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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named, who is an applicant under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, applied under the derogation arrangements which relate to the 2011 stocking density. This application has been successful. However, payment has not yet issued as, at this stage, the holding of the person named has not yet satisfied the Scheme minimum stocking density requirements for 2012. Immediately the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: To be eligible under the Single Payment Scheme, an applicant must ensure that all agricultural land claimed is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition (‘GAEC’). Farmers can keep grassland in GAEC by conducting an agricultural activity on it such as grazing, harvesting forage crops, or by topping. Grasslands continue to be eligible where it is evident that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme /Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 10th May 2012. In order to comply with EU requirements, the application was one of a number which was selected for inspection. The inspection and related processes have been completed and payments under the Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will shortly...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2012)

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. The person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: I can assure the Deputy that my Department is fully aware of the latest scientific information available on Chalara fraxinea . Prevention of the spread of Chalara is my primary concern and early detection plays a key role in achieving this objective. While my Department has been surveying for Chalara since 2008 these surveys are set to intensify as officials Department commence an extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (20 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS 111) which I re-opened recently will operate largely on the same basis as in previous years and the same measures and rates of payment will be available. In certain cases, applicants must submit a Sustainable Management Plan prepared by a planner in accordance with the scheme specifications, details of which are on the Department’s website and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Application Numbers (20 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: I have decided that the re-opened Agri-environment Options Scheme (AEOS) will operate largely on the same basis as in previous years and that the same measures and rates of payment will be available. Details of the scheme are available on the Department’s website. I expect that the funding which I have provided will facilitate the approval of some 6,000 farmers into the scheme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An on-line application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was submitted on behalf of the person named by his Agricultural Consultant on 14 April 2012. Dual claims were identified in respect of two of the land parcels declared. Following correspondence with my Department, the applicant confirmed in writing, on 11 September, that he did not have the right to claim the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Die-back (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Department has surveyed for Chalara fraxinea since 2008. The first finding of the disease was confirmed on 12 October 2012 in County Leitrim. My Department has been resolute in its efforts to stop the spread of this disease and to prevent further infection. The consignment, made up of some 30,000 plants imported from continental Europe was planted over 11 sites. The ash trees at each...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number of clients, whose derogation applications have been unsuccessful, and who have now appealed my Department’s decision to the recently constituted, independently chaired, DAS Appeals Committee. Immediately that Committee has adjudicated on the appeal, the person named will be advised of the Committee’s decision, in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (15 Nov 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. The person named was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 17 April 2012. A dual claim was identified on one of the parcels declared by the applicant, who was written to in this regard. As no reply was received to the final reminder, which issued on 02 August 2012, the appropriate penalty was applied when the advance payment issued...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Schemes (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The current number of active participants in REPS 4, AEOS 1 and AEOS 2 are as set out in the tables. COUNTY REPS AEOS 1 AEOS 2 Carlow 299 102 34 Cavan 1106 239 185 Clare 1394 393 377 Cork 3479 513 389 Donegal 1895 691 905 Dublin 52 17 8 Galway 2860 887 821 Kerry 2066 383 385 Kildare 369 82 34 Kilkenny 420 281 125 Laois 778 177 74 Leitrim...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: A profile of projected expenditure on a monthly basis is drawn up at the beginning of each year in order to anticipate the Department’s funding requirements and financial management over the course of the year. The profile which is the best estimate of expenditure available at the time is difficult to forecast and may vary significantly during the year for a variety of reasons, such as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Consultations (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Since January 2012, my Department has invited submissions from interested parties in respect of the following: 1. Review into certain aspects of the Irish Horse Industry 2. Food Harvest 2020 – Environmental Analysis process 3. Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates and Charges) Order 2012 S.I. No 214 of 2012 public consultation 4. Draft Deer Management Policy Vision – 2nd round of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Commonage Division (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Commonage Framework Plans, first published in 2002, have been reviewed to take account of the current vegetative condition of commonages nationally. This review which will replace the Commonage Framework Plans has been carried out by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in co-operation with my Department. The review was carried out on a commonage LPIS parcel basis and sets a minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in December 2007 and has received payments 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 administrative checks are well advanced for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (15 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, processing of which has recently been completed. Payment will issue shortly to the nominated bank account.