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Question· oralPQ 50asked

50 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the severe effects of the GATT world talks outcome on the sheep industry in Ireland, he will seek the establishment of an EC directive to pay headage to all farmers who keep sheep as all or part of their enterprise and who farm in the disadvantaged or less favoured areas in this country; and that such a grant scheme would be loaded in favour of small flock holders with the greatest level of payment per head being made on the first 50 animals.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

50 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the severe effects of the GATT world talks outcome on the sheep industry in Ireland, he will seek the establishment of an EC directive to pay headage to all farmers who keep sheep as all or part of their enterprise and who farm in the disadvantaged or less favoured areas in this country; and that such a grant scheme would be loaded in favour of small flock holders with the greatest level of payment per head being made on the first 50 animals.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

28 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will make a statement on reports that the EC is prepared to yield more than 30 per cent offered in the GATT negotiations; and if he will outline the consequences of such a move on Irish agriculture.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

28 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will make a statement on reports that the EC is prepared to yield more than 30 per cent offered in the GATT negotiations; and if he will outline the consequences of such a move on Irish agriculture.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that prices as low as 81 pence per pound have been paid for cattle by our meat factories; and if he will take steps to ensure that a reasonable floor price is established so that beef farmers' losses can be minimised.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

27 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that prices as low as 81 pence per pound have been paid for cattle by our meat factories; and if he will take steps to ensure that a reasonable floor price is established so that beef farmers' losses can be minimised.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

15 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of officers engaged in field inspections in regard to cattle headage schemes at the latest date for which figures are available; the numbers engaged on the same date in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

15 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of officers engaged in field inspections in regard to cattle headage schemes at the latest date for which figures are available; the numbers engaged on the same date in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

14 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the volume, if any, of liquid milk imported into Ireland in the years from 1983 to 1990; the quantity and form of dairy produce imported in these years; the country of origin of these products; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

14 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the volume, if any, of liquid milk imported into Ireland in the years from 1983 to 1990; the quantity and form of dairy produce imported in these years; the country of origin of these products; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

13 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the recent report of the EC Court of Auditors which criticised EC agricultural schemes administered in this country for sloppy management, failure to correctly apply spending rules, and the withholding of information from Brussels, he has any plans to review the operation or monitoring of the schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

13 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the recent report of the EC Court of Auditors which criticised EC agricultural schemes administered in this country for sloppy management, failure to correctly apply spending rules, and the withholding of information from Brussels, he has any plans to review the operation or monitoring of the schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

9 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the current level of on-farm inspection or visits in relation to applications under the various schemes of grants and premiums; if, in view of the reduced level of inspection, he will outline the steps being taken to prevent fraudulent applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

9 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the current level of on-farm inspection or visits in relation to applications under the various schemes of grants and premiums; if, in view of the reduced level of inspection, he will outline the steps being taken to prevent fraudulent applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

50 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the severe effects of the GATT world talks outcome on the sheep industry in Ireland, he will seek the establishment of an EC directive to pay headage to all farmers who keep sheep as all or part of their enterprise and who farm in the disadvantaged or less favoured areas in this country; and that such a grant scheme would be loaded in favour of small flock holders with the greatest level of payment per head being made on the first 50 animals.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

50 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the severe effects of the GATT world talks outcome on the sheep industry in Ireland, he will seek the establishment of an EC directive to pay headage to all farmers who keep sheep as all or part of their enterprise and who farm in the disadvantaged or less favoured areas in this country; and that such a grant scheme would be loaded in favour of small flock holders with the greatest level of payment per head being made on the first 50 animals.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

28 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will make a statement on reports that the EC is prepared to yield more than 30 per cent offered in the GATT negotiations; and if he will outline the consequences of such a move on Irish agriculture.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

28 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will make a statement on reports that the EC is prepared to yield more than 30 per cent offered in the GATT negotiations; and if he will outline the consequences of such a move on Irish agriculture.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the proposed changes in the Common Agricultural Policy, he will initiate a policy of better use of Structural Funds for the benefit of agricultural development, particularly for small to medium sized farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

12 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the proposed changes in the Common Agricultural Policy, he will initiate a policy of better use of Structural Funds for the benefit of agricultural development, particularly for small to medium sized farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

8 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he plans to put in place a post-GATT regional strategy to offset the worst effects of income drops, which will be most marked in declining and less favoured areas on the completion of a new world trade agreement.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

8 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he plans to put in place a post-GATT regional strategy to offset the worst effects of income drops, which will be most marked in declining and less favoured areas on the completion of a new world trade agreement.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

7 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his Department have any plans to promote the farming of fallow deer, in view of the potential international market for fallow deer venison; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

7 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his Department have any plans to promote the farming of fallow deer, in view of the potential international market for fallow deer venison; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

6 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total amount and value of (a) dairy products and (b) meat held in intervention by this country at the latest date for which figures are available; if he has any plans to dispose of this stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

6 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total amount and value of (a) dairy products and (b) meat held in intervention by this country at the latest date for which figures are available; if he has any plans to dispose of this stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

27 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that prices as low as 81 pence per pound have been paid for cattle by our meat factories; and if he will take steps to ensure that a reasonable floor price is established so that beef farmers' losses can be minimised.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

27 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that prices as low as 81 pence per pound have been paid for cattle by our meat factories; and if he will take steps to ensure that a reasonable floor price is established so that beef farmers' losses can be minimised.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

10 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the recent comments made by the Minister of State at his Department that the margin being taken by some meat plants is too high, he will outline the steps he proposes to take to deal with this practice and to ensure that famers get a reasonable return for their stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

10 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the recent comments made by the Minister of State at his Department that the margin being taken by some meat plants is too high, he will outline the steps he proposes to take to deal with this practice and to ensure that famers get a reasonable return for their stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

3 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he has taken to ensure that meat processors pass on the maximum level of intervention benefits to beef farmers; his views on whether meat factories are hiving off undue profits; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

3 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he has taken to ensure that meat processors pass on the maximum level of intervention benefits to beef farmers; his views on whether meat factories are hiving off undue profits; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

20 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of cases in which the illegal growth promoter known as "angel dust" has been detected in cattle in Ireland within the past 12 months; his views on whether the measures to prevent the use of such substances are adequate, especially in view of the potential danger to human health; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

20 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of cases in which the illegal growth promoter known as "angel dust" has been detected in cattle in Ireland within the past 12 months; his views on whether the measures to prevent the use of such substances are adequate, especially in view of the potential danger to human health; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 3asked

2 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of cases where the illegal use of "angel dust" has been found; the steps he is taking in the matter; if prosecution will follow; if he has determined the sources of manufacture and distribution of this dangerous substance; and if it is possible to identify residue in meat carcases.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

2 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of cases where the illegal use of "angel dust" has been found; the steps he is taking in the matter; if prosecution will follow; if he has determined the sources of manufacture and distribution of this dangerous substance; and if it is possible to identify residue in meat carcases.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

4 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is insufficient finance provided by his Department to fund headage payments in 1991 to a level of payment which would compensate farmers for the reduction in market price supports for the various sectors in agriculture; if he will outline total Exchequer funding to Irish agriculture for the years 1987, 1988, 1989; and the reason there was less Exchequer funding required to fund headage payments in the severely handicapped areas in 1990 when compared to the Estimate for 1990.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

4 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is insufficient finance provided by his Department to fund headage payments in 1991 to a level of payment which would compensate farmers for the reduction in market price supports for the various sectors in agriculture; if he will outline total Exchequer funding to Irish agriculture for the years 1987, 1988, 1989; and the reason there was less Exchequer funding required to fund headage payments in the severely handicapped areas in 1990 when compared to the Estimate for 1990.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will give consideration to modulating headage payments in order to provide smaller producers with higher premia; if he will outline his views on the principle of this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1990

1 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will give consideration to modulating headage payments in order to provide smaller producers with higher premia; if he will outline his views on the principle of this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the fact that the Goodman Group controlled a significant section of the Irish food industry, he will outline the steps he is taking to ensure the continued expansion and development of the industry, in the light of the difficulties experienced by that group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

27 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the fact that the Goodman Group controlled a significant section of the Irish food industry, he will outline the steps he is taking to ensure the continued expansion and development of the industry, in the light of the difficulties experienced by that group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 24asked

24 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether the Government agreed to the proposal of the EC Commission that overall farm support be cut by 30 per cent of the 1986 level, by 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

24 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether the Government agreed to the proposal of the EC Commission that overall farm support be cut by 30 per cent of the 1986 level, by 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

17 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason he has not communicated to the farm development offices around the country the decision to approve farm building projects on the basis of the increased costings as announced in early August; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a backlog of such applications on hand in the local offices; if his attention has further been drawn to the inconvenience and financial hardship being caused to farmers as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

17 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason he has not communicated to the farm development offices around the country the decision to approve farm building projects on the basis of the increased costings as announced in early August; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a backlog of such applications on hand in the local offices; if his attention has further been drawn to the inconvenience and financial hardship being caused to farmers as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

27 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the fact that the Goodman Group controlled a significant section of the Irish food industry, he will outline the steps he is taking to ensure the continued expansion and development of the industry, in the light of the difficulties experienced by that group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

27 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the fact that the Goodman Group controlled a significant section of the Irish food industry, he will outline the steps he is taking to ensure the continued expansion and development of the industry, in the light of the difficulties experienced by that group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline his plans for the expansion and development of the beef industry, especially in the light of the difficulties created by the current situation in the Middle East.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline his plans for the expansion and development of the beef industry, especially in the light of the difficulties created by the current situation in the Middle East.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

15 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of cases of BSE reported in this country so far in 1990; if he has satisfied himself that all possible measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

15 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of cases of BSE reported in this country so far in 1990; if he has satisfied himself that all possible measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when his attention was first drawn to the difficulties facing the Goodman Group as a result of the situation in the Middle East; the action he took as a result; the discussions he had with the EC Commissioner for Agriculture regarding the difficulties of the Goodman Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when his attention was first drawn to the difficulties facing the Goodman Group as a result of the situation in the Middle East; the action he took as a result; the discussions he had with the EC Commissioner for Agriculture regarding the difficulties of the Goodman Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

13 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of grant aid, if any, available to small slaughterhouse owners who wish to modernise their premises in accordance with the requirements of the Abattoirs Act, 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

13 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of grant aid, if any, available to small slaughterhouse owners who wish to modernise their premises in accordance with the requirements of the Abattoirs Act, 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

10 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline his policy in regard to the appointment to the board of the National Stud of directors who are involved in businesses which are in competition with the National Stud.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

10 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline his policy in regard to the appointment to the board of the National Stud of directors who are involved in businesses which are in competition with the National Stud.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

8 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the many anomalies that can arise in regard to disadvantaged areas, he will initiate discussions with the EC partners with a view to having the categorisation changed to disadvantaged farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

8 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of the many anomalies that can arise in regard to disadvantaged areas, he will initiate discussions with the EC partners with a view to having the categorisation changed to disadvantaged farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

7 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason the recent reduction of 8p per gallon in the price of milk paid to farmers was not passed on to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

7 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason the recent reduction of 8p per gallon in the price of milk paid to farmers was not passed on to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

5 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when he intends to make the necessary finance available to pay all outstanding farm improvement grants; and if he will give an undertaking to pay all the cattle and sheep headage claims before 1 December 1990 and thereby help to alleviate the serious financial difficulties which farmers are encountering at the moment.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

5 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when he intends to make the necessary finance available to pay all outstanding farm improvement grants; and if he will give an undertaking to pay all the cattle and sheep headage claims before 1 December 1990 and thereby help to alleviate the serious financial difficulties which farmers are encountering at the moment.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

4 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has yet received an updated report from the IDA in regard to the circumstances surrounding the closure of Ballybay Meats, County Monaghan, which he indicated in Dáil Éireann on 21 June 1990 was expected; if he will outline the progress made towards re-establishing the plant on a viable basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

4 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has yet received an updated report from the IDA in regard to the circumstances surrounding the closure of Ballybay Meats, County Monaghan, which he indicated in Dáil Éireann on 21 June 1990 was expected; if he will outline the progress made towards re-establishing the plant on a viable basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

3 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when O4 category bullocks will be eligible for intervention; if he has any plans to pay a slaughter premium type grant on heifers; when live exports of cattle to Libya and other countries is likely to commence; and the expected price per kg liveweight.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

3 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when O4 category bullocks will be eligible for intervention; if he has any plans to pay a slaughter premium type grant on heifers; when live exports of cattle to Libya and other countries is likely to commence; and the expected price per kg liveweight.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

2 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total number of applicants deemed to be ineligible for the special beef premium to date; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that farmers are being disqualified for very insignificant inventory mistakes on the application; if his attention has been drawn to the fact for some elderly farmers the application form may prove difficult to complete properly; and if he proposes to re-examine the cases now refused.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

2 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total number of applicants deemed to be ineligible for the special beef premium to date; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that farmers are being disqualified for very insignificant inventory mistakes on the application; if his attention has been drawn to the fact for some elderly farmers the application form may prove difficult to complete properly; and if he proposes to re-examine the cases now refused.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

24 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether the Government agreed to the proposal of the EC Commission that overall farm support be cut by 30 per cent of the 1986 level, by 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

24 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food whether the Government agreed to the proposal of the EC Commission that overall farm support be cut by 30 per cent of the 1986 level, by 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

11 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has satisfied himself that the present direction taken in the GATT negotiations will ensure that Irish agriculture and the agri-industry will not in any way be placed at a trading disadvantage; if he has quantified the impact of these proposals on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

11 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has satisfied himself that the present direction taken in the GATT negotiations will ensure that Irish agriculture and the agri-industry will not in any way be placed at a trading disadvantage; if he has quantified the impact of these proposals on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 3asked

9 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the likely impact on Irish agriculture and farm incomes of the agreement on farm cuts reached by EC Ministers at their meeting on 6 November, 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

9 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the likely impact on Irish agriculture and farm incomes of the agreement on farm cuts reached by EC Ministers at their meeting on 6 November, 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

6 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the provisions which the Government will make for those farmers who will be forced out of agriculture as a result of the proposed 30 per cent cut in EC subsidies.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

6 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the provisions which the Government will make for those farmers who will be forced out of agriculture as a result of the proposed 30 per cent cut in EC subsidies.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the special steps the Government have taken to inform other EC member states of the implications the present GATT negotiations will have for Ireland; if the Commissioner MacSharry EC proposals will hurt Irish agriculture more than any other EC member state; and the measures, if any, which are still at his disposal to protect Irish farmers from being unduly penalised.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1990

1 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the special steps the Government have taken to inform other EC member states of the implications the present GATT negotiations will have for Ireland; if the Commissioner MacSharry EC proposals will hurt Irish agriculture more than any other EC member state; and the measures, if any, which are still at his disposal to protect Irish farmers from being unduly penalised.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he had any discussions with the EC Commissioner for Agriculture in relation to the Goodman Group of companies prior to the recall of Dáil Éireann; if he will outline the contents of any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 1990

15 Mr. Spring asked the Taoiseach if he had any discussions with the EC Commissioner for Agriculture in relation to the Goodman Group of companies prior to the recall of Dáil Éireann; if he will outline the contents of any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10 Mr. Dukes asked the Taoiseach whether any member of the Government requested EC Commissioner MacSharry to make representations to the Dutch Minister for Agriculture with a view to requesting Dutch banks not to take proceedings against companies in the Goodman Group.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 1990

10 Mr. Dukes asked the Taoiseach whether any member of the Government requested EC Commissioner MacSharry to make representations to the Dutch Minister for Agriculture with a view to requesting Dutch banks not to take proceedings against companies in the Goodman Group.

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