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Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ——or suspended them.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle——

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ——the local government Bill is on the Order Paper and you know it is on the Order Paper.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I would like to have a debate on that issue——

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ——and let us find out what exactly is happening in this area. Are we receiving contradiction?

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: We know it is this session, but when will we have it this session? Will we wait for the abolition?

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I do not think——

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: ——the Taoiseach is aware that the disabled persons' grants have been abolished.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The disabled persons' grants are abolished at the same time that the Government makes an announcement to refurbish houses, which is a good scheme.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: If they are not abolished, what is the status of the disabled persons' grants?

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They are abolished.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Agricultural Exports: Agricultural Exports (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his projections, proposals and conclusions for the development and expansion of the agri-food sector over the next five years with particular reference to the need to enhance, encourage, improve and create the proper competitive economic environment for Irish food exports on world markets; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the budgetary provisions of his Department to meet in full and without restrictions all commitments and liabilities including those projected to the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4916/09]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of young homeless persons sleeping rough at present; the number who slept rough on 3 February 2009 during the snow; if there was vacant accommodation available on that night; if any effort is being made to ensure the availability of adequate accommodation to meet the needs of those sleeping rough or homeless; and if she...

Written Answers — World Trade Talks: World Trade Talks (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the World Trade Organisation; the extent of recent developments; the expected impact on Irish and European food producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5296/09]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he proposes to take to ensure that national, European or other policy strategies arising from global warming or climate change proposals, do not negatively impact on the agri-sector with particular reference to reducing the bovine herd and the need to preserve and develop the national and European food producing...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which his Department has monitored the growth of food exports throughout world markets; the degree to which new markets are being established where existing markets have been lost; if he has a particular strategy to address any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5298/09]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which all imported food and food products are checked and tested here to ensure compliance with national and European health and traceability standards; if he can give an assurance that no such products are exempt from such tests or scrutiny; the action he proposes to take to address this issue; and if he...

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his proposals for the future development of the sporting horse industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5300/09]