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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Communications (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: A copy of the briefing note, with some redacted text, has been published and is now available to view on the Department of Defence website www.defence.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: The correspondence in question deals with an issue concerning the people named and their interaction with Coillte. Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988. Day-to-day operational matters are the responsibility of the company. The issue outlined in the Deputy’s correspondence was, however, brought to the company’s attention....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Achomhairc Scéimeanna Talamhaíochta (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: Tá achomharc déanta ag an té thuasluaite le hOifig na nAchomharc Talmhaíochta. Tá an gearán sannta ar Oifigeach Achomharc. Mar a cinntioch leis an té thuasluaite, tá éisteacht ó bhéal á lorg sa chás seo agus tá an Oifig Achomharc á eagrú sin faoi láthair. Déanfar cinneadh i ndiaidh na héisteachta...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Protection (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 538 to 540, inclusive, together. All whale species, including their habitats, are protected under the Wildlife Acts and the EU Habitats Directive. This legislation is enforced by of the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht whose officials, I understand have worked with various bodies including the local authority, the Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1 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, have to be completed before any payment can issue.  During these checks in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: The property in question is in State ownership under powers conferred on me by the Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 as amended by Section 6 of the Fisheries and Foreshore (Amendment) Act 1998.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 543 and 544 together. There are currently 12 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department: 1. Aquaculture Licenses Appeals Board 2. Bord Bia 3. Bord na gCon 4. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) 5. Coillte 6. Horse Racing Ireland 7. Irish National Stud 8. Marine Institute 9. National Milk Agency 10. Sea Fisheries Protection Authority 11. Teagasc 12....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Remuneration (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: No bonus payments were made to staff in my Department during 2013 and to date in 2014. The provision of similar information in respect of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the bodies themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: Since May 2011, a notification has been placed on my Department’s website inviting expressions of interest from persons interested in being appointed to the boards of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department. The list of board vacancies is updated on a regular basis. In making any board appointments, I am not necessarily confined to those who make such expressions of interest...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: When a nomination to the position of Chairperson is proposed, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is informed and arrangements made to allow the nominee to discuss the approach which she/he will take to their role as chairperson and their views about the future contribution of the State Body in question and, following that discussion, a decision will be taken by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Rehiring (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: One Assistant Secretary General was re-engaged by my Department on a part-time contract basis from 2011 to June 2013. A Principal Officer was re-engaged from October 2012 to June 2013 to work on specific matters related to the Irish Presidency of the EU. The question of recruiting staff to cover term-time posts is a matter for the Public Appointments Service in accordance with sanction...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: The planting levels achieved under the State’s afforestation scheme are determined by both the interest among landowners in forestry as a land-use option and the availability of funding. In recent years, including 2014, funding has been provided for about 7,000 hectares of new planting. In the years 2011 to 2013, the average annual planting level was in the region of 6,500 hectares...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am pleased to report that that the industry developed targets set out in Food Harvest 2020 are being successfully delivered. The following table illustrates the progress achieved on the three headline targets as well as the current position in each of the main agricultural sectors. Headline Targets Baseline (2007-2009 Average*) FH2020 Target Latest Position Primary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Programme for Government Implementation (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: I have provided, in the schedule beneath, the implementation update o n the commitments in the 2011-2016 Programme for Government for which my Department has primary responsibility. The timeline for delivery of these commitments is the lifetime of this Government but the Deputy will be aware that the nature of these commitments is such that ongoing development and progress is the norm....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: There are currently two dedicated vessels, the MV Express 1 and the MV Atlantic M, approved for the carriage of livestock by sea from Irish ports to North Africa.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Framework Plans (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: With a view to having a system to meet the requirements of the Basic Payment Scheme, which will be implemented in 2015, my Department will be writing to all commonage claimants in the coming weeks setting out the minimum and maximum stocking density for the commonage as assessed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in conjunction with my Department. The claimants will have the right,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: Commonage lands form an important part of the farming enterprises of many farmers, in addition to being crucial from the point of view of bio-diversity, wildlife, amenities and tourism. However, there is a growing risk of land abandonment on commonages as under-grazing becomes more of a problem. Farming of commonages is a complex matter, with issues about the legal right to claim, in addition...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: Under the rules governing t he free movement of g oods and services within the EU, a ll Irish beef producers have ready, unimpeded and equal access to all EU Member State markets without restriction. Artic les 34 to 36 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union prohibit Member States from maintaining or imposing barriers on intra-EU trade in goods. These provisions give rise to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Agriculture Appeals Office received an appeal from the above-mentioned in relation to a dual claim. On receipt of the file from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine the appeal was assigned to an Appeals Officer. An oral hearing was requested in this case and was held on 17 June 2014. A decision issued, in writing, to the above mentioned on 15 July 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 557 and 562 together. My Department is aware of the report referred to by the Deputy. While this report will be studied further in my Department as part of the ongoing review of the bovine TB eradication scheme, I should point out that this paper has modelled data specific to the British bovine TB eradication programme. It should also be noted that the...