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Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: I am aware that this is an issue close to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's heart. I congratulate Mr. Aaron Forde and his team at Connaught Gold on its negotiations which were completed last weekend. Perhaps the Minister might address the issue of the balanced expansion of the dairy industry. Naturally, particular parts of the country are ahead of the curve in that regard. However, two critical...

Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: This is an important issue.

Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: Two questions arise from the Minister's reply. Are there any plans to reintroduce farm consolidation relief which lapsed in June?

Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: On farm partnerships, the Minister will be aware that part of the difficulty in this regard is that partnership law dates back to British rule. The law in this regard is completely outdated to meet the needs of today. This is part of the risk associated with going down the road towards partnership. Does the Minister propose to introduce primary legislation to deal specifically with farm...

Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: If I may ask a brief supplementary question.

Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: I am only encroaching on my own time for the next question. I have another seven minutes.

Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: The last thing we want to do is to suspend the House.

Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: While our part of the country may not be as efficient at producing milk as in south Leinster and Munster, when a comparison is made on a European scale we are very efficient in producing milk in our region. With regard to the peripheral areas of this country, can some form of a mechanism be put in place to bring the processes together? It would mean bringing together those involved in the...

Food Labelling (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the implementation of country of origin labelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31631/11]

Food Labelling (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the coming legislation. Regarding existing legislation, namely, labelling regulations of 2000, there have been very few prosecutions in that regard. Is the Minister concerned there have been so few? Has any progress been made on the abuse of the existing labelling laws regarding the gaping loophole, otherwise known as substantial transformation, that allows a chicken fillet or...

Food Labelling (2 Nov 2011)

Denis Naughten: It has improved its situation.

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the policy of directing single farm payments via garnishee orders in view of the fact that this is a direct EU Commission payment to support farm incomes and production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31700/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Health further to his parliamentary reply to a Topical Issue debate of 29 September 2011, when children will be treated at the urgent care centre in Roscommon County Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31648/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health the timetable of the completion of the project to allow X-rays taken at Roscommon County Hospital to be read remotely; when a computerised medical records system will be introduced to allow patient records at Roscommon to be accessed remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31752/11]

Army Barracks (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: I accept what the Minister said and I am not trying to pre-empt any decision by Government. To put the question another way, if it is the case that the closure of barracks has implications for Custume Barracks in Athlone, can the Minister assure the House that the additional facilities required to cater for additional numbers would be put in place at Custume Barracks to meet the existing...

Emergency Response Agencies (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the level of support available to the Defence Forces to deal with severe weather emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31327/11]

Emergency Response Agencies (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: I too want to acknowledge the work and the role of the Civil Defence and the Defence Forces, both recently and over the severe weather crises we have seen over the past number of years. I wish to focus on one aspect of this work, the support provided to the HSE. Last winter, the Defence Forces provided substantial support throughout the country. One of the recommendations of the working...

Emergency Response Agencies (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: Does it not make more sense that the Defence Forces purchases equipment such as field ambulances and six-wheel vehicles with high bodies to be used in emergencies when they would be put to good use, rather than local authorities or civil defence teams purchasing them? We have the potential for serious issues this winter and, in an emergency, if someone must be transported from an isolated...

Army Barracks (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for further investment at Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31328/11]

Army Barracks (26 Oct 2011)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister for his reply. As he is aware, Custume Barracks in Athlone have seen some additional capital investment on foot of the closure of the barracks in County Longford. As he knows, the military authorities are considering the possible closure of Cavan and Mullingar barracks, where a total of 330 soldiers and 240 reservists are based. This would have implications for the...