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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to further encourage the growing of willow, miscanthus and other crops for biomass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28584/08]

Written Answers — Farmers' Markets: Farmers' Markets (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to encourage more direct selling from farmer to customer by restoring and promoting a national network of farmers' markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28586/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to work with the implementation group established under the Farmers' Charter to monitor outcomes and ensure that the charter is modified if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28590/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that the views of farmers are systematically sought on the paperwork linked to all revisions of schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28591/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 538: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to implement policies to ensure Ireland's clean and green food marketing image is protected and actively promoted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28592/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to consolidate all aspects of the development and promotion of the agri-food industry within his Department and establish a Cabinet sub-committee on the food and beverage sector, shadowed by a high level interdepartmental group; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to work with the food industry to ensure that the maximum potential of this key indigenous sector is fully realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28594/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to expand the regional food forum concept here to develop a forum through which researchers, producers, processors and consumers may engage and interact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28595/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to facilitate small food business by making available through An Bord Bia an increased level of expert advice and support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28596/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to support the development of small and medium agri-enterprises and short food chain activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28597/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to continue to offer a range of supports to young farmers entering agriculture, including education, taxation measures and direct start-up aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28598/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to retain stamp duty relief that continues to play an important role in the early hand-over of farms to the younger generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28599/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to support farmers here by promoting measures for the minimisation of agricultural waste and for effective and environmentally friendly waste disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28600/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to provide supports to facilitate and ensure the implementation of EU directives on water, waste, nitrates and integrated pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28601/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to support education and training courses for both young and adult farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28602/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to fund educational and commercial development courses to equip farmers for diversification into new enterprises and revise educational curricula to take account of agriculture post CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28603/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure that courses are available at night, at weekends and through e-learning to facilitate part-time farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28604/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 551: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to invest in agricultural colleges here and restructure the environment through which they are supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28606/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to increase the level of funding committed to agri-food research to more than €641 million under the National Development Plan with a further €289 million for investment in capital infrastructure and marketing for the food industry; and if he will...

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to ensure all non-core funding is allocated in a competitive way, ensuring that all institutions competing for research money achieve the highest of standards and that research results in a tangible benefit at farm and food business level; and if he...