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Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The administration of the foreshore under the Foreshore Acts generally involves two distinct components. First, the licensing of the activity or development on the foreshore is a regulatory role akin to the role of a planning department. Second, the vast majority of the foreshore is State-owned and managed on behalf of the Minister for Finance. Therefore, property management is a key role...

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: No, it does not.

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: There are approximately 90 under way.

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Thank you. This is my first opportunity to speak in this Chamber either as a Deputy or as a Minister. It is an honour to do that. The Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 now brought forward will transfer all foreshore functions under the Foreshore Acts 1933 to 2009 to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with the exception of the following: designated fishery harbour...

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: If not, I apologise. If the House wishes I will wait until we can get copies, otherwise I will continue.

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I would concede that even though there is no obligation on me, it is a custom that should be followed and the Senator should have a copy of the speech I am making.

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: I know what it is like being in opposition and trying to follow a speech when one should have it in writing. I apologise for that. If my officials are listening perhaps we could arrange for a photocopy of my speech to be given to all Members as soon as possible.

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Thank you. Balancing the impact of a development in one zone on the other zone is a major component of the impact assessment of any such projects. At a higher level is it also essential to align and integrate the strategic development plans for both zones, whether at sea or on land. While it is acknowledged that some elements of the Foreshore Acts, first enacted in 1933 and often amended,...

Written Answers — Leader Programmes: Leader Programmes (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Exchequer funding for Ireland's Rural Development Programme [RDP] is provided by my Department and by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Responsibility for funding the Leader programme rests with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. I understand there is a legal difficulty in transferring funding, however, for Leader projects under Axis...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The reason for maintaining a ban on the sale of raw milk for human consumption is to protect public health. This is based on strong advice from both food safety and public health professionals. There have been very serious health issues associated with the drinking of raw milk in Ireland and in a number of other countries. The introduction of S.I. No. 910 of 2005 to implement the EU Food...

Written Answers — Departmental Responsibilities: Departmental Responsibilities (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: This matter is currently the subject of discussions between the relevant Departments. It is not possible at present to give the timescale for its completion.

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The reason for maintaining a ban on the sale of raw milk for human consumption is to protect public health. This is based on strong advice from both food safety and public health professionals. There have been very serious health issues associated with the drinking of raw milk in Ireland and in a number of other countries. The introduction of S.I. No. 910 of 2005 to implement the EU Food...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Payment of the grant will take place when it has been determined that all the terms and conditions of the Scheme have been complied with. The checks concerned should be completed in the near future.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Bodies: Animal Welfare Bodies (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: Since 1995, my Department has made ex-gratia payments to a number of organisations directly involved in the delivery of animal care and welfare services. The funding is intended only as a contribution to the overall costs of an organisation. The following payments have been made in recent years: Year Total Amount 2008 € 1.250 million 2009 € 1.185 million 2010 € 1.210...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in February 2009 and has received full payment in respect of year 1. My officials are currently examining this file in relation to a nitrates issue. The outstanding payment for 2010 cannot be processed until this examination is complete. My officials will be in touch with the person named as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered thirty one beef breed animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme, the calves must be weaned in at least two groups for herds of more than ten suckler cows. This person named provided information that he had weaned all of the animals on the same day. Therefore, these animals were not eligible for payment under the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The reason for maintaining a ban on the sale of raw milk for human consumption is to protect public health. This is based on strong advice from both food safety and public health professionals. There have been very serious health issues associated with the drinking of raw milk in Ireland and in a number of other countries. The introduction of S.I. No. 910 of 2005 to implement the EU Food and...

Written Answers — Fishery Harbour Centres: Fishery Harbour Centres (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Business Plan for the development of the Fishery Harbour Centres was published in 2009 and has identified opportunities for the continued development of the Fishery Harbour Centres and the enhancement of the services provided. The business plan suggests a five year time-frame for the full implementation of its recommendations and I can confirm that my Department has and continues to be...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the Dairy Equipment Scheme and submitted an application for grant-aid prior to the temporary suspension of the scheme for new applications on 8 June 2011. These applications are currently being processed by my Department. The Deputy will be aware that it is a standard condition of all on-farm investment schemes that work must not have commenced...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2009 and has received full payment in respect of years 1 and 2. 75% of the year 2 payment totalling €6274.43 issued on 27 June while the balance of 25% totalling €2091.47 issued on 30 June.