Results 36,081-36,100 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: Decisions relating to the granting of totalisator licences are subject to the provisions of The Totalisator Act 1929. This legislation is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Brendan Howlin, TD.

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

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 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 Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all application to be completed before any payments have been finalised. During the course of the administrative check an area...

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: There is no record of any Organic Farming Scheme application submitted to my Department in respect of the person named.

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (24 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: As required by Government, my Department submitted a comprehensive expenditure review to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in 2011. The review, which is available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website, provides for cost reductions and a set of options to meet the funding constraints which are incorporated into Government's public service reform plan. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (24 Jan 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 — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received payments for the first two years of the contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments have been finalised. During the course of the administrative check, an area...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st 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, had to be completed before any payment could issue. During these checks a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jan 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 has 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, had to be completed before any...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in February 2008 and received payments for the first three years of the contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and accordingly is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. The administrative checks in respect of 2011...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in January 2008 and received payments for the first three years of the contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and accordingly is subject to EU Regulation which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. The administrative checks in respect of 2011...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: As outlined in my answer to the Deputy's previous question, it does not appear at this point that there is any conflict of interest issue arising in this matter. I am not in a position to comment any further at this time.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: Five Civil Servants from my Department are currently assigned to the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU in Brussels. Details are outlined below. The role of office is to represent Ireland's interests in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors at EU Institutional level; the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council. In addition the Agricultural Counsellor and the...

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: I move amendment No. 1: In page 12, line 45, to delete "this section—" and substitute "this section and section 126A—". This is not contentious legislation and this is reflected in the small number of amendments on Committee Stage. On Report Stage there is only one amendment, tabled on the basis of legal advice. It concerns the powers of entry allowing authorised officers to make...

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: No. That is a very fair question. There will be authorised officers who will be able to enter premises to conduct investigations if there has been a complaint. The idea that we would be authorising officers to enter a public premises would legally mean we would be authorising officers to enter our own premises. The advice was that there would be an unnecessary legal conflict considering...

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputies opposite for helping to facilitate the passage of this Bill. The Bill is not particularly controversial. We have tried to take on board some of the comments and observations of the sector, namely the Veterinary Council of Ireland and a number of farming organisations. This is not contentious; it is about taking a pragmatic approach to ensuring farmers and owners of...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (18 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 192 together. The application referred to is in respect of a site located in Valentia Harbour, which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site). All applications in 'Natura' areas are required to be appropriately assessed for the purpose of environmental compliance with the EU Birds and Habitats...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 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 accordingly is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. The administration checks in respect of 2011...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: An application was received on 29 April 2011 requesting the transfer of 34.22 Single Payment entitlements from the joint names of the person named and his late wife to the sole name of the person named. Following communication from the Transfer of Entitlements section, the testamentary status of the estate of the late wife of the person named was clarified, most recently on 16 November 2011...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (18 Jan 2012)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. Drainage works that exceed 15 hectares on any type of farmland, irrespective of the location, require screening by my Department under the European Communities (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Agriculture) Regulations 2011. Proposed works below this threshold require screening if the works may have a significant effect on the...