Results 36,961-36,980 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 12 April 2011. Payments under the Single Payment Scheme and the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme have commenced nationally on 17 October and 21 September respectively. The processing of the application of the person named is now complete and payments under both schemes will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011. Following processing a number of dual claims were identified on some of the land parcels declared by the person named. The person named has been written to in this regard and, on receipt of a satisfactory response, the application will be further processed, with a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 3 May 2011, following processing of which, over-claims were identified in respect of a number of parcels declared by the person named. The person named has been written to regarding these matters and, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the application will be further processed...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011. This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility and Animal Identification Inspection. Following completion of the inspection process the application was further processed, with payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme due to issue...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 29 April 2011, following processing of which over-claims were identified in respect of a number of parcels declared by the person named. The person named has been written regarding the matter and, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the application will be further processed...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 7 May 2011, processing of which was recently completed, thereby allowing payment to issue to the person named on 18 October.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 10 May 2011. I can confirm that the issue relating to the dual-claim referred to by the Deputy has been resolved and that payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme issued on 14 October 2011, while the 50% advance payment under the Single Payment Scheme on 17 October 2011. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application for ex-gratia funding has been received from the organisation in question. Provision of ex-gratia assistance this year is subject to the availability of funds and the application will be considered in this context and having regard to competing claims for financial assistance submitted by other animal welfare bodies.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Control of Horses Act, 1996 was enacted to address problems caused by wandering horses in urban and rural areas and it contains a comprehensive range of measures aimed at controlling horses. Local authorities have extensive powers under the Act. Section 46 of the Act provides for a local authority to make by-laws for the control and welfare of horses in the whole or part of its...

Written Answers — Calafoirt agus Céanna: Calafoirt agus Céanna (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: Ceann de shé Lárionad Cuain Iascaigh a bhfuil mo Roinn freagrach astu is ea Lárionad Cuain Iascaigh Ros an Mhíl. Tuigim go maith an méid uathúil agus luachmhar a chaithfidh Lárionad Cuain Iascaigh Ros an Mhíl a chur le tionscal na hiascaireachta agus leis an timpeallacht eacnamaíoch níos leithne. D'ainneoin an timpeallacht eacnamaíoch reatha ina bhfuilimid ag feidhmiú, lean mo...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 6 May 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment to issue on 18 October 2011.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department has participated with other stakeholders in at least eight meetings to discuss the issues involved in the proposal to devolve aquaculture licensing to the Loughs Agency. A range of Departmental and Agency staff are involved in addressing the scientific, technical and policy elements. It would not be possible to provide a breakdown of the portion of each official's time that is...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: There are 138 veterinarians currently employed by my Department throughout the regional office network and the numbers of veterinarians at each location is outlined in the table below. In addition there are a further 16 whole-time veterinary inspectors (WTVIs) employed by the Department on a fee-per-test basis whose sole function is to carry out TB and Brucellosis testing. Veterinary staff...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Milk Quota Trading Scheme is run twice annually in respect of each Co-op collection area, and is comprised of a priority pool and a market exchange. A maximum of thirty per cent of the quota offered for sale is sold into the priority pool at a maximum price. This pool of quota is allotted to eligible applicants under one of four priority categories. The remainder is traded through an...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 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, while the application of the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: I again wish to state categorically that there are no delays in payments to farmers under either the Single Farm Payment Scheme or the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. In the case of the SFP, the earliest payment date under the governing EU rules is 1 December, while in respect of DAS there is no regulatory payment date - however, it is generally recognised and indeed acknowledged in the Farmers'...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2011. On processing of this application, an over-claim was identified on one of the land parcels listed. The person named has been written to in this regard and, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the application will be further processed, with a view to payments under both...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment to issue on 18 October 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment to issue on 7 October 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2011. Payments under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme have commenced nationally on 17 October 2011 and 21 September 2011 respectively. The processing of the application of the person named has recently been completed and payments under both...