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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tax Code (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: The tax implications of the transaction depends on a number of factors. There may be several factors involved in individual cases and I would advise anybody in a similar situation to seek professional advice, including advice from the Revenue Commissioners and Teagasc. Among the possibly relevant tax issues are: 100% Stamp duty relief on the 1% stamp duty that is normally payable; 90%...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (11 Dec 2012)

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 in recent months 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: Following validation of the 2012 Single Payment Scheme application of the person named, issues arose on two of the parcels declared. However, following consultation with the person named, these issues have now been resolved and the case has been cleared for payment, which will issue shortly. However, payment under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme has not yet issued as, at this stage, the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the person named submitted an application for derogation, supporting documentation to further process the application was requested by my Department. Immediately the documentation in question is received, the application in question will be reviewed and the person named notified of the decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (11 Dec 2012)

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: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: Payment under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme has not yet issued as, at this stage, the holding concerned has not yet satisfied the Scheme minimum stocking density requirements for 2012. Immediately the holding concerned is confirmed as having met these requirements, the case will be further processed with a view to payment at the earliest possible date thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: Payment under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme has not yet issued as, at this stage, the holding concerned has not yet satisfied the scheme minimum stocking density requirements for 2012. As soon as the holding concerned is confirmed as having met these requirements, the case will be further processed with a view to payment at the earliest possible date thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: The advance payment in respect of the 2011 Single Payment Scheme application of the person named issued on 17 October 2011 and the balancing payment on 1 December 2011, both directly to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application has recently been finalised, payment will shortly issue to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 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, an issue...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned has submitted an application for grant-aid under the current tranche of the TAMS Dairy Equipment Scheme which closes on 31 January 2013. His application is currently being examined as far as the eligibility conditions of the Scheme are concerned. Subject to the application being considered eligible, the application will be included in the selection process which will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: At the close of the first management period in the Celtic Sea herring sentinel fishery on 30 November last, this vessel did not appear to qualify based on individual landings for the second management period. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority confirmed on 4 December last that this vessel, based on pairing arrangements, did land the required amount in the first management period and so...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: An AEOS 3 application was received in the Johnstown Castle Office of my Department from the person named on 27 November 2012. The closing date for receipt of applications was Friday, 7 December and approximately 10,000 applications have been submitted. All applications received are now being processed with a view to issuing approvals to successful applicants as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Animal Health and Welfare Bill which I am bringing forward consolidates a wide range of existing legislation. As such, it will apply in a wide range of situations affecting the welfare of animals and so can be enforced by a range of State bodies that include officers of my Department, An Garda Síochána, the Customs and Excise and Local Authorities. The Animal Health and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application has recently been finalised, payment will shortly issue to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Vessels Decommissioning (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405, 406 and 407 together. This matter centres on a vessel bought in Europe which turned out to be unstable and was unfit to go to sea. The owner of the vessel has consistently said that the paperwork supplied and the expert employed to survey the vessel at the time of purchase indicated that there was no problem with the stability of the vessel. I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Services (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: In line with Government policy, the Department has committed to evaluating all new services regarding their suitability for external delivery, but no such services have been introduced since March 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: Fuarthas iarratas faoi Scéim na Limistéar faoi Mhíbhuntáiste 2012 ón duine ainmnithe an 14 Bealtaine 2012. Níl aon íocaíocht eisithe fós, áfach, mar nach gcomhlíonann gabháltas an té ainmnithe íos-cheanglais dlús-stoic na Scéime. A luaithe is a dheimhneofar go bhfuil an gabháltas ag comhlíonadh na...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: Fuarthas iarratas faoi Scéim na Limistéar faoi Mhíbhuntáiste 2012 ón duine ainmnithe an 14 Bealtaine 2012. Níl aon íocaíocht eisithe fós, áfach, mar nach gcomhlíonann gabháltas an té ainmnithe íos-cheanglais dlús-stoic na Scéime. A luaithe is a dheimhneofar go bhfuil an gabháltas ag comhlíonadh na...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Prices (11 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: Weather conditions worldwide caused international alarm during the Summer of 2012 as people feared a repeat of the food shortages and political destabilization that occurred in 2010. However, since the beginning of 2012 the EU, in partnership with the G20, has supported an international market information system (AMIS) to provide transparency in relation to food prices. They have also...