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Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his proposals for the future development of the sporting horse industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5300/09]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he has taken or proposes to take at European Union level to minimise the impact of overfishing in Irish coastal waters with consequences for the fishing community; if he will impress upon his EU colleagues the necessity to recognise that those who contributed most to the depletion of the stocks should be...

Written Answers — Food Security: Food Security (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, unilaterally or together with his European Union colleagues, he has put in place or will put in place adequate measures to ensure European food security, continuity and consistency of supply adequate to meet the demands of the EU for the foreseeable future, having particular regard to the need to ensure self...

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the development and expansion of the pork and bacon industry on home and export markets with particular reference to maintaining existing outlets and establishing new markets and the need to establish clear recognition of a quality Irish product; if he is satisfied that he has established adequate...

Written Answers — Sheep Sector: Sheep Sector (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the future development of the lamb industry with particular reference to retaining existing export markets, establishing and developing new outlets and ensuring recognition abroad for a quality Irish product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5304/09]

Written Answers — State Laboratories: State Laboratories (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the degree to which full laboratory facilities for the equine industry are available here; the degree to which samples are currently sent abroad; if it is intended or expected to provide the full range of facilities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5305/09]

Written Answers — State Laboratories: State Laboratories (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that all traceability, animal feed testing and the testing of all elements of the food chain can be carried out with minimum delay through the laboratory facilities available here; the degree to which such samples are referred to overseas laboratories; the reason for such referrals; when he expects the...

Written Answers — Beef Industry: Beef Industry (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the future development and expansion of the beef industry with particular reference to maintaining existing and developing new export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5307/09]

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Chair will be glad to hear that I will not pursue that particular question, although it is on my mind and there are some unanswered questions. Deputy Stagg raised the issue of estate management companies. The Taoiseach did not clarify the matter but only said it is ongoing. However, when I asked the Tánaiste about it I was told a single Bill was being introduced.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: In the previous week, I was told there would be two Bills, one from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and one from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Will the Taoiseach clarify whether there will be one or two Bills?

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government recently announced a scheme for insulating houses, which is very progressive and welcome. It is a good idea. However, at the same time, local authorities throughout the country have abolished the disabled persons' grants——

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Bernard Durkan: ——or suspended them.

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Bernard Durkan: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle——

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Bernard Durkan: ——the local government Bill is on the Order Paper and you know it is on the Order Paper.

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Bernard Durkan: I would like to have a debate on that issue——

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Bernard Durkan: ——and let us find out what exactly is happening in this area. Are we receiving contradiction?

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Bernard Durkan: We know it is this session, but when will we have it this session? Will we wait for the abolition?

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Bernard Durkan: I do not think——

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Bernard Durkan: ——the Taoiseach is aware that the disabled persons' grants have been abolished.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The disabled persons' grants are abolished at the same time that the Government makes an announcement to refurbish houses, which is a good scheme.