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- Rural Environment Protection Scheme (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his plans for agri-environment options scheme for REP scheme 3 farmers in 2012, the number of farmers who will be affected by the decision not to open an AEOS scheme this month, the amount of money he anticipates saving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23454/12]
- Rural Environment Protection Scheme (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am glad that after nearly 12 months he has acknowledged that there was sufficient funding in place for 2011 for the AEOS scheme. At the time, he constantly said there was no funding for it, so I am glad he has acknowledged that now. The Minister said that the AEOS scheme would be targeted. Many farmers are living in severely restricted regions and have...
- Rural Environment Protection Scheme (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: May I ask a brief supplementary?
- Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. When was the submission sent to the European Commission for approval? Will the Minister of State accept that in many cases which no doubt he, like me, is hearing about, people are being unfairly punished because for a number of reasons they were unable to meet the stocking density in 2011? Is it possible to apply the rule in respect of stocking...
- Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Many farmers who, through no fault of their own but owing to family or financial circumstances and so on, came within the remit of the scheme in 2011 are now being penalised in 2012. Is it possible to apply this rule retrospectively? The advice we have received is that it is not. What advice has the Department received in this regard?
- Bovine Diseases (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: I accept that there have been great improvements in the eradication of TB. However, I have witnessed first-hand a number of reactors in herds and a full breakdown and clear out of herds whose test for TB within the previous 12 months was clear. I have seen first-hand how quickly this disease can spread. I know of a number of genuine farmers, in particular one who has a substantial farm and...
- Bovine Diseases (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Not only have I seen cattle being rounded up and put in a crush, I have seen entire herds being rounded up and being crushed on the lorry because of TB. I know at first hand exactly what the Minister of State is talking about. If a farmer has been tested in late November-early December and has not had a history of TB or of animals being brought in without having had all the tests and has...
- Sheep Sector (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: I understand that the Department introduced a protocol to ensure that sheep would not be inspected during lambing season. I want to ensure this protocol is followed. The 1% rate of inspections for cross-compliance is difficult to understand, given the fact that some people have been inspected for the rural environment protection scheme, REPS, the single farm payment and so on almost every...
- Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his future plans for the renegotiation of milk quota levies in view of his recent media comments; if he will outline any proposals he has to mitigate the impact of the milk super levy on affected milk producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/12]
- Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on Common Agricultural Policy post 2013 reform; the anticipated impact on the single farm payment; the status of Common Agricultural Policy budget negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23455/12]
- Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: I welcome the Bill. Many sectors in society have experienced huge difficulties over the past three or fours years. People in the construction industry - contractors and subcontractors - have been very badly hit. These people were earning a living but saw their industry disappear. There are many positives in the Bill and it is important it is passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas as...
- Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (8 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline on a county basis, the number of court cases in each court district that are currently being heard and have not been adjourned; the number that have been adjourned and the main reason for their adjournment; the number that have a hearing date set; the number that are awaiting a hearing date; and the way the Court...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who finished REP scheme 3 in 2011 and have not been able to take up an agri-environment options scheme contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22403/12]
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the future of an agri-environment options scheme in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22404/12]
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money unused in the rural development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22405/12]
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the common framework plans; its future timeline; its impact on an agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22406/12]
- Sale of State Assets (2 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if the decision to establish Irish Water as a subsidiary of Bord Gáis will delay the part-privatisation of that company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21931/12]
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way he intends to maintain the autonomy of each of the national cultural institutions in the proposed reorganisation of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21687/12]
- Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (26 Apr 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or his officials have met with the Department of the Environment in relation to the impact that water metering will have on small businesses particularly those that do not have water rates at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/12]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2012)
Michael Moynihan: Question 514: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the regulations with which a contractor must comply if he wants to desludge septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/12]