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

Simon Coveney: Payment under Grassland Sheep Scheme for 2013 issued on 17 December 2013 to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Remit (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of certain matters relating to Bord na gCon has been commissioned by my colleague the Minister of State, Mr Tom Hayes, TD. The aim of this review is to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to facilitate the growth and development of the greyhound racing industry into the future. The review encompasses the policy, governance and regulatory framework and the financial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Sizes (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department is aware of the report referred to by the Deputy. The term ‘small farm’ has different meanings in different countries, so I think it is more meaningful to focus on the distinction between family farms and large-scale corporate farms. In relation to Ireland, the CSO’s Census of Agriculture in 2010 showed that there were almost 140,000 farms in Ireland, a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Trading Scheme (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Milk Quota Trading Scheme was the main mechanism for the transfer of quota between milk producers. The sixteenth and final stage of the scheme was announced on 17 December 2013, and had a closing date for receipt of applications of 7 February 2014. As this was the final opportunity for quota holders to dispose of their quota, the closing date was, as an exceptional measure, extended to 7...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: At present compensation is available to suckler cow farmers who have multiple cases of persistently infected (PI) calves in their herds in order to encourage the early disposal of these calves. The compensation scheme offers these farmers €100 for the second and subsequent calves removed from suckler herds to a knackery. My Department is currently finalising a review of the BVD...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (5 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The payment in respect of the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued to the nominated bank account of the person named on 17 April 2014. As the application of the person named contained a small over-declaration, the payment was reduced accordingly. The person named was notified of this over-declaration in writing including details of his right of appeal. I have also arranged to have an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (5 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1stMay 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 have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (5 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted Single Payment Scheme (SPS) applications in both 2009 and 2010. During the processing of those applications, it was discovered that the lands declared were also declared on the application of another party. Following an investigation the person named agreed that he did not have the right to declare this land and the person named did not qualify for payment in 2009...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (5 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: There were no general issues regarding the mapping element of my Department’s online application system for the 2014 Single Payment Scheme. That said there were a small number of individuals who reported access difficulties. In all instances these difficulties transpired to be browser-related. In this regard callers to the dedicated Agfood.ie helpdesk, who reported such problems were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (5 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy will be 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 has an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (5 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The application by the person named, under the afforestation scheme, is currently being considered and a decision will be made as soon as the necessary consultative process and examination have been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (5 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: Applicants under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme were required, inter alia, to have achieved a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare in 2011, or have successfully applied for derogation. As the person named was unsuccessful in their derogation application, no payment is due to the applicant under the 2013 Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: Currently, there are 308 applications for new herd numbers and 434 applications for reactivation of herd numbers awaiting final processing. The waiting time for herd numbers to be allocated is dependent on a number of factors, including the volume of applications received at any given time, the return of fully completed applications, legal documentation and provision of cattle testing and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: Since this Government took office my Department has published two Bills, all of which have been enacted: - Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill (28 July 2011) and - Animal Health and Welfare Bill (25 April 2012) The Forestry Bill was published on 24 April 2013 and it is planned to go through the Oireachtas before the summer. The Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am not aware of any risks to the specific breeds referred to arising from the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. The Control of Dogs Regulations, 1998, which were made under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, and the Control of Dogs (Amendment Act) 1992 fall outside the remit of my Department. Accordingly, this is a matter for my colleague, the Minister of Environment, Community and Local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Grassland Sheep Scheme is based on Article 68 of the current EU Regulation 73/2009 which governs direct payments in the form of the Single Payment Scheme. As of 1 January 2015 that Regulation is superseded by EU Regulation 1307/2013 and consequently there is no longer any legal basis for the continuation of the Grassland Sheep Scheme in its present form. In developing the shape of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2011 and full entitlements have issued in respect of the 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. During a 2013 inspection, the person named was deemed non-compliant in respect of the Traditional Stone Wall Maintenance action which resulted in a double-the-difference penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1stSeptember 2011 and full entitlements have issued in respect of the 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. The person named was selected for a ground inspection which took place on the 3rdDecember 2013. A letter issued to the person named requesting additional information required to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department has no record of having received any application under the 2014 Beef Data Programme for the person named. If the person named did send in an application for this Scheme, he will need to write into the Beef Schemes Section, Old Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise outlining his case and supplying the required certificate of postage of the application, as outlined in the Terms and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (10 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy is aware, the free movement of goods and services within the Single Market means that no specific agreement on live cattle exports is required with other member states. My Department attaches considerable importance to the live export trade and, over the years, has been very active in facilitating shipments abroad. Live exports serve a dual purpose as a means of satisfying...