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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the concerns raised in this regard, which are specifically in relation to the new GLAS scheme. The closing date for the submission of applications under the GLAS Scheme is fixed by regulation and must be respected. However, in order to streamline the application process and maximise the use of time available my Department will provide an online application system for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The opening of any major third country market for Irish beef is a very positive development for the entire beef sector given our heavy reliance on exports. This is particularly true of a huge market like the US, even more so given we are the first EU member State to secure such access which I believe is testimony to the quality and production values associated with Irish beef. The total US...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fuel Prices (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: I would call on the fuel supply sector to ensure that the maximum possible benefits of the falling prices are fully reflected in retail prices, which will obviously be of direct benefit to the farming sector and all consumers. It is not possible to be precise in quantifying the benefits that might accrue to farmers this year arising from the recent fuel price falls. However I would expect...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ scheme application on 7 May 2014. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: Ireland is not currently approved for the export of beef to the Chinese or Taiwanese markets. However, there have been significant developments recently regarding China. Following political, technical and diplomatic engagement with the Chinese authorities over several years, the Chinese Ministers for Agriculture and for Quarantine and Inspection Services agreed, during my trade mission in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Eligibility (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: Kincasslagh Bay is located within Gweedore Bay and Islands Special Area of Conservation (SAC). In order to ensure compliance with the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, an Appropriate Assessment has to be carried out before any aquaculture licensing determination may be made in respect of aquaculture applications for sites in the bay. My Department is working with the Marine Institute, Bord...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ scheme application on 4 April 2014. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in October 2009 and received payments for the first five years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Following an inspection in July 2014 a letter issued advising the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: There are currently twelve State Bodies under the remit of my Department. Of these, eight are non commercial entities and four are commercial entities. Non-Commercial Bodies Commercial Bodies Aqua licensing Appeals Board Bord na gCon Bord Bia Coillte Bord Iascaigh Mhara Horse Racing Ireland Marine Institute Irish National Stud National Milk Agency Sea Fisheries...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) with effect from 1 September 2010 and payment has issued in respect of the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with relevant EU Regulations, priority under the National Reserve will be given to famers meeting the definition of Young Farmer and New Entrant. In order to be eligible under the Young Farmer category of the National Reserve a farmer must be aged no more than 40 in the first year of submitting an application under the Basic Payment Scheme. The farmer described by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2014. I can confirm that following the processing of outstanding issues in respect of a commonage parcel declared by the person named, the processing of the application has been completed with payment due to issue shortly directly to his nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Recruitment (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is currently engaged in a workforce planning process in which the future staffing needs of the Department will be forecast for 2015-2017. The workforce Plan will take into account any potential changes in the nature of work carried out by my Department in the coming years which is likely to impact on the level of staffing required and the relevant skills and competences...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Establishment (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: A database of all commonages is currently being compiled in my Department and is nearing completion. Among the objectives of this process is to bring clarity to the configuration of all commonages in terms of their constituent LPIS parcels, their area and the recorded rights at herdowner level in preparation for the opening of the GLAS programme. It is intended to publish the results of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (20 Jan 2015)

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 payment has issued in respect of the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Administration (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: Applicants should declare the land parcels being grazed as owned/rented/leased in column 8 of the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application form. It is not necessary to change the current provisions. If an applicant wishes to submit details relating to grazing rights where he/she does not own, rent or lease the land he/she should do so when applying on-line or by submitting a cover letter with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas scheme was received from the person named on 22 April 2014. Processing of this application was finalised with the advance and balancing payments issuing to the nominated bank account of the person named on 16 October and 22 December respectively. As previously indicated to the Deputy, payment under the Disadvantaged Areas...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 2) with effect from 1 September 2011 and full entitlements have issued in respect of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Scheme years. A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that several of the land parcels declared contained ineligible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292 and 299 together. The applications for aquaculture licences referred to by the Deputy are in respect of sites located in Castlemaine Harbour, which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and a Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive (Natura 2000 site). All applications in ‘Natura’...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: Ministerial MAC meetings happen periodically in my Department and are attended by both myself and Minister(s) of State. There have been 5 such meetings in my Department during the years 2011 to 2014. I am in regular contact with individual members of the MAC, and meet with the Secretary General and/or Assistant Secretaries General on a weekly basis. MAC meetings take place in my Department...