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- Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (2 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: In 2003, the Engineering Division of my Department commissioned an aerial survey of the entire Irish Coastline. The filming aspect of the survey was undertaken in September/October 2003 using a helicopter. The contract for survey was awarded after a public tender process. The contractor was RSK Orbital Ltd, Cheshire, UK. The helicopter subcontractor was Irish Helicopters Ltd. The total...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Development: Foreshore Development (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Government decided on 2 October 2007 that responsibility for foreshore licensing functions under the Foreshore Act 1933 in respect of port companies and harbour authorities governed by the Harbours Acts 1946, 1996 and 2000 and any other harbour or harbour related developments intended for commercial trade, and for all energy developments (including oil, gas, wave, wind and tidal energy)...
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA's) are not required to be carried out in respect of any particular area such as the Irish Coast. However, they can be required in relation to specific plans and/or programmes. Where this is the case it is the intention of my Department to meet its obligations under European legislation.
- Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Out of date food products of animal origin such as meat, meat products and eggs are classified as animal by-products (ABP) when they are no longer intended for human consumption. The control of the disposal of out-of-date food products of animal origin is important as they can pose a danger to public and animal health. The main Regulation in this area is Regulation (EC) No. 1774 of 2002,...
- Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I have already said to this House that I am not happy with the current direction of the negotiations, and that important aspects of the latest draft texts from the Chairs of the Agriculture and NAMA (non agricultural market access) committees have done nothing to allay my concerns. I presume these texts are the proposals to which the Deputy is referring. I am deeply concerned with...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Applications received under this Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The application concerned is, therefore, eligible for consideration and will be processed subject to...
- Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Applications received under the Farm Improvement Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. No decision has been taken to cease issuing approvals to farmers who submitted applications prior to the date of suspension of the Scheme.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Applications under this Scheme are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The application concerned is, therefore, eligible for consideration and will be processed subject to funding still being available at that time.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: My Department operates the Scheme of Investment Aid for the development of commercial horticulture. Under the new National Development Plan 2007-2013, circa â¬50m, has been earmarked for the Scheme. Under the first phase of this Scheme for 2008 a total of 208 applications were received. Approvals of grant aid of some â¬9m to support investments of some â¬22m were issued to 189...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The person named applied for REPS 4 on 28 January 2008. My officials are in discussion with the European Commission about the payment arrangement to apply to REPS 4 contracts starting in 2008 and I expect the matter to be clarified shortly.
- Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (12 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters are the responsibility of the company. I understand that, while 3.86 hectares in the area in question were acquired by Meath County Council, just over 21 hectares at that location remain in the ownership of Coillte. I also understand that the request to vacate the...
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (12 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: An application from Dublin Port Company for approval under the Foreshore Acts for the proposed reclamation of an area of some 21 hectares of foreshore was made to the Department in March 2002. Since then, Departmental officials have held periodic discussions with Dublin Port Company's management regarding issues arising from the application. This is a regular occurrence in most major...
- Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (12 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The decision by Grove Turkeys to rationalise was a commercial one for the company itself, but I fully understand the difficulties these growers are now faced with. There is no scope under EU Common Market Regulations to give financial support or aid to these producers and it would not be possible under State Aid rules. If any producer decides that they wish to consider free range chicken...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (11 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Strategic plan for the Seafood Sector â Steering a New Course Strategy for a Restructured, Sustainable and Profitable Irish Seafood Industry (the Cawley Report) â recognised the need for a targeted decommissioning scheme for vessels less than 18 metres in length. The report recommended that it would first be necessary for a comprehensive analysis of these vessels to be conducted to...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. Applications under this Scheme are being processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The application concerned is, therefore, eligible for consideration and will be processed subject to funding still being available at that time.
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 345 to 347, inclusive, together. The compilation and publication of the annual inventories of greenhouse gas emissions is a matter in the first instance for the Environmental Protection Agency which performs the role of inventory agency in Ireland. The inventories are calculated in accordance with the Revised 1996 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
- Written Answers — Suckler Herd Scheme: Suckler Herd Scheme (11 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The National Certificate in Agriculture is equivalent to the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 5. It is one level below the NFQ level 6 Agricultural qualification required to get an exemption from the Training measure under the Suckler Welfare Scheme. It is important to bear in mind that the training required for the Suckler Welfare Scheme consists of no more than attending a...
- Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (11 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. Payment will be made by my Department to the person concerned shortly.
- Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (11 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: There is no legal constraint on the felling of the trees in question.
- Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (11 Mar 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The imposition of a 50% penalty for exceeding phosphorus limits was applied by the local inspector and confirmed by the regional inspector because the applicant had not notified my Department within 6 weeks, as required, of any necessary changes to his REPS plan based on the results of a soil analysis report.