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Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (27 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: This is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government as it relates to the implementation of European Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. The commonage referred to is located within the Twelve Bens/Maamturk complex, an area where the continuing level of overgrazing resulted in the National Parks and Wildlife...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The person named is an applicant for grant-aid under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. A decision will be made in respect of the application as soon as possible.

Written Answers — UN Conventions: UN Conventions (27 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is not dependent on any action been taken by my Department. Ratification of the Convention is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: The information requested by the Deputy for the period June 2007 to 31st December 2008 is set out in the table below. Minister/Minister of State Payment Period Travel Expenses Subsistence Parliamentary Office Holders Expense Allowance Total € € € € Mary Coughlan TD Minister 14 June 2007 – 6 May 2008 Nil 8,089.52 12,771.47 20,860.99 Brendan Smith TD Minister 7 May 2008 –...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Brendan Smith: REPS 4 includes a supplementary measure providing grant aid for the restoration of traditional farm buildings, operated by the Heritage Council on behalf of my Department. Financial provision for this measure is included in my Department's total allocation of €355 million for REPS in 2009. However my Department provides no grant assistance specifically for listed buildings.

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: In line with a recent Government decision, responsibility for Coastal Protection and Coastal Flooding will become the responsibility of the Office of Public Works with effect from 1st January 2009. Arrangements are currently in train to effect the transfer. The Office of Public Works will therefore be responsible for the allocation of funding for Coast Protection works for 2009 and onwards....

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme 2007–13 and is subject to different EU Regulations from the preceding versions of REPS. Under REPS 4, all payments are to be made in just two instalments. The first payment, of 75%, can be made only when all administrative checks on all 2008 applications for REPS 4 and the Single Payment Scheme are completed. This is why...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2008 Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named on 9 April 2008. This application was processed and full payment due under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme issued to the person named on 9 December 2008.

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: The first contact by the Dutch authorities with my Department and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland was on 5 December. This contact followed the issuing of a press release by my Department on 4 December.

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: Under Regulation (EC) No. 183/2005 all Feed Business Operators are required to be registered or approved with my Department depending on their activities. Feed Business Operators must be approved in order to manufacture or place on the market: feed additives; premixtures or mineral mixtures containing certain sensitive additives (e.g. coccidiostats, vitamins A or D, or copper or selenium) or...

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 311 and 323 together. The facility made available by the Government for the purpose of the Product Recall Scheme will be available to primary and secondary processors that comply with the eligibility conditions of the scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to provide assistance in respect of eligible product subject to recall from the market and eligible...

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: The process of removing eligible recalled pigmeat under the Pigmeat Recall Scheme has already begun and in excess of 1,000 tonnes has already been rendered. My Department has had detailed discussions with the processors and procedures have been established for the presentation, transportation and rendering of this material. The mechanism by which the product is to be valued for the purposes...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: A total of 104 eligible applications involving possible investment of €91 million were submitted under my Department's Capital Investment Scheme for the marketing and processing of agricultural products. All eligible applications are going through a competitive evaluation process in which the strengths of the various proposals are being assessed and ranked in line with the objectives of the...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: The person named is an applicant under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. Payment will be made by my Department to the person concerned shortly.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme 2007–13 and is subject to different EU Regulations from the preceding versions of REPS. Under REPS 4, all payments are to be made in just two instalments. The first payment, of 75%, can be made only when all administrative checks on all 2008 applications for REPS 4 and the Single Payment Scheme are completed. This is why it...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: An application under the 2007 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2007. This application was processed and full payment due under the Scheme issued to the person named on 25 July 2008; this payable order was cashed on 4 November 2008. An application under the 2008 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2008. This...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: The person named submitted an application for the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme on 11 April 2008. During the processing of this application some issues arose in relation to afforested parcels, which are being dealt with by the Forestry Service of my Department. Pending the outcome of this process, the remaining land parcels declared in the application were processed and the payment due under...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988. Day-to-day operational matters, such as participation in the Christmas tree market, are the responsibility of the company.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme 2007–13 and is subject to different EU Regulations from the preceding versions of REPS. Under REPS 4, all payments are to be made in just two instalments. The first payment, of 75%, can be made only when all administrative checks on all 2008 applications for REPS 4 and the Single Payment Scheme are completed. This is why it...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (18 Dec 2008)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 322 together. Following the recall of pork products initiated on 6 December 2008, the rapid and decisive action taken by my Department and other agencies involved allowed me to confirm on 10 December 2008 that all the necessary controls are now in place to enable the restoration of supplies of Irish pork and bacon to consumers. As part of a determined...