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Question· oralPQ 19asked

46 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

46 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

45 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

45 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

34 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down; they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

34 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down; they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

30 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

30 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

25 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

25 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

22 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

22 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

20 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

20 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

18 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

18 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

11 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

7 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

7 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern being expressed by persons who have applied for grants under the agri-tourism scheme and who now find that because of the criteria laid down, they are ineligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

5 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number and grade of all staff assigned in his Department to implement and oversee the EC Commission operational programme for rural development; the total amount involved in this programme and the period in which it will be spent; if he will outline the method being used to monitor the allocation of this expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

5 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number and grade of all staff assigned in his Department to implement and oversee the EC Commission operational programme for rural development; the total amount involved in this programme and the period in which it will be spent; if he will outline the method being used to monitor the allocation of this expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

4 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has satisfied himself that he has given enough time for grant applications under the LEADER Programme announced recently by him; the number of applications he expects from each region; and whether the programme is open to ordinary individuals.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

4 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has satisfied himself that he has given enough time for grant applications under the LEADER Programme announced recently by him; the number of applications he expects from each region; and whether the programme is open to ordinary individuals.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

9 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the range of non-milk and artificial dairy products which are being developed by multi-nationals in the EC and USA to the detriment of our dairy industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

9 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the range of non-milk and artificial dairy products which are being developed by multi-nationals in the EC and USA to the detriment of our dairy industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

3 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has any intention of banning the production of dairy spreads containing a high percentage of non-dairy fats and also dairy substitutes in view of the difficulty in disposing of our milk products.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

3 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has any intention of banning the production of dairy spreads containing a high percentage of non-dairy fats and also dairy substitutes in view of the difficulty in disposing of our milk products.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

26 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of inspectors who are exclusively employed to handle the angel dust problem; and the number of prosecutions which have taken place since the inception of the scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

26 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of inspectors who are exclusively employed to handle the angel dust problem; and the number of prosecutions which have taken place since the inception of the scheme.

Question· oralPQ 3asked

6 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether research is being done in Ireland to enable the authorities to detect the use of Angel Dust in meat tested at meat plants; and if present methods of detection are considered to be adequate from a technical point of view.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

6 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether research is being done in Ireland to enable the authorities to detect the use of Angel Dust in meat tested at meat plants; and if present methods of detection are considered to be adequate from a technical point of view.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total number of seizures of clenbuterol or other illegal growth promoters made since 1 January 1991 and the total amounts seized; the number of cases where illegal substances were detected in cattle since 1 January 1991 and the number of animals involved; and whether, in view of a media report (details supplied) he will outline his proposals for increasing the powers available to gardaí and customs officials.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

2 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total number of seizures of clenbuterol or other illegal growth promoters made since 1 January 1991 and the total amounts seized; the number of cases where illegal substances were detected in cattle since 1 January 1991 and the number of animals involved; and whether, in view of a media report (details supplied) he will outline his proposals for increasing the powers available to gardaí and customs officials.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the number of cases over the past ten years where his Department, acting as the EC intervention agency, have imposed penalties on meat companies; the number of cases each year and the total penalties involved; the number of cases which were investigated by the special unit of the Customs and Excise; the number of prosecutions taken as a result of these investigations; and the number of convictions obtained.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 1991

1 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the number of cases over the past ten years where his Department, acting as the EC intervention agency, have imposed penalties on meat companies; the number of cases each year and the total penalties involved; the number of cases which were investigated by the special unit of the Customs and Excise; the number of prosecutions taken as a result of these investigations; and the number of convictions obtained.

Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education if her Department in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Food have given any further consideration to the proposal for the siting of the third level Community Rural and Agricultural Institute in Thurles, County Tipperary.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

65 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education if her Department in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Food have given any further consideration to the proposal for the siting of the third level Community Rural and Agricultural Institute in Thurles, County Tipperary.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

65 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education if her Department in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Food have given any further consideration to the proposal for the siting of the third level Community Rural and Agricultural Institute in Thurles, County Tipperary.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 1991

65 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education if her Department in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Food have given any further consideration to the proposal for the siting of the third level Community Rural and Agricultural Institute in Thurles, County Tipperary.

Question· oralPQ 66asked

66 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the implications for the Irish economy in general and for employment in the food and agri-supply industries in particular of the reforms of the Common Agriculture Policy tabled by the EC Commission, he will initiate a series of visits to the Prime Ministers of all EC states to impress upon them the unique dependence of Ireland on agriculture-related employment.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

66 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the implications for the Irish economy in general and for employment in the food and agri-supply industries in particular of the reforms of the Common Agriculture Policy tabled by the EC Commission, he will initiate a series of visits to the Prime Ministers of all EC states to impress upon them the unique dependence of Ireland on agriculture-related employment.

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether he recently met with executives of meat processing firms to discuss the use of the illegal growth enhancer angel dust; if so, if he will outline the matters discussed at the meeting and any conclusions reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

62 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether he recently met with executives of meat processing firms to discuss the use of the illegal growth enhancer angel dust; if so, if he will outline the matters discussed at the meeting and any conclusions reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 39asked

39 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the discussions which he has had with the Irish Veterinary Union regarding the proposed new disease eradication scheme to be backed by EC funds; if he intends to have further meetings; when he expects the scheme to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

39 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the discussions which he has had with the Irish Veterinary Union regarding the proposed new disease eradication scheme to be backed by EC funds; if he intends to have further meetings; when he expects the scheme to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

31 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has any plans to deal with the serious situation which has occurred in the bakery industry with a continuing loss of employment; his views on whether our requirements for the supply of bread would have to be improved if the present trends were to be allowed continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

31 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has any plans to deal with the serious situation which has occurred in the bakery industry with a continuing loss of employment; his views on whether our requirements for the supply of bread would have to be improved if the present trends were to be allowed continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

31 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has any plans to deal with the serious situation which has occurred in the bakery industry with a continuing loss of employment; his views on whether our requirements for the supply of bread would have to be improved if the present trends were to be allowed continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

31 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has any plans to deal with the serious situation which has occurred in the bakery industry with a continuing loss of employment; his views on whether our requirements for the supply of bread would have to be improved if the present trends were to be allowed continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

23 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his views on the recommendations of the recent report of the Sectoral Development Committee on the bakery industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

23 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his views on the recommendations of the recent report of the Sectoral Development Committee on the bakery industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

22 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the role the IDA have played in the talks which have been taking place regarding the possible merger of Waterford Co-op and Avonmore; if he considers this an appropriate role for the IDA having regard to the fact that such mergers generally lead to job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

22 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the role the IDA have played in the talks which have been taking place regarding the possible merger of Waterford Co-op and Avonmore; if he considers this an appropriate role for the IDA having regard to the fact that such mergers generally lead to job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

20 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the recent survey of farm incomes, prepared for Co-operation North by Queens University, Belfast and University College, Dublin, which showed that the likelihood of relative poverty for rural households has remained at approximately 30 per cent since 1973; if he has any plans to deal with the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

20 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the recent survey of farm incomes, prepared for Co-operation North by Queens University, Belfast and University College, Dublin, which showed that the likelihood of relative poverty for rural households has remained at approximately 30 per cent since 1973; if he has any plans to deal with the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 24asked

62 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether he recently met with executives of meat processing firms to discuss the use of the illegal growth enhancer angel dust; if so, if he will outline the matters discussed at the meeting and any conclusions reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

62 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether he recently met with executives of meat processing firms to discuss the use of the illegal growth enhancer angel dust; if so, if he will outline the matters discussed at the meeting and any conclusions reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

19 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the steps he is taking to offset the adverse publicity in the British media regarding the alleged use of angel dust and growth promoters in cattle produced in this country in view of the potential damage to our beef industry if such publicity were allowed go unanswered.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

19 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the steps he is taking to offset the adverse publicity in the British media regarding the alleged use of angel dust and growth promoters in cattle produced in this country in view of the potential damage to our beef industry if such publicity were allowed go unanswered.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

18 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the efforts which are being made by (a) the EC and (b) Ireland to prevent the build-up of stocks of beef and milk products going into intervention; and if he will outline the amount of such produce, originating in Ireland, which is contributing to the problem.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

18 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the efforts which are being made by (a) the EC and (b) Ireland to prevent the build-up of stocks of beef and milk products going into intervention; and if he will outline the amount of such produce, originating in Ireland, which is contributing to the problem.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

39 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the discussions which he has had with the Irish Veterinary Union regarding the proposed new disease eradication scheme to be backed by EC funds; if he intends to have further meetings; when he expects the scheme to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

39 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the discussions which he has had with the Irish Veterinary Union regarding the proposed new disease eradication scheme to be backed by EC funds; if he intends to have further meetings; when he expects the scheme to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

17 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline his Department's present strategy to reduce the incidence of bovine TB; and whether future disease eradication programmes will receive EC funding.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

17 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline his Department's present strategy to reduce the incidence of bovine TB; and whether future disease eradication programmes will receive EC funding.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

16 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the national funds and FEOGA grants which were provided to build and equip the Ballybay Meats Plant; the amount of these moneys which have been recovered since the closure of the factory.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

16 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the national funds and FEOGA grants which were provided to build and equip the Ballybay Meats Plant; the amount of these moneys which have been recovered since the closure of the factory.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

66 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the implications for the Irish economy in general and for employment in the food and agri-supply industries in particular of the reforms of the Common Agriculture Policy tabled by the EC Commission, he will initiate a series of visits to the Prime Ministers of all EC states to impress upon them the unique dependence of Ireland on agriculture-related employment.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

66 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the implications for the Irish economy in general and for employment in the food and agri-supply industries in particular of the reforms of the Common Agriculture Policy tabled by the EC Commission, he will initiate a series of visits to the Prime Ministers of all EC states to impress upon them the unique dependence of Ireland on agriculture-related employment.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

21 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he intends contacting the Heads of Government of EC states to impress upon them the importance of the Common Agricultural Policy to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

21 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he intends contacting the Heads of Government of EC states to impress upon them the importance of the Common Agricultural Policy to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the latest position adopted by him in relation to proposed reform of the CAP and in particular if he proposes to publish a White Paper on the subject.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1991

15 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the latest position adopted by him in relation to proposed reform of the CAP and in particular if he proposes to publish a White Paper on the subject.

Question· oralPQ 80asked

80 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of production of organic food in the various categories in the past five years; the plans he has to give special assistance for the encouragement and development of organic food production; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

80 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of production of organic food in the various categories in the past five years; the plans he has to give special assistance for the encouragement and development of organic food production; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 69asked

69 Dr. Lee asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his views on the recent recommendations of NESC that Irish agricultural structural policy should give priority to achieving effective land use rather than to maintaining the maximum number of holdings; and if he will outline the policy change he will make to achieve that end.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

69 Dr. Lee asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his views on the recent recommendations of NESC that Irish agricultural structural policy should give priority to achieving effective land use rather than to maintaining the maximum number of holdings; and if he will outline the policy change he will make to achieve that end.

Question· oralPQ 68asked

68 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals he intends to make to the EC Commission in fulfilment of the commitments given in section VI (13) of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress to the effect that the Government are committed to examine with the EC Commission the need to extend the disadvantaged areas benefit to disadvantaged farms outside the designated areas particularly in the context of the outcome of the GATT talks.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

68 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals he intends to make to the EC Commission in fulfilment of the commitments given in section VI (13) of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress to the effect that the Government are committed to examine with the EC Commission the need to extend the disadvantaged areas benefit to disadvantaged farms outside the designated areas particularly in the context of the outcome of the GATT talks.

Question· oralPQ 67asked

67 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the procedures which are in place in meat factories to identify meat which may have been treated with Angel Dust, especially in the light of the danger to people who consume such meat; if he has satisfied himself that these procedures are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

67 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the procedures which are in place in meat factories to identify meat which may have been treated with Angel Dust, especially in the light of the danger to people who consume such meat; if he has satisfied himself that these procedures are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 66asked

66 Mr. O'Toole asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the Government's position on the reported proposals of the EC Commission on the reorientation of the Common Agricultural Policy towards the greater protection of the small family farm.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

66 Mr. O'Toole asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the Government's position on the reported proposals of the EC Commission on the reorientation of the Common Agricultural Policy towards the greater protection of the small family farm.

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his views on the recent recommendations of NESC that Irish agricultural structural policy should give priority to achieving effective land use rather than to maintaining the maximum number of holdings; and if he will outline the policy change he will make to achieve that end.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

62 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his views on the recent recommendations of NESC that Irish agricultural structural policy should give priority to achieving effective land use rather than to maintaining the maximum number of holdings; and if he will outline the policy change he will make to achieve that end.

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals he intends to make to the EC Commission in fulfilment of the commitments given in section VI (13) of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress to the effect that the Government are committed to examine with the EC Commission the need to extend the disadvantaged areas benefit to disadvantaged farms outside the designated areas particularly in the context of the outcome of the GATT talks.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

61 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals he intends to make to the EC Commission in fulfilment of the commitments given in section VI (13) of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress to the effect that the Government are committed to examine with the EC Commission the need to extend the disadvantaged areas benefit to disadvantaged farms outside the designated areas particularly in the context of the outcome of the GATT talks.

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will make a statement on the outcome of the meeting of EC Agriculture Ministers in Brussels on 4 February 1991; if he will give his assessment of the likelihood of agreement being reached on the proposals of Commissioner MacSharry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 1991

53 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will make a statement on the outcome of the meeting of EC Agriculture Ministers in Brussels on 4 February 1991; if he will give his assessment of the likelihood of agreement being reached on the proposals of Commissioner MacSharry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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