Written answers

Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Department of Agriculture and Food

Milk Quota

10:00 pm

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 411: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the likelihood of a super levy on milk production here for 2007/2008; and if in view of the global market for milk and an anticipated 3% quota increase in 2008, she will ensure that there will be no undue financial penalties levied on Irish dairy producers arising from over production in 2007. [24086/07]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The current milk intake position shows Ireland as being 0.35% above quota for the period to September 30, 2007. The super levy penalty on excess milk production is set down under Council Regulation (EC) No 1788/2003. Member States must abide by the terms of the Regulation and I have no discretion in the matter.

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