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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that the application from the person named has been finalised and that the grant aid will be released this week.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2012 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1stMay 2013 and payment has issued in respect of the 2013 Scheme year. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The rules governing the imposition of a superlevy are set by regulations agreed at EU level. Under these regulations each Member State is allocated a volume quota of milk, above which a super levy (of 28.6 cents/litre) has to be paid to the EU Commission by producers who contribute to the over production. It is not possible for me on a unilateral basis to adjust these super levy rules. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: From the 2015 Scheme year the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme replaces the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. Under the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme an “eligible hectare” is land that is used for an agricultural activity. This Scheme is one of the measures that forms part of the 2014 – 2020 Rural Development Programme, which is currently awaiting the approval of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) for an aquaculture licence for the cultivation of finfish near Inis Oirr in Galway Bay was received by my Department in 2012. The application and its accompanying Environmental Impact Statement are being considered under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act. A determination in respect of the application...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Installation Aid Scheme Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am aware that there is a group of young farmers who established their holdings in 2008 and 2009 and who missed out on the Installation Aid scheme which closed to applications in 2008. I intend to prioritise their applications under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation scheme (TAMS), with grant-aid payable at 40%, being introduced under the new RDP.  EU Commission approval is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Strategy 2025 (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department is currently examining the 47 submissions received for the 2025 Agri Food Strategy. It is planned that the Report of the 2025 Agri Food Strategy Committee will be finalised by the end of June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Strategy 2025 (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department is currently examining the 47 submissions received for the 2025 Agri Food Strategy. It is planned that the Report of the 2025 Agri Food Strategy will be finalised by the end of June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Strategy 2025 (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department is currently examining the 47 submissions received for the 2025 Agri Food Strategy. It is planned that the Report of the 2025 Agri Food Strategy will be finalised by the end of June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Strategy 2025 (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department is currently examining the 47 submissions received for the 2025 Agri Food Strategy. It is planned that the Report of the 2025 Agri Food Strategy Committee will be finalised by the end of June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Strategy 2025 (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department is currently examining the 47 submissions received for the 2025 Agri Food Strategy. It is planned that the Report of the 2025 Agri Food Strategy will be finalised by the end of June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Strategy 2025 (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department is currently examining the 47 submissions received for the 2025 Agri Food Strategy. It is planned that the Report of the 2025 Agri Food Strategy Committee will be finalised by the end of June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Strategy 2025 (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department is currently examining the 47 submissions received for the 2025 Agri Food Strategy. It is planned that the Report of the 2025 Agri Food Strategy will be finalised by the end of June.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The following table presents the information requested regarding comparisons between payments received under the Single Payment Scheme in 2014 and estimated payments that will issue in 2019 for the groups of farmers specified. The categories listed below account for 88,290 farmers, out of an approximate 130,000 Irish farmers who will be eligible to participate under the 2015 Basic Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I received an email from Deputy O’Cuiv on 2 March 2015 regarding the persons named and the proposed development of an equestrian centre in China. I replied to the Deputy on 5 March indicating that I would welcome more detailed information from the persons named on their project as it proceeds. I understand from my trade missions to China that there are significant opportunities for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: There are two species of dogfish of interest to commercial fishermen in Irish waters. In relation to Spurdog, the EU Total Allowable Catch (TAC) is set at zero and the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) has advised that the stock is depleted. Spurdog spawning biomass is currently at the lowest observed level, although stable in recent years. Spurdog is a long-lived,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with the EU Regulations governing the National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme, a young farmer is defined as a farmer aged no more than 40 years of age in the year when s/he first submits an application under the Basic Payment Scheme and who commenced their farming activity no more than five years prior to submitting that application. Priority under the National Reserve is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Schemes was received from the person named on 12 May 2014. Payment issued under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme on 23 September 2014 with part of this payment offset against a 2010 Single Payment overpayment. On foot of further investigation this matter has recently been resolved and payment under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) with effect from 1 st September 2010 and full payment has issued in respect of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Scheme years.During a 2013 inspection, the person named was deemed non-compliant in respect of the Laying of Hedgerows and Wild Bird Cover actions.  On the 10 th January 2014, a letter...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies (31 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Tobacco is grown in 12 countries in the EU. The main producers are Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Spain and Poland. These countries account for 85% of the EU tobacco growing. Tobacco cultivation represents 100,000 hectares along with 60,000 specialist producers for this sector. The EU produces up to 200,000 tonnes of dried tobacco leaves per year which is less than 3% of the global yearly raw...