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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (2 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of fishermen's concerns regarding the seal populations in and around our coasts. With regard to the interaction between seal populations and the conservation of fish stocks, seals eat a wide array of fish and invertebrates. I am informed that their diet appears to vary considerably depending on location, time of year and the abundance of available prey. Seals are a protected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (2 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: There are currently no plans for my Department to undertake an assessment of the potential for vine growing and wine production in Ireland. The primary focus of public policy in the agri food area is on sectors identified in the Food Harvest 2020 Report as having potential to deliver substantial growth in this decade.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéim Talmhaíochta (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: Tháinig iarratas faoi Scéim na Limistéar faoi Mhíbhuntáiste/Aoníocaíochta 2013 chuig mo Roinn an 13 Bealtaine 2013 ón té atá ainmnithe in ainm REPS a athar, nach maireann. Nuair a bhí sin próiseáilte, tugadh ró-éileamh faoi deara ar an iarratas i ndáil le gabháltas amháin talún. Tá sé seo...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: It is assumed that the Deputy's reference to Form 2 relates to the application for payment under the forestry (Afforestation and Road) schemes. The Form 2 is submitted on behalf of applicants by their registered forester. In a number of cases the application will be subject to inspection to ensure compliance with the conditions of the approval and that the application is in order. Where...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turbary Rights (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: Turbary regulations arose where there was a demand for turbary in a particular area and where the Irish Land Commission (ILC) had no turbary on hand. Section 21 of the Land Act 1903 empowers the ILC to make regulations on any bog for the purpose of making turbary available to satisfy the demand. This was usually done by licence, the rent/price of which was negotiated by settlement between...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) with effect from 1 November 2010 and has received full payment in respect of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. A letter issued on 10 January 2014 notifying the person named of the non-compliances found on inspection and giving a right of appeal to the Regional Inspector of the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Services (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department secured banking services by way of a tendering process. The services were extended in 2013 to include a facility whereby payment is accepted by means of credit or debit card. The merchant agreement in respect of debit/credit card services will be renewed in 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The figures the Deputy refers to were in a paper submitted to the Public Accounts Committee in September 2012 by Dr. Karen Devine of DCU. The title of the paper was 'Draft Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union' and was not related to fisheries per se. The figures quoted in the paper relating to 'the value of fish stocks taken from Irish Waters'...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The market situation in the cattle sector is analysed and monitored on an ongoing basis by my Department and Bord Bia. The young bull trade is challenging at present as age and weight issues continue to adversely affect demand. The number of young bulls slaughtered to date in 2014, at over 69,000 head, is 4% ahead of the same period in 2013. However, average prices for that type of animal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes Overpayments (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The overpayment was made up of €767.14 REPS 4 and €143.30 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area Scheme. The REPS overpayment was a multi annual sanction. A Multi-Annual Sanction (MAS) arises where an applicant makes an over–declaration of area in the following circumstances:(a) Where there is an over-declaration of greater than 50% of the found or determined area; or (b)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Expenditure (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: At the outset I should point out that, while the budget for the Grassland Sheep Scheme had been €18 million, this was, in fact, a gross figure – the net figure, less compulsory Modulation deductions, was €16.2 million. In addition, while the annual budget had reduced to €14 million, I subsequently increased this to €15 million. In developing the shape of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department agreed in principle with Fingal County Council to their request for a site to locate a tourist information kiosk within the confines of the Fishery Harbour Centre in Howth and engaged with the Council in relation to the project last June. Discussions continued and centred on finalising and putting in place all the necessary legal and administrative aspects in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: In developing the shape of the new system of Direct Payments in Ireland, I have been very conscious of the needs of sheep farmers, in particular those who farm on hill and commonage land. In general, sheep farmers hold low value entitlements under the current Single Payment Scheme and will benefit significantly from the model of convergence that is to be applied in Ireland where those with a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 220 together. In developing the shape of the new system of Direct Payments in Ireland, I have been very conscious of the needs of sheep farmers, in particular those who farm on hill and commonage land. In general, sheep farmers hold low value entitlements under the current Single Payment Scheme and will benefit significantly from the model of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Expenditure (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: With payments made to date under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme representing in excess of 98% of the expected outturn, the expected DAS spend under the 2007/2013 Rural Development Programme will be in the region of €1,592 million. Payments in respect of each of the years of the Programme as follows: Year Expenditure € m 2007 255 2008 254 2009 224 2010 222 2011 223...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: This matter is being considered and will be discussed further when the Bill comes back before the Dáil.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: This matter is being considered and will be discussed further when the Bill comes back before the Dáil.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Forestry Bill, 2013, as proposed, enables the Minister to set conditions in a felling licence which includes the replanting of trees. Unlike the 1946 Forestry Act, however, where replanting was mandatory in the case of a General Felling Licence, it is important to note that it is at the discretion of the Minister whether replanting should be mandatory in any particular case. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The issue of charging of fees is currently being considered in the context of the progression of the Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application for Single Farm Payment was received from the person named on the 5th of March 2013. On processing the application it was found that one parcel had been dual claimed by the person named and a third party. The person named was informed on the 20th of August 2013 of the dual claim. The named person responded to this notification on the 23rd of August stating that he did not...