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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (16 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 403 and 404 together. Following Government approval and agreement with the Italian authorities, L.É. Eithne arrived in the South Central Mediterranean on 23 May 2015, to assist the Italian authorities in humanitarian search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean. The role of the Irish Naval vessel is to provide a search and rescue capability...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (16 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: As I advised previously, I am currently considering the further advice that I received from the Office of the Attorney General in relation to this case. You will appreciate that this is a serious matter that requires my full consideration. I would hope to be in a position to conclude my consideration on the matter shortly.

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I thank both Deputies for withdrawing their question yesterday and resubmitting it today, because I was in Luxembourg yesterday and was unable to deal with it but I wanted to deal with it personally. I also thank Opposition spokespersons and Deputy O'Dowd for their patience and sensible comments on this issue and for not trying to gain political advantage from it, which would have been...

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Diseases (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The tests that are being carried out are not back yet but they should be back shortly, either at the end of this week or the start of next week. People in this House have put the situation into context, which is important. Deputy Ferris, as an Opposition spokesperson, has also been very responsible in terms of how he has responded to the situation as well. The context is that when a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: A GLAS application for the person named was received on my Department’s online application system on the 19th May 2015. Almost 27,000 applications were submitted in the first tranche of GLAS applications, which is a testament to the level of interest which this new scheme has generated in a very short time. All GLAS applications received on or before the closing date of the 26th May...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: A GLAS application for the person named was received on my Department’s online application system on the 19th May 2015. Almost 27,000 applications were submitted in the first tranche of GLAS applications, which is a testament to the level of interest which this new scheme has generated in a very short time. All GLAS applications received on or before the closing date of the 26thMay...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: A GLAS application for the person named was received on my Department’s online application system on the 21stMay 2015.Almost 27,000 applications were submitted in the first tranche of GLAS applications, which is a testament to the level of interest which this new scheme has generated in a very short time. All GLAS applications received on or before the closing date of the 26thMay...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I established the Beef Forum last year in order to bring all relevant stakeholders together and to facilitate open discussion between industry, farming organisations and others on the strategic path forward for the beef sector. The Forum has met on 5 occasions, including in November last year when the stakeholders agreed to a broad range of outcomes which address issues of concern for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am pleased to advise that negotiations between my Department and the main farming organisations on a new Farmers Charter concluded on Thursday 11thJune 2015. I welcome the achievement of consensus on the Charter and commend all parties involved for their positive engagement over the last number of months. The Charter is effectively an agreement between my Department and the main farming...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy is aware, a cow on a farm in County Louth has tested positively for BSE. The animal was not presented for slaughter and did not enter the food or feed chain. The case was identified through the ongoing surveillance system of my Department. This surveillance system is part of the overall control systems in place to protect the food and feed chain. A series of confirmatory tests...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The following tables detail the outcome of the 2014 Full Cross Compliance and Animal Identification and Registration Inspections. It should be noted that this data is subject to change as the outcome of review requests and appeals to the Agriculture Appeals Office are finalised. 2014 Full Cross Compliance Inspections County Number Completed Number of Clear Cases (No Breach) Number with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department received a 2014 Transfer of Entitlements application on 7 May 2015 to transfer 4.70 entitlements by way of sale to the person named from another person. The closing date for receipt of Transfer of Entitlements applications for the 2014 Single Payment Scheme Year was 15 May 2014. As such, it was not possible for my Department to process this application. A letter was issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 to 126, inclusive, together. As the Deputy has been previously advised, I am satisfied that the current inspection regime operated by my Department is satisfactory. The establishment of the Monitoring and Compliance Unit referred to by the Deputy has added a further enhancement to the monitoring and regulatory standards, practices and procedures...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 128 together. My Department's Inspection Checklist for Marine Finfish Farms includes a section on the condition of the shackles and where appropriate and in so far as it is possible to do so, having regard to visibility constraints pertaining at the time, this section is filled in by the inspector. I would also point out that my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (17 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. Following the publication of the Indecon Report Bord na gCon submitted an action plan to my Department with timelines...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Ambulance Service Provision (17 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The pilot Emergency Aeromedical Support (EAS) service, as operated by the Air Corps, completed 16 missions in County Clare during 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (18 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was one of a number of applicants under the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, whose cases are impacted by the requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare in 2011 and who applied for and was refused for derogation in this regard. The person named was notified of the outcome in writing and advised of the option to appeal to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Applications (18 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: In order to comply with EU requirements, the 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application of the person named was one of a number selected for an Ovine animal identification and registration inspection. The inspection results are in the process of being finalised and the person named will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible. In the event that the person named...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (18 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Commercial producers of fresh fruit and vegetables (including potatoes and edible fungi) are required to register as food producers with my Department. My Department carries out inspections of these producers, based on risk assessment, to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. In addition, any food containing a contaminant in an amount which is unacceptable from the public health...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (18 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 to 117, inclusive, 119 and 122 together. The Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) was launched on 5 May and my Department received almost 30,000 applications by the extended closing date of 5 June. The Programme forms part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP) and allocates funding of some €300 million over the next six years to...