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Question· writtenPQ 1311asked

1397 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that sufficient resources are available to ensure that requests for information under national and European legislation to the Forest Service are being acknowledged and responded to within the specified timeframe. [2513/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1397 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that sufficient resources are available to ensure that requests for information under national and European legislation to the Forest Service are being acknowledged and responded to within the specified timeframe. [2513/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1310asked

1396 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if documentation was received in her Department from a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if so, the progress made on issuing their disadvantaged areas scheme 2006 payment. [2492/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1396 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if documentation was received in her Department from a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if so, the progress made on issuing their disadvantaged areas scheme 2006 payment. [2492/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1309asked

1395 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will ensure that the revised digital system survey conducted on the forestry holding of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be re-examined. [2491/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1395 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will ensure that the revised digital system survey conducted on the forestry holding of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be re-examined. [2491/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1307asked

1393 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the European Council’s recent decision to prevent the Commission overturning genetically modified bans, she will be taking on board the views of the ICSA and local IFA organisations to ensure that agriculture here is GM free. [2463/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1393 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the European Council’s recent decision to prevent the Commission overturning genetically modified bans, she will be taking on board the views of the ICSA and local IFA organisations to ensure that agriculture here is GM free. [2463/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1305asked

1391 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the extent of clear felling undertaken by Coillte; if the amenity value of forests are taken into account before decisions regarding such clear felling are taken; if there are regulations in place to this effect; and the other regulations in place to ensure that forests are managed sustainably. [2423/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1391 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the extent of clear felling undertaken by Coillte; if the amenity value of forests are taken into account before decisions regarding such clear felling are taken; if there are regulations in place to this effect; and the other regulations in place to ensure that forests are managed sustainably. [2423/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1303asked

1389 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow to determine their entitlements for 2006 in view of the fact that a penalty was applied in their case in 2005; and if she will expedite a response. [2374/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1389 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow to determine their entitlements for 2006 in view of the fact that a penalty was applied in their case in 2005; and if she will expedite a response. [2374/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1302asked

1388 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when transfer of single payment entitlements will be complete for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that all the necessary information has been submitted; the full list of entitlements drawn for the farm from 2004 and 2005 on the old herd number for the person; and if this person received all of their payments. [2364/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1388 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when transfer of single payment entitlements will be complete for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that all the necessary information has been submitted; the full list of entitlements drawn for the farm from 2004 and 2005 on the old herd number for the person; and if this person received all of their payments. [2364/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1301asked

1387 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason it was not possible for the entitlements of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, including those they inherited and were paid on in 2005, to be amalgamated in order that their 2006 single payment scheme could issue on time electronically. [2319/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1387 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason it was not possible for the entitlements of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, including those they inherited and were paid on in 2005, to be amalgamated in order that their 2006 single payment scheme could issue on time electronically. [2319/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1300asked

1386 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when full payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary under the REP scheme and single payment scheme; and the reason for the ongoing delays in this case. [2314/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1386 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when full payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary under the REP scheme and single payment scheme; and the reason for the ongoing delays in this case. [2314/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1299asked

1385 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the value of the assets initially transferred to Greencore from the Irish Sugar Company; the value of the assets of Greencore at the closure of its sugar manufacturing operations; the full extent of compensation sought by the company, received or pending arising from the closure of the sugar factories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2284/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1385 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the value of the assets initially transferred to Greencore from the Irish Sugar Company; the value of the assets of Greencore at the closure of its sugar manufacturing operations; the full extent of compensation sought by the company, received or pending arising from the closure of the sugar factories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2284/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1298asked

1384 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the situation in relation to legal action being taken by Greencore plc against her Department; when this case will be heard in the High Court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2283/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1384 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the situation in relation to legal action being taken by Greencore plc against her Department; when this case will be heard in the High Court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2283/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1296asked

1382 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area payment; the payments outstanding to this herd owner; and when they will issue to them. [2231/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1382 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area payment; the payments outstanding to this herd owner; and when they will issue to them. [2231/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1293asked

1378 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will grant all outstanding moneys under the single payment to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and the reason for the delay. [2150/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1378 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will grant all outstanding moneys under the single payment to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and the reason for the delay. [2150/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1292asked

1377 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will re-consider the application for installation aid for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will re-examine the application for single farm payment; the reason for the delay in the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2149/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1377 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will re-consider the application for installation aid for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will re-examine the application for single farm payment; the reason for the delay in the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2149/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1291asked

1376 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make all due payments to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the amount that will be granted to the person in 2007; when all payments due from 2006 will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2148/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1376 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make all due payments to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the amount that will be granted to the person in 2007; when all payments due from 2006 will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2148/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1290asked

1375 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to address the fact that the national target of 30% broadleaves is a potential threat to Ireland’s biodiversity as trees from non-native sources are not necessarily adapted to conditions here and could inter-breed with Ireland’s better adapted native stock and weaken its genetic base. [2121/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1375 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to address the fact that the national target of 30% broadleaves is a potential threat to Ireland’s biodiversity as trees from non-native sources are not necessarily adapted to conditions here and could inter-breed with Ireland’s better adapted native stock and weaken its genetic base. [2121/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1289asked

1374 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that, not withstanding the new forestry environmental protection scheme, the Teagasc hedgerow initiative and the native woodland establishment scheme, the national forestry plan, Growing for the Future, seeks 20,000 hectares of planting a year until 2036, the largest land use change in Irish history, but it does not require a single native tree; and the reason this is the case. [2120/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1374 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that, not withstanding the new forestry environmental protection scheme, the Teagasc hedgerow initiative and the native woodland establishment scheme, the national forestry plan, Growing for the Future, seeks 20,000 hectares of planting a year until 2036, the largest land use change in Irish history, but it does not require a single native tree; and the reason this is the case. [2120/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1288asked

1373 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the activities licensed by the Forest Service since the introduction of S.I. No. 378 of 2005 bringing the Forestry Acts under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; and the assessments undertaken as a result of this legislation. [2119/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1373 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the activities licensed by the Forest Service since the introduction of S.I. No. 378 of 2005 bringing the Forestry Acts under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; and the assessments undertaken as a result of this legislation. [2119/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1287asked

1372 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who is waiting for their single farm payment; if same will be awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2072/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1372 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who is waiting for their single farm payment; if same will be awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2072/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1286asked

1371 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is entitled to the new increased early retirement payment as they retired from farming on 10 July 1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2042/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1371 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is entitled to the new increased early retirement payment as they retired from farming on 10 July 1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2042/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1285asked

1370 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not been successful in their application for entitlements from the national reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2039/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1370 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not been successful in their application for entitlements from the national reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2039/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1284asked

1369 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if flood relief compensation will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who lost five cattle and thirty sheep during the severe floods of December 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2011/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1369 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if flood relief compensation will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who lost five cattle and thirty sheep during the severe floods of December 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2011/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1283asked

1368 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department has investigated allegations that Coillte are not adequately carrying out their duties in relation to the conservation of protected sites under its control in Tara Skryne Valley during the M3 construction works, particularly in relation to claims that illegal tree felling is occurring; the outcome of such investigations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2003/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1368 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department has investigated allegations that Coillte are not adequately carrying out their duties in relation to the conservation of protected sites under its control in Tara Skryne Valley during the M3 construction works, particularly in relation to claims that illegal tree felling is occurring; the outcome of such investigations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2003/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1282asked

1367 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 606 of 25 April 2006 the progress she has made in relation to an increase in forestry premiums for persons who entered the scheme in 1989; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1998/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1367 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 606 of 25 April 2006 the progress she has made in relation to an increase in forestry premiums for persons who entered the scheme in 1989; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1998/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1281asked

1366 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment for a slatted shed will be released to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1997/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1366 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment for a slatted shed will be released to a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1997/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1279asked

1364 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to a landslide at Leenane, County Galway in the early days of January 2007; if her attention has been drawn to the extent of animals lost by such a landslide; if her attention has further been drawn to the danger in which a number of residents were placed due to the ferocity of the landslide involved; if she has carried out and authorised a report to be published in respect of the damage done; if she has considered compensation for persons directly effected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1959/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1364 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to a landslide at Leenane, County Galway in the early days of January 2007; if her attention has been drawn to the extent of animals lost by such a landslide; if her attention has further been drawn to the danger in which a number of residents were placed due to the ferocity of the landslide involved; if she has carried out and authorised a report to be published in respect of the damage done; if she has considered compensation for persons directly effected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1959/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1276asked

1361 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on extending the slatted house deadline completion date beyond 2008 for County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1859/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1361 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on extending the slatted house deadline completion date beyond 2008 for County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1859/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1275asked

1360 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason shares on a commonage have not been attributed to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo by the Land Commission in view of the fact that they should be rightfully theirs. [1857/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1360 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason shares on a commonage have not been attributed to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo by the Land Commission in view of the fact that they should be rightfully theirs. [1857/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1273asked

1358 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their single farm payment for the years 2005 and 2006; if the applicant has been successful in getting an allocation from the national reserve; if so, the allocation entitlements that have been made; and when payment will be made. [1855/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1358 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their single farm payment for the years 2005 and 2006; if the applicant has been successful in getting an allocation from the national reserve; if so, the allocation entitlements that have been made; and when payment will be made. [1855/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1272asked

1357 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their REP scheme payment; when was this application for payment received by her Department; when can they expect to receive their payment as the non-payment of their REP scheme payment is causing undue financial hardship. [1854/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1357 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their REP scheme payment; when was this application for payment received by her Department; when can they expect to receive their payment as the non-payment of their REP scheme payment is causing undue financial hardship. [1854/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1270asked

1355 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the category under which a person (details supplied) in County Carlow can apply for compensation under the sugar beet compensation scheme; and if she will refer to written representations of this Deputy on this particular case to which no clarification has been received to date. [1830/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1355 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the category under which a person (details supplied) in County Carlow can apply for compensation under the sugar beet compensation scheme; and if she will refer to written representations of this Deputy on this particular case to which no clarification has been received to date. [1830/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1263asked

1347 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be issued with approval to commence construction under the farm waste management grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1664/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1347 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be issued with approval to commence construction under the farm waste management grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1664/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1262asked

1346 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in regard to lost or terminated farm leases which were not the fault of the lessor but where the lessor suffered a financial loss (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1627/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1346 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in regard to lost or terminated farm leases which were not the fault of the lessor but where the lessor suffered a financial loss (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1627/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1261asked

1345 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount spent by her Department on bio technology research projects each year from 1997 to date in 2007; the bodies which received such funding and the projects funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1578/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1345 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount spent by her Department on bio technology research projects each year from 1997 to date in 2007; the bodies which received such funding and the projects funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1578/07]

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