Results 12,801-12,820 of 18,482 for speaker:Brendan Smith
- Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 24 animals in 2009 under the Suckler Welfare Scheme. It is a condition of this Scheme that for herds of more than 10 cows the calves must be weaned in at least two separate groups with each group being removed at a minimum interval of five days. The applicant did not comply with this condition and, therefore, is not eligible for payment under the provisions of...
- Written Answers — Beef Industry: Beef Industry (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: Mechanical grading was introduced over five years ago in Ireland and is now well established and accepted as an independent, objective and consistent system for classifying beef carcasses. The mechanical grading system is objective because it makes use of certain measurements of the carcass by the machine to determine carcass grade, as opposed to the subjective visual assessment of the human...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named submitted a valid Single Payment Scheme application under the 2009 scheme year for which payment has not yet issued. To allow this payment to be released, my Department requires a copy of Probate or Letters of Administration which should be forwarded to: Inheritance Enquiry Unit Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Eircom Building Knockmay Road Portlaoise Co. Laois....
- Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person concerned is an applicant under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme. His application has now been approved and payment will be issued shortly by my Department.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named has 28 animals for consideration under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. My Department has now completed the processing the application of the person named and payment will issue shortly.
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: My Department's statutory responsibility extends to the welfare and protection of farmed animals only i.e. animals normally bred or kept for the production of food or for use in or for the purpose of farming. This legislation is enforced under the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes Act 1984 and the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations 2008. My Department...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named has received his full REPS 4 entitlement for 2009. The first instalment of 75% issued on 25 March 2010 and the rest issued on 29 March.
- Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 33 animals in 2009 under the Suckler Welfare Scheme. It is a condition of this Scheme that for herds of more than 10 cows the calves must be weaned in at least two separate groups with each group being removed at a minimum interval of five days. The applicant did not comply with this condition and, therefore, is not eligible for payment under the provisions of...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: My officials have been in touch with the person named. This application cannot be progressed until a reply is received to their letter dated 18th March 2010.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: As the On-Farm Investment Scheme to which the Deputy refers has not yet been introduced, no application for grant-aid has been received from the person concerned. I will, of course, ensure that the person concerned receives an application form when the Scheme is introduced. Under the terms of all such On-Farm Investment Schemes, it is a strict condition that no work can commence until...
- Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: Fishery Harbour Centre Fund accounts for 2007 and 2008 are currently being audited by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The most recent audited accounts available are for the year ended 31/12/2006 and show the total income for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre to be â¬1,604,411. Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre provides a dedicated service to Fishermen, and is always open...
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: My Department has not received an application for a foreshore licence in respect of works at Doolin Pier. I also wish to advise the Deputy, that following the enactment of the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act 2009, responsibility for certain foreshore functions has been transferred to the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The functions retained by my...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: Payment to the person named is being processed at present and will issue shortly.
- Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 11 animals in 2009 under the Suckler Welfare Scheme. It is a condition of this Scheme that for herds of more than 10 cows the calves must be weaned in at least two separate groups with each group being removed at a minimum interval of five days. The applicant did not comply with this condition and, therefore, is not eligible for payment under the provisions of...
- Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: Payment will issue to the person named within the next ten days.
- Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named applied for 32 animals in 2009 under the Suckler Welfare Scheme. It is a condition of this Scheme that for herds of more than 10 cows the calves must be weaned in at least two separate groups with each group being removed at a minimum interval of five days. The applicant did not comply with this condition and, therefore, is not eligible for payment under the provisions of...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: As REPS is now closed to new entrants, I have decided to change the rules that applied when participants died in the course of their contracts. Under the new rule, which will apply in the case of the person named, a survivor of a deceased participant may take over and finish the contract. Detailed instructions for the new arrangements will issue to my Department's local offices shortly.
- Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The person named has 11 animals for consideration under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payment for 3 of these animals issued to the applicant on 29 January 2010. During the validation process for the remaining animals, errors were identified and an official from my Department made direct contact with the applicant with a view to resolving the outstanding matters.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: The forestry premium for 2010 will be paid on receipt of a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the applicant.
- Written Answers — Pest Control: Pest Control (1 Apr 2010)
Brendan Smith: I am not aware of any verifiable case of where lambs or sheep have been killed by mink. Fur farming is a licensed activity controlled by my Department. I have no plans to introduce a scheme whereby a bounty would be paid for the control of mink.