Results 36,661-36,680 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (15 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The information sought by the Deputy is listed in the following table. It should be noted that the Department follows the tendering requirements for such payments. Year Companies Registered in the Republic Of Ireland Company's registered outside the Republic Of Ireland Number Value Number Value 2009 37 €763,597.83 1 €9,050 2010 52 €2,182,647.64 1 €172.52 2011 34 €937,215.23 3...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 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 arose...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 19th April 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility/Cross-Compliance Inspection. During the course of the Cross Compliance inspection problems were noted with regard to the requirement to maintain land in Good Agricultural and...

Written Answers — Bovine Diseases: Bovine Diseases (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: As stated in my reply to Question No 420 of 2 November, my Department's veterinary inspectors carry out some testing in reactor herds, where resources permit. However, my Department does not have the resources to conduct all ancillary testing and much of this work is outsourced to private veterinary practitioners. I should point out that, with a view to disease control and cost savings, my...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantage Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 26 April 2011, the processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and full payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme to issue on 8 November 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 15th 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 amendments have had to be made to the maps...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Applications under the Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Schemes were received from the person named on 6 May 2011, and the processing has recently been completed. Payments under the Single Payment Scheme (50% advance) and the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme were issued to the applicant on 3rd and 4th November respectively.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: There is currently no group producing a report on herring, however earlier this year I asked the fishing industry and other interested parties to make proposals on the future management arrangements for all Irish herring fisheries, including the Celtic Sea stock. In response to this a number of proposals were received, many offering conflicting views, particularly in regard to the need to...

Written Answers — Common Fisheries Policy: Common Fisheries Policy (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is the fisheries policy of the European Union which was first put in place in 1983 and has been subject to reviews every 10 years, the most recent was in 2002 and the next reform is scheduled for adoption in the latter half of 2012. The CFP is scheduled for adoption in the latter half of 2012. This is an ambitious target and there is a strong possibility...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 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 the 50% advance of the Single Payment and the Disadvantaged Area Payment issue to the applicant in the coming days.

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The proposed ban on the sale of raw milk for direct human consumption is not new. Sale of raw cows' milk was banned for many years (from 1997 till 2006) by my Department; and previously by most local authorities. The ban lapsed due to a change in EU legislation in 2006. In effect renewal of the ban will constitute a return to the status quo. A public consultation process was held in 2008 in...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The capital budget for 2011 is €269 million, comprising €3.39 administrative costs and €265.6m programme costs. The main items of expenditure are outlined below. Significant Items of Capital Expenditure Total Forestry €114m Marketing and Processing €37.5m Farm Waste Management €36m TAMS €19m Fisheries €17m Development of Agriculture and Food – Other €11.5m Farm...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department's legislative responsibility in the area of animal welfare extends to farmed animals only, including animals normally bred or kept for the production of food. Accordingly, matters relating to feral cats do not come within the scope of my Department. Nevertheless, my Department provides in excess of €1million annually to animal welfare organisations involved in the provision...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department has not received any applications for finfish aquaculture licences in respect of the North East Coast. In order to develop the production of finfish to levels that will provide increased long term sustainable jobs while continuing to protect our natural environment I have tasked Bord Iascaigh Mhara, working with the Marine Institute, to investigate suitable sites off the west...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government announced on 12 October 2011 an extension to the period during which slurry may be spread, up to 31 October 2011. I had sought this extension, as an exceptional once off measure, because of the abnormally high rainfall during the month of September in particular, which caused significant hardship for farmers and made it...

Harbours and Piers (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: I know the island and the pier well. I have visited every year for the past 15 years and, therefore, I am aware of the issue raised by the Deputy. I accept this is an issue of concern. The maintenance and development of the harbour at Cape Clear Island is my responsibility and that of my Department. The main portion of the harbour was constructed in the mid-1800s and it is of masonry...

Harbours and Piers (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The islanders will not have to wait for further studies as the studies have been carried out. We are examining the conclusions of the consultants which provide an expensive six options. The cost ranges from €750,000 to €20 million. There is no easy, quick fix, cheap solution to this. However, there is a concern that the Bull's Nose is unstable and could collapse at any time, as the...

Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am taking this issue for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, who apologises for not being able to be here. I am aware this issue is causing a great deal of concern in the part of Dublin Deputy Ryan represents. The Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study, published in 2005, analysed the existing drainage system in the greater Dublin area and...

Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: I will pass the Deputy's concerns to the Minister. The note I have makes it clear that additional wastewater facilities are needed for the Dublin area in the medium to long-term. It is also clear that despite the downturn generally, the population of Fingal has shown strong growth and the area will require further additional wastewater facilities in the coming decades to meet demographic...

Written Answers — Grant PayGrant Paymentsments: Grant PayGrant Paymentsments (9 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: The holding of the person concerned was restricted under the TB Eradication Scheme during the period 4 October 2007 to 4 February 2010. Payments due to him under the ERAD compensation schemes have been paid in full up to September 2010. However, the District Veterinary Office has informed the herdowner concerned that payments under the Income Supplement Scheme for the period October 2010...