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Overseas Missions. (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Chad deployment is operating as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25951/08]

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I would like to pick up on the point made by Deputy Gilmore about the surveillance that was carried out by the British Ministry of Defence. It seems that there has been a significant breach of the international rule of law. I suggest that the proposed covert surveillance Bill be brought to the House. Can the Taoiseach indicate when it might be brought into the House? It seems to be an...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: As the Government will not take that route, I would like to mention another delectable legislative provision that it might consider in this regard. I refer to the legislation that will give effect to the EU framework decision that allows the Irish courts to enforce fines which are imposed in other EU member states. That sounds like a nice little Bill. There is nothing to stop the...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I think it is nice.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to No. 68. There is some difficulty there.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: It is like everything else, a Cheann Comhairle — no reply, no answer, no solution. Nothing is happening. The lights are on, but there is nobody at home.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: There is no answer.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: They should have gone to Specsavers.

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in regard to discussions on the agri-sector in the World Trade Organisation; the proposals received or made by him in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25588/08]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the CAP review and health check; if provision has been made or is expected to be made to restore the concept of self sufficiency and adequacy and continuity of supply within the EU; if an assessment has been carried out into the reason for the reduction in supply in the past three years; if these...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which genetically modified food or food products are imported here and to other EU countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25968/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence from groups or individuals regarding cessation of transport (details supplied) through County Kildare; his plans to address this issue at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25959/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the comparisons that have been made with prices received by the producers for the full range of agricultural products here and throughout the European Union; if he has identified discrepancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25963/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which the food industry here is keeping pace with international developments in the area of precooked, frozen or oven ready products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25964/08]

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has examined the current and future requirements of the pig industry, with particular reference to future requirements and the ability to meet consumer demands at home and compete on international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25965/08]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of inquiries or inspections carried out by his Department in the past 12 months with a view to authentication of meat or meat products purporting to be of Irish origin; if he is satisfied that all such labelled products accurately reflect their original source; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — : (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all food and food products on sale here are accurately labelled to reflect the country of origin and full traceability; if there are notable exceptions; the action taken or proposed to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25967/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the development and expansion of the fruit and vegetable industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25969/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farm retirement pension applications currently on hand; the number approved in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25970/08]