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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: While the extent of damage from the winter storms in 2013/2014 is estimated to be less than 1% nationally, the damage was extensive at a local level. The south of the country and parts of the midlands in particular experienced significant damage where substantial quantities of timber were blown over. A taskforce, chaired by Mr Tom Hayes TD, Minister of State, and comprising relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2014 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 April 2014. Processing of the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application is completed and payment issued directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 15 October 2014. The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that a land parcel declared by the person named contained ineligible features. The person named was notified of this decision to reduce the reference area of the parcel from 4.28 to 4.17 hectares and of his right of appeal on 28 August 2013. The decision was appealed on 2 September 2013. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named above submitted a Transfer of Entitlements application to the District Veterinary Office in Tralee on 13 May 2013. This application was requesting the transfer of 14.49 entitlements by way of sale from another herd owner to the person named. The application was subsequently received in the Transfer of Entitlements Section on 15 May 2013. The person named did not have a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The National BVD Eradication Programme is an industry led programme delivered by Animal Health Ireland (AHI). The legislative basis for this is set out in SI 118 of 2014 which requires that all animals with a date of birth on or after 1 January 2013 must be tested for the presence of the BVD virus. Excellent progress has been made on the programme to date with a very high percentage of herds...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The processing of this application was delayed due to difficulties in receiving correct mapping information from the applicant and his forester. As all the information requested has now been received by the Department, it is expected that payment of the outstanding planting grant can be made before 30 April 2015. Payment of the outstanding forestry premiums will be made once the planting...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: As advised in the previous replies, from time to time I receive allegations or such allegations are sent to the Department in relation to illegal fishing activity. In every instance, these allegations are sent to either the SFPA and/or An Garda Síochána, as appropriate, for investigation. This is the only instruction and/or advice given in respect of any such allegation. In respect...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Bodies (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: Since 1995, my Department has made ex-gratia payments to a number of organisations directly involved in the delivery of animal care and welfare services. The Irish Seal Sanctuary has received funding in the past from my Department of the order of €10,000 in each of the years 2007 to 2011, amounting to total assistance of €50,000. The Irish Seal Sanctuary did not submit an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Direct Payment Scheme (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: EU Regulations governing the Direct Payments Schemes and other area-based schemes requires my Department to ensure that all eligibility requirements are complied with. The regulations require that a minimum of 5% of applicants must be inspected each year to ensure that the land declared for aid, including commonage type land, is eligible for payment. My Department has a dedicated Inspection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for AEOS 3 but was unsuccessful following the selection process as set out in the Terms and Conditions. The person was notified in writing of the outcome of his application and the reasons were outlined. It is, however, open to the person named to apply for the GLAS Scheme through an approved GLAS advisor. The closing date for the submission of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The process of deciding objective criteria for the National Reserve is carried out in consultation with the Direct Payments Advisory Committee which includes members of the main farming bodies and advisory services. After consultation with this Committee in recent months and in the context of the limited funding available to the National Reserve, it was decided that an off farm income limit...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: I said in my response to Question No. 293 of 10 March 2015 that no radical change in the aquaculture sector was to be expected as a result of the modest investment supported through the Seafood Development Programme 2007-2013. Clearly a larger programme of supports would have incentivised more productive investments. Despite that, and the particular issues faced by the sector over the period,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy has been advised the specific aquaculture licence application from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) for the cultivation of finfish in Galway Bay is under active consideration by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act. The assessment process reflects the full engineering, scientific, environmental, legal and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy has already been advised, Marine Harvest Ireland has submitted an application to my Department for an aquaculture licence for the cultivation of finfish at Shot Head, Bantry Bay. All marine aquaculture licence applications are considered by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act. The legislation provides...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Data (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the deputy is set out in the table. IRISH AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION 2004-2014 VOLUME (tonnes) Year Shellfish Finfish Totals 2004 43,091 15,263 58,354 2005 47,454 15,384 62,838 2006 44,696 12,726 57,422 2007 41,266 11,238 52,504 2008 33,887 11,119 45,006 2009 33,865 13,842 47,707 2010 29,744 17,216 46,960 2011 30,843 13,942...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Data (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: According to the 2013 Annual BIM Employment and Production Survey of the Irish aquaculture sector, there were 416 people employed directly in the salmon farming industry.  Of these, 230 were full-time year round employees and 186 were classed as part-time employees. Food Harvest 2020recognises the potential of the seafood sector, in particular aquaculture and seafood processing, to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The control protocols for the management of sea lice are operated by the Marine Institute on behalf of the State and are more advanced than those operated in other jurisdictions for the following reasons: - the inspection regime is totally independent of the industry - data obtained as a result of inspections is published - treatment trigger levels are set at a low level Aquaculture operators...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Dividend (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: The table lists the dividends paid to the Exchequer by Coillte for each year from 2000 to 2014. Year Dividend Paid 2000 - 2007 No dividend paid 2008 €2.6m 2009 -2010 No dividend paid 2011 €10m 2012 €2m 2013 €2m 2014 €4m

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Semi-State Bodies Dividends (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: There are four commercial bodies under the aegis of my Department; Coillte, Bord na gCon, Horse Racing Ireland and the Irish National Stud. With regard to Coillte, one of the Government’s overall current policy objectives for Coillte is that the company should maintain financial policies and a capital structure that facilitate the payment of dividends to its shareholders. Coillte and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (15 Apr 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am informed by the military authorities that during the period 2011 – 2014 inclusive, the Defence Forces trained three hundred and sixty-two military personnel from other States. The personnel in question came from the following countries (in alphabetical order): Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus,...