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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Seirbhísi trí Ghaeilge (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: D’fhógair mo roinn le déanaí go reáchtálfar sraith imeachtaí eolais timpeall na tíre, agus beidh na hábhair seo a leanas faoi chaibidil: GLAS, an Scéim Íocaíochta Bhunúsach, an Anaclann Náisiúnta agus Glasú. Reáchtálfar ceann de na cruinnithe sin in óstán Connemara Coast, Na Forbacha, Co. na...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Cromane is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its development, repair and maintenance rests with the Local Authority. Therefore, I would direct the local community representatives to first contact the Local Authority in regard to this matter. Under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme my Department has, in previous years, provided funding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is aware of the concerns expressed by persons involved in the commercial export of greyhounds about the implications arising from the implementation of EU legislation governing the commercial movement of greyhounds, notably Directive 2013/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013) and Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 of the European Parliament and of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with relevant EU Regulations, to be eligible under the Young Farmer priority category of the National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme an applicant must meet the following conditions: S/he is participating in the Basic Payment Scheme in the year in which s/he submits an application; S/he is aged no more than 40 years of age at any time during the calendar year in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: For the purposes of GLAS where the herd number is held in joint names, e.g. father and son, the GLAS application can be submitted and processed in the normal manner. The annual Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application is also the application for payment under the GLAS Scheme and once the areas declared for BPS are verified the necessary checks required for the GLAS payment can be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: It is a key requirement in the approval process of the Rural Development Plan that all proposed actions are verifiable and controllable and my Department’s online system for GLAS has been designed with this very much in mind. The different combinations of actions which are permitted together on the one parcel are already built into the system, which should significantly reduce error...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Information sessions on GLAS and the BPS Scheme, which commenced on Monday of this week , are being rolled out across the country to inform farmers of requirements under these schemes. These meetings are open to all to attend. Details of the venues and times have been published in the national and farming press and are available on the Department website. Feedback from the initial meetings...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) with effect from1 September 2010 and payment has issued in respect of the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Remuneration (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy is aware, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has responsibility for the development and implementation of public service pay policy throughout the Public Sector. The employee referred to is employed with the Department of Defence as a civilian Storekeeper Clerk (SKC) Grade II, BFW Stores, in the Curragh Camp and is currently on the 2nd Long Service Increment...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Environmental Policy (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: As you may be aware, the management and protection of the Curragh plains, one of the most open and accessible areas in the Country, is an ongoing process which is the responsibility of the Department of Defence. Officials from my Department have in the past met with various parties involved in the use and management of the Curragh. A wide range of issues are discussed at these meetings...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (11 Mar 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: Agriculture Schemes Payments (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme /Disadvantaged Areas Scheme revealed that several of the land parcels declared by the person named contained ineligible features. Following the review of my Department’s decision, sought by the person named, a visit by a Department official to verify the position on the ground is necessary....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I have arranged for an official of my Department to make direct contact with the legal representative of the persons concerned with a view to addressing the issues raised in the correspondence in question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety Scheme (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: A wide range of investment items, including investments in Dairy Farms and measures to enhance safety on farms, are proposed for inclusion in the new TAMS Schemes under the Rural Development Plan 2014-2020. However, there are no plans at present to include road underpasses in the new farm safety scheme, which forms part of the proposed suite of TAMS schemes.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Programme (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Since this Government took office my Department has published four Bills: - Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill (28 July 2011) - Animal Health and Welfare Bill (25 April 2012) - Forestry Bill (24 April 2013) - Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill (15 May 2014)

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named on 22 May 2014. Payment has not issued to the person named as the holding concerned has not satisfied the Scheme minimum eligibility requirements namely, the submission of the annual sheep census form prior to the extended closing date of 14 February 2014. The person named applied unsuccessfully for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 81 together. The end of January 2015 milk quota position, which is the latest currently available, shows that Ireland is an estimated 5.47% over quota, when account is taken of the butterfat content of the milk deliveries. This figure continues a downward trend in the over-quota position, coming down from 7.15% in October to the current position....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Penalties (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received payments for the first five years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Follow ing an on-farm inspection in August 2014 , issues w ere...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) with effect from 1 September 2010 and payment has issued in respect of the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Scheme years. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Farm Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2014.Processing of this application has recently been finalised and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.