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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Bord na gCon is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of greyhound racing under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958. The functions of the welfare officer of Bord Na gCon are contained in Section 18 of the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011. The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is under the general control of Bord na gCon, including in so far as compliance with the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 439 and 440 together. The stocking levels of all marine finfish sites are closely monitored by my Department. Where an incident of overstocking occurs this is referred to the operator for corrective action. My Department has identified the issue of possible overstocking, although not widespread, as a key operational priority over the next twelve months...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Following a recent ground verification check of the commonage lands in question, the eligibility of the commonage has now been finalised, with 73.42 hectares being deemed eligible under the Direct Payment Schemes. The person named has been notified of the final outcome of the review.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I believe that a successful conclusion of the trade negotiations between the EU and US for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will be good for the Irish agri-food sector and will increase our exports. There is a misconception that one of the objectives of the TTIP negotiations is to achieve mutual recognition and harmonisation of food standards between America and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I ndiaidh tacaíocht traspháirtí a fháil i dTithe an Oireachtais, foilsíodh an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-2030 i Nollaig 2010. Leagtar amach sa Straitéis naoi limistéar le haghaidh gnímh, lena n-áirítear seirbhísí poiblí. I measc chuspóirí na Straitéise, tá an líon daoine a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Following on from the publication of the Indecon Report in July 2014, Bord na gCon submitted an action plan in October 2014 with timelines for implementing the 27 recommendations in the Indecon Report dealing with governance, finance, regulation and welfare. This action plan has been published on the Bord na gCon website. Bord na gCon has assured my Department that it has assiduously...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2012 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1 May 2013. Under the Terms and Conditions and Specifications of AEOS, an applicant cannot use the circumstances of another person to qualify for payment. All applicants for the scheme are expected to be familiar with the various scheme conditions and indeed all have signed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Waste (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is aware of an incident involving dumped fish waste at Spiddal Pier, Co. Galway. My Department is currently investigating the incident in conjunction with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Marine Institute. Preliminary indications are that the material concerned is by-product from either a processing or retail premises and has not originated in a marine finfish...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Aid (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The various investment schemes being introduced under TAMS II do not provide for the replacement or reconstruction of roofs on farm buildings, irrespective of the original material of construction. The only related investment, and one which is specifically provided for under the existing Farm Safety Scheme, is for retrofitting of safety-cages underneath clear-sheet roofing panels.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The management of the Fishing fleet using vessel capacity in terms of Gross Tonnage and engine power (Kilowatts) is a cornerstone of the Common Fisheries Policy. EU Regulation 1380/2013 sets down Ireland’s Fishing Capacity ceiling from 1 January 2014. This ceiling is expressed in terms of gross tonnes (GT) and engine power (kilowatts – kW) and covers the total fishing capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application was received in my Department on 3 March 2015 from the persons concerned for the re-activation of a dormant herdnumber and for the transfer of that number to the parties concerned. Staff in my Department have been liaising with the applicants on this matter on an ongoing basis. Additional required documentation was received from the applicants on 6 May. The inspection of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for receipt of applications to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme was extended to 5 June 2015 from the original closing date of 29 May. Applications received on or before this date may be eligible for participation in the Programme. Officials in my Department are currently validating all applications received by the closing date. This initial validation process will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 April 2014. The person named did not meet the eligibility requirement of the Scheme as per the Terms and Conditions and the governing EU Regulation 21/2004, where all flock owners are obliged to count all sheep and goats in their flock on a specific date each year and return details of same via the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The management of the Fishing fleet using vessel capacity in terms of Gross Tonnage and engine power (Kilowatts) is a cornerstone of the Common Fisheries Policy. EU Regulation 1380/2013 sets down Ireland’s Fishing Capacity ceiling from 1 January 2014. This ceiling is expressed in terms of gross tonnes (GT) and engine power (kilowatts – kW) and covers the total fishing capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Superlevy Fine (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 and 454 together. The milk quota regime ended on March 31st. The abolition of milk quota presents a massive opportunity for the Irish dairy sector and one which we should look forward to with confidence. The fact that producers will face a super-levy bill in relation to the final year of the system is obviously unwelcome. However, the rules governing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The management of the Fishing fleet using vessel capacity in terms of Gross Tonnage and engine power (Kilowatts) is a cornerstone of the Common Fisheries Policy. EU Regulation 1380/2013 sets down Ireland’s Fishing Capacity ceiling from 1 January 2014. This ceiling is expressed in terms of gross tonnes (GT) and engine power (kilowatts – kW) and covers the total fishing capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is the designated authority for the consideration and grant of approval for applications to afforest land. The framework for this is provided under the European Communities (Forest Consent and Assessment) Regulations 2010 (SI 558 of 2010). In accordance with these Regulations the public notification of applications is by way of the Department’s website and details of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres, which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department under Statute. The Coast Guard plays a vital role in rescuing people from danger at sea or on land, and in support of this my Department has facilitated the locating of Coast Guard Units and their Stationhouses at Howth, Castletownbere, Ros An Mhíl...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: As outlined in Parliamentary Question No 399 of 26 thMay, 2015 a report commissioned by Bord na gCon, entitled ‘The Economic & Financial Significance of the Irish Greyhound Industry’, published in April 2011 and available from BNG, states that : - "the industry employs just over 10,300 people directly and indirectly. - employment in the greyhound industry is spread very...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application in respect of the Single Farm Payment and Disadvantaged Area Schemes on 13 May 2013. During processing of this application a dual claim error arose where three of the parcels declared by the person named were also being claimed by another applicant under the Single Payment Scheme. Both parties were notified of this fact and were requested to submit...