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Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a case to the EU Commission to strengthen the labelling regulations governing origin of seafood following the court cases on the issue of origin of smoked salmon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20364/09]

Written Answers — Waste Food Recycling Policy: Waste Food Recycling Policy (20 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is intending to prepare a national waste food recycling management policy in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20366/09]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (19 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the emergency action being taken to close down the large dog breeding establishments affected by canine brucellosis; the reason emergency action was not able to be taken before the arrival of the canine brucellosis in view of the unregulated, intensive and abusive nature of these establishments; the action...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the alternative programme for the care of the patients of St. Loman's and Newcastle Hospitals in the event of the sale of these two hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19169/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (13 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if waste food products from supermarkets are permitted to be recycled into animal feed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19167/09]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (13 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the names of the external consultees considering the application for the offshore wind farm on the Codling Bank; if the impact of the wind farm on the visual amenity of the coastline will be taken into consideration; his intended action to prevent financial speculation on offshore wind farm leases; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will proceed with digital terrestrial television following the announcement by a company (details supplied) that they no longer intend to proceed with plans for commercial DTT. [18758/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the arrangements that have been made on a temporary basis to provide services in the social welfare office in Arklow during the period of sick leave of a senior inspector in the office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18565/09]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 358: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify which body is responsible for licensing food recycling companies; if he, the Environmental Protection Agency or local government has responsibility in this regard; if changes have taken place in terms of the regulation of such companies in view of the recent pork dioxin crisis; if he has...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (12 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow regarding milk quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18564/09]

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Like most speakers in the House, I welcome the general thrust of this Bill. It seeks to allow port companies to invest, develop and expand to their maximum potential in a range of ways which allow them go outside their own areas. The harbour limits enhance their ability to borrow and develop. However, there are a few fundamental amendments tacked onto the Bill which are certainly a cause...

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: There are currently nine different Departments with a toe in the marine sector. It is not the best way to run that sector. Deputy Dooley spoke about critical infrastructure and mentioned a bridge. When he went over his time allocation, I thought he had strayed over to speak on behalf of the Opposition, as that is what we have been saying for so long. Like every other Deputy, I must focus...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: I thank Deputy Brian Hayes for tabling the motion. The Department's motives for this decision are based purely on bookkeeping. In my contribution to the Private Members' debate to encourage the Government to reduce the number of junior Ministers from 20 to 12, I pointed out the saving involved would almost cover the cuts in special needs provision of €7 million. The Minister of State...

Written Answers — Shipping Industry: Shipping Industry (6 May 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Transport the action being taken to co-ordinate action with other Departments on the development of Irish shipping in view of the new EU ruling on the lower tax rate for Irish shipping. [17854/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (29 Apr 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if food recycling companies remain licensed by local authorities following the dioxin crisis in 2008; if his Department has taken on any role in the licensing, inspecting or monitoring of such facilities; the procedure involved in doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16821/09]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (29 Apr 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legislative position both domestically and at European level with regard to the obligation to detail slaughter date for poultry products on packaged poultry; if the slaughter date must be clearly presented on poultry labels; if this obligation pertains to other meat products; if he intends to bring forward amendments...

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (29 Apr 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the specific role his Department plays in monitoring compliance with food safety and traceability requirements; the relationship or interaction his Department has with other Departments or State agencies in ensuring compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16823/09]

Written Answers — Fallen Animal Collection Scheme: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (29 Apr 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the withdrawal of supports under the fallen animals scheme, the corresponding five-fold increase in the cost of disposing of animals and the changed circumstances with regard to the risk posed by BSE, he will introduce a system of on-farm disposal of animals with approved veterinary clearance to avoid...

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Andrew Doyle: I welcome the chance to speak on this Private Members' motion. I compliment Deputy Coveney on introducing it. I sincerely believe that over the next four or five years, the manner in which the world prioritises the development of a model of producing energy, infrastructure and food will become a prime economic driver in itself. It will become a whole new economy. Although one might wonder...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (28 Apr 2009)

Andrew Doyle: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the presence of dioxins in bottled water exposed to sunlight has been determined; and if precautionary public health measures are required to minimise exposure to dioxins. [16246/09]