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Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans in relation to the opposition from most farmers, especially those in the horticultural sector, to an introduction of genetically modified seed, crops or animals to Ireland and of the genetically modified organism trial planned for a farm (details supplied) in County Meath; if her attention has been drawn to the unanimous vote by Meath County Council that the county be declared a GMO free zone; and if she will request within the EU the right of self-determination for a region or a country to be declared free of GM seed, crops or animals as the Austrian Government has demanded. [18993/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

3 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans in relation to the opposition from most farmers, especially those in the horticultural sector, to an introduction of genetically modified seed, crops or animals to Ireland and of the genetically modified organism trial planned for a farm (details supplied) in County Meath; if her attention has been drawn to the unanimous vote by Meath County Council that the county be declared a GMO free zone; and if she will request within the EU the right of self-determination for a region or a country to be declared free of GM seed, crops or animals as the Austrian Government has demanded. [18993/06]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on appointing an independent expert, agreed upon by her Department and a person (details supplied), to investigate the possible cause of high mortality of cattle and the low productivity of other animals on a person’s farm; if she will ensure that all reports, test results and analyses carried out by or on behalf of her Department are made available to the owner of the farm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18938/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

2 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on appointing an independent expert, agreed upon by her Department and a person (details supplied), to investigate the possible cause of high mortality of cattle and the low productivity of other animals on a person’s farm; if she will ensure that all reports, test results and analyses carried out by or on behalf of her Department are made available to the owner of the farm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18938/06]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps which are being taken to protect this country from foot and mouth disease in view of the prevalence of foot and mouth disease in Brazil and the grossly inadequate tagging and traceability in that country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18945/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

1 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps which are being taken to protect this country from foot and mouth disease in view of the prevalence of foot and mouth disease in Brazil and the grossly inadequate tagging and traceability in that country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18945/06]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

239 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if it is possible under the EU regulations on sugar reform for the National Exchequer to top up the level of compensation available to each or any sector involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18842/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

239 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if it is possible under the EU regulations on sugar reform for the National Exchequer to top up the level of compensation available to each or any sector involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18842/06]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

238 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the increase in the rate of grant available to cover rising costs under the farm building grant schemes in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18841/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

238 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the increase in the rate of grant available to cover rising costs under the farm building grant schemes in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18841/06]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

236 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford did not receive the full single farm payment; if there is an appeal system in place;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18713/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

236 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford did not receive the full single farm payment; if there is an appeal system in place;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18713/06]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

234 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if plastic silage wrappers will be collected from farmers; the reason farmers are not allowed to dispose of plastic silage wrappers to their nearest local authority; if discussions are expected to take place to deal with this problem. [18605/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

234 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if plastic silage wrappers will be collected from farmers; the reason farmers are not allowed to dispose of plastic silage wrappers to their nearest local authority; if discussions are expected to take place to deal with this problem. [18605/06]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

377 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the European Directives that have to be implemented by her Department; when these directives were first issued; the timeframe for their implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18458/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

377 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the European Directives that have to be implemented by her Department; when these directives were first issued; the timeframe for their implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18458/06]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

376 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application, for entitlements from the national reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18323/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

376 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application, for entitlements from the national reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18323/06]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

375 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive the single farm payment 2005 and dairy top-up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18321/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

375 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive the single farm payment 2005 and dairy top-up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18321/06]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

374 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the remainder of the special beef premium will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18058/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

374 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the remainder of the special beef premium will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18058/06]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

371 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a forestry grant has not been awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18054/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

371 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a forestry grant has not been awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18054/06]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

370 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive the single farm payment, in view of the fact that the herd number has been fully transferred into their name. [18053/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

370 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive the single farm payment, in view of the fact that the herd number has been fully transferred into their name. [18053/06]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

368 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application, for entitlements from the national reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18019/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

368 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application, for entitlements from the national reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18019/06]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

367 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application, for entitlements from the national reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18018/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

367 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application, for entitlements from the national reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18018/06]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

366 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she will take in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo to have their entitlements granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18005/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

366 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she will take in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo to have their entitlements granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18005/06]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

365 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be advised of their full single payment rights; if they have been granted additional rights as a young qualified farmer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18002/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

365 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be advised of their full single payment rights; if they have been granted additional rights as a young qualified farmer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18002/06]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

364 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to the single payment scheme national reserve 2005, the maximum nominal fee per hectare under category A leased land; when and the mechanisms under which this was decided; the way in which this information was communicated and made available to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17977/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

364 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to the single payment scheme national reserve 2005, the maximum nominal fee per hectare under category A leased land; when and the mechanisms under which this was decided; the way in which this information was communicated and made available to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17977/06]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

363 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the appropriate allowance will be made for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who wishes to purchase outright the Irish Land Commission annuity; if in view of the circumstances the amount being sought will be reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17963/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

363 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the appropriate allowance will be made for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who wishes to purchase outright the Irish Land Commission annuity; if in view of the circumstances the amount being sought will be reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17963/06]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

362 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if there have been documented cases here of contamination of conventional crops by genetically modified strains; and if so, if she will provide information on the crops, locations and dates of such instances. [17960/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

362 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if there have been documented cases here of contamination of conventional crops by genetically modified strains; and if so, if she will provide information on the crops, locations and dates of such instances. [17960/06]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

360 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the introduction of artificial insemination straws for a particular breed of cattle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17906/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

360 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the introduction of artificial insemination straws for a particular breed of cattle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17906/06]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

359 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a decision will be made on an application under the national reserve for a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17841/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

359 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a decision will be made on an application under the national reserve for a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17841/06]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

357 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the facilities which are available and the requirements for those who are bringing dogs with EU passports and other animals into the country through Shannon, Dublin and Cork Airports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17947/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

357 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the facilities which are available and the requirements for those who are bringing dogs with EU passports and other animals into the country through Shannon, Dublin and Cork Airports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17947/06]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the organisations and persons who made submissions on the practice of electro-immobilisation to her, her Department and the Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Welfare prior to her decision to ban the practice; the organisations she consulted with; and the consequences for safety on farms in circumstances where labour is scarce and suckler breeds are increasingly wild and dangerous. [17823/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2006

145 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the organisations and persons who made submissions on the practice of electro-immobilisation to her, her Department and the Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Welfare prior to her decision to ban the practice; the organisations she consulted with; and the consequences for safety on farms in circumstances where labour is scarce and suckler breeds are increasingly wild and dangerous. [17823/06]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the status of her application to the EU Commission for an exemption list under the animal remedies regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17803/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2006

143 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the status of her application to the EU Commission for an exemption list under the animal remedies regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17803/06]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in issuing a single farm payment to a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17800/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2006

142 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in issuing a single farm payment to a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17800/06]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if all moneys due to a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be awarded; the amount of moneys to be awarded; and if there is a hold up with the contract clause side of payment. [17759/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2006

140 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if all moneys due to a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be awarded; the amount of moneys to be awarded; and if there is a hold up with the contract clause side of payment. [17759/06]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his Department awarded area aid payment to a person (details supplied) in County Cork for 2003 and 2004; the amount which was awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17758/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2006

139 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his Department awarded area aid payment to a person (details supplied) in County Cork for 2003 and 2004; the amount which was awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17758/06]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of recent reports of the use of ports here to import pit-bull terriers with Northern Ireland destinations, importation of such animals into the Republic is in fact legal; and his plans to ensure that this practice of importing such dangerous animals is stopped. [17600/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

65 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of recent reports of the use of ports here to import pit-bull terriers with Northern Ireland destinations, importation of such animals into the Republic is in fact legal; and his plans to ensure that this practice of importing such dangerous animals is stopped. [17600/06]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who made an application under the single payment scheme national reserve. [17492/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

63 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who made an application under the single payment scheme national reserve. [17492/06]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application for entitlements from the National Reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a revised decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17491/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

62 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application for entitlements from the National Reserve, from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a revised decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17491/06]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

307 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will furnish the comprehensive report on the discussions which took place recently between officials of Teagasc and her Department, concerning the proposals to deal with the nitrates directive; if agreement has been reached which will facilitate the reasonable concerns of a large number of farmers, which has been expressed to her and her officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17487/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

307 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will furnish the comprehensive report on the discussions which took place recently between officials of Teagasc and her Department, concerning the proposals to deal with the nitrates directive; if agreement has been reached which will facilitate the reasonable concerns of a large number of farmers, which has been expressed to her and her officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17487/06]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

306 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who purchased quota in the reference years of 2001 and 2002 is entitled to get the full amount back from the national reserve by way of additional entitlements. [17336/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

306 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who purchased quota in the reference years of 2001 and 2002 is entitled to get the full amount back from the national reserve by way of additional entitlements. [17336/06]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

305 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will fight the case against the proposed milk quota restructuring scheme for 2007 to guarantee retention of the current 220 million litres in the western region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17335/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

305 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will fight the case against the proposed milk quota restructuring scheme for 2007 to guarantee retention of the current 220 million litres in the western region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17335/06]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

304 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food on early retirement and the subsequent correspondence from the European Commission or the Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament, she will confirm the recommendation in this report which she intends to act upon; and the timeframe for this action. [17254/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

304 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food on early retirement and the subsequent correspondence from the European Commission or the Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament, she will confirm the recommendation in this report which she intends to act upon; and the timeframe for this action. [17254/06]

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