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Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (27 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme to the person named was submitted on the 3rd January 2007. The application was accepted even though the closing date for completed applications to transfer entitlements was the 16th May 2006. During processing of the application it was necessary for an official of my Department to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Farm Improvement Scheme will be introduced as soon as EU approval is received for the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. It is proposed that the Scheme will provide grant-aid for the construction of equine stables, including the conversion of existing buildings.

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (27 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that the European Commission is preparing a review document on cross-compliance. I expect this document will be finalised this week following which it will be presented to the Agriculture Council for discussion during April. With the commitment of the Presidency to progressing the dossier speedily, I am hopeful that changes can be agreed in time to apply to the 2007...

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (27 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The policy towards on-farm inspection has been to give advance notification of up to 48 hours in all cases. This policy of systematic pre-announcement of inspections was questioned by the European Commission in July 2006 and its unacceptability was conveyed to my Department in a formal communication in August. As a result my Department was obliged to agree to a proportion of Single Payment...

Written Answers — Departmental Tests: Departmental Tests (27 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The Environmental analysis of the fungal burden was carried out in the Navan office by a Microbiologist from National University of Ireland in Maynooth last week. These tests are being analysed at the Department of Biology NUI Maynooth and are expected to be returned to my Department this week.

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (27 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: An application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme to the person named was submitted on 11 December 2006. During processing of the Transfer application, it was necessary for an official of my Department to request specific documentation relating to the application. Upon receipt of the requested documentation my Department will process the application and will...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person concerned has submitted an application for payment (IAS 2) under the Installation Aid Scheme to my Department. Additional information in relation to that application has, however, been requested in writing from the person concerned and the application cannot be further progressed until that information is received.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The site in question is in an area which the Department of Environmental, Heritage and Local Government has identified as one of a number of areas around the country which are important for the survival of the Hen Harrier, which is a protected species. The European Commission has expressed the gravest concern at any further planting within these areas until it is possible to fully assess the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The persons named submitted separate Applications in respect of the 2004 Area Aid Scheme. Following the processing of these applications it was established that both applicants over declared their areas. In accordance with the provisions of the relevant EU Regulations, both applications were subject to a 100% penalty. They appealed these decisions to the Agriculture Appeals Office, but the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements from the Single Payment Scheme National Reserve under Category B. Category B caters for farmers who, between 1 January 2000 and 19 October 2003, made an investment in production capacity in a farming sector for which a direct payment under Livestock Premia and /or Arable Aid schemes would have been payable during the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. The required written evidence of full planning permission for the proposed works was received by the Department from the applicant recently. A decision will be made in respect of the application as soon as possible.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (22 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: It is not possible to provide the Deputy with this information in the time available and I will issue a response direct to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: Applications for aid under the 2000-2006 Installation Aid Scheme, which applies to young farmers set-up for the first time in farming on or before 31 December 2006, will be considered in accordance with the terms and conditions of that Scheme. The Installation Aid Scheme to be applied in Ireland as part of the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme will be introduced as soon as EU approval is...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application under the Consolidation measure of the 2006 Single Payments Scheme. The difficulties which arose in this case have now been resolved and the application is now processed. Full payment will issue early next week.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme to the person named was submitted on the 7th April 2006. During processing of the Transfer application, it was necessary for an official of my Department to write to the person named to seek outstanding documentation relating to the application. The requested documentation was received...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the 2006 Single Payment Scheme to the person named was submitted on the 13th April 2006. During processing of the Transfer application, it was necessary for an official of my Department to write to the person named seeking documentation relating to the application. The requested documentation was received and the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: On 1 May 1995 the person named joined REPS 1. As a result of compliance inspections carried out on his holding in June and October 1998, which revealed serious breaches of his REPS agreement, his REPS participation was terminated and full recoupment of all REPS monies received was sought. The person named was notified accordingly on 2 February 1999. He was further advised in January 2000...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (21 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme provides for the continuation of an Installation Aid Scheme for young farmers with an increased grant rate of €15,000 per eligible applicant. The terms of the Scheme will be established as soon as EU approval is received for the Programme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The applicant in this case submitted an amended plan to indicate an increase in the area of his holding which he uses for commercial quarrying. My officials decided that it would be necessary to examine the situation on the ground before the application could be processed. This examination has taken place. The processing of the application will now be completed and payment will issue within...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (21 Mar 2007)

Mary Coughlan: The person named is an applicant for grant-aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. No proposals to alter the approved structures have been received from the person concerned. Applicants may only proceed with alterations to approved structures following receipt of prior written approval from my Department.