Results 1,261-1,280 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: I am delighted the Deputy has told me that. He must think I know nothing.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy has not a clue. Beef prices have never been so good.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The Green Party are the hypocrites.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: There are no fur farms in Northern Ireland.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: That is preposterous. I am surprised at the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application on 29 October 2004 for consideration of his circumstances under the second tranche of the force majeure-exceptional circumstances measure of the single payment scheme. He was notified on 21 March 2005 that the circumstances outlined by him do not satisfy the criteria for force majeure-exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: There are two basic rates of forestry premium, one for farmers and another for non-farmers. Both are laid down by EU regulation. The higher farmer rate is designed to cover loss of agricultural income from the land being planted. On the general question of planting small areas of land, I am aware that the planting of larger areas offers greater economies of scale. However, the grant system,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: A certificate of provisional entitlements under the single payment scheme issued to the person named on 1 October 2004. The statement included a detailed breakdown of how the provisional entitlements were calculated. Farmers who are not satisfied with their provisional entitlement statement may seek a review on a form which is available from all local offices of my Department and from my...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: A certificate of provisional entitlements under the single payment scheme issued to the person named on 1 February 2005. The statement included a detailed breakdown of how the provisional entitlements were calculated. However, having arranged for an official of my Department to contact the person named directly, it is understood that the statement was not received. A duplicate is being issued...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: A payable order for â¬3,760 issued to the person named on 21 March 2005 representing his full entitlement to 2003 extensification premium on a total of 47 animals that had already qualified for payment of 2003 special beef premium on his holding.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The person named has 34.06 entitlements at a total net value of â¬3,559.27 established for her based on the number of her animals which qualified for premia payments in 2000 and the number of hectares she declared in the same year all of which are averaged over three years in accordance with the EU rules governing the single payment scheme. The suckler cow quota of 30 premium rights, which...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application to the 2005 single payment national reserve under categories A and B. Category A caters for farmers who received a holding free of charge or for a nominal amount from a farmer who has retired or died before 16 May 2005 and whose holding was leased out to a third party during the reference period 2000 to 2002. Category B caters for farmers who made an...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: There is no record in the Department of Agriculture and Food of an application form under the 2005 single payment national reserve having been received from the person in question.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application to the 2005 single payment national reserve but the circumstances cited by him do not apply to any category under the reserve. Therefore, he is ineligible for an allocation of entitlements from the reserve. The person in question may be eligible to apply under the force majeure measures of the single payment scheme. I have arranged for an application...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The person in question lodged three applications under the 2004 EU special beef scheme; on 27 January 2004 in respect of two animals, on 2 November 2004 in respect of 38 animals and on 2 December 2004 in respect of three animals. Under the scheme's terms and conditions, all animals are required to be CMMS compliant on the date of application. Following computer validation, however, 34 of the...
- Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: As a derogation from the general rule that new leases of land and quota cannot be established, the milk quota regulations provide that if a lessor is a participant in the early retirement scheme, a new lease of land and milk quota may be put in place if certain conditions are satisfied. The regulations state, however, that the milk quota shall not transfer to a new lessee unless the Minister...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: We discussed that issue on Second Stage within the context of the section. I went back to the Attorney General on the basis of the concerns expressed. He advised me that as it stands it is legally sound. The option has been given to the fitness to practise committee where it is considered appropriate to call for direct testimony from the complainant over and above the original complaint,...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: This issue was raised during the debate on the Civil Registration Bill. The advice is still that the Interpretation Act indicates that an oath in legislation can be construed as including an affirmation. I appreciate what the Senator is saying but, unfortunately, this is how things are currently. There is always someone who will find out the truth in the end, even though one may have to wait...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: If it is possible, feasible or allowable for the Senator to provide me with the advice he received, I will ask the Attorney General to evaluate it on his behalf. The Senator has raised the matter on a number of occasions. The Attorney General is very fair-minded and if there is a good case for a re-evaluation of the Act, I would be more than happy to discuss it with him on the Senator's behalf.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The amendment to section 81(2), which contains one of the sanction provisions, is designed to provide for an appeal mechanism in line with sections 80, 82 and 84. The penalty provided for under this section relates to advising, warning or censuring a registered person following fitness to practise proceedings. This sanction could be imposed either in conjunction with or in substitution for...