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Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which, in the course of the forestry planting programme, an effort is being made to ensure the planting of tree species most likely to be efficient in the context of carbon sequestration. [25971/08]

Written Answers — Sectoral Development: Sectoral Development (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his short, medium and long-term plans for the development of the agriculture and fishing sectors with particular reference to the need to develop and expand the industries with the ability to compete on international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25972/08]

Written Answers — Sectoral Development: Sectoral Development (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his proposals for the ongoing developments of agriculture here in the next five years with particular reference to maintaining existing markets for Irish produce in addition to opening new markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25983/08]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of full-time farmers in 1998; the number currently engaged in full-time farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25973/08]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which deer farming has expanded or contracted in the past five years; his plans for the future of this industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25974/08]

Written Answers — Dairy Exports: Dairy Exports (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has studied potential threats to Irish dairy exports abroad; the degree to which Ireland's export markets are improving, stable or otherwise; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25975/08]

Written Answers — Meat Exports: Meat Exports (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of countries to which Irish beef, pigmeat and lamb are currently exported; the extent to which new markets have been established or old markets lost; the countries with which Ireland has to compete on such markets; the degree to which Ireland is holding or losing it's competitive edge; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the acreage and variety of bio-fuel crops currently growing or proposed in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25977/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in the matter of bio-energy crops; the extent to which such discussions are expected to impact positively on climate change issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25978/08]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he proposes to take to encourage the beet growing sector to diversify with particular reference to the need to maintain farm income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25979/08]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all beef and beef products imported into Ireland and on sale through shops, supermarkets or the catering trade are expected to be compliant with EU regulations in regard to traceability, hygiene and husbandry requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25980/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he proposes to take to encourage the proliferation of anaerobic digesters to cater for farm waste, improve efficiency, become more eco-friendly and contribute to the energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25981/08]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that EU support for Irish agriculture will be sufficient to give adequate support to the industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25982/08]

Written Answers — Sectoral Development: Sectoral Development (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to ensure the future development of the agricultural industry with particular reference to meat and dairy sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25984/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for a higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25517/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the application for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25586/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25960/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25961/08]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The pain of that.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Bernard Durkan: We will all go down to the woods today.