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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (23 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 to 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: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Expenditure (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Rural Development Programme for the 2014-2020 period was submitted to the EU Commission for approval in July 2014. The following investments have been identified as priority areas which will be targeted in the initial stages:- (i) dairy equipment, (ii) low emission spreading equipment, (iii) animal welfare and farm safety (specifically beef and sheep handling facilities), (iv) pig and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Green Low-carbon Agri-environment Scheme (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The new GLAS Scheme is currently with the European Commission for approval, as part of the Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020. Once such approval is granted, my Department will move to open the Scheme for applications. I would hope to be able to do so before the end of the year, but this is entirely dependent on approval being secured in time from the EU. However, I am confident...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licence Application Numbers (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: To date, 469 felling licences have been issued to Coillte for its plantations that were damaged as a result of the February 2014 storms. For efficiency of processing, 399 of these licence applications were submitted as a batch while the remaining 70 applications were submitted individually. A list showing all Coillte felling licences issued as a result of storm damage follows. The list...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest estate and associated tasks, are the responsibility of the company. With reference to the control measures implemented in Gougane Barra Forest Park, County Cork, following the confirmation of Phytophthora ramorumon Japanese...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: A general felling licence GFL CK27WB01 issued to Coillte in respect of clearfelling 4.9 hectares at Coomroe, Co. Cork, due to storm damage. The species licensed were Sitka Spruce, Lodgepole Pine (Northern Coastal), Birch and Japanese Larch. The application was referred to both Cork County Council and National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) for their observations, prior to approval...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The only felling licences issued in respect of tree felling in the townland of Jenkinstown were two General Felling licences issued to Coillte in 2009 and both of which expired in April 2014. There were no licences issued in respect of storm damaged trees in this townland.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The new draft forestry programme which will cover the period 2014 – 2020 includes a number of measures which may be used to conserve and protect the valuable habitats and ecosystem services provided by Ireland’s ancient woodlands. 1. Measure Number 6: TheNative Woodland Conservation Scheme (NWS Conservation) supports the protection and enhancement of existing native woodlands,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: TheNative Woodland Conservation Scheme (NWS Conservation) which is included in the new draft forestry programme 2014 – 2020, provides support for the protection and enhancement of existing native woodlands. Specific forest types targeted by this scheme include: - Woodlands designated as a cSAC, NHA, pNHA or SPA; - Old Woodland Sites, whereby original 6 inch Ordnance Survey maps show...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Conservation and development of forest genetic resources are fundamental to realising national forest policy goals. Increasing emphasis on biodiversity conservation at ecosystem and genetic levels runs hand in hand with developing the genetic resource of native species and their expanding role as envisaged in the new forestry programme for the period 2014 – 2020. Through the native...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: I am taking it that the Deputy is referring to the appointment of a former Assistant Secretary General of my Department to the Board of Coillte with effect from 1 January 2010. It should be noted that, in accordance with the provisions of the Forestry Act 1988 under which Coillte was established, the person was appointed to the Board by the then Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta received payment of afforestation premiums at the non-farmer rate from 1994 to 1999. The European Commission decided in August 1999 that Coillte was not eligible to receive such premiums as it did not consider Coillte to be a “private-law, natural or legal person” as defined in Regulation 2080/92. Ireland appealed this decision but, in late 2003, the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: It should be noted that the payments in question to Coillte were made in good faith and all involved acted on the basis that Coillte was entitled to this money in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) 2080/92. However, in compliance with the decision of the EU Commission, as upheld by the Court of Justice, the EU element of the premium payments paid to Coillte by the Department was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Irish Forestry Unit Trust ( IForUT ) is a private entity. The registration of an entity as a charity does not fall within the remit of my Department. Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the relationship between Coillte and the Irish Forestry Unit Trust (IForUT) , are the responsibility of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and came into operation on 1 January 1989. There has been significant interaction between the company and its parent Departments over the intervening 25 years, ranging from operational issues such as applications for felling licences under the Forestry Act 1946 to obligations under the Forestry Act...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as contractual arrangements and sources of funding, are the responsibility of the company.  As a commercial company, Coillte is required to publish Annual Accounts, copies of which are laid before each House of the Oireachtas, in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases Issues (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Veterinary practitioners conducting testing under my Department’s TB and Brucellosis Eradication Programme are required to comply with relevant requirements set out in the protocol document (‘ERAD Document ER 4’) and to give a formal written undertaking in this regard each year. In this context, the ER 4 document sets out the following: - The veterinary practitioner...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: All bovines in the State must be identified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1760 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 and S.I. No. 77 of 2009 [European Communities (Identification of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases Issues (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: The allegation concerned has been fully investigated and was found to be without foundation as the Department officer referred to had followed the relevant procedures correctly. The assertion that an animal should have been destroyed is not sustained by the facts of the case since the animal concerned had already been slaughtered some 6 months before the retrospective correction of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Harvesting Rights Sale (23 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest estate, are the responsibility of the company.  The company has, however, advised that Coillte has disposed of its interest in the leasehold of 402.92 hectares of land and trees at Kilcooley Estate, County Tipperary....