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Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (30 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health if any consideration has been given to a review of the fair deal scheme with particular reference to the need to address any anomalies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18162/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (30 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which all staffing requirements at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, are being met having particular regard to the need to ensure that the full scale and range of services initially promised at the hospital are provided in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18163/11]

Written Answers — Agri-Food Sector: Agri-Food Sector (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent to which he has studied submissions from the various farming organisations or producer interest groups appertaining to the central role likely to be played by agriculture and the food industry in economic recovery; the extent to which he can set in motion the conditions most likely to benefit the industry and...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent to which he expects to facilitate the development of the fishing industry with the objective of maximising employment opportunities, protecting fish stock, creating opportunities for those involved in the fishing industry, banning the dumping of surplus catch and setting out a national strategy to bring about...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if partial interest relief is payable on foot of mortgage of €1340 per month in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17829/11]

Written Answers — Seafood Exports: Seafood Exports (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent to which new markets for Irish fish and fish products have been established over the past five years; the degree to which further new markets are likely to be established in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17916/11]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent if any to which multinational retail outlets find it convenient to source their food products in this jurisdiction or outside; if he has received communications from the farming organisations in this regard; his proposal, if any, to deal with any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring the future viability of the food sector in this country and throughout the EU particularly in the context of any on-going or future World Trade Organisation discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17919/11]

Written Answers — Animal Slaughter: Animal Slaughter (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent, if any, to which he intends or expects to increase the slaughtering capacity at various meat processing plants throughout the country with particular reference to those which have indicated a preference in this regard over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17920/11]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent and level of any discussions he has had with his EU colleagues in the context of EU food security and the discouragement of international speculation resulting in market manipulation, distortion and control of food industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17921/11]

Written Answers — Beef Industry: Beef Industry (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the steps, if any, he has taken or proposes to take to ensure the future growth of the beef sector with particular reference to the need to increase the national herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17922/11]

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent, if any, to which the number of pigs produced in this jurisdiction has fluctuated over the past five years; the extent to which current numbers are sufficient or satisfactory in the context of meeting requirements; if it is intended, expected or required to increase the numbers; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Sheepmeat Sector: Sheepmeat Sector (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent to which sheep numbers are likely to increase or decrease over the next five years based on current or previous trends; the extent, if any to which he intends or expects to address any issues in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17924/11]

Written Answers — Meat Exports: Meat Exports (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the extent to which Irish beef, lamb and or pork and bacon exports have increased or decreased over the past five years to date in 2011; the potential for increased exports in the future under each heading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17925/11]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he has satisfied himself regarding food health and hygiene regulations as applied throughout the industry in respect of both native and imported produce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17926/11]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health the number of instances in respect of which mislabelling of food or food products have been identified in the past three years and to date in 2011 with particular reference to imported products being sold as or of Irish origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17917/11]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health the number and nature of inspections carried out in respect of labelling of product in the food sector; the extent of any violations identified or discovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17927/11]

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation-----

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I will not be deflected from my course by that ribald comment from the Opposition benches.

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I will instead focus my attention on it later. I wish to inquire about two important items of promised legislation and I am interested in the extent to which they have been discussed by the Cabinet and whether the heads have been drawn up. I refer to the Children (Establishment of Child Welfare and Protection Agency) Bill - No. 68 on the list of Government legislation - and the Health...