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Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is fine. People will readily say we have research but that word has been greatly abused in recent times. Those of us who work in politics use research at times to come up with various answers. We also use those famous focus groups to come up with answers that are self-serving to a great extent. I do not know what useful information is provided other than that which is already...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Yes. That is a good point.

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in regard to discussions on the agri-sector in the World Trade Organisation; the proposals received or made by him in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25588/08]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the CAP review and health check; if provision has been made or is expected to be made to restore the concept of self sufficiency and adequacy and continuity of supply within the EU; if an assessment has been carried out into the reason for the reduction in supply in the past three years; if these...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which genetically modified food or food products are imported here and to other EU countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25968/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence from groups or individuals regarding cessation of transport (details supplied) through County Kildare; his plans to address this issue at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25959/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the comparisons that have been made with prices received by the producers for the full range of agricultural products here and throughout the European Union; if he has identified discrepancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25963/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which the food industry here is keeping pace with international developments in the area of precooked, frozen or oven ready products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25964/08]

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has examined the current and future requirements of the pig industry, with particular reference to future requirements and the ability to meet consumer demands at home and compete on international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25965/08]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of inquiries or inspections carried out by his Department in the past 12 months with a view to authentication of meat or meat products purporting to be of Irish origin; if he is satisfied that all such labelled products accurately reflect their original source; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — : (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all food and food products on sale here are accurately labelled to reflect the country of origin and full traceability; if there are notable exceptions; the action taken or proposed to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25967/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the development and expansion of the fruit and vegetable industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25969/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farm retirement pension applications currently on hand; the number approved in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25970/08]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which, in the course of the forestry planting programme, an effort is being made to ensure the planting of tree species most likely to be efficient in the context of carbon sequestration. [25971/08]

Written Answers — Sectoral Development: Sectoral Development (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his short, medium and long-term plans for the development of the agriculture and fishing sectors with particular reference to the need to develop and expand the industries with the ability to compete on international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25972/08]

Written Answers — Sectoral Development: Sectoral Development (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his proposals for the ongoing developments of agriculture here in the next five years with particular reference to maintaining existing markets for Irish produce in addition to opening new markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25983/08]

Written Answers — Farming Sector: Farming Sector (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of full-time farmers in 1998; the number currently engaged in full-time farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25973/08]

Written Answers — Farming Sector: Farming Sector (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which deer farming has expanded or contracted in the past five years; his plans for the future of this industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25974/08]

Written Answers — Dairy Exports: Dairy Exports (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has studied potential threats to Irish dairy exports abroad; the degree to which Ireland's export markets are improving, stable or otherwise; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25975/08]

Written Answers — Meat Exports: Meat Exports (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of countries to which Irish beef, pigmeat and lamb are currently exported; the extent to which new markets have been established or old markets lost; the countries with which Ireland has to compete on such markets; the degree to which Ireland is holding or losing it's competitive edge; and if he will make a...