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Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: On 4 July I had the pleasure of welcoming to Ireland key representatives from six of the most influential French fishing organisations, representing over 850 vessels. Their visit was part of a BIM led initiative aimed at agreeing strategic partnerships between Irish and French seafood interests, with a view to increasing the level of French Landings into Irish ports. Currently, total fishing...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The State provides incentives and support for the beekeeping sector through a number of different means. The National Apiculture Programme is a 3-year research programme, running to August 2013, with a budget of €300,000. This is 50:50 co-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the EU. This research is being carried out by the University of Limerick in conjunction...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: As stated in my response to your previous PQ, No. 310 of 12 April 2011, the Coastal Protection and Management functions previously held by my Department were transferred to the Office of Public Works with effect from January 2009 and any enquiries in relation to monies owed to Kerry County Council in respect of Coastal Protection works should be directed to that office. Knightstown Pier is...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The CCTV system in place at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been provided for the use of my Department's staff and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. From time to time requests for access to CCTV images are received from Third Parties such as An Garda Síochána. Access to and Disclosure of Images is granted where appropriate.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: It is apparent that the present prohibition on landing crawfish below 110mm in length is presenting difficulties for Irish inshore fishermen, as European markets appear to indicate a preference for smaller crawfish. In that context, I have asked BIM in conjunction with the Marine Institute, and in consultation with crawfish fishermen and their representatives to conduct a review of the...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named registered ten beef breed animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. To date, payment has issued in respect of five of these animals. The validation process carried out by my Department identified errors in respect of the remaining five animals. My Department has written to the applicant on 15 July seeking clarification on these errors. On receipt of a response from the...

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

Simon Coveney: An application for payment in respect of the person concerned was received in my Department on 23 May 2011. This application is currently being processed. Department of Finance Circular 44 of 2006 requires that applicants for all grants and similar type payments from State and public sector bodies produce a tax clearance certificate where the payments total more than €10,000 in a 12 month...

Written Answers — Commonage Division: Commonage Division (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together. The matter referred to is under active investigation by my Department and therefore I am not in a position to provide the information requested at this juncture. I will arrange for a reply to issue to the Deputy as soon as the investigation is completed which I expect will be in September.

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Membership of the Board of Horse Racing Ireland is set out in the following table: Membership of the Board of Horse Racing Ireland Name Date of current appointment Term of Office ends Mr Denis Brosnan(Chairman) 18 December 2006 17 December 2011 Mr Michael Hickey 11 January 2011 10 January 2015 Mr John Moloney 11 January 2011 10 January 2015 Mr Jim Nicholson 11 January 2011 10...

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Following the publication of the four-year National Recovery Plan, a comprehensive review of all expenditure is currently under way in all Government Departments. The purpose of the review is to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency in schemes and service delivery. In my Department's case, all expenditure activities are being examined and the outcome of the review will be considered...

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Horse Racing Ireland is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. The State paid no financial support to Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) prior to its establishment in 2001. HRI has a regulatory and developmental role in the thoroughbred industry The functions of HRI as defined in The Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 (in addition to its functions under...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am fully aware of the importance of forestry to job creation and national economic recovery and I am committed to supporting the continued expansion of Ireland's forest resource. 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...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Regarding forestry contract CN24699, all payments due to date on this contract have been paid. The most recent payment was made on 14 July 2011. The applicant has been informed that, following a recent inspection of this plantation, the inspector advises the applicant to monitor for deer damage, fertilize where necessary and maintain the fire lines. Therefore, there are currently no issues to...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Regulation 8(4) of SI No. 277 of 2008 provides that a person shall not sell land to which milk quota is attached if the amount of milk quota exceeds a ratio of 12,500 litres per hectare, except with the consent of the Minister. The person named recently submitted an application to my Department seeking consent to the sale of 4.047 hectares (10 acres) of land with a milk quota of 90,920 litres...

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

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 on 1 December 2007 and full payment has issued in respect of years 1 and 2. A query arose in respect of the chemical phosphorous levels documented in the REPS plan following an office check on an adjusted plan submitted by the person named. As a result, a letter issued to the person named on 17 May 2011 requesting that an adjusted plan be submitted correcting...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named has submitted an application for an allocation of milk quota under the Hardship Category of the Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal for the 2011/ 2012 quota year. The closing date for receipt of applications for this Scheme was 1 July last. Officials of my Department are currently processing the applications. The Tribunal will shortly commence consideration of these applications in...

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

Simon Coveney: The Traditional Farm Building Scheme is one of the measures available under REPS. It provides grant aid for the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings on the basis of the contribution they make to the landscape in which they are situated. The Scheme is administered by the Heritage Council on behalf of my Department. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications...

Written Answers — xremove: xremove (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered nine animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. An issue arose in relation to the eligibility of the applicant under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. In response, an official of my Department has contacted the person named and the matter was resolved. A letter issued to the person named on 15 July outlining the further requirements to be met by the...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The salaries of CEOs of the State Bodies under the remit of my Department have been set out in accordance with specific contracts agreed between the Board and the CEO's established in accordance with Government guidelines. The Government has already decided to implement a cap of €250,000 for CEO's of commercial State Bodies and a cap of €200,000 for all other public servants, including,...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The appointment of an independent Certifying Body to annually certify the Department's European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) accounts is required under EU Regulations. Following an open tender, Deloitte were appointed as Certifying Body for this Department for the period 2010-2013. My Department employs contracting computer...