Results 8,141-8,160 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: What is Deputy Creed's deal or proposal?
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I am not.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Ãireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: as a small open economy Ireland has much to gain from the rule based trading environment provided by the World Trade Organisation and Ireland is committed to seeking an acceptable conclusion to the current round of WTO negotiations; the Government is seeking an outcome to these WTO...
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: This demonstrates that WTO rules enable importing countries to ensure that supplies of food are safe and secure. I will continue to insist that the Commission enforces all the required animal and public health controls to ensure products imported into the EU are safe and are produced to the equivalent standards of EU products.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: These priorities are fully in line with the commitments made by the Government in the programme for Government and I am fully determined these commitments will be delivered. As part of the process of developing my strategy for the negotiations, I and my Department meet on an ongoing basis representatives of the various interested parties in the agriculture and agrifood sectors to discuss the...
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: It is far too early to consider what position Ireland will have to take on a final WTO deal. We are still in the throes of negotiations and there is no certainty as yet in terms of the timing or shape of a final deal. The next couple of weeks will be crucial. It will be up to the Irish Government in the fullness of time to consider its position taking into account in an informed manner all...
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: There is no doubt that we are entering another crucial phase in these negotiations and determined efforts will be made during the coming weeks to reach an agreement. We must all remain vigilant to ensure that the final agreement is a balanced one that does not result in disproportionate burdens on EU agriculture. I and my Department will continue to consult with all the interested parties...
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I am referring not to the 2005 offer but to the 2003 reform of the CAP. This represents the limit of the Commission's negotiating position as approved by the Council of Ministers. I assure the House that I will continue to vigorously pursue Ireland's interests in these negotiations. I will seek to influence in every way possible the discussions within the EU and WTO negotiating forums...
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: We must be united in our efforts to achieve a positive outcome for Ireland, an outcome which will stimulate the economy, enhance the position of our exporters in the global market, an outcome which does not undermine the 2003 reforms of the CAP and an outcome which will provide a basis of the continued growth and development of the agriculture and agrifood sectors in Ireland.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Deputy Creed is more than welcomeââ
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy obviously reads none of my press releases.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: That is absolutely infantile.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: That is right.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy is the one who is interested in such matters.
- World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: He met the German Chancellor this week.
- Written Answers — Legislative Controls: Legislative Controls (10 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: There have been ongoing discussions between my Department and the business concern involved in this matter. The business proposes to use meat and bone meal (MBM) in the manufacture of fertiliser. The use of MBM, which is an animal by-product, is strictly regulated under both EU and national legislation, in order to protect public and animal health. The business proposes to get a third party...
- Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (10 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 to 128, inclusive, together. As I have stated on many occasions the current round of WTO negotiations represent a significant challenge for EU and Irish agriculture. These negotiations are ongoing and given the significant number of unresolved issues it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding the overall impacts on the different agriculture sectors...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: As previously advised in reply to a question from the Deputy on 12 February 2008, after expiry of an existing lease and the reversion of entitlements from the person named to another farmer, no application to transfer entitlements was received under the 2007 Single Payment Scheme year. The person named was advised of this and subsequently submitted an application to transfer 17.88...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (10 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: All fishermen are eligible to undertake Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) training programmes including those serving on vessels that are decommissioning. In this regard, BIM and FÃS have agreed to co-operate to provide training for fishing vessel crew members that find themselves without a job when their fishing vessel is decommissioned. Both agencies will work closely together to provide...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Apr 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The person concerned is an applicant for aid under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme. His application for payment is currently being examined within my Department and the outcome will be notified to the person concerned as soon as possible.