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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The numbers of animals slaughtered at DAFM approved facilities over the last 5 years are provided below. This includes the number of animals slaughtered in 2014 to-date which is over 10% higher than the number slaughtered in the same period last year and nearly 20% ahead of the same period in 2012. Slaughter figures 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 (YTD) 1,637,431 1,559,684 1,391,586...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports to China (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I led a trade mission to China from 2-7 November which comprised 37 of Ireland’s leading agri-food and agri-services companies and which included over 50 trade promotion meetings in 5 cities. The purpose of the trade mission was to provide an opportunity toshowcase Ireland’s world class food and drink products and services in this expanding market and to facilitate business to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: In terms of returns to farmers, Teagasc’s annual National Farm Survey provides analysis of output, inputs and income at farm level, based on a representative sample of farms. Family farm income per farm (FFI) is the principal measure of income used in the National Farm Survey. It is calculated by deducting all farm costs (direct and overhead) from the value of farm gross output....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am satisfied that farm families in Ireland will benefit from the reformed CAP in a fair and equitable fashion. Data from Teagasc’s National Farm Survey shows that direct payments accounted for 77% of family farm income on average in 2013, and are even more significant as a source of income for drystock farms, particularly those in disadvantaged areas. The environmental focus of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department currently approves 7 organisations to maintain 11 studbooks for registered equidae in the non-thoroughbred sectorwhich covers the following breeds: - Irish Sport Horse, Irish Draught Horse, Irish Sport Pony and Irish Cobs maintained by Horse Sport Ireland; - Connemara pony maintained by the Connemara Pony Breeders Society; - Irish Piebald and Skewbald and Irish Donkey...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry Issues (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The identification and registration of equidae is governed by EU Council Directives 90/426/EEC and 90/427/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 504/2008 of 6 June 2008. The EU legislation has been transposed into national legislation via S.I. No. 207 of 2014 - European Union (Identification of Equidae) Regulations 2014. Regulation 504/2008, which came into effect on 1 July 2009, requires...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) provides the framework for the long term sustainability of fish stocks around our shores, the continued economic viability of our fishing fleet and fish processing while supporting the communities that depend on a vibrant fishing industry. My plans for the development of the overall seafood sector in the very short term are set out in the Seafood...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Unfortunately in the time available, and without more information, it has not been possible to identify and retrieve the relevant records on the person in question. These would be required to establish the pension entitlements, if any. If the Deputy wishes to make contact directly with the Pensions Administration Section of my Department and provide further information such as an army number,...

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I was delighted to accept the invitation to participate in a debate on fisheries in the Seanad. We are seeing a new era in the seafood sector, and it is not without its challenges. The introduction of a new Common Fisheries Policy took place on 1 January last. I had the good fortune to be the Presidency of the Fisheries Council during the negotiations and I secured the agreement of both the...

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: It has been done for nearly one year now.

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am sorry; I will answer the questions asked in due course.

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: With respect, approximately 20% of the fish caught in Irish waters is caught by Irish fleets. The rest------

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Most of the fish caught by Irish boats are landed in Ireland. We are trying to ensure non-Irish fishing boats fishing in Irish waters land more fish in Ireland and have had some success in that regard.

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I shall go to them in about 20 minutes.

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I thank Senators for their contributions. I will try to answer as many questions as I can, but Members should submit any I do not get to in writing and I will try to get to them in due course. In terms of foreign landings, as I explained, Irish waters have significant fish stocks and the Irish fleet catches a certain percentage and volume - in the region of 17% to 20% - of those stocks. The...

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Of course the farmer is important. With all due respect, I do not need to be told about the importance of farmers. I have worked with them for the past three and a half years and have a very good relationship with them.

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: This Government has prioritised agriculture in its budgets in a way we have not seen for many years. In each Budget Statement he has delivered, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, has referred directly to agriculture and farming at the very outset. The evidence of our commitment is there to see in the growth of the sector. Problems remain and we will continue to deal with them...

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I have made it clear that I will not get into the detail of any one application. There are a number of applications-----

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: With respect, I know what gill disease is and I know the consequences of it and the complications around it, but I will not get into talking about the detail of any one licence application because that would be totally inappropriate.

Seanad: Fisheries Sector: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am afraid the Senator's questions were directly related to one particular application. Because that application is being considered-----