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Dáil Éireann Vol. 814 Tuesday, No. 2 24 September 2013 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) 24/09/2013A00100Ceisteanna - Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 24/09/2013A00200Priority Questions� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 24/09/2013A00300Common Agricultural Policy Reform� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 24/09/2013D00200Stocking Densities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 24/09/2013E00450Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 24/09/2013G00650Agriculture Schemes Administration � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 24/09/2013J01150Agri-Environment Options Scheme Reopening � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 24/09/2013L00200Other Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13 24/09/2013L00300Live Exports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13 24/09/2013N00750Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 24/09/2013O00350Fishing Industry Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 24/09/2013P02500Topical Issue Matters � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 24/09/2013Q00100Leaders’ Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 24/09/2013T01100Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30 24/09/2013T01150Seanad Referendum � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30 24/09/2013Y00250Northern Ireland Issues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42 24/09/2013AA00300Order of Business � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 49 24/09/2013CC00600Electoral (Amendment) (Hours of Polling) Bill 2013: First Stage � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 54 24/09/2013CC01400Membership of Committees: Motion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 55 24/09/2013CC01700An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 55 24/09/2013LL00400Topical Issue Debate � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74 24/09/2013LL00450Teacher Training Provision� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74 24/09/2013MM00250Haddington Road Agreement Issues� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 77 24/09/2013NN00450Postal Services� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 81 24/09/2013PP00200Alternative Energy Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 83 24/09/2013QQ00775Cuts in Education: Motion [Private Members]� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 87 DÁIL ÉIREANN Dé Máirt, 24 Meán Fómhair 2013 Tuesday, 24 September 2013 Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p�m� Paidir. Prayer. 24/09/2013A00100Ceisteanna - Questions 24/09/2013A00200Priority Questions 24/09/2013A00300Common Agricultural Policy Reform 24/09/2013A0040049� Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding Common Agricultural Policy reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter� [39744/13] 24/09/2013B00100Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney): Political agreement between the three European institutions on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy was reached under the Irish Presidency in June, with final details expected to be agreed with the European Parliament, hopefully this afternoon� There is a final trialogue between the Parliament, the Commission and the Council which finalised its position yesterday in terms of those negotiations� The reform addresses three broad themes� First, there is a greater emphasis on sustainabil- ity and on further strengthening the environmental credentials of the CAP, through the green- ing of direct payments and the requirement to support agri-environmental measures in rural development programmes� Second, generational renewal is given a much greater focus, with new and enhanced support for young farmers under both pillars of the CAP and third, there is a continuing move towards greater market orientation, through the phasing out of production quotas for key products and the use of market support measures as a safety net in the event of severe market disturbance� In addition, considerable flexibility is granted to member states un- der the reform to pursue targeted policies under both Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 that are suited to their individual circumstances and agricultural production systems� Most importantly from an Irish perspective, this extends to the way in which direct payments are to be redistributed between 2 24 September 2013 farmers, which will allow us to achieve the twin objectives of making the direct payments sys- tem fairer for those currently on low payments, while not undermining the efforts of those on higher payments to develop their farming enterprises� It is up to member states now to get on with the implementation of the reform� I launched a consultation process with all the relevant stakeholders and other interested parties in July and by the closing date of last Friday, 20 September, 37 responses had been received� I and my Department will consider these submissions over the coming weeks and I intend to formulate and publicise the final shape of the new direct payments system� In my answer here it states “towards the end of 2013” but I hope to do it considerably earlier than that� In regard to Pillar 2, preparatory work for the next Rural Development Programme 2014- 2020 is already well under way� An initial stakeholder consultation process was launched in 2012 and written submissions were received from over 80 stakeholders� A second consultation was held in July where stakeholders attended a full-day workshop� Based on the outcome of these processes, the drafting of a new programme will be advanced in my Department before the end of the year� 24/09/2013B00200Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív: Like the Minister, I also wish those involved in today’s discus- sions well� In the interests of farmers I hope they come to a conclusion� Can the Minister confirm that there will be full co-funding of Pillar 2 payments from the Exchequer? Does he propose providing a national top-up as sought by some of the farming organisations? Will he confirm that it is not proposed to fund the forestry expansion scheme and premia from the rural development programme and that it will continue to be fully funded from the Exchequer? 24/09/2013C00200Deputy Simon Coveney: The Deputy’s questions are all very relevant� I, too, hope we can conclude the discussions and finalisation of the agreement with the European Parliament to- day� What is currently being finalised relates to multi-annual financial framework decisions by Heads of States in terms of issues such as transfer between pillars and a number of other issues around capping, in which I know Deputy Martin Ferris also has an interest� I hope we can reach final agreement with the Parliament on those issues which remain outstanding� On the co-financing issue, about which I have been asked repeatedly, there are a number of different co-financing rates available to Ireland because the Commission is trying to encourage member states to ensure they spend money on particular issues� For example, a 75% co-fund- ing rate will be applied to environmental schemes and a co-funding rate of 53% will be applied to other schemes� It is no surprise that I would expect the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure that, first, all of the money is drawn down and, second, that we maxi- mise the highest level of co-funding available for Ireland� We need to take this into account, of course, but my first priority is to ensure we are spending as much money as we can in rural Ireland on the schemes that can give us the biggest bang for our buck� It is too early for me to say we will have a 50:50 co-funding of all expenditure� However, I can assure the Deputy we will be ensuring
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