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Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (1 Dec 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the way the Food Harvest 2020 report can contribute to the growth of the Irish organic and horticulture sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45046/10]

Written Answers — Food Harvest 2020: Food Harvest 2020 (1 Dec 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the horticulture action group to report back to the Food Harvest 2020 high level implementation group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45045/10]

Written Answers — Farm Plan Scheme: Farm Plan Scheme (17 Nov 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 211: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reintroduce a scheme (details supplied) and if so, the date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43339/10]

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the way Food Harvest 2020 can contribute to the development of the Irish organic and horticulture sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40774/10]

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Máire Hoctor: I am aware of the increased promotion, production and consumption of organic food across the country, which is to be welcomed. Has the Minister of State's Department carried out any audit on the area of land concerned or the number of organic producers across the country? Surely this must have expanded in line with the expansion of production and consumption.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Máire Hoctor: What are the future prospects for organic farming? Is the Minister of State confident that the targets of Food Harvest 2020 can still be met, even in the current economic downturn?

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Máire Hoctor: And brought it back.

Written Answers — Food Harvest 2020: Food Harvest 2020 (4 Nov 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the implementation of the recommendations set out in Food Harvest 2020 in relation to organics and horticulture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40773/10]

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Establishments: Dog Breeding Establishments (28 Oct 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 85: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will meet with the hunting and field sport organisations to consult with them regarding the regulations on the Dog Breeding Bill (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39527/10]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2010)

Máire Hoctor: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy John Moloney, for sharing time. As a native of Nenagh who was born in Nenagh hospital and whose first job was as a domestic staff member there, I would like to acknowledge the extensive capital works carried out there over the past number of years. Front line services have been improved...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Sep 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her plans to lift the embargo on the appointments to posts of responsibility in schools taking into account her commitment indicated at the teachers conference for review of the situation. [31732/10]

European Economic and Social Committee (8 Jul 2010)

Máire Hoctor: I add my strong voice in support of my colleague, Deputy Mattie McGrath, on this difficult issue for the farming sector and particularly the dairy sector. Like my colleague, I emphasise that I have absolutely no difficulty with BirdWatch Ireland; I acknowledge the good work of this organisation not only in Tipperary but across the country. However, I wish to resolve this issue if at all...

Schools Recognition (6 Jul 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Táim an-buíoch don Cheann Comhairle tar éis deis a thabhairt domsa labhairt faoin scoil náisiúnta i gCnoc, Ros Cré, Contae Thiobraid Árann, ag smaoineamh é a oscailt arís. I am grateful to have the opportunity to raise the issue in relation to the proposal before the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Mary Coughlan, at the moment to reopen Knock national school as a...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Máire Hoctor: That is not true.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Jun 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 161: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied). [25870/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 Jun 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not received a reply to their appeal for domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24998/10]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (26 May 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the contribution that he believes the recent Bord Bia food and drink summit can make to the forthcoming 2020 strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21849/10]

Written Answers — Agri-Food Industry: Agri-Food Industry (26 May 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the contribution that he believes the Irish agri-food sector can make to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21850/10]

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Máire Hoctor: I am pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the debate on the diversification of primary school provision. I want to acknowledge the patronage handed down over the years by the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland, and the introduction in recent years of An Foras Pátrúnachta for gaelscoileanna and Educate Together. I recognise the composition of the boards of all the...

Written Answers — Departmental Committees: Departmental Committees (29 Apr 2010)

Máire Hoctor: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the timescale for the 2020 strategy committee to complete its work to draw up a long-term strategy for the agri-food, forestry and fisheries sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16787/10]