November and 2 December 2013, respectively. The holding of the person named has recently been confirmed as having satisfied the minimum stocking requirements of the 2013 Disadvantaged Area Scheme; payment will issue shortly to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the application in respect of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme / Disadvantaged Area Scheme has recently been completed. This revealed over-claims in respect of five of the land parcels declared by the person named. A letter explaining the situation and maps of the relevant land parcels will shortly issue to the person named; this letter will also detail...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2013 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2013. Processing of the application has recently been finalised and payment will shortly issue, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Penalties (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy will be fully aware of the value of the EU funded Direct Payment Schemes to Ireland. Each year farmers in Ireland benefit from funding of over €1.5 billion under Schemes such as the Single Farm Payment Scheme, the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, the Agri-Environment Schemes, etc. This comprises the entire net income of many thousands of Irish farmers. The European Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Process RIA (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Since this Government took office my Department has published three Bills: - Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill (28 July 2011); - Animal Health and Welfare Bill (25 April 2012); - Forestry Bill (24 April 2013) The Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) were carried out on these Bills and published on the Department’s website at the time of publication of the Bills. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The twelve State bodies listed below currently fall under the aegis of my Department. No new State bodies have been established or disbanded since the formation of this government in March 2011. 1. Bord Bia 2. Bord na gCon 3. BIM 4. Coillte 5. Horse Racing Ireland 6. Irish National Stud 7. Marine Institute 8. National Milk Agency 9. Sea Fisheries Protection Authority 10. Teagasc 11....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (19 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: Of the twelve State Bodies that fall under my Department’s aegis two retain their Chairs since I became Minister. Denis Murphy has been chair of the National Milk Agency Board since 1994 and continues in this role today. Dr. Noel Cawley is the current Chair of the Board of Teagasc and was first appointed on 17 November 2008 for a five year term. Dr. Cawley was re-appointed for a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (15 Jan 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2013 Single Payment scheme was received on 15th May signed by the persons named. However the entitlements established by the first person named and paid on in 2012 have to be transferred into the names of the two persons concerned before payment may issue. My Department received a 2013 Transfer of Entitlements application on 8th January 2014 requesting a change to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (15 Jan 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in April 2009 and received payments for the first four years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. This process has now been completed for 2013 payments and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (15 Jan 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 17th April 2013. Payments under the Single Payment Scheme issued directly to the nominated bank account of the person named, the first instalment issuing on 16th October and the balancing payment issuing on 2 December. Payment under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme...