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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Applications under the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme were received from the person named. Payments issued each year in respect of the eligible claimed areas. A number of afforested lands were declared by the person named as 0.00 hectares and consequently no payment issued in respect of these parcels for the claim years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Administration (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 421, 423 to 425, inclusive, 429 and 438 together. The provisions covering eligibility inspections under the Basic Payment Scheme and other Direct Aid Schemes are provided for in Title III of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 (previously Commission Regulation (EC) N0 1122/2009). In accordance with this Regulation, such eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that the provisions relating to the eligibility of land covered by the Water Framework Directive and Natura 2000 under the Basic Payment Scheme contained in Article 32 (2) (b) (i) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 were also included in Article 34 (2) (b) (i) of Council Regulation (EC) No 72/2009 (as amended) in respect of the Single Payment Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (9 Jun 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 to confirm eligibility under the schemes. The application of the person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The reference to sub-paragraph No. 3 of Article 24 of Regulation (EU) No. 809/2014 in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 365 of 21 April 2015 was incorrect. The correct sub-paragraph is No. 4 of Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 809/2014. This sub-paragraph provides the EU regulatory basis for a verification visit under the Direct Payment Schemes and other area-based schemes. I wish to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: In the context of delivering the Direct Payment Schemes and Rural Development measures my Department is required to carry out on-the-spot inspections on a number of farms covering such issues as eligibility under the Scheme and compliance with Cross Compliance requirements, as set down in EU legislation, and the standards for Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC), in the areas...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I understand from Bord na gCon that it has a Human Resources manager with responsibilities for recruitment among other functions. Bord na gCon have informed me that they employ a team of Control and Stipendiary Stewards to cover the seventeen greyhound stadia across the country. Bord na gCon also require some assistance from part-time staff on occasion to cover, for example, annual leave...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (9 Jun 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: Fish Farming (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432 and 433 together. The material referred to by the Deputy has been the subject of a request to my Department for the release of information in accordance with the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations. Following consideration of the request by my Department in the normal way, a decision was made to withhold certain information in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The total number of applications received under the provision known as the Scottish Derogation by the closing date of 29 May was 3038.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: 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 by the person named contained ineligible features. Following the review of my Department’s decision, sought by the person named, a visit by a Department official to verify the position on the ground was necessary. The person named will be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy is referring to a by-law dated 1890. I am not aware if this by-law remains in place and if it relates to trawling in Kenmare Bay. In any case, it would appear, given the date of the by-law, that it would involve only a minimal level of fines for vessels contravening the bye-law. In the event that it remains on the Statute book, it’s enforcement under the Sea Fisheries and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Bord na gCon is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of greyhound racing under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958. The functions of the welfare officer of Bord Na gCon are contained in Section 18 of the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011. The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is under the general control of Bord na gCon, including in so far as compliance with the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 439 and 440 together. The stocking levels of all marine finfish sites are closely monitored by my Department. Where an incident of overstocking occurs this is referred to the operator for corrective action. My Department has identified the issue of possible overstocking, although not widespread, as a key operational priority over the next twelve months...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Following a recent ground verification check of the commonage lands in question, the eligibility of the commonage has now been finalised, with 73.42 hectares being deemed eligible under the Direct Payment Schemes. The person named has been notified of the final outcome of the review.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I believe that a successful conclusion of the trade negotiations between the EU and US for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will be good for the Irish agri-food sector and will increase our exports. There is a misconception that one of the objectives of the TTIP negotiations is to achieve mutual recognition and harmonisation of food standards between America and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I ndiaidh tacaíocht traspháirtí a fháil i dTithe an Oireachtais, foilsíodh an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-2030 i Nollaig 2010. Leagtar amach sa Straitéis naoi limistéar le haghaidh gnímh, lena n-áirítear seirbhísí poiblí. I measc chuspóirí na Straitéise, tá an líon daoine a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Following on from the publication of the Indecon Report in July 2014, Bord na gCon submitted an action plan in October 2014 with timelines for implementing the 27 recommendations in the Indecon Report dealing with governance, finance, regulation and welfare. This action plan has been published on the Bord na gCon website. Bord na gCon has assured my Department that it has assiduously...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (9 Jun 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 Terms and Conditions and Specifications of AEOS, an applicant cannot use the circumstances of another person to qualify for payment. All applicants for the scheme are expected to be familiar with the various scheme conditions and indeed all have signed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Waste (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is aware of an incident involving dumped fish waste at Spiddal Pier, Co. Galway. My Department is currently investigating the incident in conjunction with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Marine Institute. Preliminary indications are that the material concerned is by-product from either a processing or retail premises and has not originated in a marine finfish...