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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The development of a new Rural Development Programme (RDP) under Pillar 2 of the new Common Agricultural Policy will be a key support in enhancing the competitiveness of the agri-food sector, achieving more sustainable management of natural resources and ensuring a more balanced development of rural areas. On 14 January, I announced details in relation to proposed measures for inclusion in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The definition of ‘young farmer’ under the new Direct Payments Regulation that will come into force in 2015 includes the criteria that such persons are aged 40 or less in their first year of application and that they have established their holding within five years of their first application under the Basic Payment Scheme. Persons who meet the definition of ‘young...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Under 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, eligible applicants’ holdings were required to have satisfied minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months, in addition to maintaining an annual average of 0.15 livestock units calculated over the twelve months of the scheme year. While the holding of the person named was confirmed as having...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Any farmer who received a direct payment in 2013 (Single Payment, Grassland Sheep Scheme, Burren Life Scheme, Beef Data Scheme) has an automatic allocation right under the Basic Payment Scheme in 2015. As the farmer in question did receive a direct payment in 2013 he holds an allocation right and will establish entitlements on his original farm. The value of entitlements to be established...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Development Programme which my Department administers on an annual basis provides funding for capital works at the six Fishery Harbour Centres including Dunmore East. As with other potential projects in the six Fishery Harbour Centres, dredging at Dunmore East will be considered for inclusion under the 2014 programme on the basis of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The figures requested by the Deputy are as outlined in the Table below: Galway Year Paid Amount 2013 11,070 €23,063,212 2012 11,358 €24,625,887 2011 12,066 €26,076,491 2010 12,048 €26,043,156

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The figures requested by the Deputy are as outlined in the Table below: ROSCOMMON Year Paid Amount 2013 5,341 €11,191,034 2012 5,468 €12,027,249 2011 5,702 €12,385,095 2010 5,709 €12,408,799

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The figures requested by the Deputy are as outlined in the Table below: LEITRIM Year Paid Amount 2013 3,205 €7,000,237 2012 3,290 €7,381,428 2011 3,468 €7,697,018 2010 3,443 €7,627,014

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Applications (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The application referred to by the Deputy is in respect of a site located within Drumcliff Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site) and a Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive (Natura 2000 sites). In 2007 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) declared in Case C418/04 that by failing to take all measures...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Applications (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The application referred to by the Deputy is in respect of a site located within Drumcliff Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site) and a Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive (Natura 2000 sites). In 2007 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) declared in Case C418/04 that by failing to take all measures...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: My Department uses private contractors, consultants and agencies to provide certain services when such an approach is more cost effective. This can include services such as specialised laboratory services, computer services, legal advice or independent auditing services. The total expenditure for these services was €1,956,784 in 2011, €1,192,211 in 2012 and €1,698,615...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The current gender balance of the Boards of the State Agencies under my remit is as follows: Agency % Females on the Board Number of Females appointed by the Minister since taking office *Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board Nil 1 appointed Feb 2012 but resigned in Oct 2012 *Bord Bia 20% 2 and 1 reappointed Bord Iascaigh Mhara Nil - Marine Institute 11% 1 *National Milk Agency Nil -...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Semi-State Bodies Issues (26 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: None of the four commercial semi-State Bodies under the remit of my Department has an employee share ownership plan in place at this time.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Beef Industry Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: No policy around young male calves, particularly those born in the dairy sector, will provide any instant solution around getting a better price for beef. We can produce much more beef in Ireland, get a good price for it and sell it into markets, but it must be produced according to the spec customers want. Most farmers understand that but, unfortunately, some farmers in the bull beef...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Beef Industry Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to discuss this matter in the Seanad. The value of beef exports was estimated at €2.1 billion in 2013. This export performance, based on wide portfolio of customers, has contributed significantly to higher returns for Irish beef in recent years. It also reflects the success of Bord Bia’s marketing strategy which focuses on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Quality (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: Overall, the system of regulation in Ireland of bituminous wood preservative products and treated timber provides for the assessment of the impact of such products/treated articles on the groundwater resource. Where necessary, relevant restrictions and protective measures to protect groundwater in the context of the relevant pieces of chemical legislation, Water Framework Directive and the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: The person named was 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 under...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry Development (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: There is a considerable amount of information generally available on the value of the thoroughbred industry. Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001, is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the industry. Each year HRI publishes its annual report and accounts, audited by the Comptroller...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: A review of the lands declared by the person named under the Single Payment Scheme in 2012 and 2013 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 been completed and the results are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 7 March 2013, processing of which is only recently finalised, following confirmation of the stocking density of the holding of the person named. Payment is due to issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the person named.