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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: As set out in response to Question No. 77 of 11 February, 2015 ex-post evaluation of the Seafood Development Programme 2007-2013 is by law a matter for the European Commission The amount of investment in aquaculture under the Programme was modest, so no radical change in the sector was to be expected as a result. However, Bord Iascaigh Mhara advise me that t he value of the sector held...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State, rests with An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. On occasions, the Defence Forces are deployed to Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, arising from the comprehensive review of expenditure in 2011, the Government decided to stabilise the strength of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) at 9,500 personnel. Resulting from the revised strength ceiling, a major re-organisation of the PDF was initiated. Key aspects of the reorganisation included the consolidation of three under-strength Army Brigades into...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Uniforms (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: It was not possible to reply to the Deputy in the time available. My Department is making ongoing enquiries into the matter and I will reply directly to the Deputy once a reply comes to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Following a re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force Lahinch Camp closed in March 2013. The property was surplus to my Department’s requirements and in accordance with normal procedure was offered for sale to other Government Departments and Public Bodies. Discussions took place with Clare County Council and local community groups in relation to the property. However, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Orchard Park Estate in the Curragh has not been taken in charge by Kildare County Council and remains the responsibility of my Department. Officials from my Department are in the process of undertaking a full survey of the Estate to determine the necessary remedial works. It is hoped to commence the works in the near future. However, due to financial restraints the work carried out will be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Irish Red Cross Governance (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: My attention has been drawn to the media report in question and I am aware of the fact that three senior managers at the Irish Red Cross Society have recently resigned from their positions. However, pursuant to relevant legislation, the Irish Red Cross Society is an independent charitable body corporate with full power to manage and administer its own affairs and accordingly the reasons for...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: We asked and the Deputy agreed.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Hear, hear.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy should listen to what I have to say.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I will repeat my previous point. In its final report the Constitutional Convention addressed other issues which citizens and interest groups would have liked it to discuss. However, it was not possible to do so within the timeframe. A ballot of members of the convention highlighted a long list of issues which they believed should be considered by the Government, Oireachtas or any future...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: That is not the Government's attitude.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I did not make such a link. The Deputy is being disingenuous.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I said it was a matter of trust.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I will come to them. Perhaps the Deputy might learn a little about them.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: These are matters entirely outside the scope and competence of the European Union and are solely matters for individual decision by each of the member states, as are the battle groups of which Ireland has volunteered to be part. As such, through the Lisbon treaty guarantees, we have protected and reinforced our independence in defence matters and our traditional policy of military...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Triocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2013: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: I welcome the opportunity to respond, on behalf of the Government, to the proposed legislation. I convey the apologies of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, who cannot be here because he is attending a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Latvia. The Government welcomes the debate because it affords an opportunity to restate our continued commitment to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The practices alleged in the correspondence supplied are of course entirely unacceptable. Bord na gCon is responsible for ensuring that matters in relation to the welfare of greyhounds are carefully monitored and BnG is empowered under legislation to deal with malpractices in regard to welfare. According to Bord na gCon, less than 17,000 greyhounds are bred annually which is at considerable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (5 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas scheme application on 14 April 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 ground eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (5 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Two Limited Felling Licences (FL15842 and FL15843) issued to Coillte on 8 August 2014 for various townlands in Co. Roscommon in connection with Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm. Both licences are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. FL15842 carries an obligation to replant alternative specified sites in counties Limerick, Leitrim, Galway and Mayo, while FL15842 carries an obligation to replant the...