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

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number of applicants under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, whose cases were impacted by the requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare in 2011 and who applied for and were refused derogation in this regard. The person named subsequently availed of the option to appeal to the independently chaired DAS Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (19 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010 and full payments totalling €1,424.71 and €4,473.78 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Garda Investigations (19 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Arising from the dioxin contamination incident of December 2008, my Department has taken significant steps to enhance the level of inspections and sampling at feed business operator (FBO) establishments with a view to avoid, as far as possible, the repetition of similar incidents. These measures include a focus on commercial grain dryers whereby all commercial grain dryers have been subject...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (19 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s (DAFM) National Residue Control Plan (NRCP) provides for the testing for residues of certain substances in live animals and animal products. In accordance with EU legislation, testing is carried out at farm level and in the primary processing facilities (slaughterhouses) because these are the most suitable locations for testing for...

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

Simon Coveney: While the person named successfully applied for derogation in regard to the 2011 stocking density, payment has not issued as the holding does not, as yet, satisfy the 2012 Scheme minimum stocking density requirements. My Department has been in direct contact with the applicant to request submission of the Sheep Flock Register, on receipt of which the application can be further progressed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (19 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: As indicated in my previous reply to the Deputy the application referred to is in respect of a site located within Kenmare Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site). The European Court of Justice declared in case C418/04 that, by failing to take all the measures necessary to comply with Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (19 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is responsible for operational matters in relation to enforcement and compliance of Sea Fisheries law and areas of Food Safety law agreed with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. There are general requirements in Regulation EC 178/2002 and Directive 2000/13 prohibiting the misleading of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Sales (19 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: At EU level there is a common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products. The movements of fish and fishery products are largely unrestricted within the EU while imports of fish and seafood from outside the EU are strictly regulated. Decisions on the sourcing of fish or fish products for the retail and catering outlets and purchased by public institutions are a matter...

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

Simon Coveney: The following Table contains the details sought by the Deputy: Scheme Total number of persons paid Agri-environment Option Scheme (AEOS) 228 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (DAS) 1,316 Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS) 722 Animal Welfare, Recording and Breeding Scheme (Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme) 703

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farming Incentives (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Since taking office I have been concerned by the poor age structure in Irish farming. Recent analysis shows that there are more farmers over 80 than under 35 in Ireland. I have been working to encourage more new entrants to take up farming as a career. Budget 2013 saw the extension of key reliefs that were already in place for young new entrants (such as the 100% relief from Stamp Duty and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received payments for the first three 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 this administrative check an Adjusted Plan was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme was received in this case on 6 November 2012. The closing date for submission of applications under the 2012 Scheme was 15 May 2012. However, following the submission of an appeal, it has now been possible to accept the application in view of the exceptional circumstances involved and payment is due to issue shortly. The person concerned is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Resources (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: My Department is not currently involved in any lease in Lough Foyle from the Crown Estates Commission. It is, however, working with the Loughs Agency and other relevant Departments and agencies towards the conclusion of a management agreement for both the Foyle and Carlingford areas in order to facilitate the acquisition by the Loughs Agency of aquaculture licensing functions for these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Job Creation Targets (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The focus of the Food Harvest 2020 report is to develop the agriculture, food and fishing sector and to leverage the growth envisaged in output and exports in order to protect existing jobs and to create new ones. The 215 recommendations in FH 2020 are largely capacity building measures which are directed at supporting and improving the employment potential of this sector. As such they do...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Statistics (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Central Statistics Office’s Census of Agriculture 2010 showed that there was a total of 4,569 farms in Co Meath. The breakdown by size of holding is in the table. Farms in Meath - Census of Agriculture 2010 Farm size (AAU) - hectares < 5 5 - < 10 10 - < 20 20 - < 30 30 - < 50 50 - < 100 >= 100 Total 71 731 978 651 890 881...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in December 2007 and has received payment 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. This process is nearing completion in this case and I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: In 2012 my Department spent a total of €344,556 on outsourced security services. The companies providing these services are listed in the table. Name Address Alarm Control Centre Unit 9A, Parkwest Business Park, Dublin 12. Andrew Broderick Electrical Main Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois. AP Systems Ltd. 37A Hebron Business Park, Co. Kilkenny. Castleguard Security Services...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (14 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: In 2012 my Department spent a total of €972,165 on outsourced cleaning services. The companies providing these services are listed in the table. Name Address ABC Cleaning 40-41 Boherbee Tralee Co Kerry. Advance Cleaning Service Ahiohill, Co Cork. AP Corporate Personnel Ltd. T/A Allpro Services, Technology House, Parkmore, Co. Galway. Crystal Clean Services Ballymurphy,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (13 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2011 and full payment totalling €338.07 issued in respect of 2011. 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (13 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2008 and received payments for the first 4 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. The process is nearing completion in this case and I expect...