Results 34,921-34,940 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named has been informed in writing that he was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed...
- Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: My Department, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, has engaged in a review of the Department's accommodation needs in Portlaoise with a view to consolidating our accommodation footprint in the town. Following on from this review, the Office of Public Works recently submitted proposals to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform setting out options for consolidation. These...
- Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The report referred to by the deputy has now been completed. It is being considered at present and the parties involved will be contacted directly by my Department within the next two weeks.
- Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The primary means of acquiring milk quota is through the Milk Quota Trading Scheme. The Trading Scheme is run twice annually in respect of each Co-op collection area. I expect to announce details of the first stage of the 2013/2014 Trading Scheme in the autumn, and this will be followed by a second stage, which I intend to announce in early 2013. Quota traded under each stage will transfer...
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: Under the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 the regulation of coursing is chiefly a matter for the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the improvement and development of the greyhound industry, greyhound racing and coursing. A Monitoring Committee on Coursing was established in...
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: It is my intention to maintain these exemptions and I do not intend to interfere with legitimate field sports which are carried out in a proper manner.
- Written Answers — Sugar Industry: Sugar Industry (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The EU Sugar Regime underwent a radical reform in 2005 and Greencore, the holder of the entire Irish sugar quota availed of the sugar restructuring scheme, dismantled its facilities and ceased production in 2006. Post reform production is now concentrated in 18 Member States. The present regime runs from 1 September 2006 to the 30 September 2015. There is no mechanism under the present EU...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010 and full payment totalling â¬472.28 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 — Suckler Welfare Scheme: Suckler Welfare Scheme (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application in 2008 to participate in the Suckler Welfare Scheme. The Terms and Conditions of this scheme require that applicants must undertake the prescribed measures on all beef breed cows and the calves they are suckling on the holding for the full term of the five year period of the Scheme and notify these measures to the Department. No information has been...
- Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: In Member States, like Ireland, who adopted the Historical model for implementing the Single Payment Scheme, applicants are obliged to declare one eligible hectare of land for each payment entitlement held. The number of payment entitlements held is equal to the average number of hectares of eligible land declared during the 2000 â 2002 reference period. Farmers in Member States who are...
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 754 and 755 together. My Department uses private contractors, consultants and agencies to provide certain services when such proves to be more cost effective and Department staff are not available. This can include services such as specialised laboratory services, computer services, legal advice or independent auditing services. The information requested...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 756 and 757 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tables. Where negative amounts are shown, they represent overpayments recovered under the Scheme from other payments due to applicants. Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 Scheme Description County Average Payment Total Paid Average Payment Total Paid Average Payment Total Paid...
- Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 3 May 2011. The person named planted forestry on part of their holding in 2011 which required clarification from Forestry Division before this land could be deemed eligible for Single Payment purposes. I am pleased to say that all of these matters have been resolved thereby...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: I have detailed below all staff appointments I made in my Department since March 2012 and can confirm that none of the appointed staff are former retired public servants. Position Held Salary Laboratory Analyst â¬34,463 Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator â¬65,675 Senior Superintending Veterinary Inspector â¬102,890 Senior Superintending Veterinary...
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare Issues: Animal Welfare Issues (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: Under the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 the regulation of coursing is chiefly a matter for the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the improvement and development of the greyhound industry, greyhound racing and coursing. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: As indicated in response to a previous question from the Deputy on 24th April 2012, this case has been the subject of a review. This review is now completed and a decision will be forwarded to the person named in the coming days. If the person named is not satisfied with the outcome of the review he can have the case referred to the Independent Agriculture Appeals Office.
- Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010 and full payment totalling â¬628.28 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 — Agricultural College Graduates: Agricultural College Graduates (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: The Munster Institute closed in 1983 and I understand the remaining courses continued to be delivered by ACOT, the forerunner to Teagasc, the Agriculture Food and Development Authority. I am advised that the only available records relating to the Diploma in Farm Home Management are held by Teagasc and consist of copies of the Syllabus and the Register confirming participation in the Diploma.
- Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2009 Single Payment application was received on 1 May 2009.This application was subject to a Ground Eligibility Inspection which has now been completed and his application has been fully processed. Payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named in the near future.
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare Issues: Animal Welfare Issues (6 Jun 2012)
Simon Coveney: In the Animal Health & Welfare Bill the term "Animal" is defined as "a member of the kingdom animalae other than a human being". This definition includes all cats. Therefore the protection of Section 12 which prohibits cruelty to animals will apply to feral cats.