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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Applications (30 Jan 2014)

Simon Coveney: The new EU policy framework setting out the broad principles in relation to rural development for the 2014-2020 period has now been finalised. My Department has prepared a consultation paper in relation to the proposed measures for inclusion in Ireland’s Rural Development Programme and the consultation process with relevant stakeholders is currently underway. Following completion...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (30 Jan 2014)

Simon Coveney: Applications were received from the person named under both the 2012 and 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Schemes, processing of which has only recently been finalised. Payment is due to issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the person named in respect of both years.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Properties (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: By virtue of the provisions of Section 10 of the Land Act, 1965 my Department, as successor to the former Irish Land Commission, does not retain responsibility for the construction, cleansing, maintenance, repair or restoration of embankments, or other works in relation to lands purchased under the Land Purchase Acts. Responsibility for these works normally rests with the property owner....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Slaughtering Data (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department provides funding under the Control of Horses Act, 1996 to assist local authorities with expenses incurred by them in implementing the provisions of the Act. The Act empowers local authorities to deal with stray or wandering horses. The table below, which is based on the most up to date information provided to me by local authorities sets out details of the number of horses...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013 has not yet been commenced. The Act is due to be commenced and to enter effect from the end of February 2014. In the interim, offences will continue to be prosecuted under the Protection of Animals Act 1911, the Diseases of Animals Act, 1966, the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes Act, 1984 or other legislation, as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: I consider that the industry itself is best placed to advise me on the management of fishing opportunities, given the wide range of factors which contribute to the optimum usage of available quotas. In relation to the monthly allocation of fishing opportunities, my Department officials and the representative producer organisations in the industry, both fishermen and onshore processors, meet...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The ownership of the fee simple for the plot in question is held by me as successor to the former Irish Land Commission and is not presently for sale.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Projects (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The new EU policy framework setting out the broad principles in relation to rural development for the 2014-2020 period has now been finalised. My Department has prepared a consultation paper in relation to the proposed measures for inclusion in Ireland’s Rural Development Programme and the consultation process with relevant stakeholders is currently underway. Following completion of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 and 561 together. My Department has not used the company named or professional external recruitment consultants to assist with the appointment of directors to State Boards under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Genealogical Services (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: There are no plans at present to make the records of the former Irish Land Commission generally available to the public as they are still working documents. My officials regularly access these records to service queries from the public relating to current and past transactions and for the full completion of the work of the Land Commission. Limited access to these records may be made...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Penalties (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was the subject of a Nitrates inspection carried out in 27 March 2013 by my Department on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. This inspection recorded breaches under the Nitrates Regulations relating to the failure to minimise the creation of soiled water, the inadequate collection of manure and structural defects in storage facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Staff (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Coillte is not subject to the Worker Participation (State Enterprises) Acts, 1977 to 2001, which provides for the appointment of staff representatives as Directors on the Boards of certain state bodies. The appointment of an employee representative to the Board is not a requirement of the Forestry Act, 1988, under which Coillte was established, or the Code of Practice for the Governance of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Staff (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Appointments to the Board of Coillte are under consideration and I intend to make a number of appointments shortly, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, as required under the Forestry Act, 1988.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The bay referred to by the Deputy is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site). My Department is constrained by European law from issuing or renewing aquaculture licences for sites located within Natura 2000 areas (areas protected under the EU Birds/Habitats Directives) until such time as an ‘Appropriate Assessment’ has been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: There is no record of the person named having lodged a 2013 Single Payment application with my Department. All applications lodged prior to 2013 have been fully processed. My Department’s records indicate that the person named sold his Single Payment entitlements in 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: While payments under the 2013 Grassland Sheep Scheme commenced issuing, on target, on 12 December 2013, payment has not yet issued to the person named, as the land parcels declared by the person named were under review, as part of the ongoing LPIS Review. The review of those parcels declared by the person named having recently been concluded, payment under the Grassland Sheep Scheme will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land declared by the person named under the Single Payment Scheme revealed that of two land parcels declared contained ineligible features. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is the body within the State responsible for data recording and reporting on the landings of sea fish by Irish Sea Fishing Boats. I have asked the Authority to respond directly to the Deputy with the data requested.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department has no record of having received a grant application from the person concerned in relation to the farm building referred to by the Deputy under any recent on-farm investment scheme. As the building is now completed, it will not be eligible for grant-aid under any new on-farm investment measure to be introduced under the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (4 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: To qualify for participation in the Young Farmers Scheme, a farmer must meet all of the criteria that go to define a ‘young farmer’ including having successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC level 6 or its equivalent. The same condition applies to the category of ‘new entrant’ under the National Reserve....