Results 36,581-36,600 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 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, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks a query...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 12 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and the Disadvantaged Areas payment to issue to the applicant in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 543 together. On 3 June 2011, I announced the award to 18 seafood processing companies of â¬1.7 million in grants under the Seafood Processing Business Investment Scheme. Leveraging total investment of â¬7.4 million, this initiative is projected to create 158 new jobs in the sector by 2014. Since that announcement, an Taoiseach announced on 6...
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: My Department, from time to time, employs staff from agencies to provide certain services when such proves to be more cost effective and Department staff are not available. Details are provided in the table. As to the Bodies and Agencies that fall under my Department's remit, the sourcing of services and engagement of agency staff is an operational matter for the State Bodies and Agencies...
- Written Answers — Disposal of Contaminated Material: Disposal of Contaminated Material (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The material referred to by the Deputy is the feed material that was impounded in the premises and also the feed that was recalled from farms by officials of my Department at the time of the detection of the dioxin contamination. In accordance with SI 432 of 2009 on Food and Feed Hygiene governing, inter alia , the disposal of the contaminated material, the obligation is on the Feed...
- Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: In 2006, a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry, was introduced by the EU Commission with the aim of reducing EU sugar production in order to comply with WTO and other international obligations. The scheme provided an incentive for sugar processors to renounce sugar quota and dismantle the associated sugar processing plant and it provided compensation for affected...
- Written Answers — Land Drainage Works: Land Drainage Works (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: On 8 September 2011 I introduced the European Communities (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Agriculture) Regulations 2011 to address a European Court of Justice judgement against Ireland in relation to the implementation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive. The Regulations will be underpinned by a comprehensive guidance document. The consultation period for the draft guidance...
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: No former holders of the Office of Attorney General have been appointed to the boards of State Agencies under the aegis of my Department.
- Fisheries Protection (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: For centuries, the herring stock in the Celtic Sea, centred around the Dunmore East area, has been a key stock which has reliably supported the fishing industry in the area. In the autumn of each year, many seasonal jobs are created both at sea and onshore in the local fish processing companies. Under the Common Fisheries Policy, 86% of this stock is ring-fenced for Irish vessels. Over the...
- Fisheries Protection (22 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I understand exactly what the Deputy is suggesting. This is a hugely valuable fishery for the south-east, the south-west and the west coast, and a number of boats come also from the north west into the Celtic Sea. There are a number of key issues on which I will ultimately need to make a judgment call following consultation and taking into account the views of the Celtic Sea herring...
- Written Answers — Noxious Weeds: Noxious Weeds (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The Noxious Weeds Act 1936, as amended, provides for the control of the spread of six noxious weeds, namely, Thistle, Ragwort, Dock, Common Barberry, Male Wild Hop Plant and the Wild Oat. Under the Act, it is an offence not to prevent the spread of these noxious weeds. The owner, occupier, user or managers of lands on which these weeds are present are subject to the provisions of the Act,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 together. An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 6 April 2011. However, following processing, over-claims were identified on four of the parcels declared by the person named. The person named has been written to in this regard and, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: In general, all issues in relation to leases for Government Departments / Offices, including my Department, are a matter for the Office of Public Works. There is one building in Portlaoise which is leased directly by my Department and the following are the details requested: Location of Property Annual Value of Lease Rent subject to upward review? Name of Landlord Dept. of Agriculture,...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application under Category B of the 2011 National Reserve which caters for farmers who commenced farming after 15 May 2009. In addition, applicants under this category are also required to meet certain criteria with regard to income limits and farming qualifications. The application from the person named was deemed ineligible as he commenced farming prior to...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011. The application has now been fully processed and the appropriate payment will issue shortly.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 4th 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 — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 9 May 2011, processing of which should be finalised in the coming days, following which payment will issue immediately thereafter.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The capital budget for my Department for 2011 is â¬269 million. The details are outlined and set out in the following table. Significant Items of Capital Expenditure Total Afforestation â¬104m Farm Waste Management Scheme â¬36m Marketing and Processing â¬35m Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes â¬19m Fisheries Harbours â¬10.18m Marine Institute â capital allocation...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The appeal in the case of the person named has now been determined and his appeal allowed subject to conditions. My Department will be in touch with him shortly with formal notification of the decision and the conditions under which it is being granted.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment / Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and the Disadvantaged Areas payment to issue to the applicant in the coming days.