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Written Answers — Beef Exports: Beef Exports (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the markets currently showing great potential for growth at EU or worldwide level for Irish beef and beef products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7459/12]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which Irish poultry exports have developed in each of the past five years and to date in 2012; the prospects for the future at EU and worldwide levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7460/12]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries from which beef, lamb, poultry or pigmeat and associated products are imported to this country or the EU; the extent of the regulations in respect of husbandry production or hygiene and traceability applicable in such countries; the extent to which this conforms to EU standards; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of persons currently employed in the mushroom growing industry here; the extent to which employment in the sector and fluctuated in the past four years and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7464/12]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is possible to maximise job opportunities arising from the value-added processing of all food and food products in the dairy, meat, fish and poultry sectors with particular reference to addressing issues arising from the downturn in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7465/12]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health the number of breaches of food labelling in respect of traceability and other standard that have been identified in each of the past four years to date in 2012; the action, if any, taken thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7461/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7485/12]

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Mattie will have to take over.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Whatever about predicting the future, the Deputies opposite cannot remember the past.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Welcome home.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which he has had discussions with his EU or UN colleagues in the context of peacekeeping or peace enforcement in respect of which the Defence Forces could be asked to participate; the most likely areas for such participation in the future; the likely strength of any such deployment; the extent of special training if any required in...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which military training for the Army, Navy and Air Corps is kept up to date and in accordance with modern practice and international standards for such armies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7187/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Defence the degree to which the sea-going vessel of the Naval Service continue to be upgraded, replaced and or modernised on an ongoing basis with a view to matching the highest possible international standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7188/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which investment in modern technology and equipment including IT continues in the Naval Service; the extent to which such requirements are likely to be met in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7191/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which Air Corps aircraft and equipment continues to be modernised in line with best international practice with a view to ensuring maximum efficiency and liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7189/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which investment in modern technology and equipment including IT continues in the Air Corps; the extent to which such requirements are likely to be met in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7190/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure adequate investment in emergency services provided by the Defence Forces in the future, notwithstanding the ongoing economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7192/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of positions, at all ranks, currently vacant or waiting to be filled in the Army, Navy and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7193/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces, Army, Navy and Air Corps; the strength of the Reserve; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated in each of the past five years to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7194/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the FCA; the extent to which ongoing training and equipment remains available to the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7195/12]