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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Producer Organisations (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The role of Independent Fisheries Producer Organisations or (POs) is a varied one. Apart from the obvious function of representing their member’s interests at annual EU fishing quota negotiations in Brussels etc, POs are also an increasingly important element in terms of delivering on the EUs objectives for the recently reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The role of POs is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 86 together. Legislative matters in relation to fisheries policy in the European Union are under the sole remit and competence of the EU and its related institutions. Recognition of fisheries producer organisations in the EU is therefore governed by relevant EU legislation- (1) Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Producer Organisations (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: While individual Producer Organisations may have distinct membership provisions, in general ownership of a fishing vessel is not a necessary requirement to become a member of a fisheries Producer Organisation. Although in practice most members of POs would either own or operate a registered fishing vessel, others such as those involved in the Aquaculture sector may also be members of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Producer Organisations (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The criteria in relation to recognition of Producer Organisations are outlined in my response to the related question PQ Ref No: 4250/15. As such organisations are in essence independent representative bodies, the internal membership criteria which must be met to qualify or apply for membership of such organisations, would primarily be a matter for the organisations themselves to determine....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Producer Organisations (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: There are currently five officially recognised Fishery Producer Organisations (POs) in Ireland. POs are independent representative bodies who represent their member’s interest in issues such as annual quota negotiations with the EU Commission etc. They are not currently in receipt of any State funding on an ongoing basis apart from an initial assistance from the EU Commission in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with the EU Regulations governing the Young Farmer Scheme, the scheme is payable for a period of no more than five years following the commencement of the eligible Young Farmer’s farming activity. The scheme is intended to provide financial assistance to young farmers during the period immediately following the setting up of their farming enterprise. My Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Appointments (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: No such representations have been made to my Department by the Deputy identified on behalf of individuals seeking appointment to positions falling within the remit of my Department. At its meeting of 30 September, the Government announced a revised model for appointments to State boards. From 1 November all vacancies on State boards must be advertised openly on the State Boards portal, ,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Appointments (29 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: No representations were received from the named person, seeking persons to be appointed to positions on Boards under the remit of the Department since March 2011 .

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Assist Scheme Applications (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department aims to ensure that the needs of all of its customers, including people with disabilities, are met and the right to equal treatment is upheld in all dealings with the Department. The Department’s business spans a wide range of activities involving direct interaction with many customers. Every effort is made to ensure that we provide the highest level of service to all our...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Expenditure (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The application for ex-gratia funding submitted by Kerry Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been approved and an amount of €7,200 was awarded to the organisation in December last. The organisation was informed of the allocation on 18thDecember 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2012 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with the EU Regulations governing the Young Farmer Scheme and National Reserve, eligibility for payment is limited to farmers under 40 years of age who commenced their farming activity no more than five years prior to submitting the Basic Payment Scheme application. These schemes are intended to provide financial assistance to young farmers during the period immediately...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who appealed my Department’s decision to the independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 April 2014. Processing of this application has recently been completed following receipt of the equine passports on 12 January 2015. Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is due to issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2014. Payment has not yet issued to the person named as, at this stage, the holding concerned has not yet satisfied the Scheme minimum stocking density requirements. Immediately the holding concerned is confirmed as having met these requirements, the case will be further processed with a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Appropriate Assessment in respect of the area referred to by the Deputy has assessed the potential ecological impacts of aquaculture and fisheries activities within the Galway Bay Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC) on the Conservation Objectives of the site. The Appropriate Assessment has also assessed the potential impacts of these activities on the Special Conservation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to Questions Nos. 322 and 323 together. In my Department photographers are booked for the purpose of recording significant events such as the launch of schemes/programmes, new initiatives and visits by delegations from abroad. Where possible the Press Office uses in house photography and the number of occasions where photographers are booked has reduced substantially since 2011. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: Lobster fishing is an important economic activity in coastal fishing communities all around Ireland. Stock advice is available online in the Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review, prepared by the Marine Institute (MI) and an Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). According to the 2012 Review, some 1,700 boats, approximately three quarters of the Irish fleet, participated in the fishery between April and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (3 Feb 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 Identification...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (3 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 30 September 2014. A late penalty of 100% was initially applied to this application. An appeal under Force Majeure circumstances was received, which following review was accepted. However, as the person named does not hold any entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme, no...