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Question· writtenPQ 103asked

102 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether a premium of €100 per hectare is necessary to encourage farmers to produce oilseed rape following a statement by one farmer that he would require 700 acres to grow enough of the crop to earn a wage that would be equivalent to that of a livestock farmer, who in 2005 was reported to have needed 440 cattle on 300 acres of land to earn an average industrial wage. [18757/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

102 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether a premium of €100 per hectare is necessary to encourage farmers to produce oilseed rape following a statement by one farmer that he would require 700 acres to grow enough of the crop to earn a wage that would be equivalent to that of a livestock farmer, who in 2005 was reported to have needed 440 cattle on 300 acres of land to earn an average industrial wage. [18757/06]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

91 Mr. English asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the import of exotic birds into this country via Rosslare Port on Good Friday 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18765/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

91 Mr. English asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the import of exotic birds into this country via Rosslare Port on Good Friday 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18765/06]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

90 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the funding provided by her Department for the control of varroa in bees; the funding available to beekeepers to control the mite in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18777/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

90 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the funding provided by her Department for the control of varroa in bees; the funding available to beekeepers to control the mite in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18777/06]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

86 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on introducing a minimum value rule for the export of horses from here to the continent along the lines of that which applies to the export of horses from the UK to continental Europe; the number of horses which were exported from here during each of the past five years to continental Europe; the number of horses which were imported from the United Kingdom during each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18874/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

86 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on introducing a minimum value rule for the export of horses from here to the continent along the lines of that which applies to the export of horses from the UK to continental Europe; the number of horses which were exported from here during each of the past five years to continental Europe; the number of horses which were imported from the United Kingdom during each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18874/06]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

84 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which it is intended to maintain food supply with hygiene and traceability standards throughout the European Union in the future in view of World Trade Organisation and CAP reform; if, further to the statement by the EU Commissioner, EU farmers will have to find alternatives; the way in which the five hundred million population of the European Union can rely on continuity of food supply; if EU Member States are resorting to subsidisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18820/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

84 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which it is intended to maintain food supply with hygiene and traceability standards throughout the European Union in the future in view of World Trade Organisation and CAP reform; if, further to the statement by the EU Commissioner, EU farmers will have to find alternatives; the way in which the five hundred million population of the European Union can rely on continuity of food supply; if EU Member States are resorting to subsidisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18820/06]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

82 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact whether or not bees are being imported here; if so, the locations from where they are being imported; the safeguards which are in place to ensure foreign diseases are not being introduced into the State’s bee population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18871/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

82 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact whether or not bees are being imported here; if so, the locations from where they are being imported; the safeguards which are in place to ensure foreign diseases are not being introduced into the State’s bee population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18871/06]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

98 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 162 of 23 June 2005, the steps she intends to take regarding the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18815/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

98 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 162 of 23 June 2005, the steps she intends to take regarding the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18815/06]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

81 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 4 October 2005, the steps she intends to take regarding the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18814/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

81 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 4 October 2005, the steps she intends to take regarding the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18814/06]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

78 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department was informed by the UK authorities regarding a recent anthrax outbreak on a farm in South Wales; the number of suspected cases of anthrax her Department has investigated during each of the past ten years; if any were confirmed; the anthrax outbreak contingency plan her Department has; if she will provide this Deputy with a copy of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18884/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

78 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department was informed by the UK authorities regarding a recent anthrax outbreak on a farm in South Wales; the number of suspected cases of anthrax her Department has investigated during each of the past ten years; if any were confirmed; the anthrax outbreak contingency plan her Department has; if she will provide this Deputy with a copy of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18884/06]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

77 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the Government intends to draft legislation on the co-existence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming; when she expects to be in a position to bring such legislation before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the research and consultation that has been conducted by her Department in relation to genetically modified crops; and her views on genetically modified organisms co-existence with conventional and organic farming. [16473/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

77 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the Government intends to draft legislation on the co-existence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming; when she expects to be in a position to bring such legislation before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the research and consultation that has been conducted by her Department in relation to genetically modified crops; and her views on genetically modified organisms co-existence with conventional and organic farming. [16473/06]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

74 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will explain the potential in the speciality food sector following her statement on 11 May 2006; and the way in which the Government can be of assistance to the speciality food sector which wants Ireland declared a genetically modified organism free island with regard to seed, crop and food generally. [18752/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

74 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will explain the potential in the speciality food sector following her statement on 11 May 2006; and the way in which the Government can be of assistance to the speciality food sector which wants Ireland declared a genetically modified organism free island with regard to seed, crop and food generally. [18752/06]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

66 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the names of all the people and their organisations who accompanied her on her recent visit to the United States; the outcome of the discussions that took place and with whom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18887/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

66 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the names of all the people and their organisations who accompanied her on her recent visit to the United States; the outcome of the discussions that took place and with whom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18887/06]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

65 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department has determined the lessons which should be learned from the reason the European Court of Justice was able to find Ireland in breach of so many different parts of the Nitrates Directive; if so, the lessons which were learned; and the way in which they are being internalised by her Department in the treatment of other EU Directives. [18881/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

65 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department has determined the lessons which should be learned from the reason the European Court of Justice was able to find Ireland in breach of so many different parts of the Nitrates Directive; if so, the lessons which were learned; and the way in which they are being internalised by her Department in the treatment of other EU Directives. [18881/06]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

80 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animal welfare officers here; the funding provided by her Department to the ISPCA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18770/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

80 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animal welfare officers here; the funding provided by her Department to the ISPCA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18770/06]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

64 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animal welfare officers here; the steps she is taking to ensure good animal welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18771/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

64 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animal welfare officers here; the steps she is taking to ensure good animal welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18771/06]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

62 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the voluntary code for country of origin labelling within the catering trade has been successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18819/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

62 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the voluntary code for country of origin labelling within the catering trade has been successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18819/06]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

61 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the issues that arose in relation to the risk analysis conducted in the context of the decentralisation programme; the way in which these have or will be overcome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18696/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

61 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the issues that arose in relation to the risk analysis conducted in the context of the decentralisation programme; the way in which these have or will be overcome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18696/06]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

60 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on the figures for 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 of land certified as organic giving the information as a percent of total land under cultivation and in area size by hectares and acres. [18754/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

60 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on the figures for 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 of land certified as organic giving the information as a percent of total land under cultivation and in area size by hectares and acres. [18754/06]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

58 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure farm gate prices are sufficient to enable people to earn a living from farming; and her views on whether farmers will continue to leave farming unless this lack of economic viability is addressed. [18760/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

58 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure farm gate prices are sufficient to enable people to earn a living from farming; and her views on whether farmers will continue to leave farming unless this lack of economic viability is addressed. [18760/06]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

57 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her Department’s plans to evaluate the economic implications of the use of genetically modified organisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18799/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

57 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her Department’s plans to evaluate the economic implications of the use of genetically modified organisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18799/06]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

55 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will clarify the responsibility her Department has for legislation in relation to domestic animals, for example cats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18556/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

55 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will clarify the responsibility her Department has for legislation in relation to domestic animals, for example cats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18556/06]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

54 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she will take to stop the fraudulent sale of vegetable and animal produce with labels claiming it is Irish when in fact it has been imported and merely washed or packed or minimally processed here; and if further to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland report which found that 42 per cent of premises visited had labelled meat that did not comply with labelling legislation and in every farmer’s and consumer’s interest she will take action to stop this dangerous fraud. [18759/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

54 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she will take to stop the fraudulent sale of vegetable and animal produce with labels claiming it is Irish when in fact it has been imported and merely washed or packed or minimally processed here; and if further to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland report which found that 42 per cent of premises visited had labelled meat that did not comply with labelling legislation and in every farmer’s and consumer’s interest she will take action to stop this dangerous fraud. [18759/06]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

53 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the incentives which are available, the incentives she is empowered to make available and the incentives she is prepared to make available to ensure that the site of the Mallow sugar plant is used for the production of an agricultural commodity that can at least fill some of the gap left by the closure of the factory on that site by Greencore; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18863/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

53 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the incentives which are available, the incentives she is empowered to make available and the incentives she is prepared to make available to ensure that the site of the Mallow sugar plant is used for the production of an agricultural commodity that can at least fill some of the gap left by the closure of the factory on that site by Greencore; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18863/06]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

50 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the basis, scientific or otherwise, for the advice she apparently received late in 2005 that it is acceptable to include meat and bonemeal in dog rations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18886/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

50 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the basis, scientific or otherwise, for the advice she apparently received late in 2005 that it is acceptable to include meat and bonemeal in dog rations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18886/06]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

100 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the average rise in the cost of steel over the past five years; if her attention has been drawn to the impact which this is having on the cost of construction of farm buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18763/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

100 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the average rise in the cost of steel over the past five years; if her attention has been drawn to the impact which this is having on the cost of construction of farm buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18763/06]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

71 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she will increase the costings for grants under the farm building programme; if she has an agreement with farmers through partnership that costings would be reviewed and adjusted on a regular basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18554/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

71 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she will increase the costings for grants under the farm building programme; if she has an agreement with farmers through partnership that costings would be reviewed and adjusted on a regular basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18554/06]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

49 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the grant aid which will be made available to small farmers to manage rainwater under the nitrates action plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18812/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

49 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the grant aid which will be made available to small farmers to manage rainwater under the nitrates action plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18812/06]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

46 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure the future viability of the dairy industry here; her views on the recent remarks by Commissioner Fischer Boel that in view of World Trade Organisation related cuts the EU would probably lose most of its share of the world export market for dairy products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18870/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

46 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure the future viability of the dairy industry here; her views on the recent remarks by Commissioner Fischer Boel that in view of World Trade Organisation related cuts the EU would probably lose most of its share of the world export market for dairy products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18870/06]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

47 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications received for the single farm payment; the number of payments which have been made to date under the scheme; the number of applications which are awaiting decisions; the number which have been refused payment; when she expects all the applications for 2006 to be processed and payments made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18855/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

47 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications received for the single farm payment; the number of payments which have been made to date under the scheme; the number of applications which are awaiting decisions; the number which have been refused payment; when she expects all the applications for 2006 to be processed and payments made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18855/06]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

44 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the average length of time it takes to process an application under the single payment scheme; the reason there have been delays in applicants receiving payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18856/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

44 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the average length of time it takes to process an application under the single payment scheme; the reason there have been delays in applicants receiving payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18856/06]

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