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Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Could the Tánaiste promise it again?

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I was wondering how long it would take before Deputy O'Connor mentioned it.

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that the CAP reform agreement which is expected to form a basis for the WTO poses a serious threat to the agricultural sector here and throughout the EU with particular reference to self sufficiency, security of supply and high standards in traceability, hygiene and husbandry in the food sector; and if she will...

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the urgent necessity to provide attractive incentives for the growing of bio-fuel crops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40854/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals she has to incentivise the production of bio-fuels with particular reference for the need to replace the beet growing sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40853/06]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the degree to which she expects the rural development programme to increase production, encourage speciality or niche development with particular reference to self-sufficiency in the food sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40575/06]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people currently recorded as missing persons; the degree to which resources are available within his Department to monitor the situation and helpline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40719/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of the application for leave to remain in the State in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40720/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider under any other criterion an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40864/06]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her position in regard to genetically modified food production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40857/06]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent to which he can expedite the process of investigation of entitlements arising from combined contributions in two or more jurisdictions having particular regard to the delays experienced currently; if satisfactory bilateral social welfare arrangements exist between Ireland and Canada; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the development of agriculture in the future; if Ireland has been fairly treated in the course of the CAP reform, having particular regard to the prevailing situation in other long established EU States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40847/06]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the extent to which she has examined the future prospects for agriculture here in the aftermath of the CAP reform and in anticipation of the WTO; if all of the agreements entered into to date are being honoured in the spirit and the letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40848/06]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that in the aftermath of CAP reform, adequate provisions exist to ensure self sufficiency in regard to the food section within the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40849/06]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if in the aftermath of CAP reform and in anticipation of WTO agreement, she is satisfied regarding the future of the food producing sector here and throughout the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40850/06]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that all arrangements and agreements entered into in the context of the CAP reform and in anticipation of the WTO agreement are being observed in the letter and spirit; her views on proposals to address outstanding issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40851/06]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied regarding the future of the dairy, beef and cereal sectors in view of CAP reform and forthcoming WTO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40856/06]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied regarding the future of the agricultural sector here with particular reference to competition in the export area from competing countries throughout the European Union and worldwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40860/06]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if is satisfied that food labelling and traceability is being fully observed here and throughout the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40852/06]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Sector: Sugar Beet Sector (29 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if all EU countries have ceased sugar beet production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40855/06]