Results 14,741-14,760 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: There is no record in the Department of Agriculture and Food of an application form under the 2005 single payment national reserve having been received from the person in question.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The person named submitted an application to the 2005 single payment national reserve but the circumstances cited by him do not apply to any category under the reserve. Therefore, he is ineligible for an allocation of entitlements from the reserve. The person in question may be eligible to apply under the force majeure measures of the single payment scheme. I have arranged for an application...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The person in question lodged three applications under the 2004 EU special beef scheme; on 27 January 2004 in respect of two animals, on 2 November 2004 in respect of 38 animals and on 2 December 2004 in respect of three animals. Under the scheme's terms and conditions, all animals are required to be CMMS compliant on the date of application. Following computer validation, however, 34 of the...
- Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: As a derogation from the general rule that new leases of land and quota cannot be established, the milk quota regulations provide that if a lessor is a participant in the early retirement scheme, a new lease of land and milk quota may be put in place if certain conditions are satisfied. The regulations state, however, that the milk quota shall not transfer to a new lessee unless the Minister...
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy's party does not display the same respect for human beings.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: Deputy Morgan is always welcome to come and see how we work.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: I am delighted to see that we have sensitivities across the way. I am sorely tempted to deviate from my speech and I will do so to respond to a number of political points to reacquaint some Members of the House who inadvertently referred to a number of issues, particularly hare coursing, which is not under my jurisdiction but comes under the remit of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism....
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: We will deal with the issue of the Bill proposed, but I hear that a man who survived on live exports is now of the opinion that they should be removed. That does not reflect the reality of the situation. I am equally surprised Fine Gael Deputies have not read between the lines as to where we are going. One Deputy read between the lines and saw exactly where we are going because--ââ
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: ââthe members of the Fine Gael Party are at least pragmatic in reflecting the realities of agriculture and have been very supportive in addressing a number of these issues. If we want to have a countryside where the people who do not live outside the M50 can come and involve themselves for the weekend and go home, that is fine, but it is not the way it is going to be. If that is the way...
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: I am equally surprised that we are now going to have a proposed coalition of romantics on the other side of this House. I am glad to seeââ
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: ââthat we have the opportunity to discuss this. I am opposed to the introduction of a ban on fur farming. Instead, I believe the correct approach is to apply appropriate licensing and control procedures to ensure both the security of the farms and acceptable welfare conditions. I have reached this view for a number of reasons. In particular, fur farming is a legitimate activity and it is...
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: They are not.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy never raised the question in a debate.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy should give way on that issue.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: I hope not.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: That is the Green Party's agenda for rural Ireland.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: I am delighted the Deputy has told me that. He must think I know nothing.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy has not a clue. Beef prices have never been so good.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: The Green Party are the hypocrites.
- Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)
Mary Coughlan: There are no fur farms in Northern Ireland.