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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payment to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered thirty animals in 2009 and twenty nine animals in 2010 under the Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has already issued for twenty seven of the 2009 animals and twelve of the 2010 born animals. Errors were identified with the remaining animals and the applicant was advised in writing on 24 November that the animals were not eligible for payment. One of the 2009 born...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the persons named on the 16th May 2011. This application was selected for, and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility Inspection. The inspection was completed and the results have been processed and entered on the Department's system. There are a number of issues arising from this application,...

Written Answers — Farm Payments: Farm Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 6 May 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility Inspection. This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed. In the vast majority of inspected cases, including this case, amendments have had to be made to the...

Written Answers — Farm Payments: Farm Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 15 April 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payment to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (1 Dec 2011)

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 manages the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Programme and subject to the availability of exchequer resources endeavours to provide funding for Local...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 10 May 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility/Cross Compliance Inspection. This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed. In the vast majority of inspected cases, including this case, amendments have had to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received payments for the first two years of the contract. In addition, 75% of the Year 3 payment for 2011 for the amount of €4073.63 will issue within the next week. The balancing 25% payments in respect of Year 3 will commence before the end of the year.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payments under both schemes to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised. The 50% advance of the Single Payment issued to the person named on 24 November 2011, while payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued on 25 November 2011. Balancing payments under the Single Payment Scheme...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Schemes was received from the person named on 11 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised with full payment under both schemes due to the applicant. The 50% advance of the Single Payment issued to the person named on 22 November 2011, while payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme issued on 24...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 13 May 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility/Cross Compliance Inspection. This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed. In the vast majority of inspected cases, including this case, amendments have had to...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: The minimum stocking rate requirement under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is as outlined in the Terms and Conditions, which govern the Scheme. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement will not receive any payment under that Scheme for the year in question. Such stocking limits, while a requirement under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, are not a requirement under the Single Payment...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 19 April 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payment to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 26 April 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing full payment to issue to the applicant in the first week of December, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Food Harvest 2020: Food Harvest 2020 (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: Food Harvest 2020 has a target of a 50% increase in milk production by 2020. I believe this target can be achieved through a focused and determined implementation of the report's recommendations for the dairy sector, which include: (i) the need to improve on-farm competitiveness through, for example, animal health and genetic improvement programmes as well as increased efficiency through...

Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: I have established a Review Group in my Department to review all aspects of fur farming. Submissions have been invited on the review with a 31 December 2011 closing date for receipt of submissions. I will consider what action, if any, to take following the submission of the Review Group's findings.

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: It is anticipated that payment will be made for approximately 7,000 hectares of new forestry in 2011. Funding for 2012 will be announced as part of the 2012 Budget process. Forestry makes a significant contribution to Ireland's climate change mitigation strategy. For the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol eligible forests (i.e. those planted since 1990) will sequester 11 million tonnes of carbon...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 27 April 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility/Cross Compliance Inspection. This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed. In the vast majority of inspected cases, including this case, amendments have had to be...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing payment to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.