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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (4 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. During the checking process in respect of the 2013 Scheme year, a query arose in respect of land parcels declared which required digitisation. A request to digitise the parcels concerned was received by my Department, however the information submitted was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: This herd owner was the subject of a Satellite Inspection in 2013. Over claims determined by that inspection were confirmed by an on the ground visit. The applicant was informed of the position by letter dated 10 December 2013. Any clearance work carried out since the original inspection can of course be reflected in the land parcel details included on this year’s Single Payment Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Travel (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: I received an invitation to attend the conference a number of months ago. I attended the conference in a personal capacity and covered all related costs.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Appeals (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Agriculture Appeals Office received an appeal from the above mentioned on 25 March 2014. The appeal was acknowledged and a request was sent to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for the Department file and a statement on the issue. The Department file was received on 15 April 2014 and was assigned to an Appeals Officer. As an oral hearing has been requested in this...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department is examining on an ongoing basis land parcels declared under the Single Payment Scheme and other area-based Direct Payment Schemes. As part of this review, ineligible areas were identified and removed from one land parcel declared by the person named, the net effect being that the person named was then deemed overpaid in each of the years 2009 to 2012, inclusive – these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: Applicants under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme were required, inter alia, to have achieved a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare in 2011, or have successfully applied for derogation. As the person named was unsuccessful in their derogation application, no payment is due to the applicant under the 2013 Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: Payment under Grassland Sheep Scheme for 2013 issued on 17 December 2013 to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Remit (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of certain matters relating to Bord na gCon has been commissioned by my colleague the Minister of State, Mr Tom Hayes, TD. The aim of this review is to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to facilitate the growth and development of the greyhound racing industry into the future. The review encompasses the policy, governance and regulatory framework and the financial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Sizes (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department is aware of the report referred to by the Deputy. The term ‘small farm’ has different meanings in different countries, so I think it is more meaningful to focus on the distinction between family farms and large-scale corporate farms. In relation to Ireland, the CSO’s Census of Agriculture in 2010 showed that there were almost 140,000 farms in Ireland, a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Trading Scheme (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Milk Quota Trading Scheme was the main mechanism for the transfer of quota between milk producers. The sixteenth and final stage of the scheme was announced on 17 December 2013, and had a closing date for receipt of applications of 7 February 2014. As this was the final opportunity for quota holders to dispose of their quota, the closing date was, as an exceptional measure, extended to 7...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (4 Jun 2014)

Simon Coveney: At present compensation is available to suckler cow farmers who have multiple cases of persistently infected (PI) calves in their herds in order to encourage the early disposal of these calves. The compensation scheme offers these farmers €100 for the second and subsequent calves removed from suckler herds to a knackery. My Department is currently finalising a review of the BVD...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (29 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: Following the agreement reached on the Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, the Single Payment Scheme will be replaced by the Basic Payment Scheme. In addition to the Basic Payment Scheme, Member States must introduce a 'Payment for Agricultural Practices beneficial for the Climate and the Environment' or greening, as it is more commonly known. Farmers who participate in the Basic...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (29 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1stSeptember 2010 and full payments have issued in respect of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. During a 2013 inspection, the person named was deemed non-compliant in respect of the Planting of New Hedgerow action. A letter issued to the person named notifying them of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Numbers (29 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: The herd referred to is not currently active on my Department's records. If the herd-owner concerned wishes to reactivate his status as an active herd-owner he should, in the first instance, contact the Regional Veterinary Office.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (29 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was among those whose holdings did not achieve a minimum stocking density in 2011 of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare, as required under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. Having unsuccessfully sought derogation from this requirement, he subsequently also unsuccessfully appealed to the independently chaired DAS Appeals Committee. He did not avail of his right to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (28 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1stSeptember 2011 and payments have issued in respect of the 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. During a 2013 inspection, the person named was deemed non-compliant in respect of the Species Rich Grassland and Natura Owned actions. A letter issued to the person named notifying him of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (28 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1stSeptember 2010 and full payments have issued in respect of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. During a 2013 inspection, the person named was deemed non-compliant in respect of the Laying of Hedgerow action. A letter issued to the person named notifying him of the inspection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department provides funding under the Control of Horses Act, 1996, to assist local authorities implement the provision of the Act in relation to stray, abandoned and wandering horses. Local authorities submit claims to my Department on a quarterly basis in arrears in respect of horses seized by them in implementation of the Act. At present local authorities are engaging the services of 9...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Bodies (28 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: Rehoming fees are set by local authorities. My Department offers local authorities €200 towards the cost of re-homing of each horse in an effort to ensure increased re-homing of unwanted horses. In addition, I have specifically increased funding for 2014 to those animal welfare organisations involved in horse welfare activities to ensure sufficient resources are available to cater...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Expenditure (28 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: The helpline is manned by a clerical officer on a part-time basis. I should also emphasise that my Department has a network of regional offices throughout the country and persons concerned with animal welfare issues may also contact any of these offices. I am satisfied that, based on experience to date, the resources and facilities provided by my Department to deal with animal welfare...