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Question· writtenPQ 225asked

237 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his development programme for the poultry sector over the next five years; the degree to which this relates to progress over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22265/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

237 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his development programme for the poultry sector over the next five years; the degree to which this relates to progress over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22265/10]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

236 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which funding is provided for research and development in the agriculture, fish and food sectors currently and over the next five years; the way this compares with such expenditure in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22264/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

236 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which funding is provided for research and development in the agriculture, fish and food sectors currently and over the next five years; the way this compares with such expenditure in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22264/10]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

235 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the area of land currently dedicated to the growing of various forms of biofuels; the degree to which production is in line with projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22263/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

235 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the area of land currently dedicated to the growing of various forms of biofuels; the degree to which production is in line with projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22263/10]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

234 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the future of cereal growing here; his plans to develop and expand this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22262/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

234 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the future of cereal growing here; his plans to develop and expand this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22262/10]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

233 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which in the course of the forestry planting programme an effort is being made to ensure the planting of tree species most likely to be efficient in the context of carbon sequestration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22261/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

233 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which in the course of the forestry planting programme an effort is being made to ensure the planting of tree species most likely to be efficient in the context of carbon sequestration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22261/10]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

231 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the development and expansion of the fruit and vegetable industry in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22259/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

231 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the development and expansion of the fruit and vegetable industry in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22259/10]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

232 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused to the farming community by the failure of his Department to make farm payments promptly; the action he proposes to address the issue in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22260/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

232 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused to the farming community by the failure of his Department to make farm payments promptly; the action he proposes to address the issue in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22260/10]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

230 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all payments due to farmers under the various aid and or headage payment schemes are up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22258/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

230 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all payments due to farmers under the various aid and or headage payment schemes are up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22258/10]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

229 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 5 May 2010, when payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22173/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

229 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 5 May 2010, when payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22173/10]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

228 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 343 of 11 May 2010, when this person will be contacted by his Department; when they will receive their payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22168/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

228 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 343 of 11 May 2010, when this person will be contacted by his Department; when they will receive their payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22168/10]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

227 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grants that are available for persons to carry out works to old traditional farm buildings on their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22161/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

227 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grants that are available for persons to carry out works to old traditional farm buildings on their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22161/10]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

226 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application for the traditional farm buildings grant scheme 2010 will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22160/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

226 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application for the traditional farm buildings grant scheme 2010 will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22160/10]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

141 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance the person from whom the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has rented its Dock Gate Street premises in Galway city; if there are contractual obstacles to the Department moving its premises to the proposed Mellows agricultural site in Athenry; the current rent and the length of time the current agreement is binding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22206/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

141 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance the person from whom the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has rented its Dock Gate Street premises in Galway city; if there are contractual obstacles to the Department moving its premises to the proposed Mellows agricultural site in Athenry; the current rent and the length of time the current agreement is binding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22206/10]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

129 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in place to ensure that there is good governance at the Irish National Stud; the reason no effort appears to have been made to restrain certain unacceptable expenditures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21956/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

129 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in place to ensure that there is good governance at the Irish National Stud; the reason no effort appears to have been made to restrain certain unacceptable expenditures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21956/10]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

128 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the agriculture sector has played its part in reducing national emissions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21859/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

128 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the agriculture sector has played its part in reducing national emissions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21859/10]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

127 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will be making payments under the recently announced grassland sheep scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21863/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

127 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will be making payments under the recently announced grassland sheep scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21863/10]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

125 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on proposals by the Health and Safety Authority that farm safety be made a requirement of cross-compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21998/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

125 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on proposals by the Health and Safety Authority that farm safety be made a requirement of cross-compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21998/10]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

123 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the release of further intervention stocks of butter and skimmed milk powder; if they will damage the market in view of the fact that the market recovery is principally the result of a reduction in global milk supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21980/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

123 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the release of further intervention stocks of butter and skimmed milk powder; if they will damage the market in view of the fact that the market recovery is principally the result of a reduction in global milk supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21980/10]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

122 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to deal with the installation scheme hardship case of an individual who lost out when the scheme was suspended in October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21992/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

122 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to deal with the installation scheme hardship case of an individual who lost out when the scheme was suspended in October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21992/10]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

121 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the viable size for a full-time dairy farmer; the scale that is required to earn the average industrial wage; the measures that he is taking to support dairying in the poorer land areas where farmers cannot practically meet the production cost levels set down by Teagasc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21984/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

121 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the viable size for a full-time dairy farmer; the scale that is required to earn the average industrial wage; the measures that he is taking to support dairying in the poorer land areas where farmers cannot practically meet the production cost levels set down by Teagasc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21984/10]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

120 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the efforts that are being made to secure the future position of payments or pensions to spouses of farmers who died while in receipt of early retirement scheme payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21997/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

120 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the efforts that are being made to secure the future position of payments or pensions to spouses of farmers who died while in receipt of early retirement scheme payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21997/10]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

119 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will comment on the level of food and drink imports from the UK in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22013/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

119 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will comment on the level of food and drink imports from the UK in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22013/10]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

118 Deputy Christy O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent informal Fisheries Council in Vigo, Spain, in relation to the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

118 Deputy Christy O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent informal Fisheries Council in Vigo, Spain, in relation to the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/10]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

117 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the estimated number of animals graded incorrectly annually with the mechanical grading system based on the performance criteria provided for under EU regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21976/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

117 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the estimated number of animals graded incorrectly annually with the mechanical grading system based on the performance criteria provided for under EU regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21976/10]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

115 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he expects the number of animals graded incorrectly annually with the mechanical grading system to increase in view of the further breakdown of grades under the MII grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21977/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

115 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he expects the number of animals graded incorrectly annually with the mechanical grading system to increase in view of the further breakdown of grades under the MII grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21977/10]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

114 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the €50 billion research programme known as Framework Programme 7 and Ireland’s receipt of €152 million since it started in 2007 and in particular in the area of food, agriculture, fisheries and biotechnology attracting more than €8.5 million of EU funding; if this funding will be guaranteed in the future to assist the bio-economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

114 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the €50 billion research programme known as Framework Programme 7 and Ireland’s receipt of €152 million since it started in 2007 and in particular in the area of food, agriculture, fisheries and biotechnology attracting more than €8.5 million of EU funding; if this funding will be guaranteed in the future to assist the bio-economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/10]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

113 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the obstacles to the implementation of the operational programme for fisheries; when he expects to have an operational programme in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22079/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

113 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the obstacles to the implementation of the operational programme for fisheries; when he expects to have an operational programme in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22079/10]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

112 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the communication he has had with the forum that was set up at European level to oversee the implementation of the high level group on the competitiveness of the EU agri-food industry of July 2009; if there are Irish representatives on this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19061/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

112 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the communication he has had with the forum that was set up at European level to oversee the implementation of the high level group on the competitiveness of the EU agri-food industry of July 2009; if there are Irish representatives on this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19061/10]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

109 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme participants who have completed their five year plan in the past 12 months; the corresponding number of completed applications received under the replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21840/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

109 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme participants who have completed their five year plan in the past 12 months; the corresponding number of completed applications received under the replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21840/10]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

108 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when beef carcase grading figures will be published under the new MII grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21974/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

108 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when beef carcase grading figures will be published under the new MII grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21974/10]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

106 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes specifically targeting cuts at Teagasc which are to be implemented; if he still holds the view that it is the responsibility of the Teagasc authority to exercise full and effective control over the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21969/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

106 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes specifically targeting cuts at Teagasc which are to be implemented; if he still holds the view that it is the responsibility of the Teagasc authority to exercise full and effective control over the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21969/10]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

103 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the main provisions in the proposed forestry Bill and when he expects to publish the heads of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22009/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

103 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the main provisions in the proposed forestry Bill and when he expects to publish the heads of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22009/10]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

102 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that food labelling and traceability regulations applicable here and throughout the European Union are being complied with in the spirit and the letter; if all food labelling reliably indicates the origin of the product; the degree to which checks are made to determine their veracity; the number of instances in which inaccurate labelling has been detected; the action taken thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22005/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

102 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that food labelling and traceability regulations applicable here and throughout the European Union are being complied with in the spirit and the letter; if all food labelling reliably indicates the origin of the product; the degree to which checks are made to determine their veracity; the number of instances in which inaccurate labelling has been detected; the action taken thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22005/10]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

97 Deputy Máire Hoctor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the contribution that he believes the Irish agri-food sector can make to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21850/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

97 Deputy Máire Hoctor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the contribution that he believes the Irish agri-food sector can make to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21850/10]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

95 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposal by the Irish Draft Horse Society to request control of the studbook for that breed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21968/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

95 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposal by the Irish Draft Horse Society to request control of the studbook for that breed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21968/10]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

94 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding some meat plants prior to 15 February 2010; if his Department is unable to verify whether payments under the new grid were accurate prior to this date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21975/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

94 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding some meat plants prior to 15 February 2010; if his Department is unable to verify whether payments under the new grid were accurate prior to this date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21975/10]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

124 Deputy Johnny Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to enhance the controls in place for TB testing under the continuous testing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

124 Deputy Johnny Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to enhance the controls in place for TB testing under the continuous testing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/10]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

116 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the change to TB testing rules to allow the slaughter of cattle that are more than 12 months since their last TB test will carry an additional cost for farmers; if additional testing as part of the scheme is required; the implications that the changes may have on contiguous herds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21996/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

116 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the change to TB testing rules to allow the slaughter of cattle that are more than 12 months since their last TB test will carry an additional cost for farmers; if additional testing as part of the scheme is required; the implications that the changes may have on contiguous herds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21996/10]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

93 Deputy Johnny Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the benefits for farmers arising from his recently announced arrangements on TB testing for cattle going direct to slaughter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21845/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

93 Deputy Johnny Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the benefits for farmers arising from his recently announced arrangements on TB testing for cattle going direct to slaughter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21845/10]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

91 Deputy Noel Treacy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the single biggest challenge in the negotiations on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21858/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

91 Deputy Noel Treacy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the single biggest challenge in the negotiations on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21858/10]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

89 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if research has been carried out into the extra costs associated with agricultural production and the impact this is having on farm incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22007/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

89 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if research has been carried out into the extra costs associated with agricultural production and the impact this is having on farm incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22007/10]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

88 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REPS 4 plans that were rejected prior to the 17 May 2010 deadline on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21987/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2010

88 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REPS 4 plans that were rejected prior to the 17 May 2010 deadline on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21987/10]

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