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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land declared by the person named under the Single Payment Scheme revealed that several of the land parcels declared contained ineligible features. The applicant has sought a review of the decision and this review is currently being undertaken. The case in question has been sent for a ground verification check to clarify the matter. My Department will be in direct contact...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: After widespread consultation, including with veterinary representatives, I will be bringing forward regulations shortly to cover dew claws and other practices under the Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013. I look forward to bringing these forward shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, eligible applicants are required to have met a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months, in addition to maintaining an annual average of 0.15 livestock units calculated over the twelve months of the scheme year. While the holding of the person named was confirmed as having satisfied the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: On 7 February 2014, I received a letter from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation requesting a compensation scheme be put in place to compensate fishermen for financial losses suffered due to their being tied up because of the prolonged spell of bad weather. Along with all my colleagues in Government I am acutely aware of the ferocity of the winter storms which have resulted in widespread...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The twelve State Bodies listed below come under the aegis of my Department. I have responsibility for answering parliamentary questions in respect of Government policy matters related to and/or involving these State Bodies. The Bodies are responsible for their own operational matters. Non-Commercial Bodies Commercial Bodies Aqua licensing Appeals Board Bord na gCon Bord Bia Coillte...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Appointments (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: I appoint board members to the Bodies listed below. In the case of the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board, Bord Bia, Horse Racing Ireland, National Milk Agency, Teagasc and the Veterinary Council of Ireland, the appointments, whilst made by me, are not made at my sole discretion and, instead, individuals are nominated for appointment by me by various organisations as specified in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Local Authority Functions (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department has not conferred any new powers on or functions to Local Authorities since this Government took office.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Area-based schemes under the Rural Development Programme, 2007-13, in particular, are subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications, including cross checks with the Land Parcel Identification Scheme (LPIS), to be completed before payments can issue. These rigorous procedures, including on-farm inspections, apply to payments under the Single...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: While suckler cow numbers have remained relatively stable since payments were decoupled from production in January 2005, my Department monitors the composition and strength of the national herd on an ongoing basis. The most recent results published by the CSO show a stability in the herd in 2013 relative to 2012, although more recent figures signal a decline in the number of calve born to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2008 and received payments for the first five 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 payment can issue. Following the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) Review...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that several of these land parcels declared for payment contained ineligible features. The person named was notified of the situation in a letter dated 27 November 2013. To date, no application for a review of the decision made was submitted by the applicant. However, an official of my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land declared by the person named under the Single Payment Scheme revealed that two of the land parcels declared contained ineligible features. The applicant has sought a review of the decision and this review is currently being undertaken. The case in question has been sent for a ground verification check to clarify the matter. My Department will be in direct contact with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was the subject of a Nitrates inspection carried out on 5 April 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 and structural defects in storage facilities for livestock manure. This resulted...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Under 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, eligible applicants’ holdings are required to have satisfied a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months, in addition to maintaining an annual average of 0.15 livestock units calculated over the twelve months of the scheme year. While the holding of the person named was confirmed as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sulky Racing (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: I understand that the matter to which the Deputy refers is being investigated by An Garda Síochána. This investigation is currently ongoing. Like all activities on the public road, sulky racing is governed by the Road Traffic Acts and imposes an obligation pursuant to these acts on the person engaged in this activity to drive their vehicles with due care for other road users and not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was the subject of a Nitrates inspection carried out on 27 February 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 and the inadequate collection of livestock manure. This resulted in a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1st 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: Land Parcel Identification System (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: As indicated in reply to a previous Question regarding this matter, following initial processing of the application of the person named, dual claims were identified in respect of a number of land parcels declared. Query letters issued to both applicants regarding their entitlement to claim the disputed land. While replies have been received, both farmers maintain that they have the right to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Staff (13 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as pension payments from the company, are the responsibility of the company. The details supplied were accordingly conveyed to the company. Coillte advise that, while the PPS number provided is different from that on their records, on the basis of the other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (13 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The development of a new Rural Development Programme (RDP) for the period 2014-2020 will be a key support in enhancing the competitiveness of the agri-food sector, achieving more sustainable management of natural resources and ensuring a more balanced development of rural areas. As you are aware I have recently published a consultation document on the new RDP, which sets out a range of...