Agriculture

Question· oralPQ 150asked

150 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

150 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72/94]

Question· oralPQ 149asked

149 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will provide for the muzzling of all fox-hounds with a view to ending unnecessary suffering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

149 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will provide for the muzzling of all fox-hounds with a view to ending unnecessary suffering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71/94]

Question· oralPQ 148asked

148 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

148 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70/94]

Question· oralPQ 147asked

147 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

147 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69/94]

Question· oralPQ 146asked

146 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

146 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68/94]

Question· oralPQ 145asked

145 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will consider providing for the muzzling of all fox hounds with a view to avoiding unnecessary suffering. [67/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

145 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will consider providing for the muzzling of all fox hounds with a view to avoiding unnecessary suffering. [67/94]

Question· oralPQ 144asked

144 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; and if he will consider outlawing this practice. [66/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

144 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; and if he will consider outlawing this practice. [66/94]

Question· oralPQ 143asked

143 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers, in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; and if he will consider outlawing the practice. [65/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

143 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers, in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; and if he will consider outlawing the practice. [65/94]

Question· oralPQ 117asked

117 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2877/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

117 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2877/94]

Question· oralPQ 116asked

116 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2810/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

116 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2810/94]

Question· oralPQ 115asked

115 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the measures, if any, he has to eliminate the kill from fox hunting arising from his commitment to a sensitive and caring approach to animal welfare and his efforts to eliminate the kill from hare coursing. [64/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

115 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the measures, if any, he has to eliminate the kill from fox hunting arising from his commitment to a sensitive and caring approach to animal welfare and his efforts to eliminate the kill from hare coursing. [64/94]

Question· oralPQ 114asked

114 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and land-Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2870/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

114 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and land-Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2870/94]

Question· oralPQ 113asked

113 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2831/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

113 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2831/94]

Question· oralPQ 112asked

112 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

112 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/94]

Question· oralPQ 111asked

111 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2837/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

111 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2837/94]

Question· oralPQ 110asked

110 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2844/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

110 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2844/94]

Question· oralPQ 109asked

109 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2823/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

109 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2823/94]

Question· oralPQ 108asked

108 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

108 Miss Flaherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/94]

Question· oralPQ 107asked

107 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2856/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

107 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2856/94]

Question· oralPQ 106asked

106 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2830/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

106 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2830/94]

Question· oralPQ 105asked

105 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2863/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

105 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2863/94]

Question· oralPQ 104asked

104 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2860/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

104 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2860/94]

Question· oralPQ 103asked

103 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2806/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

103 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2806/94]

Question· oralPQ 102asked

102 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2842/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

102 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2842/94]

Question· oralPQ 100asked

100 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2878/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

100 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2878/94]

Question· oralPQ 98asked

13 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the recent report entitled Ireland's Forested Future published by An Taisce which expresses concern at the environmental impact of current afforestation patterns; in view of the report, the plans, if any, he has to promote the planting of broad-leaved trees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2769/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

13 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the recent report entitled Ireland's Forested Future published by An Taisce which expresses concern at the environmental impact of current afforestation patterns; in view of the report, the plans, if any, he has to promote the planting of broad-leaved trees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2769/94]

Question· oralPQ 97asked

9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the total acreage taken out of production under the EU set aside scheme; the total number of farmers who qualified; the total paid out in compensation; the average received by each farmer; if the EU is considering any proposals for less wasteful use of land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the total acreage taken out of production under the EU set aside scheme; the total number of farmers who qualified; the total paid out in compensation; the average received by each farmer; if the EU is considering any proposals for less wasteful use of land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/94]

Question· oralPQ 96asked

150 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

150 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72/94]

Question· oralPQ 95asked

149 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will provide for the muzzling of all fox-hounds with a view to ending unnecessary suffering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

149 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will provide for the muzzling of all fox-hounds with a view to ending unnecessary suffering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71/94]

Question· oralPQ 94asked

148 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

148 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70/94]

Question· oralPQ 93asked

147 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

147 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; if he will outlaw the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69/94]

Question· oralPQ 92asked

146 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

146 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will examine the feasibility and desirability of amending existing legislation to facilitate the total substitution of drag-hunting for the cruel and unnecessary hunting of live foxes with hounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68/94]

Question· oralPQ 91asked

145 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will consider providing for the muzzling of all fox hounds with a view to avoiding unnecessary suffering. [67/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

145 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the claim that killing foxes is not the object of hunting and in view of his commitment to eliminate the kill from hare coursing, if he will consider providing for the muzzling of all fox hounds with a view to avoiding unnecessary suffering. [67/94]

Question· oralPQ 90asked

144 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; and if he will consider outlawing this practice. [66/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

144 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is legal, as well as common practice, for a hunt to block up all bolt-holes prior to the commencement of hunting for the purpose of preventing the fox from escaping when its lungs give out; and if he will consider outlawing this practice. [66/94]

Question· oralPQ 89asked

143 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers, in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; and if he will consider outlawing the practice. [65/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

143 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the practice whereby foxes that have gone to earth are dug out of the ground with the aid of spades and terriers, in view of the fact that it entails ill-treatment of both foxes and terriers; and if he will consider outlawing the practice. [65/94]

Question· oralPQ 88asked

115 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the measures, if any, he has to eliminate the kill from fox hunting arising from his commitment to a sensitive and caring approach to animal welfare and his efforts to eliminate the kill from hare coursing. [64/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

115 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the measures, if any, he has to eliminate the kill from fox hunting arising from his commitment to a sensitive and caring approach to animal welfare and his efforts to eliminate the kill from hare coursing. [64/94]

Question· oralPQ 87asked

8 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry arising from the recent exposure of badger baiting activities, if he is concerned at the parallel situation in relation to fox hunting where terriermen dig out the fox and the terriers drag the fox to be slaughtered by the hounds. [63/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

8 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry arising from the recent exposure of badger baiting activities, if he is concerned at the parallel situation in relation to fox hunting where terriermen dig out the fox and the terriers drag the fox to be slaughtered by the hounds. [63/94]

Question· oralPQ 86asked

117 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2877/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

117 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2877/94]

Question· oralPQ 85asked

114 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and land-Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2870/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

114 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and land-Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2870/94]

Question· oralPQ 84asked

107 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2856/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

107 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2856/94]

Question· oralPQ 83asked

105 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2863/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

105 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2863/94]

Question· oralPQ 82asked

104 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2860/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

104 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2860/94]

Question· oralPQ 81asked

100 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2878/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

100 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2878/94]

Question· oralPQ 80asked

94 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2849/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

94 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2849/94]

Question· oralPQ 79asked

89 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2875/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

89 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2875/94]

Question· oralPQ 78asked

88 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2882/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

88 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2882/94]

Question· oralPQ 77asked

79 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2866/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

79 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2866/94]

Question· oralPQ 76asked

78 Mrs. Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2847/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

78 Mrs. Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2847/94]

Question· oralPQ 75asked

77 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2872/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

77 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2872/94]

Question· oralPQ 74asked

76 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2865/94]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 1994

76 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve. [2865/94]

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