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European Council: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Ask a question.

European Council: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy needs to concentrate on a question.

European Council: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It should not take that long.

European Council: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Dooley.

European Council: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I want the Deputy to withdraw that remark because it is not true. The Chair does not interrupt; the Chair intervenes when a Member is out of order.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Taoiseach to indicate the current projections regarding the health information Bill, the EirGrid Bill and the adoption (tracing and information) Bill. Have the aforementioned Bills been approved by Cabinet and when are they likely to come before the House?

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct.

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to use his influence within the European Union in the context of any EU-US trade discussions with a view to ensuring the future of the agri-food sector in this country and throughout Europe; if initial indications in this regard are reassuring in the context of the WTO; and if he will make a statement...

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the need for vigilance in any negotiations between the EU and the US in the context of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, in the aftermath of the very successful deal on the agriculture sector in Europe which was worked out by the Minister during the Irish EU Presidency. There is a need to make provision to ensure that it is not eroded subsequently in any further...

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Will it be a priority of the Minister and his EU colleagues to ensure that the agri-food industry is not in any way disadvantaged to facilitate other areas of trade, for example, with regard to engineering, technology and so forth, or to improve the bargaining position of other sectors at the expense of the agri-food sector?

Other Questions: Trade Agreements (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I again thank the Minister. I have a further question regarding husbandry, production, management, traceability and hygiene. We can rely on procedures in that regard being enforced in the EU. Will the same standards that apply here and in the European Union be applied to imports?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 22. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he is aware of the disparity between beef prices to the producer and those charged to the consumer by the multiples with particular reference to the fact that Irish beef exports to the UK appear to not be treated in accordance with EU rules; if any action is likely to be taken at national or EU level to address...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the application for higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14425/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the amount of jobseeker’s allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14393/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14323/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which it is expected the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 is likely to ensure that all animals are subject to the provisions of the legislation without exception, that the welfare of all horses is observed in the spirit and the letter, that management, husbandry and health requirements are met in full and without...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which animal welfare legislation adequately addresses issues arising in respect of production, husbandry, treatment and general welfare of the non-thoroughbred horse sector; the extent to which violations in this area have been brought to the attention of the relevant sector; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which production, husbandry and welfare of the non-thoroughbred horse sector continues to be monitored by his Department with a view to ensuring that the highest standards are applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14437/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he can expect to be in a position to monitor activities in the beef sector with a view to ensuring that bull beef production is in some way aligned to market opportunities and requirements, with particular reference to the elimination of an oversupply in a particular sector leading to losses for producers; and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department has examined the circumstances which resulted in an oversupply of bull beef resulting in serious loss to the producer; if any steps are likely to be taken to address a repetition of any such situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14431/14]