Results 10,661-10,680 of 18,325 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: My Department has requested the applicant's agent to make amendments to the application. The application will be processed once the amended application is received.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The file is currently under examination following a field inspection and my officials will be in contact with the person named when this examination is complete.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The person named registered twenty-three animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. This holding was transferred during 2009 from father to son. Payment has issued in respect of eight animals, and a further animal has been processed for payment, which will issue shortly. One animal was not eligible for payment as it was a twin, and the remaining thirteen animals have been deleted as...

Written Answers — On-farm Investment Schemes: On-farm Investment Schemes (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: I am not aware of any Scheme in place at present, either at national or local level, which provides grant-aid for the type of investment referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The only appointments made by me during the period concerned were the appointment of four ordinary members of the Bookmakers Appeals Committee, as provided for by section 56 of the Irish Horseracing Act 1994. That section outlines the conditions of membership of the Committee. Those appointed to the Committee are Mr Liam Carroll Mr Leo McAuley Mr Michael McCarthy Mr Colm Quirke Mr McCarthy...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: To date no documentation has been received from the person named regarding continuation of the REPS 3 contract. My Officials will contact the person named immediately with a view to resolving this issue.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: An application under the Single Payment Scheme / Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 28 April 2010. As the land parcels declared by the person named required re-digitisation payment could not issue until this process was complete. This process was recently completed, thereby allowing full payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme to issue on the 24 January...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 11 May 2010. The 50% advance payment under the Single Payment Scheme, which issued on 18 October, the further 30% payment under the same Scheme, which issued on 1 December, as well as the 75% advance payment under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme which issued on 22 September,...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: There is no scheme within my Department to provide grants to individuals for cutting down dangerous trees. It should be noted that under the Forestry Act, 1946, with certain exemptions, it is illegal to uproot any tree over ten years old, or to cut down any tree of any age, unless notice of the intention to do so has been given in accordance with the Act.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: My officials are currently examining the appeal submitted by the person named. The applicant will be notified of their decision within three weeks.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The file is currently under examination following a field inspection and my officials will be in contact with the person named when this examination is complete.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: Last year, I launched the three-year, €54 million Grassland Sheep Scheme, availing of the unused Single Payment funds. During the CAP Health Check negotiations, I had as one of my high priorities getting access to these CAP funds and, immediately it became clear this had been achieved, I identified the sheep sector as one that was vulnerable and in need of specific supports. I am confident...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The person named registered 19 animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. This application was originally rejected as the applicant weaned all the animals on the same date contrary to requirements of the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. This decision was appealed to the Agriculture Appeals Unit. During an oral hearing the applicant presented new evidence, which enabled my Department to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The REPS application of the person named has been processed. Payment will issue to the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2010 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2010. A number of parcels listed on the application of the person named required re-digitisation. This application is now processed and payment will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: In order to receive payment under the Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area schemes it is a requirement for applicants to submit an application prior to the closing date, which for the 2010 scheme year was 17 May 2010. Records held by my Department indicate that a preprinted 2010 SPS application form was sent to the person named on 24 March. My Department has no record of receiving a 2010 Single...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: An application was received on 16 September 2010 requesting the transfer of 32.66 Single Payment entitlements by way of inheritance from the first person named to the second person named. As the closing date for receipt of applications to transfer entitlements under the 2010 Single payment scheme was 17th May 2010, payment under the 2010 scheme year will issue to the Representatives of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The total annual mileage (kilometre) expenses paid to the staff in respect of official travel undertaken since 2007 is set out in the following table: Year Amount Paid 2007 â'¬10,626,814.23 2008 â'¬10,904,801.63 2009 â'¬7,118,766.90 2010 â'¬5,951,970.50

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The Ministers of State within my Department have civilian drivers, the salary provided to each driver annually since 2007 is detailed in Table 1. The expenses provided to the Ministers of State for their mileage annually is detailed in following tables. Minister Connick's brother is employed as his driver; no other familial relationships exist between any of the Ministers of State of my...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The following table details the number of staff in my Department availing of various types of leave under the schemes outlined, from 27 March 2009 to date, and any replacements provided. Sanction was sought from and granted by the Department of Finance in respect of these replacements. Type of Leave/Scheme Number of staff availing of leave Replacements Maternity - paid 167 0 Maternity -...