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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment /Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 23 April 2015. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for a ground...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 5 May 2014. This application was subject to a Land Parcel Identification System review, which identified ineligible areas. Following further examination of the application the determined area has been re-evaluated, and my Department is currently in the process of issuing any...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 1 May, 2015. Processing of this application has recently been finalised and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is currently in the process of finalising secondary legislation to recognise a range of service providers, including farriers. While the regulations are at an advanced stage, I am anxious to accommodate, insofar as possible, the range of views which have been put forward in the context of the consultation process. I am hopeful that this current phase of consultations will enable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The situation with North Western Herring is complex. Historically there were two herring stocks in the north western waters and correspondingly two separate ICES Total Allowable Catch (TAC) areas - Via South/VIIb,c and VIa North. Ireland has a 92% share of VIa south and a 15% share of VIa north. The TAC for 2015 for VIa south is zero. A mid year review of this stock was undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Applicants to the 2015 National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme who had not yet commenced their FETAC Level 6 or equivalent agricultural education course were required to register for training with an agricultural education provider prior to submitting their application under the schemes. The education provider issued the prospective applicant with an expression of interest letter which the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: While commonly known as St Bricin’s Hospital, in practice, this is a military medical facility and only provides General Practitioner and limited out-patient services. There have been no lying-in facilities utilised for Defence Forces personnel in St. Bricin’s since December 2012. The closure of St. Bricin’s Hospital, Dublin and other military establishments was...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: On 29 May 1962, the LÉ Clionawas participating in an annual exercise south of Roches Point when she suffered damage following the explosion of a depth charge which had been dropped during the course of the exercise. Leaking oil ignited resulting in a serious fire. Over the last few months I received a number of representations in relation to retrospective awards for two individuals for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: St Bricin’s military medical facility currently provides General Practitioner and limited out-patient services for Defence Forces Personnel. As I have previously advised, it is not a hospital and there are no plans to upgrade its status or to have it operate as a Health Service Executive facility.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: There is a requirement for approximately 28 doctors within the Defence Forces Medical Corps. There are currently 19 doctors serving in the Permanent Defence Force. Vacancies remain due to a limited response to recent competitions for the appointment of doctors to the Medical Corps. Information with regard to the length of time that each post has been vacant is not readily available but I will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation which supports the frontline emergency services. It operates in partnership between the Department of Defence and local authorities' throughout Ireland. The Civil Defence Branch of the Department of Defence is charged with the management and development of Civil Defence at national level. The Civil Defence Branch provides policy direction,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Local Authority Services (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department has, in recent years, had ongoing correspondence and meetings with officials from Kildare County Council on a range of issues including the taking in charge of Saint Barbara's Park in Kildare. In this regard the Department has received correspondence from the Council setting out their requirements in advance of having the estate taken in charge and my officials are examining...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Terrorism (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292, 294, 296 and 298 together. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State and, in the event of a terrorist incident, it is An Garda Síochána who would be the first responders. Additionally, An Garda Síochána may request specific assistance from...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293, 299 and 301 to 303, inclusive, together. The acquisition of new equipment and equipment upgrades for the Defence Forces remains a focus for me as Minister for Defence, and I am satisfied that the Defence Forces have a modern and effective range of equipment, including aircraft, ships, military hardware and technologywhich is in line with best...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Air Corps is not tasked or equipped to monitor and communicate with aircraft overflying Irish airspace. However, on a routine basis the Air Corps monitors and communicates with foreign military aircraft where such aircraft are flying in the airspace in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, where air traffic control is provided by the Defence Forces. The Government's recently...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Terrorism (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Defence Forces Intelligence Branch provides regular assessments, reports and briefings to the Chief of Staff, the Minister for Defence and the Secretary General of the Department of Defence, relating to possible threats to the security of the State. Intelligence led liaison is conducted between Intelligence Branch and appropriate national authorities in other countries to counter any...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Terrorism (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Amongst the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of aid to the civil power, meaning in practice to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. I am satisfied that the Defence Forces is adequately resourced and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: UN Missions (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the Military Authorities that Defence Forces personnel in UNIFIL continue to conduct their operations in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution and have not been subject to any restrictions on their Freedom of Movement. There is no evidence to suggest that Irish troops are being "constantly challenged by non-Government elements". While there may be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: UN Missions (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: On 31 October 2014, Secretary General of the United Nations commissioned a High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations to conduct a comprehensive assessment of United Nations peace operations today and how they can be made more effective, efficient and responsive in a changing world. The High Level Panel made a number of recommendations in the Report including one to the effect that:...

Topical Issue Debate: Fishing Industry (19 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue because I know it is causing concern and frustration. I have had a lot of interaction, particularly on social media, on this issue. I can assure the Deputy that it is not going unnoticed in my Department or by the agencies with responsibility for enforcement of the rules. Control of vessels within Ireland's exclusive fisheries zone is as a...