Results 18,861-18,880 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Department issues pre-printed application packs under the Basic Payment Scheme to all herdowners who submitted an application in the previous year. As we have no record of receiving an application in 2015 for the person named, no pre-printed application pack issued. A blank pack has recently issued to the person named.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an online Force Majeure application to my Department. My Department has no record of having received documentation in support of this application or a late 2015 National Reserve application. An Official from my Department will contact the person named directly to establish the circumstances of his appeal with a view to having the matter resolved.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my Department seeking the transfer of allocation rights and values by Inheritance of Holding as transferee. This application has been fully processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a Review of Entitlements application and a Private Contract Clause application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme. Under the 2005 Single Payment Scheme the person named received a transfer of entitlements by lease of 51.13 entitlements with a total value of €4,890 which had an expiry date of 31 December 2018. In 2005 and 2006 the person named received...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted an application to join the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) 2015 – 2020 on 27 May 2015. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Beef Data and Genomics Programme all applicants are required to complete surveys, either online, or by paper version supplied by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), in respect of all cows, calves and stock bulls on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. The person named also entered into a Registered Farm Partnership for the 2015 Scheme Year. The 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application was submitted using the herd number shown rather than the Registered Farm Partnership number as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Procurement Contracts (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 to 154, inclusive, together. Public procurement competitions for the supply of bovine tags are arranged on a periodic basis which facilitates developments in technology, level of service and competition. The current contract for the supply of cattle tags, based on a sole approved supplier, will expire on 31 October 2016. Following consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced their AEOS contract on 1 September 2010. Payment has issued for the 2010-2014 scheme years. The application of the person named was selected for an on-farm inspection which took place on 17 July 2015.  During this inspection non-compliances with the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme were noted in relation to the Tree Planting action which resulted in a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Properties (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is presently in discussions with my Department about the future of the former Ice Plant building in Dingle Fishery Harbour Centre. My Department has made a Planning Application to Kerry County Council for the purposes of altering and refurbishing the existing building for use as a workshop, store, office, staff canteen and welfare facilities for Departmental Staff working...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. The person named also entered into a Registered Farm Partnership for the 2015 Scheme Year. The 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application was submitted using the herd number shown rather than the Registered Farm Partnership number as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 expenditure incurred in 2014, 2015 and from January to March 2016 is displayed in the following table: Measure 2014 (€) 2015 (€) Jan-March 2016 (€) M01 Knowledge Transfer and Information Actions 48,880.64 9,666.91 M04 Investments in Physical Assets 4,616,073.52 14,774,477.55 3,011,730.49 M10...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: An application under the Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 27 May 2015. Following processing, a commonage evidence issue was disclosed in respect of eight commonage parcels declared. The declaration was in respect of 2 shares of these parcels but only evidence of entitlement to 1 share was provided. My Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Expenditure (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: Incidents of horse cruelty are totally unacceptable and the Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013 provides for very significant penalties relating to animal cruelty. Under the Act, on summary conviction, a person can receive a fine of up to €5,000. For major cases taken on indictment, the maximum penalty is €250,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The request to accept a late Basic Payment Scheme application in the circumstances outlined is currently being examined. In this regard, an official from my Department will contact the person named in the coming days to discuss the particulars of this case and to see if the matter can be progressed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: Dog microchipping became compulsory for all dogs on 31 March 2016. Microchipping will help to protect the welfare of dogs by promoting responsible dog ownership and also a valuable way of reuniting owners with lost or stolen pets. I have no plans to exempt greyhounds from this requirement.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the National Reserve and also the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. These applications have been fully processed and payment will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application on 12 May 2015. During processing of this application an over-claim was identified in relation to the commonage lands declared and as the difference between the number of eligible hectares determined and the number of hectares declared was greater than 20% no payment could be made under the Basic Payment Scheme. The person...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The person named submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve to my Department. This application was not successful as the applicant exceeded the off-farm income limit required for acceptance under the scheme. The applicant was notified in writing of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit an appeal. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: An application has not yet been received from the individual named who is registered with the Department in a Joint Venture. It is open to the person named to submit an online application under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II for loose houses, slatted areas and a range of other investments related to animal housing. Grant aid is paid on approved,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: An application under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme/Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 1 April 2015. Under the 2015 ANC Scheme, eligible applicants are required to have met a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months and to maintain an annual average of 0.15 livestock...