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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (30 Apr 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 EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. The application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The case referred to by the Deputy has a complex legal history. My Department has sought detailed legal advice on all the issues that arise. This legal advice is awaited. Every effort is being made by my Department to expedite consideration of this matter consistent with the applicable legislation. In all the circumstances it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on this case at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Beef Genomics Scheme application on 24 March 2014. The terms and conditions that govern the scheme state: All animals with a current positive or inconclusive BVD test result must be removed to the knackery and have a date of death recorded on the Animal Identification Movement (AIM) system within 7 weeks of the date of the initial test in order to be eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Fleet Protection (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: As Minister I have responsibility for policy in relation to sea-fishing boat  licensing under Section 3(3) of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2003, as amended by Section 99 of the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006.  I am precluded from getting involved in individual cases (or group of cases) with which the licensing authority is or may be concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that a comprehensive response is being issued to the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Council Meetings (30 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean is of great concern to Ireland, and to its EU and Southern partners.  Solutions must be found jointly to address a crisis on this scale. On Monday 20 April, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade attended a joint meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs and Justice and Home Affairs Councils to discuss migration issues, and in particular the...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: What about the announcement in Waterford today?

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: Did the Deputy not hear about the announcement in Waterford today?

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: First, I will respond to some of the comments made by Deputy Creighton. I can assure the Deputy that the mistakes of the past in respect of public sector pay will not be repeated. However, it would be extraordinary to suggest that we would look at unwinding some of the restrictions which were imposed on Government over the past six to eight years in terms of required savings across the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Applications (29 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The named person was an applicant under my Department’s recent Animal Disease Scheme. This scheme involves the allocation of milk quota, from the National Reserve, to milk producers whose supplies have exceeded their quota as a direct result of animal movement restrictions caused by a TB/Brucellosis outbreak. The closing date for receipt of applications to this scheme was 5...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (29 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am aware that the interested parties have recently been enquiring about the possible introduction of recreational fishing for Bluefin tuna in Ireland. By way of background let me say that Atlantic bluefin tuna is a highly regulated species with annual catch limits set by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) based on scientific advice. A management...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (29 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: Under the EU Regulations, the following Natura areas including the Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) will continue to benefit from payment under the Basic Payment Scheme provided the areas meet the following conditions: (i) The area in question was declared on a 2008 Single Payment Scheme (SPS) form. (ii) The area was declared as eligible under the 2008 Scheme. (iii) The applicant was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (29 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Rural Development Programme (RDP), 2014-2020 will be a key support in enhancing the competitiveness of the agri-food sector, achieving more sustainable management of natural resources and ensuring a more balanced development of rural areas.  EU Regulation No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for Rural Development by the European Agricultural Fund for...

Spring Economic Statement (28 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: I thought the Deputies opposite wanted to debate the economy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fur Farming (28 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: A licence from my Department is required for the keeping of mink under the Musk Rats Act, 1933 and Musk Rats Act 1933 (Application to Mink) Order, 1965. Three operators currently hold such licences. It is not the practice to divulge the names and addresses of licensees as this may prejudice the security of the operators’ premises and the mink they keep. Two former operators have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Data (28 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The current Foal Levy scheme, which was introduced in 2000 on a statutory basis, applies to all thoroughbred foals registered in Ireland. The proceeds of the levy are used by Horse racing Ireland to help fund the Irish Equine Centre, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. These organisations provide key support structures to the Irish thoroughbred...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (28 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ scheme application on 14 May 2014. 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 Bovine...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (28 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: Following an appeal from the person named my Department has carried out a complete review of the case and has rejected the appeal submitted. The applicant was informed of this decision by letter dated 9 July 2014 and also informed of his right to submit a further appeal to the LPIS Appeals Committee. The person named has recently availed of this right of appeal by letter dated 7 April 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (28 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The above named person holds low value entitlements. However, he will benefit under the process of convergence under the Basic Payment Scheme whereby the value of his entitlements will increase over the five years of the scheme and he will also benefit from the associated greening payment. Officials from my Department have contacted the above named person directly to discuss his particular...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (28 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The audited annual report and accounts of Bord na gCon for 2013 are at present with my Department for consideration and will shortly be presented to Government for noting. The annual report and accounts will then be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas prior to their publication by Bord na gCon. Bord na gCon have informed me that the 2014 annual report and accounts are currently...