Results 36,601-36,620 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: A former Secretary General of this Department, John Malone, is employed by the Irish National Stud as Chairman of its Audit Committee for which he is paid an annual fee of â¬4,050. He is not an employee of the National Stud.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2011)
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 — On-Farm Investment Schemes: On-Farm Investment Schemes (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: As the EU provisions in regard to force majeure can vary from scheme to scheme, it is not possible to provide a general statement in regard to the application of the principle of force majeure which governs all schemes administered by my Department. However, the current EU provisions in regard to the application of force majeure in the case of on-farm investment schemes which are operated by...
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The information on State Agencies sought by the Deputy is listed in the following table. The Government will be making an announcement shortly about the reform of State agencies. Body Location Function Total Number of Staff(Full-time equivalents) Total Amount of Central Funding for each Agency Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) Kilminchy CourtPortlaoiseCo Laois It provides an...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Nov 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, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme to issue to the applicant in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2009 and received payments for the first year of the contract. In addition, 75% of the year 2 payment issued on 21 April 2011 for the amount of â¬5,581.69. Following an inspection in June 2010, a 25% penalty was imposed for bovines "not excluded from watercourses" and a 35% penalty for "a water well which was unfenced". The person named...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: As the Deputy may be aware I can nominate and appoint people as Chairs for a number of the State Agencies under my Department's remit. In April 2011, I appointed Phil Meaney as Chair of Bord na gCon and in October I appointed Michael Carey as Chair of Bord Bia. In October, I also nominated five people for appointment by the Minister for Health to the Poisons Council as provided as provided...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Schemes was received from the person named on 21 April 2011. Processing of these applications has recently been finalised thereby allowing payment to issue to the applicant under both schemes in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Nov 2011)
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, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks a...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2011)
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 — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2011)
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 — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: In relation to the funding of the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, in common with all areas of Government spending, a comprehensive review is currently being undertaken, with a view to achieving the best balance between the recognised benefits of the Scheme, while working within the unprecedented financial constraints in which the country currently finds itself. The outcome of this review and the...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 5 May 2011. The application has now been fully processed and the appropriate payment will issue shortly.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person in question on 16 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 — Horse Sport Ireland: Horse Sport Ireland (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Horse Sport Ireland is a private company limited by guarantee which is led and directed by a board of directors. The Deputy's query regarding the receipt of pensions by any board member or member of the management team is a matter for that organisation. Consequently, the query should be addressed directly to Horse Sport Ireland.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 19 April 2011, following processing of which an over-claim was identified on one of the land parcels declared. The person named has been written to in this regard and, immediately on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the application will be further processed with a view to the appropriate payment issuing...
- Written Answers — Horse Sport Ireland: Horse Sport Ireland (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Horse Sport Ireland is a private company limited by guarantee which is led and directed by a board of directors. The Deputy's query regarding the total amount paid to board members since 2006 is a matter for that organisation. Consequently, the query should be addressed directly to Horse Sport Ireland.
- Written Answers — Horse Sport Ireland: Horse Sport Ireland (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Horse Sport Ireland is a private company limited by guarantee which is led and directed by a board of directors. The Deputy's query regarding the total amount paid in expenses to board members of Horse Sport Ireland each year since 2006 is a matter for that organisation. Consequently, the query should be addressed directly to Horse Sport Ireland.
- Written Answers — Horse Sport Ireland: Horse Sport Ireland (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Horse Sport Ireland is a private company limited by guarantee which is directed and led by a board of directors. The Deputy's query regarding the total amount paid to the management team each year since 2006 in Horse Sport Ireland is a matter for that organisation. Consequently, the query should be addressed directly to Horse Sport Ireland.
- Written Answers — Horse Sport Ireland: Horse Sport Ireland (15 Nov 2011)
Simon Coveney: Horse Sport Ireland is a private company limited by guarantee which is led and directed by a board of directors. The Deputy's query regarding the total amount of expenses paid to the management team each year since 2006 is an operational matter for that organisation. Consequently, the query should be addressed directly to Horse Sport Ireland.