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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport of Animals (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The requirements for approval of dedicated vessels for the carriage of cattle by sea are contained in the Diseases of Animals (Carriage of Cattle by Sea) Orders, 1996 and 1998. A boat (which is currently in Istanbul) is scheduled for re-inspection in mid-January and, subject to a satisfactory report, approval will take place shortly thereafter. The number and type of cattle to be exported...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Air Pollution (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 836 and 837 together. I would refer the Deputy to the reply given by the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to written Parliamentary Question No. 296 on Tuesday 11th December 2012 (reference 55235/12). This is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Environment Community and Local Government and the Environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coastal Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Coastal Protection & Management functions previously held by my Department were transferred to the Office of Public Works with effect from January 2009 along with any files relating to that area. Any enquiries in relation to applications made by Fingal County Council for funding in respect of Coastal Protection works, past or present, should be directed to that office

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Cow Quota (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 17 animals for the 2012 Suckler Scheme in 2012 which included a set of twins. As payment is made on the number of eligible suckler cows in a herd for a given year, only 16 animals can be considered. Payment was made in respect of 11 of these animals on 24 December 2012. Issues have been identified in relation to the remaining 5 animals and a letter has issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: There are currently 12 State Bodies that fall under the aegis of my Department: 1. Aqua Licensing Appeals Board 2. Bord Bia 3. Bord na gCon 4. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) 5. Coillte 6. Horse Racing Ireland 7. Irish National Stud 8. Marine Institute 9. National Milk Agency 10. Sea Fisheries Protection Authority 11. Teagasc 12. Veterinary Council of Ireland My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named is not a participant in the agri-environments options scheme. However the person named did commence REPS 4 in June 2009 and has 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The specific measures for the control of sea lice are set out in the “Strategy for improved pest control on Irish salmon farms” published by my Department in 2008. In accordance with this Strategy, when lice levels above the treatment trigger level are recorded at an offshore salmon farm a notice to treat is issued to the operator by the Marine Institute. If the initial...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Biomass sourced from forests and specially grown energy crops such as willow, coppice and miscanthus has an important role to play as a source of renewable energy. Over one third of the annual forest harvest in the form of wood chips, wood pellets and firewood, or close on one million tonnes, is now used for energy generation. Forest road grants, provided by my Department to enable first...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: A total of 7,508 farmers in Kerry have to date received payment under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme, representing over 99% of all applicants who are eligible under the Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The details sought by the Deputy are set out in the following table. Range Number Paid Less than €2,000 22,155 Greater than €2,000 and less than €5,000 29,621 Greater than €50,000 and less than €70,000 1,182 Greater than €100,000 227

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The December EU Fisheries Council Meeting consisted of two very challenging days of intensive negotiations setting the TAC and quota for fish stocks for 2013. My primary aim from the outset was to achieve an outcome that protected the overall interests of the Irish fishing industry while respecting the most up-to-date scientific advice for stocks of critical importance to our fleets. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011 and has received full payment totalling €909.15 in respect of 2011. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Further to the Government decision that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests be considered for sale, Coillte Board and management have been actively engaged with NewERA, 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 outcome of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Animal Health and Welfare Bill consolidates a wide range of existing legislation. As such, it will apply in many situations affecting the welfare of animals and, therefore, will be enforceable by a range of state bodies such as An Gardai, customs officers and local authorities. Section 37(2) of the Bill provides that local authorities may appoint their own personnel as Authorised...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 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, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2008 and 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. These checks have been completed and 2012 payments have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that eligibility under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is separate from eligibility under the Single Payment Scheme and, specifically, that the absence of Single Payment entitlements does not, of itself, disbar a person from consideration under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. In order to be eligible for payment under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme an applicant was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta Lands (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the sale and acquisition of land which take place regularly, are the responsibility of the company. The use of the proceeds from these sales is also an operational matter for the company. The proposed sale of this land is separate from the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (16 Jan 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 DAS Appeals Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 855 and 856 together, [58071 and 58072]. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is an independent statutory body and the question relates to operational aspects in which I have no direct role. My Department will forward these requests to the SFPA for consideration and direct reply to the Deputy.