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Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: I have a point of information.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: I am entitled to make a point of information.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: An accusation has been made that I made a decision without legal advice when I signed the statutory instrument a number of weeks ago, which is not in effect to date. I took advice from the Attorney General at that point and it was on the basis of that advice that I made that decision. It is important to correct the record on that.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: They were not.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: I met the CEOs of all our banks.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: That is not true.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: I can give the Deputy a detailed explanation for that afterwards, if he so wishes, but I am tied for time now.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: It is my intention to report back to the Oireachtas as soon as I have received the Attorney General’s advice and I have examined a way forward in the context of that advice. Subject to that advice, I would be open to amending the current statutory instrument to move further towards meeting the concerns raised on the assignment of points following the completion of the prosecution...

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: While I have comments prepared on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, I understand Members will have a debate on it in the next few weeks and perhaps I will wait until then. I ask the Ceann Comhairle for a little latitude because this debate has been extended and I believe, if it is acceptable to the House, that colleagues might be interested in one or two other matters.

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: I wish to make a number of points strongly in respect of Brexit. Members are aware that the prospect of a UK vote to leave the European Union presents potentially highly significant challenges for Ireland. This is especially true from an agrifood sector perspective. The figures speak for themselves as the UK is by far the largest trading partner for Ireland. According to the Central...

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: My point is that I hear what Members have said. I have asked the Attorney General, as a matter of urgency, to change the focus of that statutory instrument - which, by way, is not yet in effect, despite what many people have been saying - to take account of the main concern. That is, that if somebody is found innocent by a court, their penalty points would be removed. In fact, we have...

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: I congratulate the new President of the Irish Farmers Association, IFA, Joe Healy. Cohesive, strong and united farming organisations are very important to the representation of Irish farming interests. I consider the IFA to be very important. It has been through a difficult period and now has new leadership following an election. I wish Joe Healy well in the challenges he will face and I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (Satellite) inspections be completed to confirm eligibility under the schemes. The 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application of the person named was selected for a remote sensing inspection. This inspection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The applicant in question applied for a meal bin and feeders in the Dairy Investment Scheme in TAMS II Tranche one, and for a bulk tank, also in the Dairy Investment Scheme and a slatted shed and tank in the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme under separate applications in Tranche two. The applications for both tranches in the Dairy Investment Scheme have passed the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Areas of Natural Constraint Schemes was received from the person named on 29 May 2015. Processing of the application has recently been finalised and payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted applications to my Department under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and under the Young Farmers Scheme. The processing of these applications involves administrative and on farm checks and verification of land details submitted under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application. These checks are required under the EU Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person name submitted a Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value and Private Contract Clause application to my Department. A Basic Payment Scheme application which was required to facilitate these applications was submitted after the closing date along with an appeal to have it accepted on Force Majeure grounds. This appeal has now been considered and has been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 18 November 2015. The late application penalty was not applied in this case as application related correspondence had been received by the Department within the application period. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The persons named submitted applications under the 2015 National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme. In submitting the applications the persons named applied for both the ‘new entrant’ and ‘young farmer’ categories of the National Reserve. The applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme have not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 September 2011 and was paid for the 2011 to 2014 Scheme years. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. The application of the person named...