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Question· writtenPQ 394asked

446 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the websites that are run by her Department and each of its agencies; the date on which each became live; if the sites are kept updated; the cost of each site to the State to date; and if she will provide the information in tabular readable form. [31053/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

446 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the websites that are run by her Department and each of its agencies; the date on which each became live; if the sites are kept updated; the cost of each site to the State to date; and if she will provide the information in tabular readable form. [31053/07]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

444 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the buildings occupied by her Department which are and which are not fully accessible to people with disabilities in tabular readable form. [31023/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

444 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the buildings occupied by her Department which are and which are not fully accessible to people with disabilities in tabular readable form. [31023/07]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

443 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area scheme payment in view of the fact that they have submitted evidence of their stocking levels in line with their REP scheme plan. [30935/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

443 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area scheme payment in view of the fact that they have submitted evidence of their stocking levels in line with their REP scheme plan. [30935/07]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

442 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of compensation awarded to Greencore following the closure of the sugar industry here; the tax treatment of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30908/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

442 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of compensation awarded to Greencore following the closure of the sugar industry here; the tax treatment of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30908/07]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

441 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on whether salmon ranching is a viable alternative for the drift net fishermen who have been removed from the sea by the ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30905/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

441 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on whether salmon ranching is a viable alternative for the drift net fishermen who have been removed from the sea by the ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30905/07]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

440 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are more fishery officers than fishermen working on Dingle harbour pier on a daily basis. [30903/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

440 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are more fishery officers than fishermen working on Dingle harbour pier on a daily basis. [30903/07]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

439 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork is being penalised in their REP scheme application; and if in view of the financial hardship that this has caused she will reconsider her decision on the matter. [30860/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

439 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork is being penalised in their REP scheme application; and if in view of the financial hardship that this has caused she will reconsider her decision on the matter. [30860/07]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

438 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the problem processing the single farm payment for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; when the problem will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30845/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

438 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the problem processing the single farm payment for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; when the problem will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30845/07]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

437 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the various types of payments available under the REP scheme or other related conservation schemes including the new incentive to protect the hen harrier; the terms and conditions that must be met by farmers in order to qualify for such payments; if these payments are taxable or non-taxable.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30791/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

437 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the various types of payments available under the REP scheme or other related conservation schemes including the new incentive to protect the hen harrier; the terms and conditions that must be met by farmers in order to qualify for such payments; if these payments are taxable or non-taxable.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30791/07]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

435 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Mayo that participated in REP scheme three; the amount of money paid out to these applicants each year to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30746/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

435 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Mayo that participated in REP scheme three; the amount of money paid out to these applicants each year to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30746/07]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

434 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to the appointment of a Minister of State for animal welfare; if this appointment will be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30737/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

434 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to the appointment of a Minister of State for animal welfare; if this appointment will be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30737/07]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

433 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of allegations of victimisation for whistleblowing that have been reported to her Department by departmental staff since 1 January 2007. [30680/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

433 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of allegations of victimisation for whistleblowing that have been reported to her Department by departmental staff since 1 January 2007. [30680/07]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

432 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of civil servants in her Department who have transferred to other Government Departments or left the Civil Service in each of the past five years in tabular readable form. [30665/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

432 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of civil servants in her Department who have transferred to other Government Departments or left the Civil Service in each of the past five years in tabular readable form. [30665/07]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

430 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount spent by her Department on couriered documents, registered post and standard post to date in 2007 in tabular readable form. [30635/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

430 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount spent by her Department on couriered documents, registered post and standard post to date in 2007 in tabular readable form. [30635/07]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

429 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30620/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

429 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30620/07]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

428 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of people as of 31 October 2007 who were employed in her Department; the number who were permanent employees; the number who were temporary staff; the number who were contracted staff; if she will provide comparative figures for 31 October 2002; and if she will provide the information in tabular readable form. [30605/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

428 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of people as of 31 October 2007 who were employed in her Department; the number who were permanent employees; the number who were temporary staff; the number who were contracted staff; if she will provide comparative figures for 31 October 2002; and if she will provide the information in tabular readable form. [30605/07]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

427 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position of the decentralisation of her Department’s office from Cork city to Fermoy; the progress on the recruitment of staff for the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30586/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

427 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position of the decentralisation of her Department’s office from Cork city to Fermoy; the progress on the recruitment of staff for the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30586/07]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

426 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all farm support payments and grants are paid up to date; the extent to which the relevant inspections have been completed; if delays with inspections are expected to negatively impact on the applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30533/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

426 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all farm support payments and grants are paid up to date; the extent to which the relevant inspections have been completed; if delays with inspections are expected to negatively impact on the applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30533/07]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

425 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the early retirement scheme payment to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has now ceased after seven years. [30517/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

425 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the early retirement scheme payment to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has now ceased after seven years. [30517/07]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

148 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of new boards, agencies, bodies, commissions and offices which have been established in the past ten years and the number which have been abolished under the remit of her Department. [30487/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

148 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of new boards, agencies, bodies, commissions and offices which have been established in the past ten years and the number which have been abolished under the remit of her Department. [30487/07]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

147 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all meat and meat products imported into Ireland are certified as being compliant with EU standards in relation to traceability, hygiene and husbandry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30455/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

147 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all meat and meat products imported into Ireland are certified as being compliant with EU standards in relation to traceability, hygiene and husbandry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30455/07]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

146 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all poultry, meat and meat products imported into Ireland and for sale through retail outlets are expected to have been subjected to EU regulations in regard to traceability, processing and hygiene standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30454/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

146 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all poultry, meat and meat products imported into Ireland and for sale through retail outlets are expected to have been subjected to EU regulations in regard to traceability, processing and hygiene standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30454/07]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

145 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all beef and beef products imported into Ireland and on sale through shops, supermarkets or through the catering trade are expected to be compliant with EU regulations in regard to traceability hygiene and husbandry requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30453/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

145 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all beef and beef products imported into Ireland and on sale through shops, supermarkets or through the catering trade are expected to be compliant with EU regulations in regard to traceability hygiene and husbandry requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30453/07]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

144 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which sugar beet growing for food or fuel production continues in such countries as Great Britain and France which were omitted from her reply to a previous parliamentary question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30452/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

144 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which sugar beet growing for food or fuel production continues in such countries as Great Britain and France which were omitted from her reply to a previous parliamentary question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30452/07]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

143 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has satisfied herself that all food and food products sold here are accurately labelled to reflect the country of origin; if her attention has been drawn to the breaches in the labelling regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30451/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

143 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has satisfied herself that all food and food products sold here are accurately labelled to reflect the country of origin; if her attention has been drawn to the breaches in the labelling regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30451/07]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

142 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action she will take unilaterally or at EU level with a view to ensuring security of food supplies within the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30450/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

142 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action she will take unilaterally or at EU level with a view to ensuring security of food supplies within the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30450/07]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

141 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent of the reduction of the Irish fishing fleet catch in each of the past 10 years; the extent to which the reduction here is reflected in the fish catch in other EU countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30449/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

141 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent of the reduction of the Irish fishing fleet catch in each of the past 10 years; the extent to which the reduction here is reflected in the fish catch in other EU countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30449/07]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

140 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which she directly or through the EU has identified the cause or causes of over fishing resulting in catch reductions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30448/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

140 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which she directly or through the EU has identified the cause or causes of over fishing resulting in catch reductions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30448/07]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

139 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage under bio-fuel crops in each of the past five years; her projections in this regard in the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30447/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

139 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage under bio-fuel crops in each of the past five years; her projections in this regard in the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30447/07]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

137 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her short, medium and long-term plans for the development of the agriculture and fishing sectors with particular reference to the need to develop and expand the industries and with the ability to compete on international markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30445/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

137 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her short, medium and long-term plans for the development of the agriculture and fishing sectors with particular reference to the need to develop and expand the industries and with the ability to compete on international markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30445/07]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

136 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which in the course of the forestry planting programme an effort is being made to ensure the planting of tree species that are most likely to be efficient in the context of carbon sequestration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30444/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

136 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which in the course of the forestry planting programme an effort is being made to ensure the planting of tree species that are most likely to be efficient in the context of carbon sequestration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30444/07]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

135 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties experienced by pig producers; if she has proposals to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30443/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

135 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties experienced by pig producers; if she has proposals to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30443/07]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

134 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has studied the impact of CAP reform on the agricultural sector here; if she has proposals to address such issues directly or in the context of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30442/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

134 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has studied the impact of CAP reform on the agricultural sector here; if she has proposals to address such issues directly or in the context of the WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30442/07]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

133 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when building of the new DVO in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, is expected to be completed; the number of staff that will be accommodated there; and the sections of her Department that will be represented at this office. [30428/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

133 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when building of the new DVO in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, is expected to be completed; the number of staff that will be accommodated there; and the sections of her Department that will be represented at this office. [30428/07]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

131 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number and location of State approved dog quarantine kennels; and the procedure for obtaining State approval as a quarantine facility for dog importation. [30393/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

131 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number and location of State approved dog quarantine kennels; and the procedure for obtaining State approval as a quarantine facility for dog importation. [30393/07]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

130 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will review the costing associated with a grant awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30383/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

130 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will review the costing associated with a grant awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30383/07]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

129 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been disqualified from the 40% grant aid scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the applicant who has substantially invested in their farmyard will find it almost impossible to complete all the necessary works which have been laid out to do by the advisory service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30379/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

129 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been disqualified from the 40% grant aid scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the applicant who has substantially invested in their farmyard will find it almost impossible to complete all the necessary works which have been laid out to do by the advisory service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30379/07]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

128 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has had a 1% penalty imposed on their area aid due to an over declaration; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is ground that should have been allowed for grazing which was discounted; if a penalty applied in 2007 will remain in place for further years payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30378/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

128 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has had a 1% penalty imposed on their area aid due to an over declaration; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is ground that should have been allowed for grazing which was discounted; if a penalty applied in 2007 will remain in place for further years payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30378/07]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

127 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the Commission or the Cypriot Government have been able to identify the specific strain responsible for the foot and mouth outbreak in Cyprus. [30342/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

127 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the Commission or the Cypriot Government have been able to identify the specific strain responsible for the foot and mouth outbreak in Cyprus. [30342/07]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

125 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action she will take, if the Food and Veterinary Office reports in the future that imports from Brazil or any third country, represent a heath risk for EU consumers. [30340/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

125 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action she will take, if the Food and Veterinary Office reports in the future that imports from Brazil or any third country, represent a heath risk for EU consumers. [30340/07]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

124 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that Brazilian regulations governing beef production offer the equivalent level of guarantees and protections of human and animal health as those in force within the EU. [30339/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

124 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that Brazilian regulations governing beef production offer the equivalent level of guarantees and protections of human and animal health as those in force within the EU. [30339/07]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

122 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that animal imports from Brazil comply with the principles established by the WTO and the international organisation governing animal health. [30337/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

122 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied that animal imports from Brazil comply with the principles established by the WTO and the international organisation governing animal health. [30337/07]

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