Results 35,241-35,260 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: As indicated in response to a previous question from the Deputy on 27th March 2012, this case is currently subject to a review. This review is at an advanced stage and a decision will be forwarded to the person named as soon as it is available. 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 — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: Under the Animal Health and Welfare Bill which I will be publishing shortly, cats living in the wild will receive the same protection from cruelty as any other wild animal. Cats owned as pets, or otherwise, are classed as "protected animals" within the meaning of the Bill and persons keeping cats as pets will be required to safeguard their welfare and provide them with adequate food, water...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in August 2009 and received payment for the first year 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. During the administrative checks in 2010 an issue arose in relation...

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the schedule below. Breakdown of salmon and trout sea farm applications and applications for renewal presently under consideration as at 23rd April 2012 Salmon Salmon Location Capacity in tonnage New Renewal v Shot Head, Bantry Bay 3,500 v Inis Oírr, Galway Bay 15,000 v Bantry Bay 500 v Bertraghboy Bay 600 v...

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The EU Court judgement referred to by the Deputy relates to aquaculture consents in areas designated as Special Protection Areas (SPAs) under the EU Birds Directive. The judgement has also affected aquaculture consents in areas designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) under the EU Habitats Directive. Areas designated under these Directives are known as Natura areas. A key priority...

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: Applications for aquaculture licences are assessed under the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act which provide for extensive consultation with stakeholders, including Inland Fisheries Ireland, and also a period of general public consultation. Licence decisions in each case are made following detailed advice from my Department's scientific and technical advisers. My scientific...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (24 Apr 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 (LPIS), must be...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The 2012 forestry premium payment cannot be made as the applicant was notified by my Department, on Friday 13th April 2012, of an over-payment on the above contract due to a mapping error. As a result of this error, the area on which the applicant is entitled to be paid has been reduced. No further payments can be made until the debt is repaid.

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: For reasons of bio-security, many third countries, or countries outside the EU insist that the animal products exported to them derive from animals originating in the exporting State. The Protocol for pigmeat agreed between my Department and the Chinese Ministry with responsibility for Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine in 2005 contains a requirement that "slaughtered swine for...

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: I am fully supportive any genuine efforts to create or maintain employment in all sectors. My Department is responsible for the management maintenance and development of six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Killybegs, Ros an Mhíl, Dingle, Castletownbere, Dunmore East and Howth. Any property held under lease from my Department at the Fishery Harbour Centres in subject to an individual legal...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: As Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I attend the EU Council of Ministers (Agriculture and Fisheries). Since 9 March 2011 to date, there have been 12 formal meetings of the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers and 2 informal meetings. I represented Ireland at the majority of these meetings. The next Council is scheduled for 26-27 April in Luxembourg and I will attend. The table...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: It is not possible to provide this information in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: My Department does not own any accommodation that has been offered for private lease at this time.

Written Answers — Food Marketing Programme: Food Marketing Programme (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The food marketing graduate programme is a Bord Bia programme drawn up in partnership with industry and the Deputy may wish to contact Bord Bia directly on operational details.

Written Answers — Food Marketing Programme: Food Marketing Programme (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The management of the strategic growth programme is a matter for Bord Bia and the Deputy may wish to contact Bord Bia directly on operational details.

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application by Bord Iascaigh Mhara for an aquaculture licence for the cultivation of finfish in deeper waters was received by my Department on 13th April. The application is currently being assessed by my Department in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 Fisheries (Amendment) Act.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: This is an operational matter for Teagasc a non commercial semi state body operating under the aegis of my Department. Under the Agriculture, (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of education, research and advisory services to the agri-food sector. It is a matter for Teagasc to prioritise activities in the delivery of these services...

Written Answers — Marketplace International 2012: Marketplace International 2012 (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: Marketplace International 2012 was organised by Bord Bia to build trading relationships and identify business opportunities by showcasing the capability of Irish food and drink companies in pre-arranged meetings between companies and new and existing buyers. The initial follow-up period will take 12 months and is essentially an operational matter for Bord Bia and the food and drink companies...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Following submission of the payment claim and the completion of a pre-payment inspection, a number of issues arose which required the submission of further documentation by the applicant. This documentation has now been received and a further inspection is due to take place in the near future. Payment will issue as...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Apr 2012)

Simon Coveney: The persons named were approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 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. During these checks a...