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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Plan (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The draft Rural Development Plan (RDP) 2014-2020 was formally submitted to the European Commission on 3 July 2014, a number of weeks in advance of the regulatory deadline. The Commission’s formal observations on the draft RDP were received on 20 October 2014 with a total of 266 observations, incorporating a range of informational, techn ical and policy matters. Negotiations in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: My understanding is that the issue raised relates to mackerel management. The allocation of mackerel has long been a contentious issue and this has been addressed by a comprehensive policy on the management of the stock. Prior to 2001, an allocation of 1,500 tonnes was set aside for polyvalent segment vessels out of the total national quota. This was increased to a set amount of 7,000...

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on 4 April 2014. During the validation of the application, an over - claim was disc overed in respect of a parcel of land declared on this application. As t he person named does not hold any Single Payment entitlements, no payment is due under the Single Payment Scheme. However, as the over -...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (28 Jan 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 Scheme year. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: Ceadaíodh rannpháirteacht an duine ainmnithe sa Scéim um Roghanna Comhshaol Talmhaíochta 2011 (AEOS 2) le héifeacht ón 1ú Meán Fómhair 2011 agus eisíodh íocaíocht iomlán i ndáil leis na blianta Scéime 2011, 2012 agus 2013. Faoi Rialacháin an AE a rialálann an Scéim sin agus scéimeanna...

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 April 2014, processing of which has recently been completed. Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is due to issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in April 2008 and received payments for the first five years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the 2007-13 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. During the SPS cross-checks in 2013 an issue arose in relation to the...

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

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment 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 deemed necessary. The visit has now...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Plan (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The draft Rural Development Plan (RDP) 2014-2020 was formally submitted to the European Commission on 3 July 2014, a number of weeks in advance of the regulatory deadline. The Commission’s formal observations on the draft RDP were received on 20 October 2014 with a total of 266 observations, incorporating a range of informational, technical and policy matters. Negotiations in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Retirement Scheme (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Farmers’ Early Retirement Scheme was suspended in 2008 due to budgetary constraints. It was reopened briefly in September, 2009, with limited additional funding, to accommodate farmers who had applications completed or close to completion at the time of suspension. I have no plans to re-open this scheme or introduce another similar scheme at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 30 March 2014, processing of which has recently been completed. Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is due to issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 1 April 2014. Following the processing of this application issues relating to the verification of compliance with the minimum stocking density were identified. Under 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, there are two criteria to be satisfied in relation to those applicants availing of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Native Woodland (Establishment) measure is now an integral part of the recently opened Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme. It has a separate Grant and Premium Category (GPC) under the Scheme and applicants can either apply for approval to plant solely within that GPC or in combination with a mix of other GPCs. As regards native woodland conservation, my Department is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: While statutory responsibility and funding for the CEDRA actions remains with the relevant lead Departments, implementation of the CEDRA report is underway and is currently being directed through the CEDRA Interdepartmental Group (CEDRA IDG) which was established last August. There have been three meetings of this group which is chaired by Minister Ann Phelan. The initial evaluation and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: This REPS 4 contract commenced in May 2009 and payments were made for the first five years of the 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. Following a request to the Department for a change of name to the REPS...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: In the context of delivering the Direct Payment Schemes and Rural Development measures my Department is required to carry out on-the-spot inspections on a number of farms covering such issues as eligibility under the Scheme and compliance with Cross Compliance requirements, as set down in EU legislation, and the standards for Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC), in the areas...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2014, processing of which has recently been completed. Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is due to issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The detailed requirements for the 2015 Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme form part of the Rural Development Programme, which is currently under negotiation with the EU Commission. Under 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, there were two criteria to be satisfied in relation to those applicants availing of equines to meet the minimum stocking density requirement Firstly, the holding itself must...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for the 2014 Single Payment and Disadvantaged Areas Schemes on 14 May 2014. My Department informed the person named on 21 July 2014 that unused Standard Single Payment Entitlements at a value of €207.98 each were reverting to the National Reserve as per the Terms and Conditions of the scheme. The remaining Single Payment Entitlements held were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Administration (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: Bord na gCon is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of greyhound racing under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958. In addition Bord na gCon has specific statutory powers conferred on it in the Greyhound Industry (Racing) Regulations 2007, which relate to the conduct of greyhound racing. Bord na gCon has confirmed to officials in my Department that its drug surveillance services...