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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Coillte was one of 28 commercial state bodies reviewed by the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities, chaired by Colm McCarthy, which reported recently. The Government is now considering the findings of the Report and its recommendations in detail. However, no decision has yet been taken by the Government about the future of Coillte.

Written Answers — Fishing Quotas: Fishing Quotas (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The annual Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and annual national quotas are established each year at the December EU Fisheries Council. The management of Ireland's fish quotas is determined at national level in close association with industry representatives. My Departments meet industry representatives on a monthly basis to review whitefish quota uptake and bring forward proposals for...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: While an application under the 2010 Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named on the 23 April 2010, no payment is due, as, while the closing date for submission of the annual Sheep Census was 9 April, the Sheep Census of the person named was only submitted on 18 May 2010.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the person named and has provided clarification relating to the Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme and to the National Reserve of the Single Payment Scheme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named has been approved for 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 — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 20 animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. The validation process in respect of eleven animals has been completed and payment will issue shortly. The person named has not submitted details of the required scheme measures for the remaining animals. No payment can be made to the applicant until this information is submitted to my Department and has been...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in April 2008 and has received full payment in respect of both years 1 and 2. Following an inspection on 15 December 2010, penalties totalling 65% of the third year payment were imposed. An appeal dated 25 January 2011 was received. My officials informed the person named by letter on 12 May 2011 that their appeal had been partially successful with the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in January 2010. A new REPS 4 plan correcting errors on the original plan was received on 16 March 2011. All the required checks have now been completed on this amended plan and payment will issue within ten working days.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: 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 in the scheme in respect of the first year will commence in August and that payments in...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The individual to whom the Deputy refers competed in an internal promotion competition in 2006. Initially an error was made by the interview board when listing the successful candidates. This error was subsequently corrected and the individual in question was placed on the panel of successful candidates in advance of any post being offered to the panel.

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425 and 429 together. The grant of a foreshore lease to Mayo County Council for the construction of a slipway at Kilcummin Pier, Killala, Co Mayo received Ministerial approval on 17 June 2010. The Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) has been requested to draft the lease documentation. My Department is maintaining ongoing contact with the CSSO in relation to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme /Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 12th May 2010. This application was selected for a ground eligibility/cross compliance inspection. During the course of this inspection discrepancies were found that resulted in a claimed area of 115.9ha being reduced to 109.63ha. If the total area found is not sufficient to...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: 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, the Health Service Executive and the Local Authority...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Where fishery or aquaculture activities within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) may have significant impacts on the conservation objectives for that SAC, either individually or in combination with other activities, an 'appropriate assessment' is required under the EU Habitats Directive, as transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997 (as...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The reorganisation of local offices is vital to ensuring that my Department stays within its allocated spending targets. The financial savings from the reorganisation of the local offices are very significant and for 2011 the reduction in running costs amounts to some €20 million and the reduction of over 250 staff. For 2012 the reduction in running costs are expected to be some €30...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 3 in February 2006 and has received full payment in respect of the first four years. Following an inspection on 6th December 2010, a penalty regarding the quantity of lime applied was imposed on his fifth year payment. The person named was informed of the 10% penalty by letter dated 2nd February 2011 and was given until the 16th February 2011 to appeal this...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2008 and received the first three years payments in full. The year 3 advance payment of 75% issued on 29 April 2011, while the balance of 25% issued on 4 May 2011.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: There are twelve State Bodies/Agencies that fall under my Department's remit with seven of these are fully paid up members of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC). The details of the amounts paid by each of these State Bodies/Agencies for the years requested by the Deputy are listed in the following table: Non Commercial State Bodies 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 to date...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person concerned 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 (17 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.