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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The application has been fully processed and payment issued on 25th October.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: In order to comply with EU requirements, the 2011 Single Payment Scheme application of the person named was selected for a Ground Eligibility inspection. Arising from the findings of this inspection, it was necessary to reduce the payment due, to reflect a reduction in area, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Schemes. The applicant was advised of this outcome and the reasons...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Fisheries Fund (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Ireland’s programme of capital investment in the seafood sector, co-funded by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), is set out in the Seafood Development Operational Programme 2007-2013, and was approved by the European Commission in 2009 in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006 (EFF Regulation), the framework regulation for investments in the seafood sector. The Operational...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: I am well aware of the great potential for growth in all types of aquaculture around our coast, including fin fish farming, and this is recognised in ‘Food Harvest 2020’. In relation to aquaculture licensing, the sustainable development of the industry and the creation of long term employment from aquaculture into the future can only take place if there is full compliance with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the application concerned has recently been completed and payments under the Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will shortly issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: In the case of the Single Farm Payment, the earliest payment date under the governing EU rules is 1 December. However, earlier this year, in recognition of the difficult financial situation faced by many farmers, I successfully sought the approval of the Commissioner to have advance payments made as and from 16 October. Payment of the 50% to farmers under the Single Farm Payment Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The pig sector remains the third largest individual component of the agri-food sector, with production, prices and exports all growing significantly during 2011. I am aware of the concerns currently being expressed by the sector, particularly with regard to feed costs. High feed costs, most notably cereals and compound feed remain an issue. Pig producers are especially affected by the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Department officials have been regularly in direct contact with their Northern Ireland counterparts on the issue of Chalara fraxinea, or ash dieback disease, with a view to putting measures in place to prevent the spread of this disease on the island. These contacts have led to the introduction of legislation to ban the import of ash plants from countries or parts of countries known to have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. Currently, this applicant is one of a number, whose cases are impacted by a requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare and who have applied for a derogation in this regard. Immediately a decision is reached on this application, the person concerned will be notified in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Court of Justice Rulings (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: There are no rulings of Court of Justice of the European Union outstanding, for which my Department is the policy holder.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: This file has been forwarded to the Forest Service District Inspector for a site inspection which is necessary following reconstitution of a failed area of the forestry plantation. The inspection is scheduled to take place in the week beginning 5th November 2012. Subject to the site passing the inspection, the 2nd instalment of the forestry grant will be processed for payment and forestry...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The EU Habitats Directive placed an obligation on Member States of the EU to establish the Natura 2000 network. The network is made up of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) established under the EU Birds Directive, and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), established under the Habitats Directive itself. Ireland’s contribution to the Natura 2000 network was created under the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: As indicated in my previous reply to the Deputy 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 (Habitats Directive) in respect of authorisation of aquaculture programmes, Ireland had failed to fulfil its obligations under that Directive. In the negotiations to address the judgment a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The information is being compiled at the present and will be forwarded to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the application concerned has recently been completed and payments under the Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will shortly issue to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that a decision has been reached in the above case and a letter has been issued to the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Training (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department is required, under EU legislation governing the Single Payment Scheme, to provide for an advisory system for farmers on land and farm management, know as the Farm Advisory System (FAS). The advisory system must cover the Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs) and Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) associated with the cross-compliance regime. In this regard,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on the 20th April 2012. In order to comply with EU requirements, this application was one of a number which was selected for inspection. The outcome of the inspection process was that over-claims in excess of 20% were confirmed (area reduced from 23.63ha to 16.04ha). As the total of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme /Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 26th April 2012. In order to comply with EU requirements, the application was one of a number which was selected for inspection and therefore payment could not be made pending the outcome of this process. The inspection and related processes have been completed and an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the 2012 Single Payment and Disadvantaged Area Schemes. In order to meet EU requirements, the application concerned was one of a number which was selected for inspection. As this process had not been completed, it has not, as yet, been possible to finalise the processing of this application. As soon as the inspection and related processes are...