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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The properties in Magee Terrace are former Married Quarters at Magee Barracks and were sold to the occupants some years ago.The roads and the open spaces surrounding these properties will remain the responsibility of my Department until the estate is taken in charge byKildare County Counciland will not be included in the sale of the Magee Barracks site.

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015 to the House. The Irish bloodstock breeding and racing industry is of major national importance in terms of employment, especially in rural areas, and in terms of exports and tourism. It is estimated that the industry employs approximately 18,000 people when breeding, racing,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Human Trafficking (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230, 241, 269, 270, 274 and 276 together. The Government is very concerned about the allegations regarding the treatment of workers on Irish fishing trawlers. Following a decision taken at Cabinet on Tuesday 3rd November, it was decided to immediately establish an inter-departmental Task Force to examine the wide range of issues identified in the recent...

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

Simon Coveney: An application under Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraints Schemes was received from the person named on 29 April 2015. Processing of the application under both Schemes is currently in progress. On completion of this process, the application will be further reviewed with a view to payment issuing directly to the nominated bank account of the person named at the earliest possible date.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 to 236, inclusive, together. All matters relating to the operational enforcement of sea fisheries law are, by Statute, matters appropriate to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). The SFPA is the independent law enforcement agency of the State for sea fisheries law. The decision to prosecute such cases is a matter for the Director of Public...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme application on 28 May 2015. Processing of the ANC application identified that the holding of the person named had not met the stocking requirements as per the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the person named and is currently awaiting the...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 28 April 2015. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected...

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2015. Processing of this application has recently been completed, and payment will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes was received from the person named on 26 May 2015. Processing of the application under both schemes is currently in progress. On completion of this process, the application will be further reviewed with a view to payments issuing directly to the nominated bank account of the person named at the earliest possible date.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: Food wise 2025 sets out a cohesive, strategic plan for the development of the agri-food sector over the next decade. My Department is presently examining the recommendations contained in Food Wise 2025. Following examination of the recommendations my Department will implement the recommendations within the timeframe of Food Wise 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Data (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: All payments to aquaculture enterprises from my Department’s budget are made by Bord Iascaigh Mhara. I am advised by Bord Iascaigh Mhara that the amounts in the table below were paid to aquaculture enterprises over the period of this Government. Year Finfish € Shellfish € 2011 124,465 121,835 2012 90,903 100,994 2013 24,851 121,028 2014 72,807 283,168

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Data (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by Bord Iascaigh Mhara that employment in finfish and shellfish aquaculture enterprises since this Government took office was as presented in the tables below. Finfish Full-time Part-time Shellfish Full-time Part-time 2011 119 62 2011 480 1,020 2012 199 66 2012 473 975 2013 140 75 2013 439 1,162 2014 123 84 2014 434 1,179

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The production of organic salmon from the marine resource is governed by the requirements of EU Council Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007 (as amended) and related applicable regulations. The key criteria which must be observed in the production methodology include the following: - organically certified juvenile fish - organically certified feeding stuffs - the maintenance of a lower than...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 246, 248 and 249 together Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (as amended) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 710/2009 set out regulations governing the organic production of salmon from the marine resource, including the use of veterinary medicines. Where treatments are used, including treatments under compulsory control and eradication schemes additional...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) for an aquaculture licence for the cultivation of finfish near Inis Oirr in Galway Bay was received by my Department in 2012.  The application and its accompanying Environmental Impact Statement are being considered under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act. The assessment process will take full...

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

Simon Coveney: My Department received a 2015 Private Contract Clause application from the person named. The application has been processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue as soon as possible. The person named also submitted a 2015 National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme application to my Department. Processing of National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme applications is underway...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The first thing to note is that not all watercourses are automatically eligible for GLAS: only those watercourses which are shown on the GLAS mapping system, and which were identified to my Department by the EPA, are eligible to be considered. The dedicated online GLAS System has a Draft Online Application recorded for the person named. The application was never submitted to my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (10 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 Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that my Department received an application from the person named to join GLAS, the Green Low-carbon Agri-Environment Scheme. I am pleased to say that all required pre-approval validation checks have been successfully completed and the application has been approved. A letter has issued to the person named notifying him of this and of his contract commencement date.