Results 37,701-37,720 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The pier at Helvic is the property of Waterford County Council and responsibility for its repair and upkeep rests with the Local Authority in the first instance. My Department did receive an application from Waterford County Council for funding under the 2009 Fishery Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme for improvements at the pier, including the extension and realignment...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The application referred to is in respect of a site located within Ardgroom Harbour, Kenmare Bay which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive (Natura 2000 site). All applications in 'Natura' areas are required to be appropriately assessed for the purpose of environmental compliance with the EU Birds and Habitats Directives. My Department, in...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Kerry County Council proposes to construct a new pier at Cromane. The proposed pier will be the property of that Local Authority who will be responsible for its development, maintenance and repair. My Department's 2011 Fishery Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme has made provision for limited funding for Local Authority owned harbours. No application in respect of the...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The very detailed information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in full. My Department's records are currently being examined and a full reply will issue to the Deputy by my Department within two weeks.

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Current legal advice available to my Department indicates that aquaculture licences held by dissolved companies are extinguished. Any aquaculture activity conducted by third parties can only occur with the consent of the Minister acting in accordance with the law and good public management. My Department is currently engaged in detailed discussions with the operators associated with the...

Written Answers — Fish Farming: Fish Farming (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am advised by BIM that they estimate full time equivalent (FTE) employment in salmon farming in 2010 at 303, with a further 424 FTE indirectly employed in support activities. BIM also advise that the quantity of farmed salmon harvested was as set out in the table. Year Tonnes 2007 9,923 2008 9,217 2009 12,210 2010 12,753

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Financial support for the development of the seafood processing sector in accordance with Axis 2 of the European Fisheries Fund is presently provided under the Exchequer funded Irish Seafood National Programme 2007-2013. I am examining the feasibility of having this Programme transferred to the EU co-funded Seafood Development Operational Programme 2007-2013, in the context of...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: There are 579 aquaculture licence applications awaiting determination – this consists of 308 applications for first time licences and 271 renewal applications. The timeframe for processing an application varies depending on location, species, scale and intensity of production, culture method, statutory status of sites, potential visual impact, access route and frequency of access to sites,...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Following enactment of the Foreshore and Dumping and Sea (Amendment) Act 2009, responsibility for all foreshore functions, with the exception of those relating to aquaculture, Fishery Harbour Centres and sea fisheries related activities, transferred to the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG), with effect from 15 January 2010. A total of 24 foreshore applications...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department is not liable for commercial rates in respect of its property at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre.

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: Approval of an application from the person named under the Afforestation Scheme issued in April 2010 for an area of 7.21 hectares. The application for payment in respect of the area actually planted, submitted by his approved forester, was for a plantation of 5.15 hectares. Following digitising of the area planted, the Department made payment in respect of a slightly higher area of 5.17...

Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered seventeen animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. The same weaning date was recorded in respect of all these calves and, therefore, these animals were rejected for payment as this practice contravened the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. The person named subsequently appealed this decision, which was successful following consideration by my Department....

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Programme for Government committed to replacing the criminal sanctions system for minor fisheries offences with administrative sanction system to bring Ireland into line with other European jurisdictions. I sought the advice of the Attorney General on the matter. The Attorney General has responded with a detailed advice on the issue which I am currently examining. The advice highlights...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The primary means of acquiring milk quota is through the Milk Quota Trading Scheme. The 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 set by the Minister, and the remainder is traded through an...

Written Answers — Regulatory Bodies: Regulatory Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department has received an application for approval from the company in question. The application is currently under examination .In the meantime, the company remains under Local Authority approval and supervision.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named has been approved into the AEOS scheme with a start date of 1 September 2010. Under the EU Regulations governing the Agri-Environment Options 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. I expect that payments to participants...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (16 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: A range of tax incentives are in place to encourage the transfer of land to young trained farmers, including: 100% stamp duty relief on transfers and purchase on land by young trained farmers; 90% agricultural relief from Capital Acquisitions Tax; full Capital Gains Tax retirement relief on farm disposals; rental income exemptions to encourage the long-term lease of land; and general stock...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named has been approved into the AEOS scheme with a start date of the 1 November 2010. Under the EU Regulations governing the Agri-Environment Options 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. I expect that payments to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. A Department official will carry out a farm inspection shortly and provided that the investment works satisfy the terms and conditions of the Scheme, the application will be processed for payment.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The persons named commenced REPS 4 in May 2009 and received full payment in respect of year 1. Following an inspection, the persons named were informed on 22 December 2010 that their REPS 4 application was to be terminated due to non-compliance with scheme terms and conditions in relation to land issues. Full recoupment of all monies paid was sought. The applicants were unsuccessful in their...