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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 22. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is aware of the disparity between beef prices to the producer and those charged to the consumer by the multiples with particular reference to the fact that Irish beef exports to the UK appear to not be treated in accordance with EU rules; if any action is likely to be taken at national or EU level to address...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the application for higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14425/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the amount of jobseeker’s allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14393/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14323/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which it is expected the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 is likely to ensure that all animals are subject to the provisions of the legislation without exception, that the welfare of all horses is observed in the spirit and the letter, that management, husbandry and health requirements are met in full and without...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which animal welfare legislation adequately addresses issues arising in respect of production, husbandry, treatment and general welfare of the non-thoroughbred horse sector; the extent to which violations in this area have been brought to the attention of the relevant sector; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which production, husbandry and welfare of the non-thoroughbred horse sector continues to be monitored by his Department with a view to ensuring that the highest standards are applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14437/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can expect to be in a position to monitor activities in the beef sector with a view to ensuring that bull beef production is in some way aligned to market opportunities and requirements, with particular reference to the elimination of an oversupply in a particular sector leading to losses for producers; and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department has examined the circumstances which resulted in an oversupply of bull beef resulting in serious loss to the producer; if any steps are likely to be taken to address a repetition of any such situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14431/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that Irish beef producers have ready, unimpeded and equal access to all EU member state markets without restriction or price variation; if the Single Market concept is being observed in all such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he has been made aware of the extent to which Irish beef producers can expect a lower price for their product on some European markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14434/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that Irish and European food producers are not likely to suffer any disadvantage in the context of WTO negotiations or EU-US trade discussions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14435/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he continues to be satisfied that labelling and traceability regulations applicable throughout the European Union in respect of product originating within the Union or outside continue to be observed in the spirit and the letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14436/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Imports (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry, fish product and-or by-products imported directly or indirectly into this jurisdiction are subject to the full extent of the levels of traceability, production, hygiene and husbandry applicable here and throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Data (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all farm support payments already due have been paid up to date; the number, if any, outstanding for technical or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14439/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all countries throughout the European Union observe conservation measures to safeguard fishing stocks; the locations still most vulnerable in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14441/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in the context of any discussions with his EU colleagues, particular reference continues to be made to the effectiveness of conservation measures throughout the European Union, with particular reference to different fish species or those deemed to be most vulnerable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which conservation measures already adopted in the context of the Common Fisheries Policy or otherwise continue to improve fish stocks in traditional Irish fishing waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14443/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he, in conjunction with his colleagues in the EU, continues to be aware of the difficulties facing families dependent on the fishing industry here and throughout the European Union; the measures being pursued to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14445/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department have identified opportunities for the expansion of the export of dairy produce globally; the degree to which such prospects are likely to be affected by the lifting of milk quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14444/14]