Written Answers Nos. 329-342
329. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive payment under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46613/15]
View answerMy Department is currently examining approximately 400 cases that submitted invoices from one particular company to verify and support claims under the non-productive capital investment action of AEOS. It is known that in some cases the invoices submitted were for amounts different to those actually paid by the participants.
Funding provided under the scheme comes partly from the EU and partly from the National Exchequer. There is a requirement and obligation to ensure that the expenditure claimed by scheme participants reflects the reality of what took place. For that reason my Department wrote to participants requesting alternative proof that the amounts claimed were in fact the amounts paid.
The person named above was written to on 11 June 2015, requesting the submission of alternative verifiable proof in respect of one invoice. No reply was received to this letter and despite repeated attempts by my Department officials they have been unable to contact the person concerned on either of the two telephone numbers listed on their AEOS file. If the person-named makes contact with the Department, the matter can be progressed.
330. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the basic payments scheme will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46629/15]
View answerThe person named submitted applications requesting transfers by both Change of Legal Entity and lease from his own name to a Company. Following the submission of these applications the person named changed his herd number from his name to the Company name. This created a situation whereby the transfer of allocation right was not in line with EU Regulatory requirements pertaining to the Basic Payment Scheme. An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the person named to discuss the options available to him.
331. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the single payment scheme 2015 will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46642/15]
View answerThe persons named submitted a 2015 Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my Department to transfer allocation rights and reference values by change of registration details. This application has been fully processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme issued on 11 January 2016.
Applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme were also received from the second person named. Work is ongoing in relation to these applications to take account of this change to the herd number with a view to the application being fully processed and payment issuing as soon as possible.
332. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the single payment scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46643/15]
View answerThe person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment Scheme/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 5 May 2015.
The processing of this application is currently being finalised and reviewed as a consequence of a LPIS field verification visit completed by officers of my Department, on the request of the named person, linked to the LPIS Review. An official of my Department will contact the person named with an update.
333. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the names of the persons he has nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration, other than out-of-pocket expenses, on commissions, industrial, assurance, semi-State or other similar concerns; the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment; the name of the concern to which the appointment was made during the years 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46648/15]
View answerThe information sought by the Deputy is outlined in the tables below
Non – Commercial State Bodies
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Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB)- Chair €8,978pa - Board Member €5,985 pa |
Members |
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Brendan Brice |
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Sean Murphy |
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Michael Sweeney |
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Dr. Owen McIntyre |
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Camilla Keane |
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Jim Power |
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Lorcan Ó Cinneide |
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Imelda Reynolds |
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Bord Bia Chair €20,520 pa Board Member €11,970 pa |
Members |
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Gary Brown |
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Michael Cronin |
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John Kingston |
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John Bryan |
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John Horgan |
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John Comer |
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Frank Hayes |
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Caroline Keeling |
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Prof. Fergal O’Gara |
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Michael Carey |
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Eddie Downey |
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Rhona Holland |
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Brody Sweeney |
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Tom Moran |
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Rachael Doyle |
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Patrick. Whelan |
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Tony Keohane |
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Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Chair €11,970 pa Board Member €7,695 pa |
Members |
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Padraig Ó Ceidigh |
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Sean O' Donoghue |
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Prof Damien McLoughlin |
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Bill Deasy |
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Raymond J Harty |
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Kieran Calnan |
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Marine Institute Chair €11,970 pa Board Member €7,695 pa |
Members |
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Paul Hyde |
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David Owens |
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Prof Patricia C. Barker |
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Donal Kelly |
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Dr. John Killeen |
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Lorcan Ó Cinneide |
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Dermot Clohessy |
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Owen Lewis |
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Berna Grist |
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Alan Dobson |
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Dermot Clohessy |
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Owen Lewis |
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Alan Dobson |
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National Milk Agency Chair €8,978 pa No fee is paid to Board members |
Members |
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Timothy Cashman |
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Jerome Crowley |
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Denis Fagan |
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Eoghan McSweeney |
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Walter Maloney |
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John Foster |
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Richard Donohue |
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Michael Kilcoyne |
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Eamonn McEnteggart |
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Padraig Mullligan |
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Tony O Driscoll |
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Frank Tobin |
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George Kearns |
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William Lennon |
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Aidan Casey |
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T.J. Flanagan |
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*Sea Fisheries Protection Authority No fee paid to Chair or Board Member |
Members |
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Andrew Kinneen |
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Dr. Susan Steele Public Service Full Time Position |
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Michael O’Mahony Public Service Full Time Position |
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Teagasc Chair €20,520 pa Board Member €11,970pa |
Members |
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Thomas Cooke |
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Dr. Karina Pierce |
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Tom Tynan |
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Tim O’Leary |
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Alan Jagoe |
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Padraig Gibbons |
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Professor Gerald Fitzgerald |
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Dr Noel Cawley |
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Joseph Larkin |
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Cliona Murphy |
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Liam Woulfe |
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Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) No fee paid to Chair or Board Member |
Members |
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Crionna Creagh |
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Martin Blake CVO |
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Barbara Bent |
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Dr. Bridget Younge |
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Professor Grace Mulcahy |
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Professor Stephen Gordon |
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Dr Margaret O’Sullivan |
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Morgan G Lyons |
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Michael Sheahan |
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Peadar O’Scanaill |
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Micheal Sadlier |
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Deirdre Campion |
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Fergus Smith |
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John B Magee |
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Raymond Finn |
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Susie Walton |
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Kevin Twomey |
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William Cashman |
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Anne Marie Byrne |
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John O'Rourke |
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Sinead Boyle |
Commercial State Bodies
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Bord na gCon Chair €21,600 pa Board Member €12,600 pa *First time appointments €8,100 |
Members |
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Phil Meaney |
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Matt Murphy |
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Timothy Gilbert |
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Tony McNamee |
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William O'Dwyer |
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Riona Heffernan |
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Colm Gaynor |
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Brendan Moore |
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*Patrick Creed |
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*Frank Nyhan |
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Coillte Chair €21,600 pa Board Member €12,600 pa |
Members |
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Oliver McCabe |
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David Gunning |
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Brendan McKenna |
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Julie Murphy O Connor |
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John Moloney |
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Jerry Houlihan |
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Roisin Brennan |
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Dermot Mulvihill |
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Thomas O’Malley |
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Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Chair €21,600 pa Board Member €12,600 pa |
Members |
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Neville O’Byrne |
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Noel Meade |
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Mary O'Connor |
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Joe Keeling |
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Eimear Mulhearn |
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Meta Osborne |
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James Gough |
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Irish National Stud Chair €12,600 pa Board Member €8,100 pa |
Members |
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Matt Dempsey |
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Kate Horgan |
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John Tuite |
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Seamus Boyle |
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Mark Weld |
Other Organisations
Year: 2011
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Name |
Organisation |
Amount |
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Dave Ring (Chair) |
VFM Steering Committee** |
€1,800 |
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Ms Emile Daly BL |
Sea Fishing Boat Licence Appeals Officer |
Nil- (Did not claim remuneration in 2011) |
Year: 2012
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Name |
Organisation |
Amount |
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Bill Cunningham (Chairman) |
DAFM Audit Committee |
€513.00 |
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Dairine Walsh |
DAFM Audit Committee |
€598.50 |
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Dave Ring (Chair) |
VFM Steering Committee** |
€1,200 |
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Padraig Gibbons (Chairperson) |
DAS Appeals Committee |
€4,800 |
|
Ms Emile Daly BL |
Sea Fishing Boat Licence Appeals Officer |
€5,340 |
Year: 2013
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Name |
Organisation |
Amount |
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Bill Cunningham (Chairman) |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
€1988.10 |
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Dairine Walsh |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
€1164.08 |
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Leo Martin |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
€881.25 |
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Padraig Gibbons (Chairperson) |
DAS Appeals Committee |
€2,400 |
|
Ms Emile Daly BL |
Sea Fishing Boat Licence Appeals Officer |
€240 |
Year: 2014
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Name |
Organisation |
Amount |
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Mel O’Rourke (Chair) |
Organic Focus |
€3,600 |
|
Bill Cunningham (Chairman) |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
€1924.20 |
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Dairine Walsh |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
€1131.16 |
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Leo Martin |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
€1131.16 |
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Brendan Ingoldsby (Chair) |
VFM Steering Committee** |
€1,200 |
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Padraig Gibbons (Chairperson) |
LPIS Appeals Committee |
€4,800 |
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Ms. Judith Annett |
Irish Deer Management Forum |
Nil paid to date (€5, 015 due) |
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F. Tottenham |
COFORD Council |
€450.27 |
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Mr Michael O' Connor BL |
Points Appeals Officer |
€1,249.80 Replaced by Ms Martinez Garcia BL for 2015 |
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Ms Emile Daly BL |
Sea Fishing Boat Licence Appeals Officer |
Nil - (Did not claim remuneration in 2014) |
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Dr. Noel Cawley (Chair) |
Discards Implementation Group |
€12,000 |
Year: 2015
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Name |
Organisation |
Amount |
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Mel O’Rourke (Chair) |
Organic Focus |
€6,000 |
|
Bill Cunningham (Chairman) |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
Nil paid to date (€1924.20 due) |
|
Dairine Walsh |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
Nil paid to date (€1131.16 due) |
|
Leo Martin |
DAFM Audit Committee* |
Nil paid to date (€565.58 due) |
|
Dr. Sean Brady (Chair) |
Pig industry stakeholder group |
No payment made to date |
|
Ms Judith Annett |
Irish Deer Management Forum |
Nil paid to date (€5, 015 due) |
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F. Tottenham |
COFORD Council |
€950 |
|
Michael Fleming |
COFORD Council |
Nil paid to date (€950 due) |
|
Mike Glennon |
COFORD Council |
Nil paid to date (€950 due) |
|
Darragh Little |
COFORD Council |
Nil paid to date (€950 due) |
|
Michael Lynn (Chairman) |
COFORD Council |
Nil paid to date (€4,750 due) |
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John McCarthy |
COFORD Council |
Nil paid to date (€950 due) |
|
John Phelan |
COFORD Council |
Nil paid to date (€950 due) |
|
Donal Whelan |
COFORD Council |
Nil paid to date (€950 due) |
|
Ms Martinez Garcia BL |
Points Appeals Officer |
Nil - (Did not claim remuneration in 2015) |
|
Ms Emile Daly BL |
Sea Fishing Boat Licence Appeals Officer |
Nil - (Did not claim remuneration in 2015) |
|
Dr. Noel Cawley (Chair) |
Discards Implementation Group |
€12,000 |
* Rate of Per Diem fees payable to DAFM Audit Committee was reduced with effect from 01.07.2013
** Steering committees oversee each ‘Value for Money Review’ under the ‘Value for Money and Policy Review Initiative’. A once-off payment of €1,200 is made to the independent chair of each VFM.
334. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a need to introduce regulations surrounding the conduct of hunts and to licence hunts; if he has received any complaints regarding the conduct of hunts in the years 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46721/15]
View answerThe regulation of hunting is primarily the responsibility of the Department of Arts, Heritage and The Gaelteacht, through the National Parks & Wildlife Service which issues hunting licences in the case of some species, including deer. Hunting also operates under codes laid down by the Hunting Association of Ireland. These guidelines must be observed at all times.
My Department’s responsibilities in relation to hunting derive from the Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013. Section 12 of the Act provides that the activity is lawful unless the animal is hunted having been released in an injured, mutilated or exhausted condition. The Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013 contains robust measures relating to the ill-treatment of animals and these can apply where hunting is not conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Therefore I do not envisage any further legislation in this area.
A small number of complaints about specific cases have been reported to my Department over the time period referred to by the Deputy, and where appropriate, these have been brought to the attention of An Garda Síochána.
335. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of annual subscriptions to external membership bodies and groups his Department has, including the cost and details. [46741/15]
View answerMy Department provides funding for the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the Food Aid Convention (FAC) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) through annual subscriptions and additional contributions as part of our commitments under Ireland’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). Annual contributions are also paid to a number of external international organisations, and membership/registration fees are paid to professional bodies in line with my Department’s statutory obligations.
The detail of annual subscriptions to external membership bodies and groups including the cost are set out in the table below:
|
Name of external Membership Bodies/Groups |
Payment relates to |
Amount € |
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United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) |
Annual Contribution |
1,779,406 |
|
The Rotterdam Convention |
Annual Contribution |
12,905 |
|
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) |
Annual Contribution |
18,504 |
|
Bioversity International / European Co-operative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) |
Annual Contribution |
12,000 |
|
The European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources (ERFP) |
Annual Contribution |
2,400 |
|
The European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP) |
Annual Contribution |
14,641 |
|
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) |
Annual Contribution |
102,765 |
|
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) |
Annual Contribution |
45,290 |
|
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture (ITPGRFA) |
Biennial Contribution |
30,639 |
|
European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) |
Annual Contribution |
39,360 |
|
International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) |
Annual Contribution |
5,705 |
|
European Movement of Ireland |
Annual Contribution |
1,300 |
|
Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) |
Annual Contribution |
7,000 |
|
Law Society of Ireland |
Professional Registration |
195 |
|
International Meat Secretariat |
Membership |
2,600 |
|
Med Vet Net Association |
Membership |
2,500 |
|
Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA) |
Maintain professional qualifications |
565 |
|
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) |
Maintain professional qualifications Membership fee |
929 289 |
|
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) |
Membership fee |
489 |
|
Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) |
Maintain professional qualification and membership of organisation |
317 |
|
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) |
Maintain professional qualification |
446 |
|
Institute of Chartered Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) |
Membership fee |
128 |
|
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in Ireland (CIMA Ireland) |
Membership fees |
696 |
|
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland (ICAI) |
Membership fee |
565 |
|
Engineers Ireland |
Membership fees |
4,257 |
|
Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) |
Registration fees |
103,740 |
|
Irish Agricultural Supply Industry Standards (IASIS ) |
Membership fees |
120 |
|
Irish Tillage and Land Use Society (ITLUS) |
Membership fees |
60 |
|
Society of Irish Plant Pathologists (SIPP ) |
Membership fee |
10 |
|
Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (SVEPM) |
Registration/Membership fee for two years |
50 |
|
International Association Para tuberculosis (IAP) |
Registration/Membership fee for three years |
138 |
|
The Timber Research & Development Association (TRADA) |
Membership fee |
262 |
|
Innova Wood |
Membership fee |
750 |
|
Society of Irish Foresters |
Membership fee |
5,445 |
|
European Forest Institute (EFI) |
Associate Membership fee |
1,750 |
|
Roadex Network |
Membership fee |
5,730 |
|
European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) |
National contribution to EUFORGEN |
7,400 |
|
The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) |
National contribution |
111,844 |
|
Pelagic Advisory Council |
National contribution |
3,500 |
|
North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) |
National Contribution |
4,400 |
|
Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) |
National contribution |
2,0210 |
|
Irish Grassland Association |
Membership fee |
500 |
336. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of annual subscriptions to newspapers or magazines his Department has, including the cost and details. [46742/15]
View answerDue to the volume of the information requested by the Deputy, it was not possible to provide it in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
337. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the annual cost to his Department of advertisements placed on its behalf in newspapers, magazines, television and radio, and social media. [46743/15]
View answerThe vast bulk of the Department’s advertising consists of press notices in the specialised farming press, provincial and national newspapers. This expenditure includes the publication of Statutory Notices that are required to comply with various national and EU legislative requirements. Other media such as television, radio, specialised agricultural magazines and social media are rarely used. Decisions on the placement of notices are made on a case by case basis, depending on the target audience.
The expenditure on advertising is set out in the table below.
|
Year |
Value |
|
2011 |
€280,295 |
|
2012 |
€249,566 |
|
2013 |
€160,882 |
|
2014 |
€178,727 |
|
2015 |
€188,178 |
338. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to revert to this Deputy on a matter (details supplied) regarding the old young farmer scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46782/15]
View answerThe person named submitted an application under the ‘Old Young Farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve to my Department. One of the eligibility criteria for applicants under the National Reserve is that they must have successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC Level 6 or its equivalent, or have commenced such a course before 31 December 2015. Based on the evidence of educational qualifications submitted by the person named in support of his application he has not attained the required educational standard.
A letter has issued to the person named informing him of the decision in relation to his application and advising him of his right to appeal that decision.
339. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to revert to this Deputy on a matter (details supplied) regarding the old young farmer scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46792/15]
View answerThe person named submitted an application under the ‘Old Young Farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve to my Department. Payments under the National Reserve commenced in mid-December 2015 and are ongoing. The application submitted by the person named is currently being processed and payment will issue as soon as possible.
340. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of compensation packages (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46806/15]
View answer382. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will initiate a compensation welfare fund for small fishery boat owners who have had no income since October 2015 due to adverse weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1057/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 382 together.
Inshore fishermen who may be experiencing financial difficulties while ashore due to the adverse weather should contact the Department of Social Protection which offers income support payments, subject to certain eligibility criteria. The National Inshore Fisheries Forum has invited the Department of Social Protection to its forthcoming meeting on 21 January to discuss social protection policies relevant to the inshore sector. It is important that the fishing industry take every precaution to avoid risk of injury or worse during this period and have full regard to local weather warnings before venturing to sea.
The new Seafood Development Operational Programme under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund was adopted by the European Commission in December 2015. That Programme provides a comprehensive range of supports for the seafood sector, including a dedicated scheme of supports for the inshore sector to address the various economic and sustainability challenges facing the sector. In relation to specific measures to support inshore fishermen affected by significant losses arising from adverse weather events, the EMFF and the Operational Programme provide for the establishment by fishermen of a Mutual Fund for Adverse Climatic events and Environmental Incidents, which when established can provide aid to fishermen affiliated to the Fund in line with pre-defined rules. The Operational Programme will co-fund the Mutual Fund, together with subscriptions from member fishermen. In that sense, the viability of such a Mutual Fund is dependent on the extent to which fishermen commit to membership of that Fund.
Following the December adoption of the Programme, I am now rolling out new schemes and will be launching the first schemes later this month, with others to follow during 2016. I will be discussing with fishing representatives how they may establish this Mutual Fund over the course of 2016.
341. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who applied under tranche 1 of the new green low-carbon agri-environment scheme will qualify for the top-up payments for farmers who are able to avail of two or more priority measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46824/15]
View answerThe full details of the number of GLAS Tranche 1 applications which qualify for GLAS+ payments, as a result of their applications including two or more priority environmental measures, will only be available when the full year GLAS payment calculations are finalised . The calculation of full year GLAS payment rates per application are under development by my Department but current estimates indicate that some 1,400 Tranche 1 applications will qualify for GLAS + payments.
342. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of tranche 1 applications he has received under the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme; the average expected payment for those who have applied; the amount of the initial funding allocation which will be required to cover the total payments for those who applied under tranche 1; the amount of the initial allocation which will be left unspent; what he intends to do with any unspent funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46825/15]
View answerI am pleased to say that 2015 has proved to be the most successful year ever in the development and implementation of any agri-environment scheme. GLAS Tranche 1 resulted in the approval of in excess of 26,000 applications. In addition in October 2015 I launched a second tranche of GLAS which closed for submission of applications in mid December. This second tranche has resulted in a further 14,000 applications to GLAS and my Department will be assessing these applications in line with the requirements set out in the scheme Terms and Conditions over the coming weeks to ascertain which applications can be approved for GLAS.
This level of applications, which has exceeded expectations, underlines the success of GLAS in supporting Irish farmers’ commitment to further enhancing the environmental sustainability of their farm enterprises.
The level of applications to GLAS under both tranches in 2015 will result in the funding committed to the Scheme for 2016 being fully utilised. The full details of the funding required for GLAS in 2016 will not be fully finalised until the Tranche 2 approval process has been completed at the end of January.
However the value of the average contract submitted under both Tranches is over €4,000, not including GLAS Plus cases. Current indications are that some 1,400 applications from the first tranche will qualify for GLAS Plus, increasing their annual payment to around €6,500 on average.
