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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Widow's Pension Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 205. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate eligibility for a widow's pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if eligibility for a widow's pension from the United Kingdom exists in this instance also; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12905/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress, to date, in determining an appeal to backdate a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if an oral hearing will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13180/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 230. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has three dependent children and an adult child in full-time education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13183/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Applications (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of one-parent family payment due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13214/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 239. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent supplement will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13231/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 346. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that adequate steps will be taken to ensure the development of the agrifood sector, notwithstanding impositions in respect of carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13353/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 347. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects various aspects of the beef and dairy industry to be affected by carbon reduction requirements; if this is likely to impede the achievement of targets in respect of production and output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13354/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 348. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of regulations to ensure the highest possible standards in regard to traceability; the extent, if any, of new regulations in this regard, with particular reference to country of origin, in respect of meat and meat products originating in third countries, imported into...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 350. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all meat and meat products available in Ireland and throughout the European Union continue to accurately reflect their ingredients, country of origin and relevant quality standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13357/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Labelling (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 352. 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 into this jurisdiction, or into the European Union and subsequently to this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13359/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 349. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects agricultural production to increase throughout each sector in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13356/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 351. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he proposes to take, in conjunction with his European Union 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. [13358/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 353. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which provision continues to be made to ensure the survival of families dependent on the fishing industry in the context of the European Union's review of fishing policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13360/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Artisan Food Sector (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 354. 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. [13361/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 355. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all non-sporting horses have been registered electronically, or otherwise; if the welfare of such animals continues to be monitored by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13362/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Growth (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 356. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the various markets for Irish dairy products have expanded in each of the past five years and in 2015 to date; his expectations for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13363/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cereal Sector (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 357. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is satisfied in respect of the future prospects for the cereal growing sector over the next eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13364/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 359. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to monitor the future growth prospects for the beef, lamb, pigmeat and poultry industries, with particular reference to the fluctuation in import costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13404/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 360. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which employment prospects for families dependent on the fishing industry remain positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13405/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (31 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 361. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the European Union measures to conserve fish stocks continue to show positive results, to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13406/15]