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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The number of farmers paid and amounts paid by county under the 2010 to 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Schemes were as follows: County Farmers paid Amount paid 2010 Farmers paid Amount paid 2011 Farmers paid Amount paid 2012 Carlow 748 €1,632,228.25 749 €1,643,169.38 721 €1,480,467.92 Cavan 4,797 €10,294,881.44 4,824 €10,288,930.33 4,654...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is set out below, in tabular form, as requested. 2010 – 2014 Payments per county under the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture Sector 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 County € No. paid € No. paid € No. paid € No. paid € No. paid Carlow 123,392 1 168,888 2 27,648 1 87,553 1...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Equipment Scheme (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The figures as requested by the Deputy are set out in the following tables. Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme 2010 Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme 2011 Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme 2012 County Herds Paid Amount Herds Paid Amount Herds Paid Amount CARLOW 457 €428,198.47 418 €410,927.97 392 €396,662.75 CAVAN 1,572 €1,024,865.33 1,444...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Discussion Groups (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The circumstances of this case are currently being reviewed and an officer from my Department will be in touch with the person named, in relation to same, in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Pensions Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 392 and 393 together. All civil service pensions are paid by the Paymaster General’s Office and the Minister for Public Expenditure is providing these details. The parallel information in respect of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the bodies themselves. My Department is responsible for the payment of pensions to a number...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Equitation School (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Army Equitation School continues to source suitable Irish bred horses, acquired through either purchase or lease agreement, that meet the required standard as judged by the School’s Horse Purchase Board. While it is difficult to predict the number of future acquisitions, I can confirm that the Equitation School purchased three horses in 2014 whilst, to date in 2015, agreement has...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Pensions Data (21 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information requested is shown in tabular form beneath in relation to retired members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) only. The requested information in respect of retired civil servants of the Department of Defence or retired civilian employees formerly employed with the PDF is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Year Numbers of retired PDF members in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Suppliers (22 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: Individuals intending to commence milk production should consult with an agricultural adviser or their prospective milk purchaser for information regarding the procedures to be followed before supplying milk. Milk purchasers are aware of the Department’s requirements in relation to food hygiene etc and will apprise prospective suppliers accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota (22 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The issue of the level of the super levy bill is a matter for decision at EU level and it is not within my gift to amend the final bill or the rate to be paid. As the Deputy is aware, I was consistent in my efforts at EU level to reduce the super levy burden on farmers in the final year of quotas. In this context I welcome the proposal from Commissioner Hogan to allow the super levy bill to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (22 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2014 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 2 May 2014. Processing of the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application is now complete and payment will issue at the earliest possible date, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (22 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute.  The provision of a crane on the slipway at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre, is not included in this years Fishery Harbour & Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. However, as with all infrastructural requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (22 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Racing Regulatory Body (The Turf Club and the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee) is responsible for the integrity, including doping control and forensics, of racing in Ireland under legislation. Its integrity services are provided at licensed racecourses, point to point meetings and in out-of-competition situations. As part of its remit, the Racing Regulatory Body carries out a...