Results 8,881-8,900 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: My Department is currently recruiting for Fermoy from the Central Applications Facility (CAF), the mechanism by which existing civil servants apply for such posts. Until all the various CAF processes are exhausted, it is not possible to determine whether shortfalls will exist. If shortfalls arise, my Department will examine the issue with the Department of Finance. Any recruitment at entry...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Single Payment Scheme entitlements granted to the herdowner were calculated on the basis of his Livestock Premia payments during the 2000 to 2002 reference period. An alternative reference period of 1997 to 1999 could be availed of in certain circumstances, e.g. acceptable force majeure. However, no application was received from the herdowner to have his case assessed and, if successful,...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: My Department has no record of a REPS application from the person named.

Written Answers — Video Conferencing Facilities: Video Conferencing Facilities (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: In my role as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which by its nature has countrywide responsibilities, I use video conferencing, if appropriate, in order to reduce the amount of travel taken to attend meetings. The deployment of video conferencing facilities in my Department is determined by the nature of the work being undertaken and the number of staff working in a particular...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: A total of 228 of my staff availed of the Travel Pass Scheme in 2007.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. The disposal of waste from the Department's Offices is by way of contracts with the various Local Authorities. The Office of Public Works also organise the disposal of certain waste equipment for the Department. Specialised areas of the Department have separate contracts for the disposal of other waste. Figures are not available for...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The escalation of fuel costs, as a result of global economic and political conditions, remains a matter of concern for all sectors of industry. It is important to note that the fishing industry in Ireland already receives favourable treatment in the form of a full rebate on excise and VAT on marine fuel, if the enterprise concerned is registered for VAT. Fuel subsidies, in terms of operating...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An official of my Department has been in direct contact with the person named, following which the issues raised are being fully investigated. On completion of these enquiries, the official in question will again contact the person named.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application under the 2007 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received in this case on 2 May 2007. One of the primary provisions of the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is that applicants must maintain a minimum stocking density on their holding of 0.15 livestock units per forage hectare for at least three consecutive months. However, where the holding of an applicant is identified as potentially...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application under the 2007 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 17 April 2007. Following processing of this application, it was found that some land parcels claimed by the person named were also the subject of a scheme application by another applicant. All of the outstanding queries on the 2007 Single Payment Scheme application of the person named have now been...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application for the Transfer of Entitlements with land to the person named was received on 4th May 2007. The person who was transferring the entitlements submitted a Single Payment application form on 4 May 2007. During processing of the Transfer application it was necessary for an official of my Department to the write to the person named advising him to have the registration details of...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Applications received under the Farm Improvement Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 will be processed by my Department up to the level of funding provided for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016.

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Fishermen who are registered and licensed under the Scheme for the Licensing and Registration of Traditional Pot Fishing Boats in the Irish Inshore Fleet are restricted to fishing by means of pots and are not entitled to engage in commercial aquaculture activities or to commercially fish for wild bi-valve molluscs (including oysters).

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Farm Improvement Scheme was launched by my Department in July 2007 with funding of €79 million as agreed under the partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The Scheme was suspended on 31 October 2007 as the applications received under the Scheme had reached this level of funding. The applications received under the Scheme up to 31 October 2007 will be processed by my Department up to the...

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: 12,675 applications were received by my Department under the Farm Improvement Scheme up to its suspension on 31 October 2007. These applications will be processed by my Department up to the level of funding made available for the Scheme in the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016.

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An allocation of €79 million was made available for the Farm Improvement Scheme under the 2006 partnership agreement, Towards 2016.

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Applications received under the Farm Improvement Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 will be processed by my Department up to the level of funding available. Applications received after that date are being returned to farmers. I have no plans to reopen the Farm Improvement Scheme to further applications prior to the review in 2008 of the partnership agreement, Towards 2016, as...

Written Answers — Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels: Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: As previously indicated to the Deputy, the determination in question has given rise to some legal and other issues which are being considered in full by this Department. The Department is continuing to receive legal advice in the matter, and a decision will be made as to the proper course of action in due course. Once this decision has been made the applicant will be notified as a matter of...

Written Answers — Departmental Publications: Departmental Publications (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The 2006 Annual Report for my Department was published on 13 June 2007.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Dec 2007)

Mary Coughlan: On examination of this case it was found that the person named had only inherited 98.17% of the entitlements established by his father instead of 100%. This situation has now been rectified and payment in respect of 2007 will issue shortly. Further payment in respect of monies owed under the 2005 and 2006 Single Payment Scheme will also issue shortly. A 2007 Consolidation application was...