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Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the progress being achieved in the recovery of beef markets in Europe, especially in continental markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30051/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2001

6 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the progress being achieved in the recovery of beef markets in Europe, especially in continental markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30051/01]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason the scheme for the allocation of additional milk quota to producers who had been involved in the farm modernisation scheme or the reduced interest scheme for farmers in financial difficulty during the early 1980s or who were affected by an outbreak of animal disease in their herds during the late 1970s, is limited to active milk producers; the reason it is limited to milk producers with a quota of less than 275,000 litres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30170/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2001

4 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason the scheme for the allocation of additional milk quota to producers who had been involved in the farm modernisation scheme or the reduced interest scheme for farmers in financial difficulty during the early 1980s or who were affected by an outbreak of animal disease in their herds during the late 1970s, is limited to active milk producers; the reason it is limited to milk producers with a quota of less than 275,000 litres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30170/01]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the cost and animal welfare implications of proposals in relation to veterinary medical products made by the Irish Medicines Board; his further views on the proposals being considered by the European Union Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30277/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2001

3 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the cost and animal welfare implications of proposals in relation to veterinary medical products made by the Irish Medicines Board; his further views on the proposals being considered by the European Union Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30277/01]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he will take in advance of the December meeting of the European Council of Ministers to secure a reform of the European Union sheepmeat regime that will match the recommendation made by the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2001

1 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he will take in advance of the December meeting of the European Council of Ministers to secure a reform of the European Union sheepmeat regime that will match the recommendation made by the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/01]

Question· oralPQ 140asked

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Question· oralPQ 104asked

104 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the criteria under which the reopening of the Egyptian market is taking place; the likely impact of the reopening of the market for beef in the next six to 12 months in view of the 24 month limitation imposed on the age of animals for this market and the necessity to have such animals tested for BSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25103/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

104 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the criteria under which the reopening of the Egyptian market is taking place; the likely impact of the reopening of the market for beef in the next six to 12 months in view of the 24 month limitation imposed on the age of animals for this market and the necessity to have such animals tested for BSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25103/01]

Question· oralPQ 103asked

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Question· oralPQ 102asked

102 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts he is making to ensure farmers who have cattle ready for slaughter over 30 months of age will have these accepted by meat factories; and the efforts he has made to ensure meat factories will tender for sufficient intervention tonnage to cater for the huge backlog. [24812/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

102 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts he is making to ensure farmers who have cattle ready for slaughter over 30 months of age will have these accepted by meat factories; and the efforts he has made to ensure meat factories will tender for sufficient intervention tonnage to cater for the huge backlog. [24812/01]

Question· oralPQ 101asked

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Question· oralPQ 100asked

100 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the future of milk quotas; if he detects a step back from total abolition by many EU countries which heretofore were either neutral on the issue or were inclined to move towards abolition of such quotas; his further views on recent statements by the UK Minister for Agriculture that milk quotas and livestock grants should be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25233/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

100 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the future of milk quotas; if he detects a step back from total abolition by many EU countries which heretofore were either neutral on the issue or were inclined to move towards abolition of such quotas; his further views on recent statements by the UK Minister for Agriculture that milk quotas and livestock grants should be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25233/01]

Question· oralPQ 99asked

99 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the proportion of cattle slaughtering accounted for by animals under 24 months of age; the number of beef producers who finish cattle at 24 months of age or less; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25134/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

99 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the proportion of cattle slaughtering accounted for by animals under 24 months of age; the number of beef producers who finish cattle at 24 months of age or less; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25134/01]

Question· oralPQ 98asked

98 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the consultations he has had with the Milk Quota Rights Group; if he has made any decisions regarding the allocation of milk quota to members of this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21346/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

98 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the consultations he has had with the Milk Quota Rights Group; if he has made any decisions regarding the allocation of milk quota to members of this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21346/01]

Question· oralPQ 97asked

97 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts made by his Department since June 2001 to have the EU Commission formally raise the ceiling on the national scheme for the control of farm pollution, farm waste management scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that over 600 farmers are waiting for the payment of such grants; if his attention has further been drawn to the prompt payment of accounts legislation and the fact that farmers might be entitled to interest on outstanding grant payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25308/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

97 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts made by his Department since June 2001 to have the EU Commission formally raise the ceiling on the national scheme for the control of farm pollution, farm waste management scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that over 600 farmers are waiting for the payment of such grants; if his attention has further been drawn to the prompt payment of accounts legislation and the fact that farmers might be entitled to interest on outstanding grant payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25308/01]

Question· oralPQ 96asked

96 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep flocks under examination as a result of suspicions that scrapie in sheep may mask BSE; when depopulation of the flocks in question will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25133/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

96 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep flocks under examination as a result of suspicions that scrapie in sheep may mask BSE; when depopulation of the flocks in question will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25133/01]

Question· oralPQ 38asked

104 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the criteria under which the reopening of the Egyptian market is taking place; the likely impact of the reopening of the market for beef in the next six to 12 months in view of the 24 month limitation imposed on the age of animals for this market and the necessity to have such animals tested for BSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25103/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

104 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the criteria under which the reopening of the Egyptian market is taking place; the likely impact of the reopening of the market for beef in the next six to 12 months in view of the 24 month limitation imposed on the age of animals for this market and the necessity to have such animals tested for BSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25103/01]

Question· oralPQ 37asked

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Question· oralPQ 36asked

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

102 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts he is making to ensure farmers who have cattle ready for slaughter over 30 months of age will have these accepted by meat factories; and the efforts he has made to ensure meat factories will tender for sufficient intervention tonnage to cater for the huge backlog. [24812/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

102 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts he is making to ensure farmers who have cattle ready for slaughter over 30 months of age will have these accepted by meat factories; and the efforts he has made to ensure meat factories will tender for sufficient intervention tonnage to cater for the huge backlog. [24812/01]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Question· oralPQ 33asked

100 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the future of milk quotas; if he detects a step back from total abolition by many EU countries which heretofore were either neutral on the issue or were inclined to move towards abolition of such quotas; his further views on recent statements by the UK Minister for Agriculture that milk quotas and livestock grants should be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25233/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

100 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on the future of milk quotas; if he detects a step back from total abolition by many EU countries which heretofore were either neutral on the issue or were inclined to move towards abolition of such quotas; his further views on recent statements by the UK Minister for Agriculture that milk quotas and livestock grants should be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25233/01]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

99 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the proportion of cattle slaughtering accounted for by animals under 24 months of age; the number of beef producers who finish cattle at 24 months of age or less; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25134/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

99 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the proportion of cattle slaughtering accounted for by animals under 24 months of age; the number of beef producers who finish cattle at 24 months of age or less; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25134/01]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

98 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the consultations he has had with the Milk Quota Rights Group; if he has made any decisions regarding the allocation of milk quota to members of this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21346/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

98 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the consultations he has had with the Milk Quota Rights Group; if he has made any decisions regarding the allocation of milk quota to members of this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21346/01]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

97 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts made by his Department since June 2001 to have the EU Commission formally raise the ceiling on the national scheme for the control of farm pollution, farm waste management scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that over 600 farmers are waiting for the payment of such grants; if his attention has further been drawn to the prompt payment of accounts legislation and the fact that farmers might be entitled to interest on outstanding grant payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25308/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

97 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the efforts made by his Department since June 2001 to have the EU Commission formally raise the ceiling on the national scheme for the control of farm pollution, farm waste management scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that over 600 farmers are waiting for the payment of such grants; if his attention has further been drawn to the prompt payment of accounts legislation and the fact that farmers might be entitled to interest on outstanding grant payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25308/01]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

96 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep flocks under examination as a result of suspicions that scrapie in sheep may mask BSE; when depopulation of the flocks in question will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25133/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

96 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep flocks under examination as a result of suspicions that scrapie in sheep may mask BSE; when depopulation of the flocks in question will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25133/01]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

21 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on Teagasc findings that up to 17% of ear tags inserted in sheep can become detached under farm conditions; if he has come to any conclusions as to the implications of that finding for the national sheep identification system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18419/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2001

21 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on Teagasc findings that up to 17% of ear tags inserted in sheep can become detached under farm conditions; if he has come to any conclusions as to the implications of that finding for the national sheep identification system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18419/01]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

18 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will provide an update on livestock export to Lebanon, Italy and Spain; the number of cattle to date that have been exported since the reopening; the prospects there are for live exports in the near future; the progress which has been made towards reopening the Egyptian, Iranian and other beef markets; the intervention price available as the alternative to the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18821/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2001

18 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will provide an update on livestock export to Lebanon, Italy and Spain; the number of cattle to date that have been exported since the reopening; the prospects there are for live exports in the near future; the progress which has been made towards reopening the Egyptian, Iranian and other beef markets; the intervention price available as the alternative to the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18821/01]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he intends to ensure that the restrictions in place which protected the country from an outbreak of foot and mouth disease should remain in place as a matter of routine to protect animal health and food safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19031/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2001

17 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he intends to ensure that the restrictions in place which protected the country from an outbreak of foot and mouth disease should remain in place as a matter of routine to protect animal health and food safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19031/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

16 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when the outstanding refurbishment works required at the Athlone veterinary laboratory will be carried out; when the staffing deficiencies at the laboratory will be addressed; when the laboratory will be in a position to provide a full range of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18005/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2001

16 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when the outstanding refurbishment works required at the Athlone veterinary laboratory will be carried out; when the staffing deficiencies at the laboratory will be addressed; when the laboratory will be in a position to provide a full range of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18005/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will give details of the new beef intervention package agreed in Luxembourg at the Council of Agriculture Ministers meeting; if this intervention will guarantee price stability to Irish farmers; the length of time farmers can be protected in the event of the Egyptian market remaining closed to Irish beef; the steps which he is taking to ensure the reopening of markets and the expansion of new markets for Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19029/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2001

15 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will give details of the new beef intervention package agreed in Luxembourg at the Council of Agriculture Ministers meeting; if this intervention will guarantee price stability to Irish farmers; the length of time farmers can be protected in the event of the Egyptian market remaining closed to Irish beef; the steps which he is taking to ensure the reopening of markets and the expansion of new markets for Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19029/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the investigations his Department has undertaken into reported cases where meat factories slaughtered imported sheep and presented the carcasses for export as Irish meat and claimed a VAT flat rate refund to farmers, and where factories acquiesced or agreed arrangements to deliver live imported sheep to their premises for subsequent delivery live to farms in the State; if he has investigated the apparent failure of departmental inspectors and offices at the factories in question to detect or to prevent such activities; if any prosecutions are being contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18415/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2001

14 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the investigations his Department has undertaken into reported cases where meat factories slaughtered imported sheep and presented the carcasses for export as Irish meat and claimed a VAT flat rate refund to farmers, and where factories acquiesced or agreed arrangements to deliver live imported sheep to their premises for subsequent delivery live to farms in the State; if he has investigated the apparent failure of departmental inspectors and offices at the factories in question to detect or to prevent such activities; if any prosecutions are being contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18415/01]

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Question· oralPQ 69asked

69 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will allow his Department deal with all area aid forms and problems at local district veterinary office level in view of the recent example where modern technology allowed emergency centres to be set up at Ballymacscanlon, County Louth, and Clontibret, County Monaghan; his views on whether farmers or their agents could more easily sort out disputes or difficulties at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14013/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

69 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will allow his Department deal with all area aid forms and problems at local district veterinary office level in view of the recent example where modern technology allowed emergency centres to be set up at Ballymacscanlon, County Louth, and Clontibret, County Monaghan; his views on whether farmers or their agents could more easily sort out disputes or difficulties at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14013/01]

Question· oralPQ 68asked

68 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the long-term plan for disposal of BSE infected animals and specified risk material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14075/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

68 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the long-term plan for disposal of BSE infected animals and specified risk material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14075/01]

Question· oralPQ 67asked

67 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep and cows in each of the four Dublin local authority areas; if grants are paid in respect of any of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11488/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

67 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep and cows in each of the four Dublin local authority areas; if grants are paid in respect of any of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11488/01]

Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when he decided to have a district veterinary office for County Leitrim located in Drumshambo, County Leitrim; and when he expects the opening of this office to take place. [14255/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

65 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when he decided to have a district veterinary office for County Leitrim located in Drumshambo, County Leitrim; and when he expects the opening of this office to take place. [14255/01]

Question· oralPQ 64asked

64 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the situation on the sale and movement of livestock; when livestock marts will resume business in view of major overstocking and financial problems on many farms as a result of foot and mouth disease restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14127/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

64 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the situation on the sale and movement of livestock; when livestock marts will resume business in view of major overstocking and financial problems on many farms as a result of foot and mouth disease restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14127/01]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he is taking to re-open the export for slaughter of live cattle to Lebanon; the discussions he has entered into with the French authorities to have lairage facilities made available for live cattle in transit from Ireland; if countries like Spain, France, Italy and other European Union countries want Irish store cattle; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the French authorities may be bidding for our market share of live cattle, particularly in Spain and Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

63 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the steps he is taking to re-open the export for slaughter of live cattle to Lebanon; the discussions he has entered into with the French authorities to have lairage facilities made available for live cattle in transit from Ireland; if countries like Spain, France, Italy and other European Union countries want Irish store cattle; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the French authorities may be bidding for our market share of live cattle, particularly in Spain and Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/01]

Question· oralPQ 62asked

62 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if, in view of the significant delay experienced by farmers between the date an animal in a herd is identified to have BSE and the eventual slaughter of the whole herd, which can be in excess of two months, he will consider compensating such farmers for the significant outlay on feeding, veterinary and machinery costs sustained by the farmer in the interim, which is not reflected in the compensation paid to farmers for the depopulation of the herd with specific reference to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14126/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

62 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if, in view of the significant delay experienced by farmers between the date an animal in a herd is identified to have BSE and the eventual slaughter of the whole herd, which can be in excess of two months, he will consider compensating such farmers for the significant outlay on feeding, veterinary and machinery costs sustained by the farmer in the interim, which is not reflected in the compensation paid to farmers for the depopulation of the herd with specific reference to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14126/01]

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the arrangements he has made for the allocation of the remaining 11.5 million gallons of Agenda 2000 milk quota for the current marketing year; the categories of farmers who will benefit; when he expects the final allocations to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13899/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

61 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the arrangements he has made for the allocation of the remaining 11.5 million gallons of Agenda 2000 milk quota for the current marketing year; the categories of farmers who will benefit; when he expects the final allocations to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13899/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

70 Mr. Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the pattern of beef prices in the main European Union markets since the BSE scare in October 2000; the relative price position here compared to our main competitors within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14053/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

69 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will allow his Department deal with all area aid forms and problems at local district veterinary office level in view of the recent example where modern technology allowed emergency centres to be set up at Ballymacscanlon, County Louth, and Clontibret, County Monaghan; his views on whether farmers or their agents could more easily sort out disputes or difficulties at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14013/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

69 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will allow his Department deal with all area aid forms and problems at local district veterinary office level in view of the recent example where modern technology allowed emergency centres to be set up at Ballymacscanlon, County Louth, and Clontibret, County Monaghan; his views on whether farmers or their agents could more easily sort out disputes or difficulties at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14013/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

68 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the long-term plan for disposal of BSE infected animals and specified risk material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14075/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

68 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the long-term plan for disposal of BSE infected animals and specified risk material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14075/01]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

67 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep and cows in each of the four Dublin local authority areas; if grants are paid in respect of any of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11488/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

67 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of sheep and cows in each of the four Dublin local authority areas; if grants are paid in respect of any of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11488/01]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

65 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when he decided to have a district veterinary office for County Leitrim located in Drumshambo, County Leitrim; and when he expects the opening of this office to take place. [14255/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2001

65 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when he decided to have a district veterinary office for County Leitrim located in Drumshambo, County Leitrim; and when he expects the opening of this office to take place. [14255/01]

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