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Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry Deputy-----

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: -----but your turn will come in a moment.

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Bannon to proceed without interruption.

Topical Issue Debate: University Governance (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, Deputy.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Mary Lou McDonald is in possession and I understand she is sharing time with her colleague, Deputy Dessie Ellis.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Likewise.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: If the Deputy wishes, we will wait for the Minister of State to arrive.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Tá an tAire Stáit ag teacht.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Budget Submissions (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to be in a position to reassure the farming community in regard to the various issues it has raised with him in its recent budget submission; if the various farm support payments are paid and up-to-date in line with expectations; if a means can be found to address the issue of fluctuating food prices,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the attainment of the objectives set out in Food Harvest 2020; he expects the prospects to remain good for the dairy, beef, pig meat, lamb, poultry, and fishing sectors in the next five years; if he has identified particular or specific likely requirements during this period; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be facilitated for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare given that the person's rent has now increased to €1,300 per month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34748/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which a system may be devised to protect producers and consumers against peaks and troughs in the food production sector, which alternately affect food producers and consumers; if he has studied means whereby the more serious fluctuations may be ameliorated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34840/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects this country to capitalise on the global food market in the future, with particular reference to added-value product; if he remains satisfied regarding the extent to which the markets for dairy, beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry and fish continue to be available for Irish producers; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to assess global markets with a view to identifying the scope for Irish exports, whether in niche or general markets in respect of dairy, beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry and fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34842/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 89. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which traceability continues to be enforced throughout the food production sector, with particular reference to the need to ensure clear indication regarding the origin, husbandry, compliance with national, international and European Union regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34843/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 90. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the pigmeat sector to develop and remain viable for producers for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34844/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the fishing industry to develop in the future, with particular reference to value-added products, and employment in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34845/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which families dependent on fishing continue to be able to rely on a reliable income in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34847/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the poultry sector, with particular reference to the extent to which the quality and reliability of production is emphasised, and can remain competitive on international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34846/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (7 Oct 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which European fish catch conservation measures continue to benefit the industry, with particular reference to conservation and sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34848/15]