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

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 3 May 2014. Following processing, an error was identified on a parcel claimed by the person named. This matter has recently been resolved and payment will issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

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

Simon Coveney: I intend to have milking parlour feeding systems included in the suite of investments under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme to be introduced as part of the 2014 – 2020 Rural Development Programme. The proposals are currently with the EU Commission for approval. There are no plans to include milk recording systems among the proposed investment items in the TAMS Schemes.

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

Simon Coveney: Under the Rural Development Programme I have proposed the introduction of a new Organic Farming Scheme to deliver enhanced environmental and animal welfare benefits and to encourage producers to respond to the market demand for organically produced food. The principal support will be an annual area-based payment per hectare over a 5 year contract period.  This rate is comprised of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (5 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the operation of car parks adjacent to their properties, are the responsibility of the company. Section 37 (1) of the Forestry Act 1988 provides that the Minister with responsibility for Coillte may at the request of the company or on his own behalf make...

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Absolutely.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: It was Deputy Kirk's Government that signed off on the soft landing agreed. Does he not remember?

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: We had to try to alter and fix it, like so many other things. The Deputy is talking nonsense.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Absolutely.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: If the Deputy asks any questions, I will try to answer them.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: We do not know what the figure will be yet. We do not know it will be €88 million. It will be less than that, but it will be a big figure.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: There will be no interest payments. It is already clarified.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: It is not going to be a bleak year.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: On a point of information, it is public knowledge what is happening with regard to the superlevy. The Commissioner has announced that the superlevy can be paid over a three year period with interest-free instalments. I am surprised the Deputy did not know this. I have an opportunity at the conclusion of the debate to sum up and I will try to answer any questions from Members. However, I...

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Fixed milk prices are making a big difference.

Dairy Sector: Statements (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: This is a timely debate. In the coming weeks we will be abolishing the dairy quota regime across the European Union in what is probably the most significant policy change in agriculture for the last 30 or 40 years. It will have a dramatic and positive impact on rural communities and the rural economy for the foreseeable future. Dairy expansion will also bring challenges but we have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: My Department is the designated authority for the consideration and grant of approval for applications to afforest land. Details of all such applications are included on my Department’s website.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: In general, all issues in relation to leases for Government Departments/Offices, including my Department, are a matter for the Office of Public Works. There is one building in Athenry which is leased by my Department at an annual cost of €80,000, plus campus charges. The lease agreement runs for five years with effect from November 2012. There are currently 36 staff from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (4 Mar 2015)

Simon Coveney: Under the Rural Development Programme I have proposed the introduction of a new Organic Farming Scheme to deliver enhanced environmental and animal welfare benefits and to encourage producers to respond to the market demand for organically produced food. The principal support will be an annual area-based payment per hectare over a 5 year contract period.  This rate is comprised of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (4 Mar 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 and payment has issued in respect of the 2013 and 2014 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 System, must...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (4 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 full entitlements have issued in respect of the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 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...