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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that a land parcel declared by the person named contained ineligible features. Following an appeal from the person named, a visit by a Department official to verify the position was necessary to progress the matter. The person named was supplied with new maps when they were notified of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas' scheme application on 9 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 not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy Reform (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 85 together. The new CFP, which was negotiated to completion under the Irish presidency, will ensure real meaningful reform to how EU waters are fished in the future. The agreement is designed to ensure the long term sustainability of fishing in Ireland and throughout EU waters, utilising best scientific advice as a key determinant in setting annual...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Minister for Health has overall responsibility for general food labelling legislation but my Department plays an important role in the labelling of food together with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Under EU law primary responsibility for the safety and traceability of food placed in the market place lies with food business operators. The role of my Department is to verify...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Cessation (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy is aware, Ireland strongly supports the abolition of the milk quota regime , on the basis that quotas were widely regarded by all concerned as a brake on the potential of the Irish dairy sector to respond positively to market opportunities. The ending of milk quota regime represents an exceptional opportunity for the dairy industry to increase milk output and, as a result, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will appreciate, questions of price are ultimately matters to be determined between the purchasers and the sellers of cattle. It is neither appropriate nor possible for me or any other Minister for Agriculture in the EU, to intervene directly on these issues. Indeed, the new Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has emphasised this point again in recent days via...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The numbers of animals slaughtered at DAFM approved facilities over the last 5 years are provided below. This includes the number of animals slaughtered in 2014 to-date which is over 10% higher than the number slaughtered in the same period last year and nearly 20% ahead of the same period in 2012. Slaughter figures 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 (YTD) 1,637,431 1,559,684 1,391,586...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports to China (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I led a trade mission to China from 2-7 November which comprised 37 of Ireland’s leading agri-food and agri-services companies and which included over 50 trade promotion meetings in 5 cities. The purpose of the trade mission was to provide an opportunity toshowcase Ireland’s world class food and drink products and services in this expanding market and to facilitate business to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: In terms of returns to farmers, Teagasc’s annual National Farm Survey provides analysis of output, inputs and income at farm level, based on a representative sample of farms. Family farm income per farm (FFI) is the principal measure of income used in the National Farm Survey. It is calculated by deducting all farm costs (direct and overhead) from the value of farm gross output....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am satisfied that farm families in Ireland will benefit from the reformed CAP in a fair and equitable fashion. Data from Teagasc’s National Farm Survey shows that direct payments accounted for 77% of family farm income on average in 2013, and are even more significant as a source of income for drystock farms, particularly those in disadvantaged areas. The environmental focus of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department currently approves 7 organisations to maintain 11 studbooks for registered equidae in the non-thoroughbred sectorwhich covers the following breeds: - Irish Sport Horse, Irish Draught Horse, Irish Sport Pony and Irish Cobs maintained by Horse Sport Ireland; - Connemara pony maintained by the Connemara Pony Breeders Society; - Irish Piebald and Skewbald and Irish Donkey...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry Issues (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The identification and registration of equidae is governed by EU Council Directives 90/426/EEC and 90/427/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 504/2008 of 6 June 2008. The EU legislation has been transposed into national legislation via S.I. No. 207 of 2014 - European Union (Identification of Equidae) Regulations 2014. Regulation 504/2008, which came into effect on 1 July 2009, requires...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: The new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) provides the framework for the long term sustainability of fish stocks around our shores, the continued economic viability of our fishing fleet and fish processing while supporting the communities that depend on a vibrant fishing industry. My plans for the development of the overall seafood sector in the very short term are set out in the Seafood...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (12 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Unfortunately in the time available, and without more information, it has not been possible to identify and retrieve the relevant records on the person in question. These would be required to establish the pension entitlements, if any. If the Deputy wishes to make contact directly with the Pensions Administration Section of my Department and provide further information such as an army number,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: This matter is being examined by my Department with a view to issuing payment shortly. An official from the Department will contact the person named to explain the situation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that one of the land parcels declared by the person named contained ineligible features. However, while t he person named was notified of this decision and of his right of appeal, to date no such appeal has been received. It remains open to the person named to appeal, should he so wish. It...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Payment Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 16 April 2014. Following processing an overclaim was disclosed in respect of one land parcel. This issue has now been resolved and advance payment issued to the person named on 10 November 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2014 Single Farm Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2014. The 50% advance payment under the 2014 Single Payment Scheme commenced on 16 October 2014. Payment issued directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 16 October 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Ireland (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: Sheep Ireland was established in 2008, following extensive consultation with the sheep industry. Its aim is to achieve the greatest possible improvement, from genetic and other factors, in the profitability of the national sheep flock for the benefit of Irish farmers and the sheep industry. Sheep Ireland was formed as a sister company to ICBF, based on the recommendation from the Malone...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2014 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 7 May 2014. Processing of the application revealed over-claims in respect of two of the land parcels declared by the person named. The person named was recently notified of this error by letter. Maps of the relevant land parcels and information on how the person named could seek a...