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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: It is my intention to publish the Animal Health & Welfare Bill this year. However, as the Deputy will be aware the Bill is a complex one and will require extensive work in conjunction with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to complete the required legal drafting. Once a complete draft is available I intend to publish the Bill. The issue of fur farming is being examined in the context...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2010 Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named on the 10 May 2010 and was fully processed. In accordance with the provisions of the Scheme, the payment which issued on 4 February 2011, was based on the original Sheep Census return received from the person named, which indicated that the person named had seventeen breeding ewes.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Burren Farming for Conservation Programme is one of three schemes introduced by my Department using funding made available following the CAP Health Check; a total of €1 million per annum was provided for this Scheme out of the total amount available of €25 million, with the balance divided between the Grassland Sheep Scheme (€18 million) and the Dairy Efficiency Programme (€6...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am aware of the issues raised by the person to whom the Deputy refers. There has been extensive contact between the individual concerned and officials from my Department. It is my understanding that the complaints made by this individual to the relevant regulatory bodies, North and South, have been investigated and the outcome of those investigations have been made known to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. The Burren Farming for Conservation Programme is one of three schemes introduced by my Department using funding made available following the CAP Health Check; a total of €1 million per annum was provided for this Scheme out of the total amount available of €25 million, with the balance divided between the Grassland Sheep Scheme (€18...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. The testing concerned is a requirement under Regulation (EC) 999/2001. Year Healthy Slaughter Number of Tests Number of Positives Number of Tests Number of Positives Cost of Testing Sheep Healthy Slaughter Healthy Slaughter Fallen Animals Fallen Animals â'¬ 2002 3,307,500 54,813 (1.65)% 13 5,222 33 2,772,431.00 2003...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Castlemaine Harbour area is a designated Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive and a Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive. This highly protected environmental status requires that before the mussel seed fishery in Castlemaine Harbour can be opened, the fishery must be subject to an appropriate assessment of its potential to impact on the conservation...

Written Answers — Pigmeat And Poultry Sectors: Pigmeat And Poultry Sectors (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy will be aware that prices are a function of the supply and demand dynamics in the market place and my Department has no role in how they are determined. Having said that, it is important to note that there are a number of EU measures in place to support prices. At European level a number of market supports are in place and are utilised on an ongoing basis. Export refunds,...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 and 276 together. The Minister for Health & Children has overall responsibility for the general food labelling legislation. Responsibility for the enforcement of this legislation rests with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (F.S.A.I.). This is done through service contracts between the F.S.A.I and my Department, The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority,...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Operational matters relating to An Bord Bia are the responsibility of the board of An Bord Bia and my own Department has responsibility in relation to policy matters. I understand from An Bord Bia that the number of people (full-time equivalent) currently employed by An Bord Bia is 92.8 representing a reduction of 11.5 since 2009. Some 5.5 vacancies were not filled in 2009, a further five...

Written Answers — Tionscal na hIascaireachta: Tionscal na hIascaireachta (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Seoladh an Clár Náisiúnta um Bia na Mara i mí Iúil 2010 chun cúnamh deontais a chur ar fáil ó mhaoiniú an Státchiste do ghnéithe áirithe de thionscal na hiascaireachta, lena n-áirítear dobharshaothrú. Le linn an phróisis chomhairliúcháin phoiblí agus reachtúil ar an measúnú straitéiseach comhshaoil a rinneadh ar an gClár seo, bhí imní ar na Bord Iascaigh Láir agus...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered forty-three animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment has been made in respect of thirty-four of the animals and a further four are ineligible as, the validation checks undertaken by my Department, established non-compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. The remaining five animals have queries associated with them. Letters have issued...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in June 2009 and received the first years payment in full. Some 75% of the year 2 payment was made in March 2011. Payment of the final 25% cannot be made until outstanding checks are finalised and compliance with the scheme conditions has been fully established. Payment will issue at the earliest possible date once all checks have been completed.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 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 — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department has a system in place whereby a Harbour Users Forum is held regularly in each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres including Howth. This forum is facilitated by the representatives of my Department at a senior level and provides an opportunity for discussion and clarification in relation to any matter pertaining to the Fishery Harbour Centre. Arrangements for representation at...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Two applications for the transfer of entitlements under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme from the person named were submitted on the 9 May 2011. During processing of the first application, it was necessary for an official of my Department to write to the person named seeking clarification on the unit value of the entitlements. A reply was received on the 25th May 2011 and the application was...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: BIM is an independent statutory body tasked with providing vocational training to the seafood industry. BIM has advised my Department that the demands of delivering the 14 week intensive course leading to the Skipper Full Certificate of Competency require the availability of two Master Mariner plus other instructors with maritime qualifications satisfying the requirements of the Marine...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Waste Management Scheme and received approval for the completion of a number of items under the Scheme, including a slatted house, slurry storage tank and associated facilities. A number of issues have arisen in relation to the claim submitted by the person named. These are under examination in my Department and a decision will be made as...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: As processing of the application under the Grassland Sheep Scheme received from the person named on the 17 May 2010 has now been finalised, the payment due will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (31 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Following a meeting of my colleague Minister of State Shane McEntee, TD, with the Chairman and Chief Executive of Bord na gCon on 3rd May 2011, it was agreed that Bord na gCon would drop its proposal to export greyhounds to China.