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Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: There is a good deal of wildlife in this House.

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

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is satisfied that the benefit achieved in the context of Common Agricultural Policy reform for European agriculture will not be eroded in any future international trade discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26137/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he is confident of achieving the best possible result for the agricultural community in the context of redistribution of direct payments under the various headings in the aftermath of Common Agricultural reform with particular reference to the need to ensure that regard is had for the size and importance of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: International Education Services (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Irish universities can make use of Irish-India friendship of business associations with a view to establishing third level links with India, whether located in India and Ireland, with a view to forming a basis for continued co-operation in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26555/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the maximum rent support available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26544/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Applications (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent, if any, to which arrears in respect of child benefit are due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26547/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent allowance will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26551/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will accept this request for appeal against decision to refuse disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the availability of conclusive medical evidence to the effect that they will not be in a position to take up employment in the foreseeable future; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he has continued to have discussions with the farming organisations and others regarding the redistribution of benefits accruing from the Common Agricultural Policy reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline any particularly sensitive issues arising in relation to revised farm support payments emanating from the Common Agricultural Policy reform; the extent to which he expects to reach agreement in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26524/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy Reform (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent of the benefits accruing to the fishing industry with particular reference to those families depending on the sector arising from EU fisheries policy reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26525/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects the agri-food industry to benefit from EU reforms such as Common Agricultural Policy and the abolition of milk quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26526/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that trade deals negotiable by the EU, in the aftermath of Common Agricultural Policy reform, do not undermine the Irish or European food industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26527/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Laboratory Facilities (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the various veterinary laboratory facilities in respect of the bovine, pig, poultry, lamb and equine sectors here are adequate to meet all laboratory testing requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26528/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his expectations for further development of the beef industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26529/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which targets set in Food Harvest 2020 remain on course; if any particular sector is performing better than others; the immediate action required if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Development (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which fishing conservation policies adopted by the EU continue to benefit the fishing industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26531/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the cessation of the dumping of surplus catch continues to benefit fish conservation measures in this country and throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26532/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Temporary Travel Documentation (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a travel document or other facility might be offered to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26534/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (19 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) in County Laois qualifies for an upgrade of stamp 2 to stamp 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26535/14]