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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Capital Programme Expenditure (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The total capital funding to my Department for 2014 is €200.5 million and includes €16.8 million capital savings carried over from 2013. A substantial proportion of the Department’s capital budget covers the payment of capital grants under various demand led schemes on projects which include construction work undertaken by individuals or corporate entities in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the lands declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that a number of the land parcels declared contained ineligible features. In order to clarify the position regarding the area of any ineligible features my Department arranged for a ground verification check to be undertaken. The outcome of this check resulted in an over claim in area of greater...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: Howth Fishery Harbour Centre in County Dublin is one of the six designated Fishery Harbour Centres, which are owned, managed and maintained by my Department. Notwithstanding the prevailing economic environment in which we operate, I am happy to be able to advise that in excess of €2.76 million has been invested in maintenance, development and upgrading works at Howth FHC as part of my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Freedom of Information Fees (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is provided in the following table. Year No of request where search & retrieval fees sought 5 Largest Fees Sought 2010 7 €775.15 - - €252.00 - - €251.40 - - €209.50 - - €104.75 2011 8 €299.98 - - €209.50 - - €114.75 - - €104.50 - - €104.50 2012 7 €446.54 -...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Industrial Relations (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department currently has one case in relation to the Employment Equality Acts pending in the Equality Tribunal. My Department has no cases currently before the Labour Court, CPSA or the EAT. In respect of one additional case, my Department has been named as co-respondent along with three other Government Departments. As the subject matter is not of relevance to my Department, my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from the 1st May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The appeal by the person named is currently with the Reviewing Inspector who will report back to the Appeals Committee. Every effort will be made to complete this examination as soon as possible and to notify the appellants of the decision shortly thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in March 2008 and has received payments for the full six years of their contract. The final 75% Year 6 payment amounting to €8,451.67 issued on the 23rdMay 2014 and the remaining 25% balancing payment amounting to €3,040.11 issued on the 6thJune 2014. A payment under Supplementary Measure10 (mixed grazing) will issue later in 2014 for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Scheme Payments (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Regulations governing GLAS require that administrative and on-the-spot checks be carried out before payment issues and therefore it is not possible to make such payments to farmers on commencement of their new Scheme contracts. As is the case for REPS and AEOS at present, payment of up to 75% of the amount due will be made on completion of the first suite of administrative checks on all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Scheme Eligibility (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: Since I first proposed the 80% participation level on Commonages to qualify under Tier One of GLAS, I have further reviewed the position and I announced on 13 May 2014 that I was building in a second-tier access to the Scheme where a minimum of just 50%participation could be secured. I believe this will significantly ease the burden of securing agreements, while at the same time providing a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Expenses (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The details of subsistence and taxi fare payments in respect of the staff of my Department, as requested by the Deputy, are set out in the following table: - 2011 2012 2013 2014 Subsistence €2,650,969.00 €2,532,150.79 €2,443,822.99 €948,092.88 Taxi Fares €40,567.92 €42,490.09 €53,461.01 €19,682.61 These payments have not been the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for the Beef Data Programme for 2014 was extended from 4 April to 17 April. A 1% penalty reduction applies for each working day that the application was received after the closing date up to 30thApril 2014. Applications received after 30thApril 2014 are not admissible. The Terms and Conditions of this Programme specifically state that a swiftpost receipt is required as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Jun 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 in question contained ineligible features. As the person named applied submitted an application for a review of my Department’s decision, a visit by a Department official to verify the position was necessary to progress the matter. The results of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 522 to 524, inclusive, together. ISO International Standards are voluntary standards which are developed and reviewed by the ISO. My Department does not have any role in this arena. Bord Bia’s Quality Assurance Scheme is voluntary, setting specific quality standards, which can add value to the Irish beef, pigmeat, poultry and other sectors to which...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Conditions (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced AEOS 1 in 2010. The application was selected for compliance inspection in 2011 and again in 2013. Non compliance with the Coppicing of Hedgerows, Traditional Stone Wall Maintenance, Slurry Spreading and Tree Planting commitments were found. These were notified to the person named, who was also advised in writing of his right of appeal. The person named did not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from the 1 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (17 Jun 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Carcase Disposal (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: I recently announced refocused support measures for BVD. These measures provide for a €120 payment in respect of disposals in a timely manner of persistently infected (PI) calves in suckler herds. I am also providing for the payment of €75 towards the disposal of second and subsequent PI female calves born in dairy herds that are disposed of in a timely manner. Both measures...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department attaches considerable importance to the live export trade and, over the years, has been very active in facilitating shipments abroad. Live exports serve a dual purpose as a means of satisfying legitimate market demands for live animals and providing alternative market outlets for farmers. Despite concerns about the trade in live cattle, total exports to date this year are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Parking Regulations (17 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department is responsible for the operation and management of the six Fishery Harbour Centres including Howth Fishery Harbour Centre. The Fishery Harbour Centres were set up by virtue of the Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 (as amended) and their primary objective is to provide for the needs of fishermen and the fishing industry generally. Parking is permitted within the limits of the...