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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2014: Motion (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2014: Motion (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The most recent estimates available suggest that the horse and greyhound racing industries, combined, underpin in excess of 24,000 jobs and stimulate €1.6 billion in economic output. These industries receive financial support from the State through the horse and greyhound racing fund under section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. Payments are made from the fund by my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Policy (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Quite significant efforts are being made to progress the implementation of the report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) which was launched in April 2014. Following its launch, the Government appointed Ann Phelan, T.D. as Minister of State with specific responsibility for implementation of the CEDRA report in July of this year. As the deputy is aware,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: In Irish waters, tangle nets have primarily been used to target crawfish stocks. The use of tangle nets to fish for crawfish is prohibited in two specified areas off the coasts of Kerry and Galway by the Crawfish (Fisheries Management and Conservation) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 233 of 2006). An incentive based approach, to encourage more environmentally sustainable fishing, is also in place....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The repayment in question refers to a debt incurred under the Organic Farming Scheme. In this case, the eligible area was less than that claimed for by the person named which resulted in an over payment which needs to be recovered. Due to the extenuating circumstances outlined however, the person named may contact the Organic Unit of my Department and arrange repayment of the amount owed by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas scheme was received from the person named on 12 May 2014. Processing of this application has recently been finalised and payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Feedstuffs (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Animal by-products (ABP) are defined as entire bodies or parts of animals, products of animal origin or other products obtained from animals which are not intended for human consumption. and are a potential source of risk to public and animal health.   Because of the associated risk and to protect both human and animal health, the use of ABP is covered by comprehensive EU...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ scheme application on 29 April 2014. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The EU Regulations also require that where it...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ scheme application on 7 May 2014. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The EU Regulations also require that where it is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Colleges Courses (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Advanced Certificate in Agriculture otherwise known as the Teagasc Green Cert is the standard agricultural education qualification for farm support schemes and for tax incentives such as stamp duty exemption in the Republic of Ireland. On successful completion, students are awarded a Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications as accredited by Quality and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Imports (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department records all details of companies that request licences for the import of beef from outside the European Union. Meat products imported from outside the EU must come from plants approved under the European Union veterinary inspection regime and have equivalent standards as that within the EU. Meat products entering the EU from a third country are subject to documentary, identity...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas scheme was received from the person named on 18 March 2014. Processing of this application has recently been finalised and payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person shortly. The 50% advance payment under the Single Payment Scheme was issued to the applicant on 16...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases Issues (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The position is that the Supreme Court has referred the matter back to the High Court and I am awaiting the outcome of the hearing in that forum.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Policy (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: There are no plans currently to reintroduce early retirement for older farmers or installation aid for younger farmers. However, the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme, which was submitted to the EU Commission for approval in July 2014, includes a commitment to the introduction of an enhanced capital investment scheme for young farmers. The new scheme will offer a specific grant rate of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ scheme application on 30 April 2014. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The EU Regulations also require that where it...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas scheme was received from the person named on 7 April 2014. Processing of this application has recently been finalised and payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) for an aquaculture licence for the cultivation of finfish near Inis Oirr in Galway Bay was received by my Department in 2012.  The application and its accompanying Environmental Impact Statement are being considered under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act and the 1933 Foreshore Act. The assessment process will consider all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: This is an operational matter for Bord Iascaigh Mhara in line with the Sea Fisheries Act 1952. However, I understand that BIM has been investigating and encouraging the development of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for some time and has run workshops on this topic. Ireland currently has two operational RAS farms based onshore. Both of these produce Abalone. The technology to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Lice Controls (25 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The report referred to by the Deputy is published by the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research as a digital open access document. The report has been examined by the Marine Institute which has determined that it is not a “new study” and does not contain any new material. In addition, it is not a peer reviewed article nor does it meet the criteria for new research or novel...