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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The issue of the construction of new offices in Clonakilty, its proposed date of completion and cost are a matter for Department of Finance (Office of Public Works). The number of staff to be decentralised is available on the Central Applications Facility under Publicjobs.ie. Progress on decentralisation generally is centrally dealt with by the Department of Finance and the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The payment application by the person named is being processed and remains within the period set out in the Charter of Rights for Farmers.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table in relation to my Department: Grade Reason Principal Officer Allowance in respect of being former Ministerial Special Advisor Principal Officer Allowance in respect of being former Director of Agricultural Appeals redeployed to deal with urgent work Remuneration details in respect of bodies under the aegis of the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: Since my reply to the Parliamentary Question referred to by the Deputy, 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The first part of the 2008 REPS 4 payment to the person named issued on 13 February and the balance will issue in due course. Payment will be made shortly in respect of his application for grant aid under the Farm Improvement Scheme.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)

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

Written Answers — : (19 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: As indicated in my earlier reply of 3rd February last, animal welfare organisations that wish to be considered for ex-gratia funding must fulfil a number of conditions including the completion of a standard application form. They must also provide documentation in relation to their taxation and financial positions. The position in relation to the person referred to by the Deputy is that...

Written Answers — : (19 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2008 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 12 May 2008. Following initial validation of the application, two of the land parcels declared were identified as having also been claimed by another scheme applicant. In keeping with standard practice both parties were written to and requested to submit evidence of their right...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Feb 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. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The following are the top five contracts during 2008 for capital and current expenditure by my Department: Contracts entered into during 2008 — Capital Company Details of Contract Value € L&M Keating Ltd Marine Civil Engineering; Construction at Rossaveel Fishery Harbour Centre 8,686,482.53 College Proteins/Dublin Proteins/Waterford Proteins/Premier Proteins Rendering and...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The State Bodies that come under the aegis of my Department are Teagasc, An Bord Bia, the Irish National Stud Company, the National Milk Agency, Coillte Teoranta, COFORD, the Veterinary Council of Ireland, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, the Marine Institute, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board. Expenditure on foreign travel is a matter for the State Bodies...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Feb 2009)

Brendan Smith: The first 75% of his payment issued to the person named on 13 February 2009. The balance will follow in due course.