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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: As indicated in a previous reply to the Deputy, my Department was reviewing an appeal from the person named regarding the late submission of his 2013 Single Payment application. That review was recently completed. My Department has now accepted the 2013 application of the person named and I expect that payment will issue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (12 Mar 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. As the person named has applied for a review of my Department's decision, a visit by a Department official to verify the position is necessary to resolve the matter. This verification visit will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Issues (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department is aware of the importance of conserving and maintaining the genetic resources which are native to Ireland and as a result has put in place a number of measures to assist the keepers of rare and native breeds, including Kerry Cattle. My Department has given support to breeders of these breeds through a range of different schemes. The main support mechanism in 2013 and 2014...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Customer Services (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department is constantly examining ways of improving service to our customers. In this regard my Department's online application facility for certain payments has been developed over the last number of years to incorporate new features including a tracking system for certain elements of applications for the Single Farm Payment. My Department will continue to build on and enhance existing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Meetings (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Neither I nor my Department's officials have had any meetings with the named company or their representatives.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Final prepayment checks are currently being carried out for AEOS 1 and AEOS 2 participants who have received 75% of their 2013 payment. The balancing payments due will commence issuing this week. The checking process for the AEOS 3 Scheme is well underway and I expect payments to commence shortly, with a 75% payment issuing first and the balancing 25% payment following.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Fleet Protection (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: In my response to Question No. 228 on 27 February 2014, I advised the Deputy that many (not all) vessels that were harbour bound due to the severe weather were able to return to fishing during some breaks in the weather during February. My response was based on the information on fleet activity available to my Department, which is derived from the EU vessel monitoring systems fitted to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table. With regard to the State Bodies under my Department’s remit, any reports/reviews/studies are an operational matter for the State Bodies concerned. 2011: March- December - - - - Consultant Title of Report Date of Commission Date or Expected Date of Publication Payments € University College Dublin EU...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Applications (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The closing date for receipt of applications to the second stage of the 2014-2015 Milk Quota Trading Scheme was 7 February 2014. An application from the named person was received in my Department before that date. The processing of the applications is now at an advanced stage, and I expect to be in a position to announce the results of the scheme at the end of March. At that time my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The recent storms have indeed been damaging to Irish forests particularly in the south of the country. Early indications suggest however that less than 1% of the forest area and approximately 1% of the forest volume was blown down in the storm of 12 February. Whilst direct financial support is not being provided to those whose forestry was destroyed in the storm, a taskforce, chaired by Mr...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the lands declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that a number of land parcels declared contained ineligible features. In order to clarify the position regarding the area of the ineligible features my Department arranged for a ground verification check to be undertaken. This verification check has recently been completed and the results are now...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 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 accordingly is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. These checks have now been completed and the 75%...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Leases (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Under the Temporary Leasing Scheme, milk producers may apply to lease that part of their milk quota, which they do not intend to use during the particular milk quota year. Such quota is then offered to other producers, within the same Co-operative/Dairy, who require additional quota. This scheme is run over 2 stages each year. The closing date for the second stage of the 2013/2014 Temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: There are no plans to introduce a specific compensation scheme for those farmers who suffered damage to their buildings or equipment as a result of the recent storms. In certain cases, however, such farmers may be able to apply for grant-aid under the on-farm investment schemes which will be introduced by my Department following the receipt of EU Commission approval for the 2014-2020 Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in August 2009 and received payments for the first four years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme, 2007-2013, and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before payments can issue. The administrative checks in this case have now been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department is responsible for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, Dingle, Rossaveel and Killybegs. Charges for the use of facilities and services at each of the Fishery Harbour Centres are levied by virtue of the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2012. My Department is not responsible for charges levied for the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (11 Mar 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. These checks are well under way...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: An official from My Department has been in direct contact with the person named and further documentation has been requested, immediately on receipt of which the case will be further examined, with a view to payment at an early date thereafter, on the understanding that the required documentation is forthcoming.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 7 May 2013, full payment in respect of which issued on 24 September 2013, based on the area declared by the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person in question was able to provide additional information in support of his case and his AEOS contract is now being reinstated. He has been advised of this and payments due will issue to him shortly, commencing with reimbursement of payment for 2010 and issue of payment for 2011. Payments for 2012 and 2013 will follow in sequence thereafter.