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151 records in IE in 1995
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
35 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the present position regarding the rural environmental protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8770/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
206 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will seek changes in eligibility criteria to facilitate the transfer of dairy cows, which fail milk quality tests, to qualify for suckler premia. [8694/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
205 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of applications that have been received in County Clare under the rural environment protection scheme. [8691/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
202 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the total number of applications for control of farmyard pollution in County Monaghan and County Cavan; the number approved in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8665/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
196 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will give details of the number of applications received in relation to the rural environment protection scheme; the number of approvals given to date listed in tabular form by county in order that degradation of land can be avoided, that natural heritage areas can be preserved, that provisions of this section of the scheme can be availed of in order to reduce livestock numbers, that longterm set aside of riparian zones can occur, that public access and leisure activities can be developed, that organic farming can be increased, that rearing of animals of local breeds in danger of extinction in relation to the eligible breeds, that the proposed 50 demonstration farms can be established; the total number of hectares applied for and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8615/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
195 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of applications and the number of approvals of rural environment protection scheme applications received to date; the categories and number of pending rural environment protection scheme applications that are expected to be passed; the timescale estimated for same; the plans, if any, he has to provide the statistical information required in tabular form and listed by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8614/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
194 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the categories and number of pending control of farmyard pollution applications that are expected to be passed; the timescale estimated for same; the plans, if any, he has to provide statistical information in tabular form and listed by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8613/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
81 Mr. McCreevy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the terms of reference of, and report from the control of farmyard pollution consultative group being set up by him will be published. [8814/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
79 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of farmers who have applied for and been approved for payments under the REPS scheme on a county by county basis. [8810/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
74 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the uptake of the rural environment protection scheme; and if he has satisfied himself that he has enough staff to operate the scheme satisfactorily. [8819/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
53 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the total amount paid to farmers under the control of farmyard pollution scheme; and the estimated total grant aid outstanding on such applications. [8765/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
46 Dr. Moffatt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of applications received from County Mayo under the control of farmyard pollution scheme; the numbers accepted for payment; and the numbers put on hold or rejected temporarily until the necessary moneys are allocated to allow all farmers in County Mayo to complete the control of farmyard pollution projects. [8823/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
41 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of applications under the control of farmyard pollution scheme that have been submitted by farmers in County Donegal; and the number of approvals that have issued. [8820/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
35 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the present position regarding the rural environmental protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8770/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
31 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number and proportion of grant applications under the control of farmyard pollution scheme which are related to participation in the rural environment protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
26 Miss M. Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will outline on a county by county basis the number of farmers who have applied for and been approved for payments under the control of farmyard pollution grant scheme. [8804/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
19 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of applications received under the control of farmyard pollution scheme in County Clare; and the number of approvals that have issued. [8758/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
43 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the progress, if any, that has been made regarding his Department's defence against the fine being sought to be imposed by the EU Commission in respect of irregularities alleged in the beef industry. [8809/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
18 Miss M. Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the person from whom he is taking legal advice in respect of the EU Commission attempt to impose fines on Ireland regarding irregularities in the beef industry in view of the fact that the Attorney General will not be advising him in the matter. [8805/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
17 Mr. Morley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of staff employed in Davitt House on 1 March 1994, and on 1 March 1995; and the duties assigned to the additional personnel. [8818/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
60 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his Department's position regarding the White Paper on Foreign Policy in view of the forthcoming Intergovernmental Conference and given the expected impact on agriculture. [8807/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
16 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his Department's contribution to the White Paper on Foreign Policy in view of the importance of the 1996 Intergovernmental Conference to Irish agriculture. [8925/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
61 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the new control measures, if any, that are planned to avoid a repetition of the situation at the Anglo Irish Beef Packers' processing plant at Rathkeale, County Limerick, where a sum of £900,000 was allegedly misappropriated. [8795/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
15 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to sworn evidence which was given in a recent case in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which has now been completed and disposed of, that beef was diverted from the intervention line in a Rathkeale meat factory to commercial contracts in full view of Department officials who were named in the evidence; if this matter has been investigated; and the reason this was allowed to happen by the Department officials concerned. [8942/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
14 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the EU commitment in relation to Ireland for the rural environment protection scheme for the next nine years. [8923/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
214 Mr. Morley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any he has to cater for the live cattle export trade in the event of the existing shipping companies continuing to refuse to accommodate this trade. [8839/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
72 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will give details of his talks with Stena Sealink regarding animal transport; the basis for his reported statement that shipments will resume before the end of the month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8777/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
69 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the current situation in relation to negotiations with shipping companies concerning the live export of animals. [8761/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
47 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has to ensure that adequate shipping capacity is available for exporters of live animals in order that customers can be assured continuity of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8769/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
32 Dr. Moffatt asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the conflicting reports, concerning live animal exports, if he will advise on the current position. [8822/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 1995
13 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the live export ban imposed by two ferry companies, Pandoro and Stena Sealink will be lifted. [8922/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
139 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the progress, if any, which has been made in relation to the issue of approvals under the control of farmyard pollution scheme, the dairy hygiene scheme and REPS in view of the unacceptable delays in having applications processed. [6545/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
123 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has in place to increase the staff levels in the Department of Agriculture offices in County Meath, to cope with the applications for the REPS scheme in view of the fact that there is only one official handling these claims currently and that other countries with a lesser number of applications have more staff assigned. [4664/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
122 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when he will announce the participants in the Leader II programme; and if he will confirm that Meath Community Partnership Company will be included in that scheme. [6159/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
114 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the total amount of moneys spent on tuberculosis tests, subventions and eradication; if he will give a breakdown of such costs; if he will give a progress report on the eradication programme; and his views on this programme. [6554/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
33 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the conditions under which tillage farmers will be able to exchange eligible land for ineligible land within a holding; and when the transfers will commence. [6400/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
25 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the specific proposals, if any, for the tillage sector which his Department has submitted to Brussels since the formation of the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6399/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
22 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has made to the European Commission to address the shortage of land eligible for grain production in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6401/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
17 Mr. Blaney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the fact that he has stated that he does not have the powers to investigate the disparity between retail bacon prices and the price paid to producers and since the powers of the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs are inadequate to deal with the matter, if he will provide, by regulation or legislation, some other Department or body with the power to do so. [5855/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
114 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the total amount of moneys spent on tuberculosis tests, subventions and eradication; if he will give a breakdown of such costs; if he will give a progress report on the eradication programme; and his views on this programme. [6554/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
16 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to recent reports indicating that efforts to eradicate tuberculosis from the national herd have made no progress; if he will amend the regulations governing the eradication scheme with a view to making it more effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6350/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
15 Mr. Hughes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will support the application by Teagasc for additional research, training and advisory staff. [6263/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
123 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has in place to increase the staff levels in the Department of Agriculture offices in County Meath, to cope with the applications for the REPS scheme in view of the fact that there is only one official handling these claims currently and that other countries with a lesser number of applications have more staff assigned. [4664/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
14 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will ensure that staffing levels in the farm development service offices, with particular reference to the south-east region, are brought up to satisfactory levels in order that applicants for a variety of schemes, such as farm retirement and REPS schemes, can be dealt with expeditiously. [4232/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
139 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the progress, if any, which has been made in relation to the issue of approvals under the control of farmyard pollution scheme, the dairy hygiene scheme and REPS in view of the unacceptable delays in having applications processed. [6545/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
13 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of applications to date for dairy hygiene scheme grants and control of farmyard pollution scheme grants; the number of approvals to date; the percentage of the total number of applicants approved to date; the reasons for the delays being experienced; the steps, if any, he intends to take to expedite payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6441/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
122 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when he will announce the participants in the Leader II programme; and if he will confirm that Meath Community Partnership Company will be included in that scheme. [6159/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
20 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has considered favourably the application from the Dublin Leader Planning Group for Leader funding in view of the fact that many rural areas in County Dublin are more agricultural and further from the capital than parts of the surrounding counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4823/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
12 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the present position regarding the Leader II programme; the resources being allocated for the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6457/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 1995
11 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has satisfied himself that cattle prices to farmers will not be affected by the recent change in control of the Goodman Group and associated companies; if his attention has been drawn to the dominant position held by this group in the Irish meat export industry in the past before it went into examinership; and the steps, if any, he proposes to take to prevent the operation of a cartel in cattle-buying in this couuntry if the present live export trade were to decline or disappear. [6512/95]