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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: I presume the Deputy is referring to the different rates applying to privately-owned Natura and Commonage. The costings for all GLAS actions are based on income forgone, the cost of compliance and transaction costs. The reason a higher rate of payment per hectare for commonage land has been proposed is to cover the additional costs associated with the preparation and implementation of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: As it is not possible to compile the full information requested in the available timescale, I am arranging for it to be provided directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The media coverage of the legal settlement with Mr Fleury to-date has contained significant inaccuracies in relation to the nature of the settlement, which included a confidentiality clause binding both parties not to divulge the details of the settlement. While respecting the confidentiality clause, I want to stress that it did not provide for any compensation whatsoever to be paid to Mr...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The table below shows the value of Ireland’s Agri-Food trade with Canada for the three years in question. Irish Agri-Food Trade with Canada Irish Exports to Canada 2011 2012 2013 € Millions 84 92 79 Irish Imports from Canada 2011 2012 2013 € Millions 57 43 61

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The table below shows the value of Ireland’s Agri-Food trade with South Africa for the three years in question. Irish Agri-Food Trade with South Africa Irish Exports to South Africa 2011 2012 2013 € Millions 57 62 50 Irish Imports from South Africa 2011 2012 2013 € Millions 38 39 40

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (30 Sep 2014)

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. While this had an impact on payment under the Single Payment Scheme, as the person named was found to have more land after inspection than the maximum payable area under the Disadvantaged Area...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Under the governing EU Regulations, payments under the 2014 Grassland Sheep Scheme cannot issue to eligible applicants until after 1 December 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 19 animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has issued for 9 animals. There was one set of twins registered, and as payment is due only on one of the twins, the second twin will not be paid on. Payment on the remaining 9 animals will issue shortly. The person named also registered 10 animals under the 2012 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas/Grassland Sheep scheme was received from the legal representatives of the estate of the late Joseph Kenny on 15 May 2013. Payment in respect of both the Disadvantaged Areas and Grassland Sheep Schemes cannot issue to the estate of Mr Kenny until such time as either a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration are submitted to my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2013 Single Farm Payment scheme application on 8 May 2013. In order to comply with EU requirements, the 2013 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ Scheme application of the person named was selected for a cross compliance animal identification and registration inspection and a ground eligibility inspection. The cross compliance inspection identified...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 7 December 2012. The process of ranking and selecting all AEOS applicants was clearly set out in the scheme documentation. Acceptance into the scheme was established using pre-determined selection criteria, which included farm-size and which prioritised smaller holdings. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2013 Single Farm Payment scheme was received from the person named on 25 April 2013, and following processing of this application, full payment in respect of the entitlements held issued to the person named on 12 November and 2 December 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Agencies (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy can be found in the attached table. Name of State Agency/Body/Organisation/ Working Group Core Duties Functions of same Number of staff Budget for 2013 Budget for 2014 Date of establishment Legislative Basis Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board Appeals body for aquaculture licensing decisions of Minister Determination of appeals against...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 31 August 2014, the latest date for which figures are available was 9,149, comprising 7,367 Army, 752 Air Corps and 1,030 Naval Service personnel. The following table outlines the establishment, strength and vacancies of the Permanent Defence Force, by Army, Air Corps and Naval Service as at 31...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Review (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Green Paper on Defence, published in July 2013, set out a range of policy focused questions and initiated a broad public consultation process. This generated 122 written submissions from members of the public and other interested parties. As part of this consultation process, a number of people who made written submissions were invited to meet with civil and military staff of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Agencies (30 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The only body under the aegis of my Department with specific budget, staff allocation and established under legislation is the Army Pensions Board. The Army Pensions Board is an independent statutory body established under the Army Pensions Act, 1927. The core duties and functions are to investigate and adjudicate on applications for pensions, allowances and gratuities under the Army...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (25 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Rural Development Programme (RDP), 2014-2020 will be a key support in enhancing the competitiveness of the agri-food sector, achieving more sustainable management of natural resources and ensuring a more balanced development of rural areas. Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for Rural Development by the European Agricultural Fund for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (25 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Beef Data and Genomics Programme has been developed as part of the draft Rural Development Plan submitted to the European Commission in July of 2014. It is currently the subject of discussion with the European Commission whose agreement is required before the scheme and the RDP can come into force. The proposed Beef Data and Genomics Programme is intended to deliver an accelerated...

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

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 to 103, inclusive, together. Firstly, may I say thatall matters relating to the operational enforcement of sea fisheries law are, by Statute, matters appropriate to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). The SFPA is the independent law enforcement agency of the State for sea fisheries law. As Minister, I do not have responsibility in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (25 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from the 1stMay 2013. 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, have to be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks a...