Results 241-260 of 354 for speaker:Joe Walsh

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: Six applicants in the potato sector were awarded grant aid under the 2001-02 tranche of the capital investment scheme for the marketing and processing of certain agricultural products. Details of amounts awarded and drawn down are set out in the accompanying table. Name of Beneficiary Amount awarded € Amount drawn down € Donegal Potatoes Ltd., Donegal 390,976...

Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation: Motion. (25 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, done at Rome on 10 March 1988, and the Protocol thereto for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms located on the Continental Shelf, done at Rome on 10 March...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named is a participant in the existing rural environment protection scheme and his contract began on 1 December 2002. On his next anniversary date he will be given the opportunity to take on a new five year commitment, under which he can avail of the increased payment rates and other changes to the scheme which are currently awaiting the approval of the European Commission.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named applied for premium on ten animals under the 2002 suckler cow premium scheme. The 80% advance instalment amounting to €1793.20 issued on 16 October 2002 while a balancing payment for €52.01 issued on 30 April 2003. The total suckler cow premium due on ten animals is €2241.50 but in the case of the person named a penalty of 17.68% has been applied to payment. This...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named applied for premium on 27 animals under the 2003 suckler cow premium scheme on 30 June 2003. The application has been processed for payment and his 80% advance instalment amounting to €4704.47 issued on 29 October 2003. This payment was in respect of 26.5 animals, being the number of quota rights on record for the applicant. As the closing date for the scheme was 27 June...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: As explained in my previous response to a question in this case, No. 145 on 4 May, there are specific procedures for appeals under the rural environment protection scheme. These include an initial appeal to my Department's local office and the right of appeal to the agriculture appeals office. The initial appeal in this case was unsuccessful and my Department has now written to the person...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named submitted four applications under the 2003 special beef premium scheme, one on 20 February 2003, in respect of eight animals, one on 17 June 2003, in respect of two animals, one on 22 July 2003, in respect of three animals and one on 9 December 2003, in respect of nine animals. Following computer validation, two of the animals included on the application of 9 December 2003...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: EU Directive 2001/18/EC obliges member states to draw up a national strategy and best practices relating to the co-existence of GM crops with conventional and organic crops on the basis of guidelines prepared by the EU Commission. An interdepartmental interagency working group has been set up in my Department to develop this national strategy and bring forward recommendations. The working...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named submitted four applications under the 2003 special beef premium scheme, one on 27 March 2003, in respect of 11 animals, one on 10 June 2003, in respect of one animal, one on 28 November 2003, in respect of 47 animals and one on 31 December 2003, in respect of 48 animals. As two of the animals applied on under the first application were slaughtered prior to application, they...

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The information sought by the Deputy, as recorded by my Department's cattle movement monitoring system, is set out in the table following. Export of bovine animals to continental EU in 2003. Country of destination Calves Weanlings Other cattle France 0 5 79 Netherlands 32,946 833 666 Germany 0 23 40 Italy 1,272 9,150 8,418 Greece 0 260 314 Portugal 0 42...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named submitted three applications under the 2003 special beef premium scheme — one on 20 February 2003, in respect of three animals, one on 5 September 2003, in respect of one animal, and one on 22 December 2003, in respect of four animals. One of the animals included on the application of 22 December 2003 was notified to the CMMS database incorrectly. This query has now been...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: There appears to be confusion between two parcels of land allotted by the former Land Commission to the person named. He received one plot from the former Land Commission in exchange for land surrendered by him and this plot has been vested in the person named and all relevant documentation leading to registration has been lodged in the Land Registry under Schedule No. 92813. The second plot...

Written Answers — Nitrates Directive: Nitrates Directive (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The implementation of the nitrates directive is in the first instance a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. A draft action programme, prepared by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in conjunction with my Department and in consultation with Teagasc, was presented in December last to representatives of the main farming...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named applied to participate in 2003 extensification premium. Payment of this premium is scheduled to commence next month but it is too early to confirm if he will qualify for payment.

Written Answers — Nitrates Directive: Nitrates Directive (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The implementation of the nitrates directive is, in the first instance, a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Ireland is legally obliged to put into effect an action programme for the further implementation of the nitrates directive. The European Court of Justice, in its judgment on 11 March 2004, held that Ireland had not fulfilled its obligations...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: An issue which delayed finalisation of the 2003 area aid application for the person named has now been resolved and any further payments due in respect of 2003 can now be processed. The person named has two animals eligible under the 2003 slaughter premium scheme. The 80% advance payment issued in respect of these animals on 27 January 2004. The 20% balancing payments for slaughter premium...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: Six applicants in the potato sector were awarded grant aid under the 2001-2002 tranche of the capital investment scheme for the marketing and processing of certain agricultural products. Details of amounts awarded are set out as follows: Name of Beneficiary Amount awarded € Donegal Potatoes Ltd., Donegal 390,976 Meade Potato Co. Ltd., Co. Meath 287,825 Peter & Eddie...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named submitted two applications under the 2003 special beef premium scheme, one on 9 June 2003 in respect of 23 animals and one on 1 December 2003 in respect of 33 animals. Under the EU regulations governing the 2003 scheme a stocking density of 1.8 livestock units per hectare applies, based on the forage area declared on an applicant's area aid application. As the forage area...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named submitted four applications under the 2003 special beef/bull premium scheme, one on 23 June 2003 in respect of seven animals, one on 7 October 2003 in respect of five animals, one on 20 October 2003 in respect of eight animals and one on 4 November 2003 in respect of one animal. Under the EU regulations governing the 2003 special beef premium scheme a stocking density of 1.8...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2004)

Joe Walsh: The person named applied for premium on 40 animals under the 2003 suckler cow premium scheme. When processing the application for payment it was found that the information recorded on CMMS for three animals was inconsistent with that provided by the herdowner and so required further clarification. The queries have now been resolved and payment will issue shortly.