Results 34,641-34,660 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned submitted an application under the Dairy Equipment Scheme on 28 April 2011. The applicant was approved into the Scheme on 29 September 2011. The applicant has submitted a payment claim and payment of the grant will take place when it has been determined that all the terms and conditions of the Scheme have been complied with. These checks will be completed in the...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Issues: Animal Welfare Issues (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: With reference to my reply to your question on 27 June 2012 on the disposal of horses the position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Animal Carcase Disposal: Animal Carcase Disposal (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Animals that die in the care of animal welfare organisations must be disposed of in compliance with EU Animal By-Product (ABP) Regulations. Under the ABP regulations, there is a number of methods available for the disposal of dead animals, including rendering at approved rendering plants. I understand that in the case which was the subject of recent media reports, the local authority...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: My reply to the previous Parliamentary Question of 10th May 2012 submitted by the Deputy sets out the position in relation to the studies carried out on the Bulls Nose at Cape Clear. The final report from the consultants engaged on this project is regrettably not yet to hand. On receipt of their report I will be in a position to make an informed decision in relation to the proposed works...

Written Answers — Grassland Sheep Scheme: Grassland Sheep Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: Processing of the Grassland Sheep Scheme application in question, which had been delayed due to the changed circumstances of the persons named, has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the payment due to issue shortly.

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme /Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 13th May 2011. This application was selected for a ground eligibility/cross compliance inspection. During the course of this inspection discrepancies were found that resulted in a claimed area of 6.65ha being reduced to a found area of 3.43ha. If the total area found is not...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: As already announced, it is my firm intention to seek the approval of the EU Commissioner to allow the payment of a 50% advance of the Single Payment with effect from 16 October, the earliest payment date possible, it being the first day of the new EU financial year. I am both particularly mindful of the importance of the Single Payment to individual farmers and also of the benefit to the...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st November 2010. 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. Digitisation issues associated...

Written Answers — TB Eradication Scheme: TB Eradication Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department is still awaiting the outcome of the Garda investigation in relation to this case. In the meantime, it has been decided not to make any payments to the person concerned under the TB Eradication Scheme in respect of testing conducted in his herd after 4th October 2010 due to reported interference with the test. He has been informed of the position by telephone and by letter dated...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The above named joined REPS 4 in January 2010 and has received payment for the first two years of his plan. The applicant was selected for inspection in 2011. On inspection it was found that bovines were not excluded from a watercourse on the farm and a 35% penalty was applied. The person named was notified in writing on 6 February 2012 of the application of the penalty and of his right of...

Written Answers — Grant Aid: Grant Aid (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: There is no grant aid available from my Department to assist the person concerned to re-open an abattoir or to update the existing facilities.

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme / Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2011. During processing queries arose regarding the timing of the issuing of the herd number to the person named, who was a new applicant. These queries have now been resolved, with the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas payment due to be issued shortly. In addition, the...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The EU funding which is allocated to the Rural Broadband Scheme, which is the responsibility of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, is provided under the European Economic Recovery Package (EERP). The EERP funding must be used for measures aimed at addressing new challenges which include climate change, biodiversity and water quality. All funding options for an...

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (5 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The following table, based on official CSO trade data, shows the volumes of beef imported into Ireland over the last five years and the main source countries during that time: Beef imports into Ireland for the last five years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Total 28,718 32,600 34,261 40,300 45,530 of which, from GB & NI 17,151 20,844 21,029 28,985 35,895...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: There is no record of the former Irish Land Commission entering into Q3 purchase agreements in respect of the plots listed in the details supplied.

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 218 together. Moorepark Technology Ltd (MTL) is a subsidiary of Teagasc, the Agriculture, Food and Development Authority, with 57% of shares owned by Teagasc and the remainder by a number of dairying processing companies. As a subsidiary of a non commercial state agency, MTL is required to obtain Departmental approval for pay rates. It is also the case...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: As the bog referred to in the Question is not defined on a map, my reply refers to plots 1C, 2B, 3B, 4G and 8B on a Land Commission map of the townland known as Letterfad, on the Estate mentioned. The turbary over these plots, about one fifth of the area of the townland, was the subject of a private trust set up in 1916 between the Estate Landlord and six local trustees, for and on behalf of...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: In relation to the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department and the management of sick leave, this is an operational matter for the Bodies.

Written Answers — Prompt Payments: Prompt Payments (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: In the year ended 30th June 2012, the average time lapse between receipt of invoices for goods and services and the issue of payment by my Department was 12.5 days. The processing of payments by the State bodies under the remit of my Department is an operational matter for each of the bodies.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Jul 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Office of Public Works has primary responsibility for the provision of accommodation to my Department. In a recent review of the cost of accommodation and the options for alternative premises the OPW has availed of a break option in the current lease. It is not sustainable to be paying rent when space is available in other state owned buildings in the area. Accordingly, my Department is...