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

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that Irish beef producers have ready, unimpeded and equal access to all EU member state markets without restriction or price variation; if the Single Market concept is being observed in all such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he has been made aware of the extent to which Irish beef producers can expect a lower price for their product on some European markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14434/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that Irish and European food producers are not likely to suffer any disadvantage in the context of WTO negotiations or EU-US trade discussions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14435/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he continues to be satisfied that labelling and traceability regulations applicable throughout the European Union in respect of product originating within the Union or outside continue to be observed in the spirit and the letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14436/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry, fish product and-or by-products imported directly or indirectly into this jurisdiction are subject to the full extent of the levels of traceability, production, hygiene and husbandry applicable here and throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

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

Bernard Durkan: 179. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all farm support payments already due have been paid up to date; the number, if any, outstanding for technical or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14439/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which all countries throughout the European Union observe conservation measures to safeguard fishing stocks; the locations still most vulnerable in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14441/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 181. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in the context of any discussions with his EU colleagues, particular reference continues to be made to the effectiveness of conservation measures throughout the European Union, with particular reference to different fish species or those deemed to be most vulnerable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14442/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 182. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which conservation measures already adopted in the context of the Common Fisheries Policy or otherwise continue to improve fish stocks in traditional Irish fishing waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14443/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he, in conjunction with his colleagues in the EU, continues to be aware of the difficulties facing families dependent on the fishing industry here and throughout the European Union; the measures being pursued to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14445/14]

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

Bernard Durkan: 183. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department have identified opportunities for the expansion of the export of dairy produce globally; the degree to which such prospects are likely to be affected by the lifting of milk quotas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14444/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Support Services (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 192. To ask the Minister for Health if home support services previously approved will commence in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14249/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 201. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card is likely to issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14318/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a decision to refuse a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14325/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Height Limits (26 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which road transport height restrictions continue to be alleviated in the agri-transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14440/14]

Order of Business (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, what is the status of the climate action and low carbon development Bill which may become more important as fuel concerns increase? The international tax agreements Bill may be similarly important, given that the issues arising caused some discussion in recent times. To what extent have these Bills been agreed to by the Cabinet and made ready for publication?

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces is in liaison with other defence forces throughout the European Union with a view to ensuring compatibility in respect of procedures, operational equipment, command structures, communication and language; if he is satisfied that adequate co-ordination exists to ensure that no country throughout the European Union...

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the necessity for compatibility between the Defence Forces and other defence forces throughout Europe and those on UN deployments with a view to ensuring that each understands the other sufficiently adequately to be able to cope with emergency situations.

Other Questions: European Defence Capabilities (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for the comprehensive reply. I ask, by way of supplementary, whether he is satisfied regarding the familiarity of the Defence Forces with the standards, equipment and training applicable in other jurisdictions throughout the European Union and by forces in deployment from the UN and to what extent is he satisfied that in emergency situations it is possible to dovetail...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (25 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Defence if he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of training, equipment, supply and transport and communications throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Navy and Air Corps with particular reference to their ability to respond in any emergency situation or natural disaster requiring heavy lifting equipment, air ambulance services and sea and air...

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