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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (30 Apr 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. U nder 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. As part of these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six Fishery Harbour Centres in the State which are owned and managed by my Department under Statute. I can inform the Deputy that the Commissioner of Irish Lights is thegeneral Lighthouse Authority. Under the Merchant Shipping Acts, consent from the Commissioners of Irish Lights (C.I.L.), in the form of Statutory Sanction, is required prior...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2012 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1 May 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. The application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The case referred to by the Deputy has a complex legal history. My Department has sought detailed legal advice on all the issues that arise. This legal advice is awaited. Every effort is being made by my Department to expedite consideration of this matter consistent with the applicable legislation. In all the circumstances it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on this case at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Beef Genomics Scheme application on 24 March 2014. The terms and conditions that govern the scheme state: All animals with a current positive or inconclusive BVD test result must be removed to the knackery and have a date of death recorded on the Animal Identification Movement (AIM) system within 7 weeks of the date of the initial test in order to be eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Fleet Protection (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: As Minister I have responsibility for policy in relation to sea-fishing boat  licensing under Section 3(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2003, as amended by Section 99 of the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006.  I am precluded from getting involved in individual cases (or group of cases) with which the licensing authority is or may be concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that a comprehensive response is being issued to the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Council Meetings (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean is of great concern to Ireland, and to its EU and Southern partners.  Solutions must be found jointly to address a crisis on this scale. On Monday 20 April, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade attended a joint meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs and Justice and Home Affairs Councils to discuss migration issues, and in particular the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: Balrath Forest is a forest property owned by Coillte.  Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest properties, are the responsibility of the company.  Coillte has advised, however, that the company applies the ‘Leave No Trace’ principles in its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Parcel Identification System (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that a number of the land parcels declared by the person named contained ineligible features. Following a request for a review from the person named, a visit by a Department official to verify the position was necessary to progress the matter. The finding of the ground verification check...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Administration (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department has been in correspondence with the above named person to advise and assist in relation to the requirements for transferring of schemes in which the deceased herd owner participated and also transferring entitlements held by the deceased person. In order to transfer entitlements from the deceased herd owner to the rightful beneficiary, it is necessary for the rightful...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: The proposed new Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme introduced under the provisions of Rural Development Regulation (EU 1305/2013), requires applicants to maintain 0.15 Livestock units per forage hectare of the holding calculated over the twelve months of the calendar year 2015. The eligibility requirement under the former Disadvantaged Areas Scheme to meet 0.3 livestock units per forage...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: It is a condition of payment of grant and premiums under the Afforestation Scheme that the applicant must, inter alia, be the registered owner of the lands the subject of the application. In the case of the person named, a portion of the site the subject of his application is not registered in his name and as a consequence payment of the application cannot be made. A check by my Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is presently finalising a draft National Strategic Plan for Aquaculture. I expect to publish the draft Plan for public consultation in the coming weeks. The draft Plan will examine all issues affecting the aquaculture industry, including the oyster farming sector, and make policy proposals to address those issues. Any financial assistance for the development of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is working with the Marine Institute, Bord Iascaigh Mhara and the National Parks and Wildlife Service to achieve full compliance with the EU Birds and Habitats Directives through a multiannual work programme. This programme requires the gathering of the necessary baseline data appropriate to the Conservation Objectives of aquaculture sites located within designated Natura areas....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: Additional modifications to the AEOS IT System to allow payments in a number of cases where penalties have been incurred are currently being tested. The procedure in question is required to ensure full compatibility with all EU regulations and to provide an enhanced audit trail. Following successful testing, the processing of remaining payments will be made.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Community Development Projects (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department has met with the Community Development group on two occasions in relation to this issue, which by in large is a Tourism centred initiative. I have indicated my support for the overall objective of the proposal, which would, if successful facilitate increased tourism, economic activity and job creation in the South Donegal area. With regard to the availability of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: The announcement by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in Budget 2014 in relation to delegated sanction for staffing arrangements will provide greater discretion to Government Departments and state agencies over staffing levels, but strictly within an overall pay framework. In this regard my Department has submitted a Pay and Staff Numbers Strategy to the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: Two Limited Felling Licences (FL15842 and FL15843) issued to Coillte on 8 August 2014 for various townlands in Co. Roscommon in connection with Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm. Both licences are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. FL15842 carries an obligation to replant alternative specified sites in counties Limerick, Leitrim, Galway and Mayo, while FL15842 carries an obligation to replant the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (6 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: The GLAS online system is a very powerful computer system which provides advisors with the tools to prepare detailed and accurate farm-plans for their clients. The system has no difficulty in accommodating applications from farmers with joint herd numbers. However, all farmers intending to join the GLAS scheme, including those with joint herd numbers, must first be linked to a GLAS...