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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Feb 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 — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered forty six beef breed animals under the 2011 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has been approved for six of the animals and will issue to the applicant shortly. During the payment validation process, errors were identified in respect of the remaining forty animals and a letter outlining these errors will issue to the applicant shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS in June 2008 and received payments for the first three years 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 in respect of 2011. These checks have now been completed and 75%...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 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. During these checks a query...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The application in question is currently being examined by my Department to determine its suitability for afforestation and to ensure that the development is compatible with the protection of the environment. Because of its location adjacent to a designated conservation area, consultations have taken place with a number of public agencies, including the National Parks and Wildlife Service....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: While the proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme await the response of the EU Commission, necessitated as the Scheme forms part of our Rural Development Programme 2007/2013, which is co-funded by the EU, the proposal relating to the eligibility of equines in the calculation of applicants' stocking density is prompted by the need to make the Scheme more focused. However, it is...

Written Answers — Agricultural Imports: Agricultural Imports (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The table below outlines Ireland's imports of horticultural and agricultural produce from Israel for the last three available years. Trade data for the year ending December 2011 will not be available until later this year. As CSO data is per country only, a regional breakdown from within Israel is not available. Agricultural Imports into Ireland from Israel Year Jan- Dec 2008 Jan- Dec 2009...

Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Review Group set up in my Department to review fur farming in Ireland and make appropriate recommendations will conclude its report shortly. I will consider what action, if any, to take following the submission and conclusions of the Group's findings.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named on the 11 May 2010. On processing this application it was found that a sheep census return had not been made under the herd number quoted; however, following investigation, it was established that the census return had been submitted under an associated herd number. This has allowed...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: Preparation for Ireland's Presidency of the European Union is underway in my Department and significant progress has been made in setting out what our Presidency priorities will be. At a practical level the Government has taken a number of decisions with a view to putting in place an efficient and cost-effective Presidency. The Presidency is an important opportunity for Ireland to rebuild...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The information requested is being collated at present and will be forwarded to the Deputy directly.

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Senators concerned for tabling the motion. While I will circulate my script, I will depart from it to respond to the questions raised. Senator Feargal Quinn commented on the tragic irony of there being an obesity problem and gross waste of food in some parts of the world, while in others 300 children an hour die from malnutrition. There is a great deal we can do in this regard,...

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: I will conclude.

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: I appeal to Senator Quinn not put this motion to a vote as I would rather not have a vote on this issue. I do not know if the procedure is available for us to have a sos to see if we could change some of the wording in the motion and amalgamate it with some of the wording in ours to try to get agreement on that or whether the motion can be withdrawn on the assurance I have given during the...

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: What about septic tanks?

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (14 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: No decision has been taken by the Government in relation to the potential sale of Coillte. The consideration of a number of options in relation to the possible disposal of State assets, one of which is Coillte, is currently being undertaken by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in consultation with relevant line Departments and NewERA. I am aware that Coillte currently manages...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st October 2010 and has received full payment 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 completed before...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The Programme for Government 2011 contains a commitment to amend and strengthen legislation on animal cruelty and welfare. The main vehicle to fulfil this commitment will be the Animal Health and Welfare Bill which I intend to publish as soon as possible, the exact timing will depend on the legal text being finalised by the Attorney General's Office and the Cabinet agreeing to publication....

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (14 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: Tá a fhios agam gur bhuail Bord Iascaigh Mhara le hionadaithe choiste forbartha Inis Oírr mar chuid de chlár fairsing comhairliúcháin sular cuireadh tús leis an bpróiseas iarratais oifigiúil le haghaidh ceadúnais maidir leis an tionscadal atá beartaithe. Tuigim go ndearnadh raon leathan ceisteanna a phlé agus gur tugadh tacaíocht láidir an phobail don tionscadal faoi deara....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in August 2008 and received payments for the first three years 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 in respect of 2011. These checks have now been completed and...