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Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Andrew Doyle: When this matter was considered by the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food yesterday, the Minister made the case that €57.3 million, €26 million of it from the Exchequer, is needed. We were in the very same position last year. The reality is that a similar amount in excise duty was taken from the betting industry in 2000. It has since decreased to €31 million. It is...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Andrew Doyle: We have an opportunity to acquire plenty of money to fund this industry by imposing a minimal rate. We believe the matter should be debated in the House.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Andrew Doyle: This time next year, we should not be in the same position of asking the public Exchequer to pony up, if Members will pardon the pun.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Absolutely. On that basis, we want a debate on this issue.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Nobody is arguing with that. Hold on a second now.

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Given the Taoiseach's stated objective of running useful legislation in tandem with the finance Bill and related legislative provisions which must be enacted before the Government decides to dissolve the Dáil, did the Cabinet not consider dealing with the code of practice for the retail and grocery sector? It seems the consultation process that was established to agree a voluntary code has...

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: A commitment was given that a voluntary code of practice would be introduced which would tie in with legislation. The process of devising a voluntary code has fallen asunder.

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: My question is why this was not seen as a priority. The legislation could have been written and presented to the House in the same way as the Climate Change Response Bill has been rushed through.

Pigmeat Sector (12 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: I welcome the opportunity to address this subject. Bord Bia issued a press release today to welcome the increase of agricultural output sales to €8 billion, with meat and livestock increasing by 20% to €2.44 billion, with a rise of 10% in pigmeat exports reaching €317 million. Unfortunately, behind that statistic there are facts and figures that paint a different picture. I visited...

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (12 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 853: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action being taken to ensure that all marts are recognised assembly areas to comply with the requirements of the EU regulation on the movement of animals and 30-day testing due to come into force early in 2011; the position regarding the implementation of this regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance if retailers involved in the sale of alcohol beverages at below cost can subsequently reclaim from the Revenue the VAT paid by them on the original purchase of the alcohol from suppliers as an input cost/VAT credit; if his attention has been brought to concerns expressed in other jurisdictions regarding VAT offsets/credits being secured by...

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if prosecutions have been initiated in relation to infringements of the food safety regulations concerning display and information on gas flushed chicken fillets and her views regarding the lack of public information on the safety of gas flushed chicken fillets and the handling of this product. [2500/11]

Written Answers — Property Services Regulation: Property Services Regulation (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if there are adequate safeguards and guidance for rural landowners leasing farmland, many of them elderly, concerning default of lessees; if he will direct the Property Services Regulatory Authority to review the role and responsibilities of the auctioneers in this area, particularly in relation to information to lessors and...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 363: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the annual budget for the management of dog pounds; the policy concerning euthanasia or rescue services for dogs in the pounds; and his views on the high rate of euthanasia of dogs in pounds in some counties and his plans to request a reference to pound dog welfare in the proposed Animal Health and Welfare...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for non-payment to successful applicants of grants under the grassland sheep scheme submitted before May 2010 and now overdue since 1 December 2010; the way he has chosen to inform applicants of delays in grant aid payments; the reason for the delay and the alternative date of payment and the action he will take...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action that has been taken to implement the recommendations of the expert group on skills needs in the agri-food sector. [2481/11]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the total budgetary allocation for fisheries and marine affairs for 2005-2009; the percentage that came from European Union funds and from which funds. [2482/11]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount that has been spent to support forestry in Ireland from 2005 to 2009 and the amount of this budget that was received from the EU and from which fund. [2483/11]

Written Answers — Horticulture Sector: Horticulture Sector (26 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he is taking to address the vulnerability of the Irish growers of fresh fruit and vegetables to monopoly control of the market of fresh produce by a dominant supermarket who is importing large amounts of fresh produce from the North of Ireland; his views regarding the future of the Irish growers sector; and if he...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (26 Jan 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he is taking to address the potential for super levy penalties and the possibilities for reassignment of unused quota, nationally and EU wide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/11]