Results 14,421-14,440 of 18,496 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 15th May 2007. This application was selected for and was the subject of a ground eligibility and full cross compliance inspection. During the course of the ground eligibility inspection, discrepancies were found with parcel numbers P16508043, P16508044, P16508045 and P16508046...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person concerned is an applicant under the Farm Improvement Scheme. My Department is currently examining the application and a decision will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The REPS 4 application for the person named was received on 7th April 2009. Under EU Regulations, payment on any individual REPS 4 application for 2009 cannot be made until completion of administrative and area checks on all applications received up to the closing date of 15 May 2009. At that stage 75% of the payment to each individual participant can be released, with the balance being...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Revenue Commissioners have informed my Department that the annual forestry premium is subject to the income levy. The person referred to by the Deputy should contact his local Tax Office for further information on his particular situation.

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person in question currently holds an aquaculture licence which is valid to 30 November 2011. He has applied for another aquaculture licence for an area adjacent to his existing licensed site. The area for which the existing licence was granted and the area for which the additional licence has been now been sought lie within a designated Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application was received on the 15 May 2009 requesting the transfer of 14.32 Standard National Reserve entitlements from the person named to another farmer by way of sale. The application was processed on the 11 June and the person named was notified in writing of the successful outcome of the application.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: My Department has accounts with a number of taxi companies given its geographic spread. I am informed that for each company engaged, approximately 10% of vehicles are accessible for people with disabilities. Expenditure for taxis in 2008 was €86,171, while €26,133 has been spent by the Department to date in 2009. These figures comprise payments both to the firms with whom my Department...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the deferred...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the deferred...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The REPS 4 application for the person named was received on 11th February 2009. Under EU Regulations, payment on any individual REPS 4 application for 2009 cannot be made until completion of administrative and area checks on all applications received up to the closing date of 15 May 2009. At that stage 75% of the payment to each individual participant can be released, with the balance being...

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Industry: Dog Breeding Industry (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: Dogs are not considered farm animals and my Department has no direct responsibility in regulating dog-breeding establishments. My Department is drafting an Animal Health and Welfare Bill which aims to update existing legislation in the area of health and welfare to ensure that the welfare of all animals, including non-farm animals, is properly protected. The Bill will also provide for the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The relevant application form has now been reissued to the person in question.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named has 24 animals for consideration under the 2008 Suckler Welfare Scheme but information required to facilitate payment has not been received in my Department. A pre-weaning form issued on 2 July 2008, and to date, the completed form has not been received for processing. A further pre-weaning form issued on 11 June 2009 In addition on 14 November 2008,a letter issued...

Written Answers — Agriculture Appeals: Agriculture Appeals (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: My officials have no record of a request for a meeting from either the person named or her planner. A full inspection on her farm was carried out on 20 August 2008. During the course of this inspection, areas of non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme were noted. A letter detailing the areas of non-compliance and the consequent penalties issued on 22 September 2008. This...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: Under the Suckler Welfare Scheme, animals, which are officially removed under permit for disease purposes may qualify for payment, provided they otherwise comply with the Terms and Conditions of the scheme. The computer software system is being upgraded and the changes to facilitate these payments will be in place shortly.

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The Pigmeat Recall Scheme is only open to primary and secondary processors of pigmeat, incorporated in Ireland. To date, my Department has paid a total of €17 million to primary processors and €34 million to secondary processors. In addition, a sum of €4.2 million has been paid to renderers for destruction of affected product.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named has 20 animals, including I twin birth, for consideration under the 2008 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Payments have issued in respect of 7 animals. My Department issued letters in November 2008 and May 2009 requesting additional information in respect of 12 of the remaining animals. The queries involve the late registration of calves, the non-return of sire details, and missing...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the deferred...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: Payment will issue within the next 10 days.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named submitted an adjusted plan on 9th June 2009 addressing deficiencies in the plan he had previously submitted. This plan will now be subject to administrative checks and if it is found to be satisfactory will be processed for payment.