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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Appeals (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 26 May 2015. During processing of this application a dual claim error arose which resulted in a greater than 20% penalty and no payment under the Basic Payment. However, following the submission of an appeal the penalty has been overturned and payments due under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Angling Season (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 and 246 together. The most recent scientific advice for seabass suggests that the stock is in rapid decline and that fishing mortality levels for this stock are four times higher than the level that would ensure Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY). In January 2015, the EU Commission introduced emergency measures to reduce the fishing mortality in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: Responsibility for development, and subsequent repair and maintenance of a pier at Cromane rests with Kerry County Council. The parent Department for that Local Authority is the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. My Department has in previous years, under the annual Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, provided funding to Local Authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 8 May 2015 with a further application received under a Partnership number on 25 May 2015. Processing of both applications is currently ongoing, and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named when processing is complete. Officials from my department have been in contact with the person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Museum Projects (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of a proposal to locate a Maritime Museum in Howth and my Department has met with the Committee in relation to this issue. My Department administers the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. In addition to funding for Department owned harbours and marine infrastructures, and subject to available funding, the programme also provides funding for Local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department, in the context of delivering the Basic Payment Scheme, Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme, and other area based schemes, is required to carry out annual inspections covering both the eligibility of the land declared to draw down payments and also cross compliance aspects, to ensure compliance with EU regulatory requirements, in the areas of the environment, climate change and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received from the person named on 16 April 2015. Processing of the application is completed. Payment issued on the applied area of 5.3 hectares at the correct rate for Less Severe Area Payable land directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 23 September 2015. The person named does not hold entitlements...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named made an application under the first tranche of the Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme, which closed on the 25 September 2015. However, at the time of application he was unable to provide the full and final planning permission for the investment items proposed, as required under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. Along with a number of other applicants in a similar...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am acutely aware of the difficulties farmers in flooded areas are experiencing in recent weeks. My Department has put special arrangements in place to deal with animal welfare issues that might arise as a result of flooding and to deal with the flooding of slurry tanks that has occurred in a limited number of circumstances. Where there is a potential animal welfare issue on farms,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: There are over 80 different Government supports for Irish start-ups and small businesses. www.supportingsmes.ieis an online guide to help start-ups and small businesses navigate these supports and is part of the Government’s ‘Supporting SMEs’ campaign. This is the best place for someone to start and will include details of the Local Enterprise Office, which provides...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The first person named submitted a 2015 Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my Department. This application sought to transfer the entitlement allocation right and reference value by gift to the second person named. This application is being processed and payment will issue as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for the 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes on 13 May 2015. On examination and processing of this application, a dual claim on a land parcel with another herd owner was discovered. Both herd owners were written to for proof of their entitlement to claim this particular land parcel. On receipt of a reply from both parties, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Advisers (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department issued a circular to all commonage advisors detailing the process for assigning commonage advisors to individual commonages. For each of the townlands Doon, Maw and Cushatrough, more than one advisor applied and appointments were made in accordance with the advised criteria. When appointments were made the successful advisor was notified in writing and where more than one...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Flood Relief Scheme Eligibility (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Government has allocated a sum of €5 million to be distributed as emergency humanitarian support to small businesses that have been unable to secure flood insurance and have been flooded arising from the impact of Storm Desmond. The criteria for qualification under payment of the scheme are: (i) Only those small businesses that could not secure flood insurance are eligible. (ii)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Flood Relief Scheme Eligibility (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Government has allocated a sum of €5 million to be distributed as emergency humanitarian support to small businesses that have been unable to secure flood insurance and have been flooded arising from the impact of Storm Desmond. The criteria for qualification under payment of the scheme are: (i) Only those small businesses that could not secure flood insurance are eligible. (ii)...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The following are details regarding Ground Rents and Head Rents paid by my Department in 2015 and due for payment in 2016. Property Landlord Amount paid 2015 Amount payable in 2016 Ground Rent Renmore Barracks to year ending 31/10/2015 The Governors of the Schools Founded by Erasmus Smith Esq. €88.88. €88.88 Head rent on Prior School Lifford Co Donegal to year...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Government is committed to maintaining the establishment of at least 9,500 in the Permanent Defence Force, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service as stated in the 2015 White Paper on Defence. The manpower requirement of the Defence Forces is monitored on an ongoing basis in accordance with the operational requirements of each of the three services. As there...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme Applications (10 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The first tranche of the new Organic Farming Scheme attracted an unprecedented level of applications, with the result that we have already met virtually all our targets in this area for the entire Rural Development Programme. This is a remarkable outcome and testifies to the strength of the consultation process which has lead to the design of a scheme which seems to answer a great many of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (10 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Private Contract Clause application to my Department. He was notified in writing on 22 October 2015 that this application was unsuccessful and was given the right to appeal this decision. No such appeal was received by my Department. The person named has received his Basic Payment Scheme advance payment on 19 October 2015 and his balancing payment on 1...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (10 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes was received by my Department from the person named on 28 May 2015. The Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes application has been fully processed and payment will issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the person named. My Department also received a 2015 Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and...