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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: In developing the shape of the new system of Direct Payments in Ireland, I have been very conscious of the needs of sheep farmers, in particular those who farm on hill and commonage land. In general, sheep farmers hold low value entitlements under the current Single Payment Scheme and will benefit significantly from the model of convergence that is to be applied in Ireland where those with a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grassland Sheep Scheme Payments (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 220 together. In developing the shape of the new system of Direct Payments in Ireland, I have been very conscious of the needs of sheep farmers, in particular those who farm on hill and commonage land. In general, sheep farmers hold low value entitlements under the current Single Payment Scheme and will benefit significantly from the model of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Expenditure (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: With payments made to date under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme representing in excess of 98% of the expected outturn, the expected DAS spend under the 2007/2013 Rural Development Programme will be in the region of €1,592 million. Payments in respect of each of the years of the Programme as follows: Year Expenditure € m 2007 255 2008 254 2009 224 2010 222 2011 223...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: This matter is being considered and will be discussed further when the Bill comes back before the Dáil.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: This matter is being considered and will be discussed further when the Bill comes back before the Dáil.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Forestry Bill, 2013, as proposed, enables the Minister to set conditions in a felling licence which includes the replanting of trees. Unlike the 1946 Forestry Act, however, where replanting was mandatory in the case of a General Felling Licence, it is important to note that it is at the discretion of the Minister whether replanting should be mandatory in any particular case. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The issue of charging of fees is currently being considered in the context of the progression of the Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application for Single Farm Payment was received from the person named on the 5th of March 2013. On processing the application it was found that one parcel had been dual claimed by the person named and a third party. The person named was informed on the 20th of August 2013 of the dual claim. The named person responded to this notification on the 23rd of August stating that he did not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The persons named were approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 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, must be completed before any payment can issue. These checks are well...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: I recognise the difficulties and the hardship that have been experienced by the farming community as a result of the recent severe weather conditions. In response to this particularly bad spell of weather my Department put in place a number of supports to assist farmers who were adversely affected. For farmers who had concerns over animal welfare or were unable to feed their animals my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: Invitations to the Animal Welfare Conference on 16 May next will be extended to up to 140 voluntary organisations involved with animal care. Regulatory bodies including An Garda Síochána will also be in attendance.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases Issues (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The arrangements in regard to postage of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) samples are set out clearly in the detailed communications to farmers provided by Animal Health Ireland. The private laboratories engaged in the testing of samples operate under a protocol agreed by the BVD Implementation Group which is the body overseeing this industry led programme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Installation Aid Scheme Eligibility (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The consultation paper prepared by my Department in relation to the proposed measures for inclusion in Ireland’s Rural Development programme for 2014-2020 includes a commitment to the introduction of an enhanced grant scheme for young farmers who invest in farm infrastructure, with a specific grant rate of 60 per cent compared to the standard grant rate of 40 per cent which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together. In relation to Clew Bay my Department considered reports from its Marine Engineering Division and the Marine Institute both of which in summary concluded that: 1. The estimated number of escaped fish was not considered significant. 2. The escape was caused by a torn net. 3. The operator was required to arrange for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Farming (3 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: It is a condition of aquaculture licences that the Licensee shall advise Inland Fisheries Ireland within 24 hours of any escapes from the licensed areas. My Department is advised by the operator that written notice of a possible fish escape/loss was issued to Inland Fisheries Ireland on 14 February. The operator has also advised my Department that due to the treacherous weather conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: VAT Rate Application (2 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The farmer’s flat-rate addition of VAT was increased from 4.8% to 5% with effect from 1 January 2014 as announced in the budget. The flat-rate scheme compensates unregistered farmers for VAT incurred on their farming inputs, and is reviewed annually in accordance with the EU VAT Directive. Compliance with tax legislation is however a matter for the Office of Revenue Commissioners.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (2 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The review of this case is complete and payment of €5,261.34 has issued to the applicant named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Equipment Scheme Applications (2 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the TAMS Dairy Equipment Scheme and submitted an application in the final tranche which closed on 31 December 2013. My Department has already acknowledged the receipt of the application and I expect a decision to be made in relation to the application in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (2 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in October 2009 and received payments for the first four years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Following a review of the file, a potential area clawback...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (2 Apr 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2008 and received payments for the first five years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. This process has now been completed for 2013 payments and the...