Results 38,181-38,200 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Agricultural Schemes (7 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it gives me an opportunity to provide some clarity on a number of the issues he raised. I recall vividly while in Opposition being extremely frustrated with Ministers who chose to read long scripts and offer history lessons on schemes which were not relevant to the questions being asked. I will, therefore, address the specific issues the Deputy...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in August 2008 and received the year 1 payment in May 2009 and year 2 payment in January 2010. Following the completion of all administrative checks 75% of the year 3 payment was made on 4th April 2011. The remaining 25% will be paid within two weeks.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in May 2009. The year 1 payment has been processed and will be paid to the person named in the next two weeks.

Written Answers — Animal Identification Scheme: Animal Identification Scheme (7 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The development of a registration and tagging system for deer can be considered by my Department only when a number of critical identification issues with sheep, goats, pigs and horses have been resolved.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The food projects funded by Leader under the Rural Development Programme play an important role in promoting food processing businesses in rural areas and in generating employment in these areas. This funding has recently been under discussion with the EU Commission. The Commission takes the view that this type of funding is more appropriate to Axis 1 of the Programme which aims to improve...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Apr 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. Payment will issue to the person named at the earliest possible date once these checks have been completed.

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (6 Apr 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 2011. The Scheme provides for three New Entrant categories, namely: Category A - Brand New Entrant to Dairying Category B - Purchaser of Quota as a New Entrant through the Milk Quota Trading Scheme Category C - Purchaser of Quota as a Successor through the Milk...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 19th of April 2010. This application was selected for a Ground Eligibility and Cross Compliance inspection. The inspection process is complete and the results have now been processed. During the course of the Ground Eligibility inspection discrepancies were found which...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 30 April 2010. Payments under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme commenced nationally on 18 October 2010. The person named submitted an application with 16 land parcels, 6 of which required re-digitisation. Payments under the Single Payment Scheme 2010 were issued to the applicant on 18 October 2010, 1...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Forestry Division of my Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are currently finalising procedures which will determine the levels of afforestation that can be approved in 2011 within areas designated for the protection of the hen harrier. Applications, which have not yet been approved, will be decided shortly in consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named registered 15 animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Suckler Welfare Scheme applicants undertake to implement, for the full term of the Scheme, specific measures on all eligible suckler cows and the calves they are suckling. Applicants are also required to record all of the details of each measure on my Department's database...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in October 2009 and received the year 1 payment in January 2010. The year 2 payment has been processed and will be paid to the person named in the next two weeks.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the Agriculture, (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of education, research and advisory 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. Accordingly, delivery of the...

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

Simon Coveney: An application under the Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 28 April 2010. In order to draw down the full single payment, an applicant must declare one eligible hectare in respect of each payment entitlement held. While the person named holds 30.65 entitlements, as only 20.67 hectares were declared, the payment which issued was based on the area declared. The person...

Written Answers — Grasslands Management: Grasslands Management (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: Under the Agriculture, (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has statutory responsibility for the provision of education and advisory services to the Agriculture sector as well as certain responsibilities for agricultural research and development. It is a matter for Teagasc and its Board to prioritise activities in the delivery of these services and to allocate its resources in...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am not aware of any exports of greyhounds from Ireland to China in recent years. Bord na gCon is a commercial State Body. The Board of Bord na gCon is responsible for leading and directing the activities of the Company. My Department is aware that Bord na gCon is exploring possible business opportunities in China. Bord na gCon has repeatedly confirmed its commitment to the highest standards...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am currently concluding a review of last year's scheme, on the basis of which, and subject to the expenditure ceilings set out in the National Recovery Plan 2011-2014, I will very shortly make an announcement in relation to the position for 2011.

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Connemara Pony Breeders' Society is approved to maintain the studbook of origin for the Connemara Pony Breed in Ireland by my Department under the relevant EU and National Zootechnical Legislation. In accordance with this legislation, the Connemara Pony Breeders Society has established principles and rules for the classification and grading of animals in the studbook.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: There is no grant-aid currently available from my Department for land reclamation or improvement works to farm land.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Apr 2011)

Simon Coveney: I am currently concluding a review of last year's scheme, on the basis of which, and subject to the expenditure ceilings set out in the National Recovery Plan 2011-2014, I will very shortly make an announcement in relation to the position for 2011.