Results 38,021-38,040 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The 2011 Scheme for the Allocation of Milk Quota to New Entrants was announced on 31 January 2011, with a closing date of 8 April. More than 260 applications were received by the closing date, so there will not be sufficient quota to satisfy all applications. All eligible applications will therefore be subjected to a rigorous selection process. The Scheme provides for three New Entrant...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Business Plans for the Development of the Fishery Harbour Centres were published in 2009 and provide a blueprint for the future development of the Fishery Harbour Centres. The Business Plans recommend a five year time frame for the implementation of the recommendations made. I can confirm that my Department has already commenced the implementation of the recommendations made in the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The late husband of the person named established 18.61 standard entitlements to the value of €1,501.64. These entitlements were not used in 2009 and 2010 and have now expired. While the herd-number was transferred to the person named from her late husband in July 2007, and Single Payment applications were submitted for each year since, the person named did not apply to transfer the Single...

Written Answers — Beef Industry: Beef Industry (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I asked for this topic to be added to the Agenda of the April meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers because of my deep concerns about the potential impact on EU and Irish agriculture of a trade deal with Mercosur. I wanted to reinforce the message with my Ministerial colleagues from other Member States that parts of the agriculture industry in Ireland and in other regions of the EU were under...

Written Answers — Beekeeping Industry: Beekeeping Industry (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Currently, two products are authorised to control varroa in Irish honeybees. My Department has carried out research to investigate possible resistance of varroa mites to treatment currently available and arising from this my Department is reviewing products containing oxalic acid, currently licensed in other EU Member States, with a view to issuing a special import licence permitting their...

Written Answers — Stray Horses: Stray Horses (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: European Commission Regulation No. 504/2008 set out an improved system for the identification for equidae and is binding on all Member States of the European Union. All keepers of horses, passport issuing bodies and veterinary practitioners are obliged to comply with the provisions of this Regulation. The enhanced system for identifying equidae has three elements (1) an equine passport; (2)...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 3 on 1 December 2006. The final payment in respect Year 5 issued on 20 April 2011.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is an independent statutory body and hence the future of the ice plant in Dingle is a matter for the Board. The Department has forwarded the request to BIM for its consideration and for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: My Department is currently reviewing its records since the establishment of Coillte in 1989 to ascertain the position in relation to the above and I will respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The content and recommendations of the Report of the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities are currently being considered by the Government. In relation to the recommendation mentioned by the Deputy, I note that it is prefaced by a statement that "We view the retention of land ownership and the use of leases rather than outright sale as an appropriate instrument to ensure the multiple...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I recently appointed Phil Meaney as chairman of Bord na gCon as, following extensive consultation with those with in-depth knowledge of the industry, and an assessment of his background and experience, I considered him to be eminently well qualified for the position. In addition to his involvement in the greyhound industry over a period of 25 years, including his previously held position as...

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I understand that the Deputy is referring to a statement in the report of the review group on State assets and liabilities about the profit on the sale by Coillte of fixed assets over the last eight years. Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as land transactions, are the responsibility of the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS in August 2006. As a result of an on farm inspection in December 2008 the person named incurred penalties against the year 4 payment. The person named was informed of the penalty and of the right to appeal on 27 January 2010. An appeal was received on 14 June 2010. Following this review the person named was informed by letter dated 31 August 2010 that the...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The programme for Government prioritises the agri-food and marine sectors as a key element of driving economic growth. As the deputy is aware this Government has set out a range of actions covering the next five years aimed at growing the agri-food sector, agriculture, coastal communities, fisheries and the marine environment. There are 27 specific commitments in relation to the agri-food,...

Written Answers — Mineral Resources: Mineral Resources (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: This matter does not come within the remit of my Department .

Written Answers — Bovine Disease Controls: Bovine Disease Controls (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Since Ireland attained Official Brucellosis Free status in 2009, my Department has introduced a number of changes to the brucellosis testing programme which have significantly reduced the testing obligations for farmers. The changes to date include increasing the age threshold for the annual round test from 12 to 24 months and amending the round test requirement such that herds are now...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 8 animals under the 2008 Suckler Welfare Scheme, 5 animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme and 7 animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. As outlined in my Department's letter of 7 April 2010 issued to the applicant, by joining the Scheme, each applicant undertook to carry out, and notify my Department, details of all the measures provided for in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the Agriculture, (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of education, advisory and research services to the agriculture sector. It is a matter for Teagasc and its Board to prioritise activities in the delivery of these services and to allocate its resources in accordance with these priorities. Ministerial responsibility is...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: Some 452 farmers in Tipperary have been approved entry into the Agri-Environment Options Scheme. 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. Payments will commence at the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: I have made the necessary arrangements to have an official of my Department undertake a full review of this case and to contact the person named directly in this regard.