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Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Before the Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, arrived in the Chamber, I thought we were going to be left, for the second time today, with a Minister of State instead of a Minister. At Question Time this morning-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am aware of that. This morning we had the last Question Time involving questions to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine before the summer recess, but the Minister was not here. It is very significant that this happened-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: This is a very serious topical issue.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Shall I continue?

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The issue I wish to raise is the collapse in beef prices, a serious issue for the 80,000 dry stock farmers in this country. Prices are down 20% since last year, with farmers now getting €200 to €300 less per head. This is happening because of labelling issues that have not been dealt with by the Minister, the new slaughter criteria that were introduced and price manipulation...

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, should ask farmers whether they are having an especially good time. In fact, as we speak, the Irish Farmers Association is conducting a protest - the second in recent weeks - outside the office of the Minister, Deputy Coveney. Those farmers are deeply unhappy with his performance. The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, can say what he wants in this House but he is...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Could I ask the Minister whether it is proposed to give extra Government time to clear the backlog of the approximately 100 Private Members' Bills that have been published? The Government seems short of legislative business but there is plenty of legislation before the House and all we do is deal with it on a Friday. Would the Minister be amenable to the idea that we would give time during...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are more Bills now.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Employment Data (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 21. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the decrease in employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing in Quarter 1 2014; the reason for this decrease; the steps he has taken to arrest this downward slide in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26117/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Programme Funding (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 23. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total allocation for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26114/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Scheme (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 26. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of applicants he expects to join the new GLAS scheme 2014-2020 in the years 2015, 2016 and 2017; the average payment he expects them to receive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26115/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Supply (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 34. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is any threat to the supply of fresh liquid winter milk in the short to medium term; the steps he has taken to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26113/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 69. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the next meeting will take place between officials from the Office of Public Works and the Lough Mask Heritage Committee; the reason for the delay with this meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26453/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Retirement Scheme Issues (19 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 126. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway first received an early farm retirement pension; when payment of this pension will cease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26452/14]

Beef Industry: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes:— the vital role the beef sector plays in the agrifood industry generating €2 billion a year to the economy; — that some 100,000 farms across the country produce beef, helping to make Ireland the fifth highest beef exporter in the world and forming a core part of the 150,000 people employed in the agrifood industry in Ireland;...

Beef Industry: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am delighted the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, is present to take the motion, but, once again, it appears the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, is away on what he considers to be more important business. We had a situation last week where he could not attend Question Time, even though we had facilitated a changing of the day in order that he could...

Beef Industry: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Analyse the figures.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (24 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers and others in direct provision; the number in direct provision for more than two years; her policy in relation to this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Accommodation Provision (24 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her policy on prison overcrowding; if there is, in her view, any independent evidence that longer prison sentences reduce the incidence of crime in our society and that it makes it a safer place to live; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26572/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Drinks Industry and Rural Economy: Discussion (24 Jun 2014)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Unfortunately, I must leave shortly as I must attend another meeting. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their presentations. This is a complicated issue and I would like some factual information. Do the witnesses have information on the total value of alcoholic drinks sold in Ireland every year? What is the value of imported and domestically-produced alcoholic drinks? What is...