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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of the research undertaken into the use of bio-fuels for home heating purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43685/09]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the ESB and Bord Gáis contribute directly or indirectly to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43687/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production of biodiesel or ethanol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43688/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is logical to import bio-fuels while capacity for production is readily available within this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43689/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if all bio-fuel producers here are in receipt of production incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43690/09]

Written Answers — State Laboratory: State Laboratory (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which the full scale of laboratory services envisaged have been put in place at the national laboratory at Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare; if it is now possible to have all samples tested there and referrals overseas are no longer a requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43857/09]

Written Answers — State Laboratory: State Laboratory (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he will take to address the issues raised by dairy farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43858/09]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans regarding specific initiatives to favour Irish and European agriculture in the context of the World Trade Organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43859/09]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the total acreage of potatoes grown here in the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009, if the trend is on the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43860/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the total volume of pet foods imported; if he is satisfied that European traceability and husbandry requirements have been applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43861/09]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all poultry imports are compliant with national and European Union legislation in terms of husbandry, production, hygiene and traceability requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43862/09]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he has taken to ensure properly authenticated food labelling to ensure that food imports reflect their origin, production history and nutritional value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43863/09]

Written Answers — Cereal Sector: Cereal Sector (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the future of cereal growing here; his plans to develop and expand this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43865/09]

Written Answers — Farming Statistics: Farming Statistics (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of full-time farmers in 1999; the number at present engaged in full-time farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43866/09]

Written Answers — Meat Exports: Meat Exports (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the countries to which Irish beef, lamb, pig and pig meat has been exported in the past five years; the countries where markets have been lost or new markets established; the prospects for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43867/09]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding farm retirement grants; the number on hand; the number in respect of which a decision has been made in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43868/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the total acreage devoted to bio-fuel crop production in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43869/09]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he can confirm that food and food products imported are compliant with traceability, hygiene and processing requirements of Ireland and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43870/09]

Written Answers — Farm Household Incomes: Farm Household Incomes (26 Nov 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to address the issues arising from the reduction in farm income, inclement weather conditions and the consequent loss to the farming community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43871/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: There is no drainage either.