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Question· writtenPQ 286asked

377 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that all food and food products imported here from other EU countries have satisfied the EU production, processing and hygiene standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21911/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

377 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that all food and food products imported here from other EU countries have satisfied the EU production, processing and hygiene standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21911/07]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

376 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the areas within the EU where sugar beet is currently grown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21910/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

376 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the areas within the EU where sugar beet is currently grown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21910/07]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

375 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the final breakdown of compensation in respect of Greencore and producers in the aftermath of the CAP reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21909/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

375 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the final breakdown of compensation in respect of Greencore and producers in the aftermath of the CAP reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21909/07]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

374 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which she expects Irish produce to compete on worldwide export markets in the aftermath of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21908/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

374 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which she expects Irish produce to compete on worldwide export markets in the aftermath of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21908/07]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

373 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage dedicated to the production of biofuels in 2007; her projections for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21907/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

373 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage dedicated to the production of biofuels in 2007; her projections for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21907/07]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

372 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that there is no risk of crop contamination arising from importation of genetically modified food products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21906/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

372 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that there is no risk of crop contamination arising from importation of genetically modified food products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21906/07]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

371 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of food labelling with particular reference to the identification of the country of origin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21905/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

371 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of food labelling with particular reference to the identification of the country of origin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21905/07]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

370 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for delay in approval of grants and approval to complete work under the farm improvement scheme in County Limerick. [21855/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

370 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for delay in approval of grants and approval to complete work under the farm improvement scheme in County Limerick. [21855/07]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

369 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the appointments she has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21761/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

369 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the appointments she has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21761/07]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

368 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of her Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21746/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

368 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of her Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21746/07]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

367 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of her Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21731/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

367 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of her Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21731/07]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

366 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who is waiting for his consolidation payment for some time; if same will be awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21575/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

366 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who is waiting for his consolidation payment for some time; if same will be awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21575/07]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

365 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions that have taken place between the Government and the European Union on the threat of foot and mouth disease here. [21549/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

365 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions that have taken place between the Government and the European Union on the threat of foot and mouth disease here. [21549/07]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

364 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will introduce comprehensive and effective regulations regarding an area (details supplied) and ensure full compliance. [21548/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

364 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will introduce comprehensive and effective regulations regarding an area (details supplied) and ensure full compliance. [21548/07]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

363 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department has conducted an audit of agriculture policy across all enterprises relative to policy in Northern Ireland; the changes she proposes to policy in the Republic in the context of an all Ireland approach to the industry; and the issues she is pursuing with her Northern Ireland counterpart. [21536/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

363 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department has conducted an audit of agriculture policy across all enterprises relative to policy in Northern Ireland; the changes she proposes to policy in the Republic in the context of an all Ireland approach to the industry; and the issues she is pursuing with her Northern Ireland counterpart. [21536/07]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

362 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will ensure that the new EU sugar restructuring regulation supersedes the current regulation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21509/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

362 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will ensure that the new EU sugar restructuring regulation supersedes the current regulation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21509/07]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

361 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she will issue farmers with a copy of her Department’s inspection checklist on cross compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21508/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

361 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she will issue farmers with a copy of her Department’s inspection checklist on cross compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21508/07]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

360 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason her Department is refusing to issue a de-restriction notice withdrawing all bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis restrictions on a herd (details supplied); if she has satisfied herself that a comprehensive herd test was performed in January 2007 and that the veterinary inspector endorsed each animals identity card before returning same to the herd owner verifying that each animal in the herd passed the test, and was free of TB and brucellosis; if she will direct that a formal notice withdrawing all restrictions on the herd will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21506/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

360 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason her Department is refusing to issue a de-restriction notice withdrawing all bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis restrictions on a herd (details supplied); if she has satisfied herself that a comprehensive herd test was performed in January 2007 and that the veterinary inspector endorsed each animals identity card before returning same to the herd owner verifying that each animal in the herd passed the test, and was free of TB and brucellosis; if she will direct that a formal notice withdrawing all restrictions on the herd will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21506/07]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

359 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department’s bovine tuberculosis eradication scheme is in compliance with annex B (31) of Council Directive 80/219/EEC which requires, inter alia, that the test sites on the animals necks shall be clipped and cleansed for bovine tuberculosis testing purposes; if a legal provision was made to give effect to this minimum EC testing requirement;, if not, the reason this provision was not made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21505/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

359 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department’s bovine tuberculosis eradication scheme is in compliance with annex B (31) of Council Directive 80/219/EEC which requires, inter alia, that the test sites on the animals necks shall be clipped and cleansed for bovine tuberculosis testing purposes; if a legal provision was made to give effect to this minimum EC testing requirement;, if not, the reason this provision was not made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21505/07]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

358 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legal standing of her Department’s approved test for bovine tuberculosis; if there is a confirmatory test that has legal standing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21504/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

358 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legal standing of her Department’s approved test for bovine tuberculosis; if there is a confirmatory test that has legal standing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21504/07]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

357 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the funding that was made available in 2006 for animal welfare. [21416/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

357 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the funding that was made available in 2006 for animal welfare. [21416/07]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

356 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in payment of a disadvantaged area based payment to a person (details supplied) in Cork south west; and if she will make arrangements for payment. [21406/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

356 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in payment of a disadvantaged area based payment to a person (details supplied) in Cork south west; and if she will make arrangements for payment. [21406/07]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

355 Deputy James McDaid asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps she is taking, in view of a recent television programme (details supplied) on dog fighting and the cruelty that it involves, to ensure this part of Ireland is not used as a support for such a practice. [21403/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

355 Deputy James McDaid asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps she is taking, in view of a recent television programme (details supplied) on dog fighting and the cruelty that it involves, to ensure this part of Ireland is not used as a support for such a practice. [21403/07]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

354 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legislative changes proposed with reference to dog fighting and related matters following recent discussions with Dr. Ian Paisley. [21364/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

354 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legislative changes proposed with reference to dog fighting and related matters following recent discussions with Dr. Ian Paisley. [21364/07]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of staff employed in the Farm Development Service in North Tipperary to process applications under the farm improvement scheme; the way this number compares with adjoining counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21362/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

121 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of staff employed in the Farm Development Service in North Tipperary to process applications under the farm improvement scheme; the way this number compares with adjoining counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21362/07]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps which she is taking to promote the live export of sheep to continental Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21327/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

120 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps which she is taking to promote the live export of sheep to continental Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21327/07]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the countries to which Ireland is prohibited to export live cattle; the reason for the prohibition in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21326/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

119 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the countries to which Ireland is prohibited to export live cattle; the reason for the prohibition in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21326/07]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the first and second instalment of the sugar beet diversification fund will be paid; the discussions she has had with the Department of Finance regarding the tax implications of this payment; when the restructuring fund will be paid to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21323/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

118 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the first and second instalment of the sugar beet diversification fund will be paid; the discussions she has had with the Department of Finance regarding the tax implications of this payment; when the restructuring fund will be paid to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21323/07]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she will introduce the animal health schemes for sheep and suckler cows; the annual budget available for both schemes; the maximum payment available per herd owner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21322/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

117 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she will introduce the animal health schemes for sheep and suckler cows; the annual budget available for both schemes; the maximum payment available per herd owner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21322/07]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the first instalment of the 2007 single farm payment will be made; when the compensatory allowance payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21321/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

116 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the first instalment of the 2007 single farm payment will be made; when the compensatory allowance payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21321/07]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her proposals to deal with the crisis in the pig industry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21268/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

115 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her proposals to deal with the crisis in the pig industry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21268/07]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an inspection will be carried out under the new farm improvement scheme 2007 on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to their farm water management application 2006 and their dairy hygiene application. [21228/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

114 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an inspection will be carried out under the new farm improvement scheme 2007 on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to their farm water management application 2006 and their dairy hygiene application. [21228/07]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application for transfer of entitlements to the single payment scheme will be completed for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [21201/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

113 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application for transfer of entitlements to the single payment scheme will be completed for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [21201/07]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that adequate control mechanisms are in place at EU level to ensure the continuing importation of Brazilian beef does not present a risk to human or animal health; her views on the call by farmers’ organisations here for a complete ban on the Brazilian product; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21184/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

112 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that adequate control mechanisms are in place at EU level to ensure the continuing importation of Brazilian beef does not present a risk to human or animal health; her views on the call by farmers’ organisations here for a complete ban on the Brazilian product; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21184/07]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that there is sufficient awareness amount the agricultural community of the threat by the Bluetongue virus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21183/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

111 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that there is sufficient awareness amount the agricultural community of the threat by the Bluetongue virus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21183/07]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures that are in place within her Department to promote the live export of weanlings in autumn 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21182/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

110 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures that are in place within her Department to promote the live export of weanlings in autumn 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21182/07]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the appeal of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford in relation to the refusal of their application under the scheme for decommissioning of fishing vessels has been allowed; if she will ensure that the rights of this individual as determined by the appeal process are vindicated with immediate effect on the principle that justice delayed is justice denied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21172/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

109 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the appeal of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford in relation to the refusal of their application under the scheme for decommissioning of fishing vessels has been allowed; if she will ensure that the rights of this individual as determined by the appeal process are vindicated with immediate effect on the principle that justice delayed is justice denied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21172/07]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

53 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food regarding the tax implications of the sugar beet diversification payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21324/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

53 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food regarding the tax implications of the sugar beet diversification payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21324/07]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

36 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting with the Northern Ireland Minister for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on 11 September 2007. [20979/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

36 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting with the Northern Ireland Minister for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on 11 September 2007. [20979/07]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

671 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will provide a report as to the reason trees were felled in areas (details supplied) in County Dublin under the direction of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21077/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

671 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will provide a report as to the reason trees were felled in areas (details supplied) in County Dublin under the direction of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21077/07]

Question· writtenPQ 571asked

670 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the single farm payment entitlements of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo from a farm inherited in a will, will be awarded to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21074/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

670 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the single farm payment entitlements of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo from a farm inherited in a will, will be awarded to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21074/07]

Question· writtenPQ 570asked

669 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will take steps to ensure that a grant due to a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the farm waste management scheme is awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20951/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

669 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will take steps to ensure that a grant due to a person (details supplied) in County Longford under the farm waste management scheme is awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20951/07]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

668 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, as part of the capital grant scheme for meat processing facilities, she will include provision to ensure that farmers have a clear and unimpeded view for the scales in meat plants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20872/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

668 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, as part of the capital grant scheme for meat processing facilities, she will include provision to ensure that farmers have a clear and unimpeded view for the scales in meat plants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20872/07]

Question· writtenPQ 568asked

667 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value of single farm payment entitlements which have not been activated in each of the past three years; her plans for the redistribution of these entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20864/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

667 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value of single farm payment entitlements which have not been activated in each of the past three years; her plans for the redistribution of these entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20864/07]

Question· writtenPQ 567asked

666 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be awarded the farm installation grant. [20836/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

666 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be awarded the farm installation grant. [20836/07]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

665 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on the findings of an IFA study group that visited Brazil some weeks ago and which discovered major irregularities in Brazilian beef production; the steps she proposes to take to deal with the importation of large quantities of Brazilian beef to EU Member States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20742/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

665 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on the findings of an IFA study group that visited Brazil some weeks ago and which discovered major irregularities in Brazilian beef production; the steps she proposes to take to deal with the importation of large quantities of Brazilian beef to EU Member States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20742/07]

Question· writtenPQ 565asked

664 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on the low price of lamb leading to small profit margins for producers; the reason that lamb prices and profit margins are greater in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20741/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

664 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on the low price of lamb leading to small profit margins for producers; the reason that lamb prices and profit margins are greater in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20741/07]

Question· writtenPQ 564asked

663 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application to the national reserve as a new entrant by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be decided on; and when the payment will issue. [20705/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

663 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application to the national reserve as a new entrant by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be decided on; and when the payment will issue. [20705/07]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

662 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will investigate the reported leaking of possible BSE material into the River Boyne at Drogheda as reported by a newspaper (details supplied) on 12 September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20590/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

662 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will investigate the reported leaking of possible BSE material into the River Boyne at Drogheda as reported by a newspaper (details supplied) on 12 September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20590/07]

Question· writtenPQ 562asked

661 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will make 80% of the advance single farm payment in October 2007, due to the increased costs incurred by farmers as a result of the bad weather. [20507/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

661 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will make 80% of the advance single farm payment in October 2007, due to the increased costs incurred by farmers as a result of the bad weather. [20507/07]

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