Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2010
539 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there is a 40% grant aid scheme still available to sheep farmers towards the cost of sheep fencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27817/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department recently received EU approval for the introduction of a number of new on-farm investment schemes, including the provision of grant-aid for sheep fencing and mobile handling facilities. However, due to the relatively short time-frames for completion of work, my priority has been the introduction of the Poultry and Sow Welfare Schemes which were launched on 16 Junelast.
I now intend to progress the three remaining schemes, including the Sheep Fencing/ Handling Scheme.
540 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their REP scheme four payment. [28067/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named received her payment in two instalments on 14 and 17 June 2010.
541 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their REP scheme four. [28068/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was issued the first phase of the payment of 75% of the amount due on 22 June 2010. The balance will issue shortly.
542 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme four file will be cleared for payment; and when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [28071/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy officials wrote to the person named on 28 June 2010 about issues arising in relation to his application. On receipt of his reply, the application will be examined further.
543 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their REP scheme four payment. [28072/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named submitted an adjusted plan on 8 June 2010 and has been advised that there are still issues to be addressed in relation to the plan. If and when these issues are resolved, the application will be processed for payment.
544 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all information requested by his Department has been received in respect of a REP scheme four application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28077/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn adjusted plan, received from the person named on 17 May 2010, is currently being examined by my officials. If it is found to be in order, the application will be processed for payment.
545 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will issue on a REP scheme three payment in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [28079/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe persons named requested permission to derogate from an aspect of their REPS plan. Permission has now been granted and the payment will be processed shortly.
546 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their REP scheme four payment. [28080/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named received his full payment in two instalments on 10 May and 14 May 2010.
547 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28084/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named has 16 animals for consideration under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme, for herds of more than 10 suckler cows the animals must be weaned in at least two separate groups with at least five days between the weaning of each group. Based on the information provided by the applicant all of the animals were weaned on the same day and are not, therefore, eligible for payment. In addition, 4 of the animals and their dams were moved from the herd without the required measures having been completed.
A review was sought by the applicant but the original decision was upheld. The applicant has been informed of the outcome of the review and of his right of appeal to the Agriculture Appeals Office.
