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Question· writtenPQ 29asked

111 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on recent agri-vision action committee meetings; when the most recent three meetings were held; the agenda of each meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3757/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

111 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on recent agri-vision action committee meetings; when the most recent three meetings were held; the agenda of each meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3757/07]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

110 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the inspection regimes administered by her Department in relation to the mushroom growing industry; the frequency with which such inspections take place; the penalties in place for failure to comply with these Departmental regulations; the number of such establishments found to be in breach of existing regulations in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3549/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

110 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the inspection regimes administered by her Department in relation to the mushroom growing industry; the frequency with which such inspections take place; the penalties in place for failure to comply with these Departmental regulations; the number of such establishments found to be in breach of existing regulations in 2005 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3549/07]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

109 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way her Department’s commitments under the National Development Plan will combat climate change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3715/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

109 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way her Department’s commitments under the National Development Plan will combat climate change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3715/07]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

105 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of separate sites owned or managed by Coillte in County Wicklow that have been offered for sale, lease or rent during each of the past five years; the size of each such site; the location of each such site offered for sale or lease; the amount each such site sold or leased for; the date each such site was offered for sale or lease; the dates on which offers were accepted by Coillte or on their behalf in respect of each such site offered for sale or lease; the dates on which each such site went into contract; the dates on which sales or leases of each such site were completed; and the reason for the sale or lease of each such site. [3735/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

105 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of separate sites owned or managed by Coillte in County Wicklow that have been offered for sale, lease or rent during each of the past five years; the size of each such site; the location of each such site offered for sale or lease; the amount each such site sold or leased for; the date each such site was offered for sale or lease; the dates on which offers were accepted by Coillte or on their behalf in respect of each such site offered for sale or lease; the dates on which each such site went into contract; the dates on which sales or leases of each such site were completed; and the reason for the sale or lease of each such site. [3735/07]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

104 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the procedure involved for farmers to avail of the 250 kilogramme derogation under the Nitrates Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3563/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

104 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the procedure involved for farmers to avail of the 250 kilogramme derogation under the Nitrates Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3563/07]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

103 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps her Department is taking to support owners of animals which were inadvertently infected with swamp fever; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3586/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

103 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps her Department is taking to support owners of animals which were inadvertently infected with swamp fever; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3586/07]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

102 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether EU or national legislation prohibits the declaration of genetically modified free regions or states; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3718/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

102 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether EU or national legislation prohibits the declaration of genetically modified free regions or states; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3718/07]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

101 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of nitrates information meetings held for farmers in County Dublin; when such meetings were held; if no meetings have taken place, when they will take place; and if they have not taken place, the reason they have not. [3755/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

101 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of nitrates information meetings held for farmers in County Dublin; when such meetings were held; if no meetings have taken place, when they will take place; and if they have not taken place, the reason they have not. [3755/07]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

100 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide a 12 month extension to the REP scheme two to allow farmers to avail of the REP scheme four without a break in order to protect the environment and farmers incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3536/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

100 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide a 12 month extension to the REP scheme two to allow farmers to avail of the REP scheme four without a break in order to protect the environment and farmers incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3536/07]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

98 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she has taken to ensure that funding announced in Commissioner Byrne’s 2003 speech (details supplied) to help small food producers meet EU standards and to adapt to the introduction of higher standards regarding the environment, public health, animal health and animal welfare has been properly exploited here; if she will provide this Deputy with copies of reports prepared or submitted to the European Commission in relation to Ireland’s take-up of EU funding specifically intended by the European Commission to help small food producers meet such higher standards; the steps she has taken to advertise to small food producers here the existence of funding made available by the European Commission to Member States to ensure that small food producers are made aware that EU funding is available to small food producers to assist them in meeting such higher standards; and the amount of such funding drawn down by Ireland specifically for the benefit of small food producers under the EU regulation meeting standards measure introduced under the 2003 CAP Reform. [3753/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

98 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she has taken to ensure that funding announced in Commissioner Byrne’s 2003 speech (details supplied) to help small food producers meet EU standards and to adapt to the introduction of higher standards regarding the environment, public health, animal health and animal welfare has been properly exploited here; if she will provide this Deputy with copies of reports prepared or submitted to the European Commission in relation to Ireland’s take-up of EU funding specifically intended by the European Commission to help small food producers meet such higher standards; the steps she has taken to advertise to small food producers here the existence of funding made available by the European Commission to Member States to ensure that small food producers are made aware that EU funding is available to small food producers to assist them in meeting such higher standards; and the amount of such funding drawn down by Ireland specifically for the benefit of small food producers under the EU regulation meeting standards measure introduced under the 2003 CAP Reform. [3753/07]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

97 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the date on which the first milk quota exchange took place; if it was after mid-January 2007, the reason for that delay; if it has not happened, when will it happen; and if it has not happened, the reason it has not yet happened. [3754/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

97 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the date on which the first milk quota exchange took place; if it was after mid-January 2007, the reason for that delay; if it has not happened, when will it happen; and if it has not happened, the reason it has not yet happened. [3754/07]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

96 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will ensure that provision is made under the new meat plant investment scheme to provide facilities for farmers to clearly view weighing scales in factories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3543/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

96 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will ensure that provision is made under the new meat plant investment scheme to provide facilities for farmers to clearly view weighing scales in factories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3543/07]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

94 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 377 of 27 June 2006 regarding equine infectious anemia, if she will furnish a response to the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3585/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

94 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 377 of 27 June 2006 regarding equine infectious anemia, if she will furnish a response to the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3585/07]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

91 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers who have not been paid their single farm payment in each of the years 2005 and 2006 due to difficulties over inheritance issues or partnerships; her views on whether young farmers should be given all the support necessary and payments made a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4082/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

91 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers who have not been paid their single farm payment in each of the years 2005 and 2006 due to difficulties over inheritance issues or partnerships; her views on whether young farmers should be given all the support necessary and payments made a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4082/07]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

90 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make a statement on the recent statement by the European Commission that Greencore is only entitled to full compensation on the basis it has fulfilled all its obligations to its former workers. [4169/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

90 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make a statement on the recent statement by the European Commission that Greencore is only entitled to full compensation on the basis it has fulfilled all its obligations to its former workers. [4169/07]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

89 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on the status, including providing the dates of meetings, of the interdepartmental or agency group set up to progress implementation of the recommendations of the consumer liaison panel in regard to food labelling and food prices; when the recommendations of the panel in regard to food labelling will be implemented; the recommendations of the panel in regard to food labelling that have yet to be implemented; the problems that need to be overcome before such recommendations are implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3771/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2007

89 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on the status, including providing the dates of meetings, of the interdepartmental or agency group set up to progress implementation of the recommendations of the consumer liaison panel in regard to food labelling and food prices; when the recommendations of the panel in regard to food labelling will be implemented; the recommendations of the panel in regard to food labelling that have yet to be implemented; the problems that need to be overcome before such recommendations are implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3771/07]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

227 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to speed up the payment of REP scheme to farmers once their applications are submitted; and the length of time it currently takes on average, for a REP scheme payment to issue. [3321/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

227 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to speed up the payment of REP scheme to farmers once their applications are submitted; and the length of time it currently takes on average, for a REP scheme payment to issue. [3321/07]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

226 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of positions filled from members of the panel formed from a competition (details supplied); the number of applicants who have withdrawn from the panel; and when and the number of positions that will be offered in the next round of offers. [3320/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

226 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of positions filled from members of the panel formed from a competition (details supplied); the number of applicants who have withdrawn from the panel; and when and the number of positions that will be offered in the next round of offers. [3320/07]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

225 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the title of each statutory instrument which she made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3292/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

225 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the title of each statutory instrument which she made during 2006 and which was not published in the usual way pursuant to Section 3 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3292/07]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

224 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers living on the islands off the coast; her views on whether special consideration should be given to them; and if she has proposals for additional support in view of the extra costs associated with island farming. [3291/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

224 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers living on the islands off the coast; her views on whether special consideration should be given to them; and if she has proposals for additional support in view of the extra costs associated with island farming. [3291/07]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

221 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will grant the new level of grant aid under the farm installation aid programme to those applicants who had submitted applications in the previous 12 months but who have not received payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3182/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

221 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will grant the new level of grant aid under the farm installation aid programme to those applicants who had submitted applications in the previous 12 months but who have not received payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3182/07]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

220 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in processing the application for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford under the farm waste disposal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3162/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

220 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in processing the application for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford under the farm waste disposal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3162/07]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

219 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the investments outlined in the last National Development Plan in County Wexford; the plans and investments that have been completed, that are on-going or did not progress from planning stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3150/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

219 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the investments outlined in the last National Development Plan in County Wexford; the plans and investments that have been completed, that are on-going or did not progress from planning stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3150/07]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

218 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the projects that were targeted in the last National Development Plan in County Wexford; the breakdown of each one completed or the stage that each project is at; the overspend envisaged and an explanation for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3135/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

218 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the projects that were targeted in the last National Development Plan in County Wexford; the breakdown of each one completed or the stage that each project is at; the overspend envisaged and an explanation for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3135/07]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

217 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of field inspectors working for her Department; the number of farmers nationwide registered with her Department to be inspected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2621/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

217 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of field inspectors working for her Department; the number of farmers nationwide registered with her Department to be inspected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2621/07]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

216 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers here who were penalised by inspectors from her Department for breaches in farm regulation; the nature and amount of those penalties; and the reason given for same. [2620/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

216 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers here who were penalised by inspectors from her Department for breaches in farm regulation; the nature and amount of those penalties; and the reason given for same. [2620/07]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

215 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a senior officer from her Department will meet with a person (details supplied) in County Wexford to discuss the ongoing problems with the single payment and its appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2619/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

215 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a senior officer from her Department will meet with a person (details supplied) in County Wexford to discuss the ongoing problems with the single payment and its appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2619/07]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

214 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Carlow has not received full payment for their 2006 single farm payment; and if she will ensure prompt payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1134/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2007

214 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Carlow has not received full payment for their 2006 single farm payment; and if she will ensure prompt payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1134/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1321asked

1408 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons engaged in project management in her Department that have recognised qualifications in that area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3213/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1408 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons engaged in project management in her Department that have recognised qualifications in that area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3213/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1320asked

1407 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding an application under the 2006 single farm payment by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2918/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1407 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding an application under the 2006 single farm payment by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2918/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1319asked

1406 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding an application under the single farm payment by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2917/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1406 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding an application under the single farm payment by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2917/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1318asked

1405 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a decision has been made on an application under the national reserve by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2916/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1405 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a decision has been made on an application under the national reserve by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2916/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1316asked

1402 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork is being denied the balance of their single farm payment for transferring the farm to their son. [2841/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1402 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork is being denied the balance of their single farm payment for transferring the farm to their son. [2841/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1314asked

1400 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is on a programme of farm improvements, is being penalised 20% of their single farm payment. [2839/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1400 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is on a programme of farm improvements, is being penalised 20% of their single farm payment. [2839/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1313asked

1399 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has not received payment for land leased entitlements; if this matter will be investigated and payment awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2737/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1399 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has not received payment for land leased entitlements; if this matter will be investigated and payment awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2737/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1312asked

1398 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the 2006 REP scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2578/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1398 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the 2006 REP scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2578/07]

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