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Written Answers — Fallen Animal Collection Scheme: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (29 Apr 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the withdrawal of supports under the fallen animals scheme, the corresponding five-fold increase in the cost of disposing of animals and the changed circumstances with regard to the risk posed by BSE, he will introduce a system of on-farm disposal of animals with approved veterinary clearance to avoid...

Written Answers — Shipping Industry: Shipping Industry (6 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Transport the action being taken to co-ordinate action with other Departments on the development of Irish shipping in view of the new EU ruling on the lower tax rate for Irish shipping. [17854/09]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: I thank Deputy Brian Hayes for tabling the motion. The Department's motives for this decision are based purely on bookkeeping. In my contribution to the Private Members' debate to encourage the Government to reduce the number of junior Ministers from 20 to 12, I pointed out the saving involved would almost cover the cuts in special needs provision of €7 million. The Minister of State...

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Like most speakers in the House, I welcome the general thrust of this Bill. It seeks to allow port companies to invest, develop and expand to their maximum potential in a range of ways which allow them go outside their own areas. The harbour limits enhance their ability to borrow and develop. However, there are a few fundamental amendments tacked onto the Bill which are certainly a cause...

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: There are currently nine different Departments with a toe in the marine sector. It is not the best way to run that sector. Deputy Dooley spoke about critical infrastructure and mentioned a bridge. When he went over his time allocation, I thought he had strayed over to speak on behalf of the Opposition, as that is what we have been saying for so long. Like every other Deputy, I must focus...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will proceed with digital terrestrial television following the announcement by a company (details supplied) that they no longer intend to proceed with plans for commercial DTT. [18758/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the arrangements that have been made on a temporary basis to provide services in the social welfare office in Arklow during the period of sick leave of a senior inspector in the office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18565/09]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 358: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify which body is responsible for licensing food recycling companies; if he, the Environmental Protection Agency or local government has responsibility in this regard; if changes have taken place in terms of the regulation of such companies in view of the recent pork dioxin crisis; if he has...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow regarding milk quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18564/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the alternative programme for the care of the patients of St. Loman's and Newcastle Hospitals in the event of the sale of these two hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19169/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (13 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if waste food products from supermarkets are permitted to be recycled into animal feed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19167/09]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (13 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the names of the external consultees considering the application for the offshore wind farm on the Codling Bank; if the impact of the wind farm on the visual amenity of the coastline will be taken into consideration; his intended action to prevent financial speculation on offshore wind farm leases; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (19 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the emergency action being taken to close down the large dog breeding establishments affected by canine brucellosis; the reason emergency action was not able to be taken before the arrival of the canine brucellosis in view of the unregulated, intensive and abusive nature of these establishments; the action...

Alternative Energy Projects. (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: As the acreage is dropping, the figures speak for themselves. There is no doubt about it, but why is it dropping? The political drive to get renewable energy into the system by making it viable is the key point because it is not considered viable. The Minister of State referred to the viability of miscanthus versus willow. There was a huge uptake in forestry when grants and incentives...

Food Labelling. (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: I know they are not related to the restaurant industry but we see pages of ads due to the war between supermarkets. We see Bord Bia quality assurance signs on chicken, beef and fish. Those items that do not have it are conspicuous. I pride myself on becoming informed in restaurants and outlets. The Féile Bia scheme was not completely useless. I do not know why "Just Ask" could not have...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the co-ordinating action being taken with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to address the outbreak of canine brucellosis; the action being taken to stop the spread of this disease; and if he will make a commitment to the regulation of the welfare of the animals in dog farms here in view of...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action being taken to determine the additional cost to the farmer due to his deferral of approved farm waste management grant payments under the 40/20/20 scheme recently announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20230/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way the proposed Civil Partnership Bill will incorporate the provisions of the Family Home Protection Act, 1976, in particular for registered but unmarried partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20367/09]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 223: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is intending to prepare a national waste food recycling management policy in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20365/09]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 209 of 29 April 2009, if he is satisfied with the administration of food safety and traceability regulations whereby his Department coordinates with six other agencies; if he will review the current system with a view to reform, simplification and reduction of cost; and if he will make...