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Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill is promised legislation. What is its current state of progress and when can we expect to find it passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department have identified those areas in the food sector most likely to be affected by Brexit; the measures taken or likely to be taken to minimise the impact including sourcing of alternative markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21054/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which geopolitical decisions are currently evolving and are likely to impact on agriculture with particular reference to the viability of family farms in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21055/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Eligibility (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person's (details supplied) previous medical history was taken into account prior to reducing their rate of unemployment benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21349/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21317/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he has explored alternative opportunities for Irish food produce on world markets with particular reference to the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21337/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he anticipates ongoing growth in the beef sector with particular reference to the Food Harvest 2020 and Food Wise 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21338/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 231. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he envisages increased demand for Irish lamb on world markets into the future in view of Food Harvest 2020 and Food Wise 2025 projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21339/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has identified positive prospects for future growth in the pigmeat and poultry sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21340/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dairy Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he and his Department continue to monitor opportunities for growth in the dairy sector having particular regard to geopolitical developments and the sustainability of family farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21341/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 234. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the sectors within the agrifood business in which he anticipates the greatest opportunities for growth in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21342/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to be in a position to safeguard jobs in the fishing industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21343/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy and efficacy of the traceability regulations throughout the food sector with particular reference to compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21344/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which discussions have taken place with the various stakeholders with a view to resolution of difficulties which resulted in the closure of Harold's Cross greyhound stadium; if any or all of the issues raised have been addressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21345/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 238. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which breaches in food quality and traceability standards have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21346/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farms Data (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 239. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which his Department monitors the costs of farm inputs such as fertilisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21347/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (4 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 240. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which adequate slaughtering facilities remain readily available to meet the needs of the beef, lamb and pig producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21348/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date in the provision of high quality broadband in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to County Kildare; if regulation of the broadband network can be invigorated to ensure that the services work to optimum efficiency and quality; the way in which provision can be made to ensure...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the importance of broadband and its provision in all areas of the country without exception, but with particular reference to County Kildare and those fringe areas that seem to have fallen between two stools and where domestic and business needs must be met as a matter of priority.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (9 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply and the campaign to provide broadband, which is now accelerating. The work to date has been laudable and welcome, but it still leaves a number of areas in the amber region to which the Minister referred. They are concerned that they might be left in that condition for a protracted period. In anticipation of the extended broadband facilities,...