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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions Numbers (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: I have led five trade and investment missions since I became Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, to China and the US in 2012, and Switzerland, the Gulf States and the US in 2013. Companies travelled with me on two of these missions - to China and the Gulf States. A list of those companies is set out below. In the case of China, we have opened the market for specific products and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: With processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme due to be finalised shortly, payments will then issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme was received from the named person on 1 of May 2013, processing of which has recently been finalised. Payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scéim na Limistéar faoi Mhíbhuntáiste (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: Chuir an té a ainmnítear iarratas isteach faoin Scéim Íocaíochta Aonair/Scéim na Limistéar faoi Mhíbhuntáiste ar an 16 Aibreán 2013. Éilítear faoi Rialacháin de chuid an AE a dtagann an riarachán i ndáil leis na scéimeanna faoina scáth go ndéantar seiceáil iomlán riaracháin den...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme/ Disadvantaged Areas Scheme has recently been finalised, payments under both Schemes are due to issue to the person named in the coming days, directly to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application under the 2013 Single Payment and Disadvantaged Area Schemes on 22nd April 2013. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases, land eligibility inspections, be completed before any payments issue. In order to meet the EU requirements, the application...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under 2013 Single Payment / Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 19 April 2013. Processing of the application has recently been finalised and payment under the Single Payment and Disadvantaged Areas Schemes issued, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 12 November 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme from the person named was received in my Department on 29th November 2012. The process of ranking and selecting all AEOS applicants was clearly set out in the scheme documentation. Acceptance into the scheme was established using the pre-determined selection criteria as follows: 1. farmers in the Boora region of Co. Offaly who chose...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: The material relating to the number of farmers in each county who have had their payments withdrawn or reduced following inspections of commonages by officials of my Department in 2011 and 2012 is being compiled by my Department in respect of the 2011 and 2012 scheme-years and it will be provided to the Deputy as soon as possible.. As the 2013 inspections are ongoing or are not yet complete,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 603 and 604 together. As processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme is due to be completed shortly, payments will then issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in November 2009 and received payments for the first four years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the Rural Development Programme 2007-13 and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before payments can issue. Arrangements are well advanced to issue payments in respect of 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme/ Disadvantaged Areas Scheme has recently been finalised, payments in respect of both Schemes will issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: With the necessary digitising relating to the application of the person named under 2013 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme having been recently completed, processing was finalised, thereby allowing payments to issue, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named, on 14 November and 15 November in respect of the Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: Payments under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme and 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Schemes issued directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 16 November and 17 November, respectively.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: Following a review of the land submitted by the person named on his Single Payment Scheme application it was found that several parcels contained ineligible features. The person named has sought a review of the decision and this review is currently being undertaken. My Department will be in contact with the person named regarding the outcome of this review in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: Teagasc has achieved a great deal on behalf of Irish Agriculture and food in improving farm incomes, educating and training students and adult farmers, conducting public good research and development and encouraging the adoption of new technology and practices on Irish farms. Their services in research, education and advisory play a key role on the ongoing development and modernisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Cessation (19 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy is aware the Food Harvest 2020 strategy sets the ambitious target of increasing milk production by 50% by the end of the decade. This will require significant processing capacity and I am aware that all of the major milk purchasers have drawn up significant investment plans with a view to enhancing their processing capacity for post 2015. I am sure that, in drawing up those...

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (14 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: We changed it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sugar Industry (14 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: People should not underestimate just how positive a sugar industry is for agriculture. It is a great crop and a cash crop for farmers that is not reliant on payments and subsidies. If we can rebuild this industry, we should do it. My understanding is that approximately half if not two thirds of the hectarage of sugar beet that was grown when we had a sugar industry is still grown in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sugar Industry (14 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: On a point of information, a Cabinet meeting has been called this morning, which I have to attend for approximately 15 or 20 minutes. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, will deal with some the questions while I am away. I will return for the remainder of oral questions, if possible. I appreciate the understanding of Members in this regard.