Results 35,821-35,840 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS in July 2009 and received payments for the first two 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% of...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS in February 2009 and received payment for the first two 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. These checks are currently being finalised out and I expect...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: There are currently almost 3,700 people (3,510 full-time equivalents) employed in my Department. It would not be feasible to provide the details requested by the Deputy in respect of each staff member. The organisation chart below details the Divisions within the Department, together with their various areas of responsibility. It also contains details of all staff at Assistant Principal (&...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 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 1 September 2011. The person named claimed 22.22 hectares of commonage under his AEOS application. Following a review by SPS the reference area of his commonage share has increased to 35.42 hectares. This increased area will be recognised on his...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: There are currently 12 State Bodies that fall under the aegis of my Department. Of these, I have made appointments to those Boards listed in the following table since I became Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. While the remuneration quoted is payable to all Board members, there are some who do not avail of this money. Body/Agency No of Board Members No of Board appointments...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2011. The processing on this application was recently finalised and payment issued directly to the nominated bank account of the applicant on 2 February 2012.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named commend REPS in September 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. These checks have now been completed and the year 4 payment...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: In the 2005 Scheme year the person named submitted an application under the Inheritance measure of the Single Payment Scheme to inherit the entitlements established by his late wife. Following a successful Force Majeure application, these 69.06 entitlements had a gross unit value of â¬244.42 each giving a total value of â¬16,879.65 and were established utilising the alternative reference...
- Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: Slaughterhouses and meat processing plants operate under the approval and supervision of my Department, in accordance with the terms of EU Food Hygiene Regulations. My Department has approved 31 meat plants for the slaughter of bovine animals. Buffaloes are classified as bovine animals. The slaughter of buffaloes would be a matter for commercial decision by the meat plants concerned, but...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: There are currently 23 herd owners in Kildare awaiting payments under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme. The timing of the Single Farm Payment is of critical importance to farmers, given that it represents in excess of â¬1.2 billion of the â¬1.7 billion that is paid out annually in direct aid. The SFP forms a significant part of the annual income of all farmers in Ireland, in many cases it is...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS in July 2009 and received payments for the first two 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 are currently being finalised out...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: Total Allowable Catches (TAC) and quotas are set each year taking account of the scientific advice for each stock. On November 23 2011, I presented a Sustainability Impact Assessment of EU Commission Proposal on TACs and quotas for 2012 to the Dail. This assessment set out my strategy for the negotiation of Ireland's quotas. Following intensive negotiations at the December EU Fisheries...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: The Programme for Government committed to replacing the criminal sanctions system for minor fisheries offences with administrative sanction system to bring Ireland into line with other European jurisdictions. I sought the advice of the Attorney General on the matter. The Attorney General has responded with a detailed advice on the issue which I am currently examining. The advice highlights...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: My Department has re-engaged one retired Civil Servant on a contract basis since 25 October 2010 on foot of sanction received from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Remuneration of â¬101,468 has been paid to date and normal pension abatement rules apply.
- 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 1 November 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 query arose in...
- 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 1 November 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 query arose in...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: In light of the judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) against Ireland concerning non-compliance with the EU Habitats and Birds Directives, my overriding policy priority for the inshore sector continues to be to bring all inshore fisheries, and aquaculture, in Natura 2000 sites into full compliance with the EU Birds & Habitats Directives. As part of a major project involving my...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 580 to 582, inclusive, together. The European Commission has introduced an enabling provision in the rural development legislation allowing certain Member States, experiencing budgetary constraints, to draw down existing allocated EAFRD funds up to a maximum rate of 85% under their Rural Development Programmes during 2012 and 2013 if they continue to...
- Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme, 2007-2013, and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before the 75% payment can issue. The remaining 25% may only be paid when all the required on-the-spot inspections have been completed. REPS 4 applications take the form of an agri-environment plan which...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)
Simon Coveney: This person named was the subject of a Satellite inspection in 2010 which resulted in a penalty of between 3 and 20 percent arising from a determined over-declaration of eligible land. As a result the person named submitted an application in 2011 which reflected the determined area in 2010. In response to Parliamentary Question 32674/11 on 3rd November, I confirmed that the person named was...