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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legal Matters (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The former DAFM official retired from my Department during 2006. The issues raised by this former official date back over some 20 years or more and were the subject of High Court action commenced in 2006. These proceedings were struck out in 2013 due to the lengthy delay in initiating proceeding and failure to abide by Court deadlines. Under these circumstances I do not intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The above applicant applied on fifty three animals under the 2012 Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme. The applicant was paid on twenty three animals on the 18 April 2012 and fifteen animals on the 29 April 2013. There was one animal with a weaning error and, therefore, was not eligible for payment. My Department has completed the processing of the other fourteen animals and confirmed that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: There is grant aid available under the TAMS II schemes for the replacement of damaged slats in slatted cattle units and for the removal of existing internal agitation points and replacement by gang slats. All of the TAMS II schemes are now open for online applications.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The application by the person in question under the afforestation scheme was refused on the grounds that the proposed area consists of predominantly GPC1 (unenclosed) quality land and is incompatible with the requirements of the scheme and environmental protection at the location in question. The applicant was notified of his right to appeal this decision.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that an appeal was received from the person named on 15 September 2015. The file and a statement on the appeal have been received from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the appeal has been assigned to an Appeals Officer. The Appeals Officer will be in direct contact with the person named regarding the appeal and a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The plantation in question was planted in April 2008 and the sixth annual forestry premium was paid to the applicant in April 2013. The second instalment of the establishment grant, which can be claimed four years after completion of the plantation once the Department is satisfied that the plantation has been properly established. It is Department policy not to pay beyond the sixth premium...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: A request by BIM for an increase in staff resources is currently being considered by my Department. In addition my Department is in discussion with BIM in relation to delegated sanction under the Pay and Staffing Policy for the Department and its agencies. It is expected that these discussions will be concluded shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: Under the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme Knowledge Transfer groups across a range of sectors, including beef, dairy and sheep, will be established. The design of the measure has been informed by experience from previous discussion groups, extensive stakeholder consultation and the relevant articles from the respective EU regulations. Participants are required to attend Knowledge...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named has submitted application under the 2015 National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme. Processing of applications is underway which involves administrative and on farm checks and verification of land details submitted under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application. These checks are required under EU Regulation. In cases where additional information is required my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payments/Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme was received from the person named on 16 April 2015. Processing of which has recently been finalised. Payment will issue shortly directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payments/Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme was received from the person named on 28 May 2015. Processing of which has recently been finalised. Payment will issue shortly directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is responsible for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, Dingle, Ros an Mhíl and Killybegs. This Department is also responsible for North Harbour at Cape Clear Island and for maintaining a range of piers, lights and beacons around the coast in accordance with the 1902 ex-congested Districts Board...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Protection (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The matter of designation of lands under the Birds or Habitats Directives is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. One of the Priority Environmental Assets that guarantees entry to the GLAS scheme is the presence of Geese and Swan Habitat on the farm and these areas have been identified nationally at LPIS parcel level using mapping data...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory Board appointed to investigate disability applications under the Army Pensions Acts and to report to the Minister thereon. The Board determines the question of attributability to military service in each case; assesses the degree of disability; and reports its findings to the Minister, who acts on this report and decides whether it is in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Archives (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: I understand that the collection that is referred to in the question contains files created by the Defence Forces Directorate of Intelligence and relate primarily to the period 1939-1945. The material from this collection was temporarily closed for public access in July 2014 in order that a review be conducted arising from concerns that release of files may breach the right to privacy of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347 to 349, inclusive, and 351 together. It was not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile a reply and I shall provide the information directly to the Deputy when it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (29 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The number of days spent at sea by members of the Naval Service Reserve in 2012, 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015 is as follows: No. of Days 2012 2013 2014 2015 (to date) NSR days at sea 488 576 130 58

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme was set up in 2008 to promote the highest standards of welfare and the quality of the dedicated beef suckler herd. The measures in this Scheme were designed to enhance animal welfare and husbandry standards as well as improve genetics through on-farm recording and evaluation of animal performance. Over 50% of Irish cattle are derived from the beef suckler herds,...

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

Simon Coveney: The Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that an appeal has been received from the person named. The file and a statement on the appeal have been received from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the appeal has been assigned to an Appeals Officer. As an oral hearing has been requested in this case, the Appeals Office will be in direct contact with the person named...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Remuneration (24 Sep 2015)

Simon Coveney: No bonus payments were made to staff in my Department to date in 2015. The parallel information in respect of State Bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the bodies themselves.