Results 34,661-34,680 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (4 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The Office of the Ombudsman investigated a complaint made by Mr. John Shine in relation to my Department in 2011. The Ombudsman subsequently determined that the complaint made against my Department could not be upheld and made no recommendations in relation to Mr. Shine. The Ombudsman has in addition, advised my Department that she regards the case as closed.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The number of staff currently on the payroll in each of the salary ranges requested is set out in the following table, along with the number of increments due in each category during the second half of 2012: Salary Band ⬠Number of Staff Number of Increments due -July to December 2012 Up to 40,000 1,342 240 40,001-50,000 1,002 137 50,001-60,000 619 71 60,001-70,000 111 10...
- Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (4 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: Three officers who have retired from my Department in the last 6 months have been rehired on a contract basis for a limited period; two were hired directly by my Department on a contract for services basis, the contracts will expire in August and September 2012. The third person was hired through the Public Appointments Service, on a fixed term contract of 10 weeks. Normal pension abatement...
- Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: My Department's overall goal is to support sustainable development which requires us to address a range of issues across its three pillars i.e. the environmental, economic and the social. Our Sustainable Future â A Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland which was published in June 2012, provides a framework for the integration of sustainable development considerations across...
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: Total expenditure by my Department in providing services through the Irish language in each of the last five years is â¬101,379.44. Details are as follows: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012To date â¬49737.63 â¬18607.76 â¬19954.34 â¬11985.49 â¬1094.22
- Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 November 2010 having completed the Form N option, indicating that he had designated lands. 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...
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: In 2011, I asked the fishing industry and other interested parties to make proposals on the future management arrangements for all Irish herring fisheries, the Celtic Sea stock, the stocks off the North West coast and the Atlanto Scandian stock. The objective of the review was to deliver a policy which would ensure an economically and biologically sustainable fishery. I received over 20 sets...
- Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: My Department reviewed all of the circumstances of this case when replying to Parliamentary Question 27140/12 and has nothing further to add. This question relates to issues first litigated by the person named some 30 years ago that are long since concluded, save for the discharge of legal fees due in respect of a case which was lost. In one case, the person named successfully sued the...
- Written Answers — Pigmeat Recall Scheme: Pigmeat Recall Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: Final payments have been made to beneficiaries under the Pigmeat Recall Scheme (PRS). A list of beneficiaries as requested by the Deputy is being prepared and will issue to him shortly.
- Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: An official of my Department has been in direct contact with the person named and has again outlined the documentation required to process this case to completion. Immediately on receipt of this documentation, the case will then be further processed.
- Written Answers — Horse Racing Industry: Horse Racing Industry (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: According to a report entitled "Analysis of the economic impact of the Irish Thoroughbred Horse Industry" (Dukes Report â Update October 2010), published by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the total employment in the Irish Thoroughbred Horse Industry was 17,351 in 2010.
- Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: I can confirm that the investigation is ongoing and that my Department is currently engaged in determining the sequence of events with regard to the inspection of the Keelderry commonage. As such, I am not in a position to make a statement on the matter until the investigation is fully completed.
- Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 November 2010. 75% payment, totalling â¬624.99 has issued in respect of 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...
- Written Answers — Legal Cases: Legal Cases (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The information requested is being collated at present and will be forwarded to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme Conditions: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Conditions (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The specifications for the 2011 Agri-Enviroment Options Scheme (AEOS) state that traditional hay meadows may not be cut until after 15 July. The objective of this measure is to contribute to halting biodiversity. An applicant receives payment of â¬314 per hectare per calendar year for each year of the 5 year AEOS contract for undertaking this measure. All 2011 AEOS applicants were aware of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: Due to the volume of the information requested by the Deputy, it was not possible to provide it in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is provided in the following table. Body Total Amount of Central Funding for each Agency 2009 2010 2011 Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) â¬656,000 â¬332,000 â¬300,000 Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) â¬34.1m â¬34.7m â¬34.3m Bord Iascaigh Mhara â¬34.9m â¬17.4m â¬16.7m Bord na gCon â¬13.6m â¬11.9m â¬11.5m COFORD - National Council...
- Written Answers — Suckler Welfare Scheme: Suckler Welfare Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549 and 560 together. The person named registered two animals in 2011 into the Suckler Welfare Scheme. However, as the person named has yet to submit details of the animal events information as is required under this Scheme, payment cannot be made. Immediately the information in question is submitted the necessary further processing will be done, with a view...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The following table outlines the current allowances paid to staff in my Department. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is carrying out a review of all allowances with a view to delivering additional pay savings in 2013 and subsequent years. The allowances set out in the following table are paid weekly unless stipulated otherwise. Allowance Type Current Rate of Allowance for...
- Written Answers — Suckler Welfare Scheme: Suckler Welfare Scheme (3 Jul 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named registered fourteen animals in 2011 into the Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has already issued in respect of four of these animals. While errors were identified with nine of the remaining animals, these have recently been resolved, thereby allowing payment to issue to the person named shortly. The remaining animal will be considered for payment on receipt of weaning information.