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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has had discussions with producer representatives in the pig industry with reference to matters arising from meeting extra accommodation costs associated with animal welfare legislation with particular reference to the ability of producers to meet the deadlines of 1 January 2013, if he will use his influence with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent, if any, to which he has had discussions with pig producers, the banking sector and local authorities with a view to the coordination of efforts to comply with animal welfare legislation which requires extra expenditure by the compliance date of 1 January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40641/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Credit Availability (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to any particular trends whereby the banking sector has reduced or in some cases removed overdraft or other lending facilities available to the farming community resulting in a diminution of the viability of farm enterprises and as a result the wider economy; if his attention has been further drawn to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Potato Sector (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the potato crop has been negatively affected by weather conditions in the current year; if he will intercede with the European authorities and the banking sector with a view to ensuring the survival of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40644/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that sufficient measures are in place and any necessary steps are taken through the medium of the common agricultural policy to ensure the viability and the future development of the food producing sector throughout Ireland and European Union and furthermore any subsequent discussions in the context of the World Trade...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he will ensure the viability of the fishing industry with particular reference to families dependent on the sector; if he can identify a means whereby negative developments in this regard can be addressed in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40646/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will indicate arising from the evolution of the European Fisheries Policy over the years, to what extent specific efforts at identifying the job losses in the catching and processing of fish and fish products at the various fishing ports throughout the EU including Ireland; if it is envisaged that the future development of fishery...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector Issues (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has continued to monitor developments in the beef, lamb and dairy sectors in the context of world trade with a view to ensuring the future well-being of Irish and European products on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40648/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the reasons community paediatric occupational therapy will no longer be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40122/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40142/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if and when support under the nursing home support scheme will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40162/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which a person (details supplied) in County Laois is making satisfactory progress and in accordance with their requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40232/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Europe: Discussion with Vice President of European Commission (25 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment the Vice President on attending this meeting. She is carrying out a very important function. I also compliment the Chairman on his opening remarks, which were interesting. This situation reminds us of a number of matters. We have more referenda experience in this country than any other member state of European Union. We have given our approval or disapproval more often than...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It is just a position.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy McDonald did not even put the case.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It does not.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy McDonald did not even put the case.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It does not.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It is not independent.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There was no mention of these issues when the Deputy's party was in government.