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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (6 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: Fishing Industry Development (6 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Late last year my Department engaged in a lengthy period of consultation with lobster and shrimp fishermen on the need for additional conservation measures to ensure the sustainability of the lobster and shrimp fisheries. A report on the consultation is currently being finalised. Over 200 submissions were received which raised many important issues, including what fishermen themselves see...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (6 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Disadvantaged Ares Scheme was recently finalised, following confirmation of compliance with the Scheme minimum stocking density requirements, the payment due will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly. Payments under the 2014 Scheme are scheduled to commence later this year. The 2014 Single Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (6 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that the cases of those farmers whose holdings have been adversely affected by recent storms are eligible for consideration under Force Majeure provisions; such cases will be dealt with sympathetically, on their merits, on a case by case base. On the broader issue, I wish to reassure those farmers, who are anxious that if they did not have sufficient hectares to match their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (6 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: A verification visit was conducted recently by a Departmental Inspector, the results of which are being processed. The person named will be advised, in writing, of the outcome of the visit as soon as possible. The necessity for this visit follows the appeal of the person named against the findings of the review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (6 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: I would like to emphasise that the Tralee office is not being closed down. The position is that the administrative functions are being transferred to the Portlaoise office but the Department’s vets, inspectors and technical officers will remain in place at the existing local offices to service our clients across all of the schemes that are provided from these offices. Front-line...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: NAMA Property Sales (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: I have not had any contact with my British counterpart on the future of the Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium as I understand that NAMA holds the loan advanced to the owners of the stadium. NAMA has indicated to the planning authorities in London that it supports the Galliard led proposed development of the site involving Wimbledon AFC. Furthermore I am informed that approaches have been made to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (5 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 is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Following the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) with effect from 1st September 2010 and has received full payment in respect of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish Language Issues (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Expenditure in my Department on the translation and printing of Irish language publications, documents, advertisements and notices in the years in question is detailed below. No expenditure was incurred on bilingual signage. 2011 2012 2013 €11,985 €8,171 €6,906

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Control of the fishing within Ireland’s Exclusive Fisheries Zone is a matter for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. I have asked the Authority to reply directly to the deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Following direct contact yesterday by an official of my Department with the person named, copies of the applications in question have been posted to the person named, as agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The TSE (Fallen Animal) Subsidy Scheme is an essential part of the infrastructure underpinning Ireland’s successful livestock and meat processing industries, which had an estimated combined export value of almost €3 billion in 2012. The Scheme ensures primarily that fallen bovine animals over 48 months, which must be BSE-tested in accordance with EU legislation, are disposed of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Credit Availability (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: As far as credit availability to farmers is concerned, I met the CEOs of the three main banks at the end of last year, and all emphasised that the banks are willing and anxious to lend to farmers seeking to expand. If a farmer has had an application for credit refused or reduced and feels that the bank’s decision is unjustified, he/she can seek to have the issue reviewed by the Credit...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Given the range of issues raised by Comharchumann Uan Chiarraí Teo, my intention is that a comprehensive written response be prepared, addressing all the matters raised, which will issue shortly to the named representatives and copied to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Communities (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Fishing through the winter is difficult in normal circumstances but I am acutely conscious that the adverse weather events since Christmas caused the fishing fleet to be tied up for an unusually long period. The white fish and inshore fleets have been particularly affected. As the catching sector is by definition dependant on being able to go out and catch fish, and crews earn their living...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered ten animals under the 2012 Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme. In order to participate in the Scheme applicants agreed to undertake and notify details of all of the measures required under the Terms and Conditions of this Scheme for all eligible suckler cows and their calves that were suckling on the holding. The person named did not supply any of the required...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (5 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 is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. Following the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS)...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Communities (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Fishing through the winter is difficult in normal circumstances but I am acutely conscious that the adverse weather events since Christmas caused the fishing fleet to be tied up for an unusually long period. The white fish and inshore fleets have been particularly affected. As the catching sector is by definition dependant on being able to go out and catch fish, and crews earn their living...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector Issues (4 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: Revised EU regulations governing the sale and safe use of pesticides came into force in 2011. These regulations cover more specifically, the marketing of pesticides, the sustainable use of pesticides, the collection of statistics on pesticide use and the establishment of minimum standards for new pesticide application equipment. These four separate regulations were commonly referred to as...