Results 32,141-32,160 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the importance of Donadea Forest Park as a recreational amenity in North Kildare. With reference to the Government decision, in the context of the asset disposal programme, that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests be put forward for sale, substantial work has been undertaken to date on the identification of the forestry assets involved, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number whose Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application were impacted by a requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare in 2011 and who applied for and were granted derogation in this regard in December 2012. However, payment has not yet issued as an overclaim has been identified on one of the land parcels declared. The applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Applications (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application for consideration of an allocation of entitlements under the New Entrant category of the 2012 National Reserve. This category caters for farmers who commenced farming after 17 May 2010. Successful applicants under this category are required to meet certain criteria in relation to income limits and educational qualifications. This application can...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Rules on the labelling of meat and meat products are laid down in EU legislation. For beef, the current rules require compulsory origin labelling, with place of birth, rearing and slaughter specified. In 2011 a new Food Information for the Consumer Regulation (1169/2011/ EC) provided a framework for extending explicit compulsory origin labelling requirements to meats other than beef,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Capital Expenditure Programme (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: A substantial proportion of the Department’s capital budget relates covers the payment of capital grants under various demand led schemes on projects which include construction work undertaken by individuals or corporate entities in the agriculture, forestry, fishery and food processing sectors. Detailed plans for capital spending under the fishery harbours development programme as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports to Iran (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: While most of our beef exports go to EU markets, it is always beneficial to have a wide range of outlets available for our high quality food products and I am committed to ensuring that Irish operators have access to as many markets as possible worldwide. The Iranian government lifted its ban on Irish beef last July. However before exports of beef from Ireland can take place, a bilateral...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation application having been unsuccessful, who were offered the option to appeal to the independently chaired DAS Appeals Committee. To date, this option has not been availed of. Should the applicant choose to appeal, it will be referred to the Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sale of State Assets (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Further to the Government decision that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests be considered for sale, NewERA have been actively engaged in recent months with Coillte, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and my Department to examine the financial and other implications of developing the potential of Coillte’s forest assets. The process is at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: As indicated, a number of issues arose during the processing of this application which required resolution before the question of payment could be considered. However, in the interim and following direct contact with the applicant, outstanding issues have been resolved, thereby allowing the payment due to issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: While the person named submitted an application for derogation, as insufficient supporting documentation was supplied, the person named was requested to address this. As this documentation has now been received, the case has been fully processed, with payment due to shortly issue to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Parking Provision (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 709, 711, 712, 726, 729, 732 and 733 together. The introduction of pay parking at Howth Fishery Harbour Centre is currently under consideration. The Rates and Charges Order of 2012 is the legal instrument that provides for parking charges in the Fishery Harbour Centres, and that order provides for maximum charges. The specific elements of any possible...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Since 1995, my Department has made ex-gratia payments to a number of organisations directly involved in the delivery of animal care and welfare services. In 2012 it supported 140 organisations throughout every county in the country to the tune of €1.365 million. The funding available to individual organisations is intended only as a contribution to the overall costs of an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: My Department is responsible for licensing the cultivation of aquatic plants such as seaweed under the provisions of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997. My Department is also responsible for licensing the harvesting of seaweed to be used wholly or primarily for fishing or aquaculture related purposes under the provisions of the Foreshore Act 1933. Applications are assessed by reference to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Application Numbers (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:- - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - COUNTY Grants Expenditure Grants Expenditure Grants Expenditure Carlow 0 €0 0 €0 6 €46,349 Cavan 2 €21,109 3 €16,895 12 €110,549 Clare 0 €0 0 €0 11 €85,474 Cork 5 €26,637 4 €474,811...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Application Numbers (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The tables below detail the total number of recipients and value of payments for the 2010 and 2011 Agri Environment Options Schemes in respect of 2010, 2011 and 2012. 2010 - AEOS I - AEOS II - COUNTY Number of Participants Value of Payment Number of Participants Value of Payment Carlow 103...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Application Numbers (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The total number of recipients and value of payments for 2010, 2011 and 2012 for participants in REPS 3 and REPS 4 is set out in the tables below. REPS 3 was introduced in February 2004 and all participants have now concluded their contracts. REPS 4 began in August 2007 and payment will be continuing until 2015. PAID IN 2010 - ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Application Numbers (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The details sought by the Deputy are set out in the table below. County 2010 2011 2012 Carlow 1,641 1,641 1,621 Cavan 4,753 4,751 4,703 Clare 6,056 6,045 6,007 Cork 12,878 12,856 12,755 Donegal 7,949 7,978 7,955 Dublin 637 623 622 Galway 11,906 11,876 11,717 Kerry 7,587 7,610 7,522 Kildare 2,043 2,017 1,997 Kilkenny 3,441 3,431 3,399 Laois 2,925...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The data sought by the Deputy is currently being collated and it will be forwarded directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The data sought by the Deputy is currently being collated and it will be forwarded directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Application Numbers (5 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The table beneath sets out the number of herds, and the amount paid, for each county in each of the calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012. COUNTY NO OF HERDS PAID 2010 AMOUNT PAID 2010 NO OF HERDS PAID 2011 AMOUNT PAID 2011 NO OF HERDS PAID 2012 AMOUNT PAID 2012 CARLOW 457 524,669 461 520,458 454 512,746 CAVAN 1,584 1,314,013...