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

Simon Coveney: The various investment schemes being introduced under TAMS II do not provide for the replacement or reconstruction of roofs on farm buildings, irrespective of the original material of construction. The only related investment, and one which is specifically provided for under the existing Farm Safety Scheme, is for retrofitting of safety-cages underneath clear-sheet roofing panels.

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

Simon Coveney: The management of the Fishing fleet using vessel capacity in terms of Gross Tonnage and engine power (Kilowatts) is a cornerstone of the Common Fisheries Policy. EU Regulation 1380/2013 sets down Ireland’s Fishing Capacity ceiling from 1 January 2014. This ceiling is expressed in terms of gross tonnes (GT) and engine power (kilowatts – kW) and covers the total fishing capacity...

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

Simon Coveney: An application was received in my Department on 3 March 2015 from the persons concerned for the re-activation of a dormant herdnumber and for the transfer of that number to the parties concerned. Staff in my Department have been liaising with the applicants on this matter on an ongoing basis. Additional required documentation was received from the applicants on 6 May. The inspection of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for receipt of applications to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme was extended to 5 June 2015 from the original closing date of 29 May. Applications received on or before this date may be eligible for participation in the Programme. Officials in my Department are currently validating all applications received by the closing date. This initial validation process will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 April 2014. The person named did not meet the eligibility requirement of the Scheme as per the Terms and Conditions and the governing EU Regulation 21/2004, where all flock owners are obliged to count all sheep and goats in their flock on a specific date each year and return details of same via the...

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

Simon Coveney: The management of the Fishing fleet using vessel capacity in terms of Gross Tonnage and engine power (Kilowatts) is a cornerstone of the Common Fisheries Policy. EU Regulation 1380/2013 sets down Ireland’s Fishing Capacity ceiling from 1 January 2014. This ceiling is expressed in terms of gross tonnes (GT) and engine power (kilowatts – kW) and covers the total fishing capacity...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 and 454 together. The milk quota regime ended on March 31st. The abolition of milk quota presents a massive opportunity for the Irish dairy sector and one which we should look forward to with confidence. The fact that producers will face a super-levy bill in relation to the final year of the system is obviously unwelcome. However, the rules governing...

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

Simon Coveney: The management of the Fishing fleet using vessel capacity in terms of Gross Tonnage and engine power (Kilowatts) is a cornerstone of the Common Fisheries Policy. EU Regulation 1380/2013 sets down Ireland’s Fishing Capacity ceiling from 1 January 2014. This ceiling is expressed in terms of gross tonnes (GT) and engine power (kilowatts – kW) and covers the total fishing capacity...

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

Simon Coveney: My Department is the designated authority for the consideration and grant of approval for applications to afforest land. The framework for this is provided under the European Communities (Forest Consent and Assessment) Regulations 2010 (SI 558 of 2010). In accordance with these Regulations the public notification of applications is by way of the Department’s website and details of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres, which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. The Coast Guard plays a vital role in rescuing people from danger at sea or on land, and in support of this my Department has facilitated the locating of Coast Guard Units and their Stationhouses at Howth, Castletownbere, Ros An Mhíl...

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

Simon Coveney: As outlined in Parliamentary Question No 399 of 26 thMay, 2015 a report commissioned by Bord na gCon, entitled ‘The Economic & Financial Significance of the Irish Greyhound Industry’, published in April 2011 and available from BNG, states that : - "the industry employs just over 10,300 people directly and indirectly. - employment in the greyhound industry is spread very...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application in respect of the Single Farm Payment and Disadvantaged Area Schemes on 13 May 2013. During processing of this application a dual claim error arose where three of the parcels declared by the person named were also being claimed by another applicant under the Single Payment Scheme. Both parties were notified of this fact and were requested to submit...

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

Simon Coveney: A Department review of the non-productive capital investment claims submitted by applicants under AEOS was undertaken in 2014.  This review identified irregularities with documentation submitted for reimbursement in some of these claims. A full Department investigation was then initiated, which in turn led to the matter being referred to the Gardaí.  Payments to applicants...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 474 together. Retail legislation on the lines proposed does not come within the remit of my Department. I am a ware of the success of voluntary initiatives by organisations such as BiaFood and FoodCloud together with large retail outlets to offer edible food to charities in a safe, efficient and responsive way.  I recently visited the...

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

Simon Coveney: This is an operational matter for Bord Na gCon. The Control Committee and the Control Appeals Committee of Bord na gCon were established under the Greyhound Industry (Control Committee and Control Appeal Committee) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No 301 of 2007). When an adverse analytical finding is returned from the Analytical Laboratory, a file on the matter is sent to the Independent Control...

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

Simon Coveney: This is an operational matter for Bord Na gCon. BNG has confirmed that no greyhound returned a positive result following laboratory analysis for the finals of 2013 Oaks and the 2013 Saint Leger finals.

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

Simon Coveney: I appointed Mr Phil Meaney as chairman of Bord na gCon in April 2011, following extensive consultation with those with in-depth knowledge of the industry, and an assessment of his background and experience. As the deputy is aware it is Government policy in the case of those being proposed for appointment as chairpersons of state boards, that such persons will be required to make themselves...

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

Simon Coveney: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is responsible for the identification and registration of greyhounds in the Irish Greyhound Studbook. The ICC is subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon (BNG) under Section 26(2) of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 (the Act). BNG is the statutory body with responsibility for the improvement and development of the greyhound industry,...

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

Simon Coveney: Bord na gCon is commercial State body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, charged with the regulation and development of the greyhound racing industry. This is an operational matter for BNG. I understand from BNG that an independent review of an internal investigation into the running of a winning greyhound at Dundalk Track in 2009 has concluded that there were breaches of...

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

Simon Coveney: The Indecon report which was published in July 2014 contained 27 recommendations, including a recommendation that a plan for asset disposals should be implemented. The Indecon report included Harolds Cross greyhound racing facility in the list of potential asset disposals. The report also stated that the timing of these asset sales should be made in a manner which maximises the value for...