Results 14,601-14,620 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Public Capital Programme: Public Capital Programme (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: My Department has not been asked to consider redeploying public servants to assist with the procurement and project management of infrastructure projects.

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: In view of the level of TB and brucellosis in Ireland, all herds are required by EU Directive 64/432/EEC to have one annual test for TB and brucellosis in order to maintain official free status and dependent trading opportunities. In order to facilitate the completion of the annual programme of tests and follow-up of disease detected, all such testing is conducted on an area, district...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The above-named person is an applicant under the installation aid scheme. The application is currently being examined by my Department's inspectorate. Additional information has been sought from the applicant in regard to a number of outstanding issues. The processing of the application awaits the submission of this further documentation.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named has been notified that the circumstances outlined by him did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure or exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003. Following this decision the person named submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. A full review of the circumstances of the case will be carried out by...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: This decision has been appealed to the agriculture appeals office. Appeals require individual examination and are dealt with in the order in which they are received. This appeal was received on 8 April 2005 and has been assigned to an appeals officer for examination. The appeals office will contact the appellant shortly to arrange the oral hearing that he requested. It is not expected that...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: A certificate of provisional entitlements under the single payment scheme issued to the person named on 30 September 2004. The statement included a detailed breakdown of how the provisional entitlements were calculated. Farmers who were not satisfied with their provisional entitlement statement could seek a review on a form which is available from all local offices of my Department and from...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The following tabular statements give a breakdown of non-civil servant staff employed in my office and in the offices of the Ministers of State: Minister's Office Staff Grade Office Salary Scale â'¬ Kathleen Ayres Personal Assistant Constituency office, Donegal 41,389-51,192 Bridget Byrne Personal Secretary Constituency office, Donegal 19,499-37,621 Marina Gaffney...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The following tabular statements show the travel and subsistence expenses paid to officers in my office and those in the Ministers of State's offices attached to my Department in the period since taking office: The Minister, Mary Coughlan's, office. The Minister, Deputy Coughlan's, office. Name Travel and Subsistence Expenses â'¬ Dermot Murphy (Special Adviser) 1,967.55 Thomas...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application for consideration in respect of the inheritance measure of the single payment scheme. Following processing of his application, I am pleased to advise that the person named has been notified directly that his application has been successful. Subsequently a statement of provisional entitlements issued to the person named on 7 April 2005.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: An application for consideration under the force majeure or exceptional circumstances of the single payment regulations was submitted by the person named on 29 January 2004. Following consideration by my Department of the circumstances outlined, including additional information submitted, my Department is satisfied that force majeure can be applied in respect of the person named....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: An application for consideration under the force majeure exceptional circumstances measure of the single payment regulations was submitted by the person named on 26 January 2004. The person named has been notified that the circumstances outlined by him do not satisfy the criteria for force majeure exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003. The...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: Arrangements arrived at between landowners and the developers of the gas pipeline are not a matter for my Department in the first instance. My Department does, however, make special provision for cases in which, as a result of the development of the pipeline, participants in REPS are compelled to reduce the area they have included in the scheme. They are exempted from the general rule under...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: The operation of the single payment scheme is governed by the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. In general, Article 28 of that regulation provides for the payment of the single payment once a year within the period from 1 December to 30 June of the following calendar year. My Department is currently in the final stages of implementing the single payment scheme and the...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: I agree. My problem is that in the interregnum between our debate on Committee and Report Stages I have not had finality on my discussions with the Attorney General. My personal view is that there should be equity. Therefore, in the case of registered and unregistered premises we should look at a court order. Unfortunately, I have not been in a position to provide the amendment to the House....

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: I will refer to it in my speech.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: I am going to ensure that in all cases a judge will be required.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: I am very sorry but I will refer to it in the other House and point out it was a proposal of this House.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: That will be the 77th amendment.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: This is an amendment to correct a spelling error.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary Coughlan: This is an amendment in which a textual error is being addressed.