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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 134 together. Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002, which sets out the general principles and requirements of EU food law, stipulates, among other things, that food business operators at all stages of production, processing and distribution within the businesses under their control must ensure that foods satisfy the requirements of food law. Specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Enterprises (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: The 2013 reform of the Common Agricultural Policy was a useful and progressive reform making the CAP fit for purpose to 2020. It provided Irish farmers and the agri-food sector with policy certainty for the years to come and with strategic financial support to increase sustainability and enhance competitiveness. I will continue to work with my EU colleagues to ensure that we engage in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: Agri-food exports to non-EU markets grew to a record €3.1 billion in 2014, an increase of 15% over 2013, with particularly strong growth in exports to Asia (+36%) and the Gulf States (+39%). Non-EU markets accounted for 28% of total Irish agri-food exports last year, with significant potential for further growth. Since my appointment as Minister, I have led several successful trade...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am satisfied that farm families in Ireland will continue to benefit from the reformed CAP in a fair and equitable fashion. The 2013 reforms agreed to the Common Agriculture Policy set the policy framework for Irish and European agriculture for the period up to 2020 and are of central importance in shaping the future of agriculture policy for the rest of this decade. The outcome has a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: The total amount of the salaries of the Chief Executive Officer’s of the four commercial semi-state bodies under my ageis is €648,126. 10% of this figure would be €64,812. Bord/Agency Salary Coillte €191,014 Bord na gCon €132,920 Horse Racing Ireland €190,773 Irish National Stud €133,419

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: Total Savings on Education and Training in 2014 if spending was reduced by the percentage indicated by the Deputy are as follows: 2.5% = €20,368 5%= €40,736 10% = €81,472.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide this information in the time available. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: Two Special Advisors are employed by my Department as Temporary Unestablished Civil Servants at Principal Officer level and receive remuneration based on an incremental pay scale system. This is consistent with remuneration for all Civil Servants. If the remuneration for Special Advisors was capped at the first point of the relevant Principal Officer pay scale, the incremental savings to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: The authorised fees to the chairpersons and board members are outlined in the attached table. If no board member waives their fee, the total cost to the state bodies would be €783,572. Therefore 25% of that figure would be €195,893. No fees are payable to serving public servants. Body/Agency Authorised Board Fees per Annum Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board Chair:...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: In July 1998, the Government approved a programme of evacuation and sale of six army barracks considered surplus to military requirements. Magee Barracks was one of the barracks identified for closure and disposal. On 1st July 2003 the Government decided the former Magee Barracks in Kildare Town would be among the State lands released to Kildare County Council for inclusion in the Sustaining...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: The table below outlines the information requested by the Deputy: - % % % Training & Development Budget 2015 * 2.5% Savings 5%Savings 10%Savings €129,000 €3 ,225 €6,450 €12,900 *This figure does not include Departmental Training Staff costs. My Department is committed to Training and Development and is at all times conscious of maximising...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: Professional fees paid by my Department for 2014 amounted to € 1.208m. In addition to the professional services referred to above, my Department also engages the services of civilian medical practitioners to provide primary care for the Permanent Defence Force when medical officers are not available or where specialist medical expertise is required. In 2014 my Department paid...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: I have not appointed any special advisors in my role as Minister for Defence. All salary costs associated with my Special Advisors are met from the Vote of the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Coveney: The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act, 1927. The Act specifies that the Board shall consist of a chairman and two ordinary members. The two ordinary members must be qualified medical practitioners of whom one must be an officer of the Army Medical...

White Paper on Defence: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I thank all the Deputies who have contributed. I do not agree with some of the comments but I accept that people are making contributions in a spirit of trying to impact on what the outcome of the White Paper will look like. I will do what I can to take on board as many suggestions as possible that we have heard. I will not go through each suggestion because if I did that I would only...

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I move:That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the House shall adjourn at 11.10 p.m.

White Paper on Defence: Statements (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: They will do it again if they have to.

White Paper on Defence: Statements (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The reduction in numbers happened under the previous Government.

White Paper on Defence: Statements (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy should not mislead the House.

White Paper on Defence: Statements (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: We are not proposing to change it, as I have just outlined. Why is the Deputy focusing on something that is not changing?