Results 29,141-29,160 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: UK Referendum on EU Membership (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 568. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans in the event of a UK exit from the EU, with particular reference to unimpeded access to work markets for Irish beef, lamb, pig meat, poultry or venison; if he remains satisfied that the future of the industry can be safeguarded in this event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14884/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 569. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which traceability continues to apply and be enforced throughout Europe in relation to all meat and meat products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14886/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 579. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which checking, cross-checking and inspection continues in order to ensure the integrity of the labelling of all food and food products imported here or into the EU and subsequently to this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14903/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Data (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 570. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent of employment currently given throughout the food industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14887/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 571. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to ensure the future security of the food industry here throughout Europe notwithstanding TTIP or other global agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14888/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 572. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which animal health continues to be a priority here and throughout Europe; the degree to which other European countries co-operate in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14889/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 573. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the fishing industry continues to provide employment in all areas throughout the country, directly and in the value-added food sector; his plans for the expansion in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14891/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 574. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to continue to meet the requirements of Food Harvest 2020 and Food Wise 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14892/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 575. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects to open or further develop markets for Irish produce globally and throughout the EU in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14893/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 578. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects agriculture production to increase throughout each sector in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14898/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Prices (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 576. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has identified weaknesses arising from price fluctuations in the various segments of the food sector; if he has identified mechanisms to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14895/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry Development (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 577. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his future plans for the development of the bloodstock industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14896/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Artisan Food Sector (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 580. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he sees further scope for development and employment in the artisan food sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14905/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Enterprises (8 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 581. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he proposes to take in conjunction with his EU colleagues to protect the concept of the viability of the family farm enterprise throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14906/16]

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the County and City Management Association (2 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: That is because the local authorities were ruled out-----

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the County and City Management Association (2 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry Chairman-----

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the County and City Management Association (2 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I know, but, unfortunately, I have to be in Dáil soon.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the County and City Management Association (2 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: It did not work in the past.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the County and City Management Association (2 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry to interrupt but I have to say-----

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the County and City Management Association (2 Jun 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, I must take the chair in the Dáil. I want to say this before I leave-----