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

Simon Coveney: Having regard to an opinion from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office, and having considered all of the facts, the recommendation from my Department is that on balance, a prosecution is not warranted in this instance. All superlevies, due have been paid in full and there has been no financial loss to either to the Exchequer, to farmers or to the EU.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Discards (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: To facilitate the phasing in of the landing obligation under the reformed Common Fisheries Policy, I established a national Discards Implementation Group (DIG) under the Chairmanship of Dr. Noel Cawley. The remit of this Group is to advise me on issues arising in the effective implementation of the new policy and to recommend practical solutions and arrangements that take into account the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: Almost 27,000 applications to join GLAS were received under the first tranche of the new scheme this year, making this one of the most successful launches of any agri-environment scheme ever in Ireland. All applications are now being assessed and applicants will be notified in writing in October of the outcome of their application and of their contract commencement date. A full breakdown of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The decision of the Agriculture Appeals Office resulted in a reduction of the over-declaration in area originally determined at inspection. This decision has been processed and payment due under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The processing of the Appeals Office decision of 12 March 2015 in relation to the 2009 Single Farm Payment application of the person named is currently underway . Any payments which may fall due will issue in the near future.

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

Simon Coveney: The SFPA has, in recent days, outlined its advice in relation to the request to designate Renard Pier for landings of Hake and Monkfish. I will give my full consideration to all relevant issues including this advice. When I have come to a determination I will inform the Deputy.

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

Simon Coveney: Clogherhead Harbour is owned by Louth County Council and responsibility for its development, repair and maintenance rests with the Local Authority. That said, under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme my Department has, in previous years, provided funding to Local Authorities for the development and repair of their harbours, piers and slipways subject to the...

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

Simon Coveney: Rosses Point is in the ownership of Sligo County Council and responsibility for its development, repair and maintenance rests with the Local Authority in the first instance. That said, under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme this Department has in previous years provided funding for the development and repair of Local Authority owned harbours piers and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Investment Bank Loans (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: Earlier this year, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) presented a model guarantee instrument for agriculture, developed with in the framework of their Memorandum of Understanding on co-operation in agriculture and rural development within the EU. The model instrument aims to help ease access to finance for farmers and other rural businesses. Member States and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Africa Agri-Food Development Fund (AADF) , a joint initiative of my Department and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, was launched in 2012. To date the total spend on projects by AADF is €476,083. AADF was established to encourage the development of partnerships between the Irish agri-food sector and African countries in support of sustainable growth of local food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The individual TAMS II Schemes budget allocation, applicable ceilings and grant rates are listed in the table below. The overall TAMS II ceiling, applicable across all Schemes, is €80,000. The higher 60% rate of aid shown is exclusively for qualifying young farmers. Investment Ceiling Grant aid available % Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme €80,000.00...

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

Simon Coveney: The price of milk and dairy commodities are determined by supply and demand factors both domestically and at international level. These include the Russian Ban and the softening of Chinese demand on one side, coupled with increased production among key global producers on the supply side. The longer term perspectives remain very positive. Having witnessed dairy market developments affecting...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: Having witnessed dairy market developments affecting milk and dairy commodity prices in Ireland and the EU, I presented a paper offering possible solutions to both the EU Commissioner and my EU ministerial colleagues earlier this month. These were presented on the basis of my belief that they were appropriate for consideration by the Council and as a response to the market issues that had...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 493 and 508 together. The price of milk and dairy commodities are determined by supply and demand factors both domestically and at international level. These include the Russian Ban and the softening of Chinese demand on one side, coupled with increased production among key global producers on the supply side. The longer term perspectives remain very...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy Reform (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: To facilitate the phasing in of the landing obligation under the reformed Common Fisheries Policy, I established a national Discards Implementation Group (DIG) under the Chairmanship of Dr. Noel Cawley. The remit of this Group is to advise me on issues arising in the effective implementation of the new policy and to recommend practical solutions and arrangements that take into account the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Appeals (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named has submitted a request for a review of the penalty imposed on his Rural Environmental Protection Scheme payment to the Local Office of the Department. The Department will carry out a full review of the penalty imposed and will be in contact with the person named regarding the outcome in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the recreational use of their forest estate including the issue of licences for hunting on their properties, are the responsibility of the company. Information was, however, sought from Coillte in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. Coillte advise...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Parking Regulations (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: Pursuant to the Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 (as amended), my Department has responsibility for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros An Mhil and Killybegs. Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is first and foremost a working fishery harbour and its primary objective is to provide for the needs of fishermen and the fishing industry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The range of investment items included under the various TAMS measures was informed by the SWOT and needs analyses undertaken as part of the development of the new Rural Development Programme, as well as by an extensive consultation process with the various stakeholders. The funding of the investment item referred to did not emerge as a priority from that process. However, I will keep the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (22 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for the Beef Data & Genomics Programme was 5th June 2015. Almost 29,000 applicants have successfully applied to the Programme. The details requested by the Deputy are outlined as follows: County Name  Successful Applicants  CARLOW  380 CAVAN  1453 CLARE  2213 CORK  1985 DONEGAL  1552 DUBLIN  73 GALWAY  3175...