Results 35,661-35,680 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st November 2010 and full payment totalling â¬833.31 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, have to be...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named registered fourteen beef breed animals under the 2011 Suckler Welfare Scheme. The applicant provided information that all of the calves were weaned on the same day, which is contrary to the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. This decision was successfully appealed to my Department. Therefore, payment in respect of 12 animals will issue to the named person shortly. The two...
- Written Answers — Salmon Hardship Scheme: Salmon Hardship Scheme (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The Salmon Hardship Scheme is the responsibility of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and I have no role in relation to the scheme.
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The Turf Club is a private body which, together with Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHSC), is responsible for the making and enforcing of the Rules of Racing in Ireland. An individual wishing to make a complaint relating to the welfare of horses while in training with licensed trainers has a number of avenues open to them. They may submit a complaint to The Turf Club, report...
- Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The Young Farmers' Installation Scheme was closed to new applicants on 14 October 2008 and I have no plans to reopen the Scheme at this time. A number of tax measures were contained in the 2012 Budget in order to assist young farmers to pursue a career in farming.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: A Transfer of Entitlements application was received requesting the transfer of 5.14 Single Payment entitlements to the person named from another farmer by way of lease ending 31 December 2012. This application was processed successfully and letters confirming the transfer of the entitlements issued to both parties. The balance of the Single Farm Payment will issue shortly to the person named.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The first discussions on the Global Strategic Framework will be held at the FAO Regional Conferences. The European Regional Conference, which my Department will be attending, will take place in April in Baku, Azerbaijan and will be an opportunity for Ireland to feed into the process and to influence the consensus ERG position to be formulated. Ireland's submission will be prepared by my...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 466 together. While I would like to see fishermen receive a fair price for their catch, I have no role in determining the price they receive from processors, retailers or other agents. Like other parts of the food industry, the price received by primary producers in the seafood sector is determined by the market. A number of market factors may...
- Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: As recently announced by the Government, consideration will be given to the sale of some assets of Coillte, excluding the sale of land, when market conditions are favourable and at an acceptable price to Government. A valuation of Coillte assets is currently being undertaken by the NTMA (NewERA unit) in conjunction with my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. No...
- Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The horse and greyhound racing industries receive financial support from the State through the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (the Fund) under Section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001 (the Act). The State funding provided to Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and to Bord na gCon (BNG) is crucial to sustain the horse racing and greyhound industries which account for an estimated 27,000...
- Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: It is intended that revised Terms and Conditions for the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will be published immediately the proposed changes, as announced following the 2012 Budget, are agreed by the EU Commission. The proposed changes do not concern the essential classification of the Disadvantaged Areas and, therefore, applicants are free to lodge applications on the understanding, as...
- Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The new specification introduced in 2011 specified that supplementary feeding was not permitted on areas claimed as Species Rich Grassland and applies to AEOS 2 only. 786 Donegal farmers selected Species Rich Grassland in their 2011 application to join the scheme and accordingly all are subject to this scheme condition.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was 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, had to be completed before any payment could issue. Final checks are being...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named was 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, had to be completed before any payment could issue. These checks have been...
- Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The value of milk output at farm gate in 2011, based on production volumes of 5.5bn litres and an average milk price of 34c per litre, was â¬1.9bn. A 5% or 10% increase in production, based on 2011 output figures and assuming prices remain the same, would result in output values of â¬2bn and â¬2.1bn respectively, assuming current world demand remains. Exports of milk and dairy products in...
- Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: My Department received the following number of requests under the Freedom of Information Acts for the years 2002 to 2011. The fees charged are indicated in the table. Year Requests Received Total fees received 2002 254 â¬115.00 2003 306 â¬1,540.50 2004 270 â¬1,436.15 2005 189 â¬1,301.80 2006 217 â¬2,236.50 2007 156 â¬1,696.13 2008 217 â¬3,020.45 2009 233 â¬3,859.21 2010...
- Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The table sets out the position. Year Requests Received Up front fees Appeal Fees Search & Retrieval Fees Total Fees Received 2002 254 â¬115(8 cases) Nil Nil â¬115.00 2003 306 â¬345(23 cases) â¬300(4 cases) â¬895.5(5 cases) â¬1,540.50 2004 270 â¬780(52 cases) â¬300(4 cases) â¬356.15(3 cases) â¬1,436.15 2005 189 â¬885(50 cases) â¬375(5 cases) â¬41.8(1 case) â¬1,301.80...
- Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The Early Retirement Scheme and the Young Farmer's Installation Scheme were suspended for new applications with effect from 14 October 2008. The early Retirement Scheme was reopened temporarily with limited funding for applications from 23 September 2009 to 30 October 2009 in order to accommodate as many as possible of those farmers who had completed, or were close to completing,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named applied to join this Scheme in 2008. Under paragraph 8.6 of the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme, each participant is required to submit information relating to the measures undertaken on this Scheme through the ICBF. This applicant supplied the required information for animals born during 2008 and payment was issued to the named person in respect of twenty two eligible...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (6 Mar 2012)
Simon Coveney: Kerry County Council proposes to construct a new pier at Cromane, County Kerry. The proposed pier will be the property of that Local Authority who will be responsible for its development, maintenance and repair. My Department has received an application from Kerry County Council for funding for a total of 7 projects for inclusion in the 2012 Fishery Harbour & Coastal Infrastructure...