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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 12 May 2011, processing of which will be shortly completed, thereby allowing payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme to issue. The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on 11th May 2011. A number of maps submitted as part of this application required re-digitisation, once this is completed the remainder of the application can be processed and payment will issue.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: The information requested for the period 1 September 2010 – 31 August 2011 is as follows: Name of Company Professional Service Provided Amount Invoiced(€) KPMG Forensic Accounting of Court related documents 42,350 Stiofán Nutty ConsultantTobair Gregan, Baile Gháire, Co. Átha Cliath Report on the Development of Ireland's Organic Industry 29,040 Context Translation 3,538 Red Dog...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: I have detailed below the total cost of all staff allocated, permanent and non-established, to assist me with constituency work in the 100 days following my appointment on 9th March 2011:- Number Grade Total Cost (9/3/2011 to 17/6/2011) 2.3 Clerical Officer €22,796.00 1 Personal Secretary €6,174.42 1 Higher Executive Officer (appointed 7/6/2011) €1,398.14

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: Following the enactment of the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act 2009 and the Foreshore (Amendment) Act 2011, responsibility for certain foreshore licensing functions was transferred to the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. My Department has retained responsibility for foreshore licensing functions in respect of designated harbour centres, activities wholly...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme to issue shortly. The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 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, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme to issue shortly. The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 12 April 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment to issue under the 2011 Disadvantaged Area Scheme on 23 September. The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme to issue shortly. The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011.

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Government's National Recovery Plan sets out the expenditure ceilings for my Department for the period 2011 to 2014 and future funding for the Agri-environment Options Scheme will have to be considered in the context of these budgetary constraints. Furthermore, my Department is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of expenditure and will engaging in the 2012 Estimate process. No...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: REPS 4 is a measure under the Rural Development Programme, 2007-13, and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before payments can issue. Arrangements are well advanced to issue payments in respect of 2011 and I expect that these payments will commence in November.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 18 April 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme to issue shortly. The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 18 April 2011, processing of which has recently been completed, thereby allowing payment to issue under the 2011 Disadvantaged Area Scheme on 30 September 2011. The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011.

Written Answers — Beef Exports: Beef Exports (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: The live export trade provides alternative market outlets for cattle producers. There are two main components to the live export trade; calf shipments to the Continent and the movement of forward stores and finished cattle to the UK. Data for the period from January to 24 September 2011 shows that overall live exports are almost 112,000 head or 39% below the levels achieved during the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in 2009 and has received full payments for the first year of their contract. In addition, 75% of the second year payment issued on 10th March 2011 for the amount of €3222.38. My Department is currently making arrangements to process the outstanding 25% payments to farmers in instances where penalties have been imposed, including the person named, and I...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (4 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: I announced a review of the management of Ireland's herring fisheries in April this year. I received a large number of views from industry in relation to the review, including from the company mentioned. I will examine all the views expressed in the context of making any changes to arrangements in place. I hope to complete the review process in time for the 2012 fishing season.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Sep 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the persons named on 6 May 2011 under their joint herd number. The entire payment due under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was paid on 21 September 2011. The 50% advance payments under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 17 October 2011, with balancing...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (29 Sep 2011)

Simon Coveney: The amount of unenclosed land in any application for financial approval under the afforestation schemes cannot exceed 20% of the total area. All applications submitted to my Department for approval to undertake afforestation are examined by reference to the silvicultural and environmental suitability of the site for forestry. This includes an assessment of issues such as soil type, soil...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Sep 2011)

Simon Coveney: Payments under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme began issuing on 22 September 2011 and I can confirm that the application of the person named has been fully processed and that payment has issued directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (29 Sep 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 12 April 2011. The Terms and Conditions governing the Scheme require, inter alia, that applicants maintain a minimum stocking density on their holding of 0.15 livestock units per forage hectare declared, for at least three consecutive months, during the calendar year of...