Written answers
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Department of Agriculture and Food
- Alternative Farm Enterprises
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he acknowledges that the use of bio-energy provides an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions originating from... - Aquaculture Licences
Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will detail the discussions he has had relating to the recent communications from the European Union regarding... - Animal Diseases
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in place to tackle bovine viral diarrhoea; the role he sees in this context for a national vaccination scheme;... - Farm Incomes
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will comment on the disparity between the fall in Irish farm income in the past year when compared to other EU... - Beef Industry
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will comment on the decline in beef calf numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22048/10] - Food Imports
Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will comment on the level of food and drink imports from the UK in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Agri-Environment Options Scheme
Question 43: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications received for the agri-environment options scheme; the consequences for any EU funds allocated but... - Sheep Production
Question 44: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the funding that is being allocated to the new grassland sheep scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21864/10] - Agri-Environment Options Scheme
Question 45: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the agri-environment options scheme plans will commence; the amount of money that will be awarded in 2010; and if he... - Common Agricultural Policy
Question 46: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in the context of the forthcoming negotiations on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, he believes in the... - Trade Negotiations
Question 47: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the Mercosur and EU trade deal talks trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21994/10] - Food Industry
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... - Agri-Environment Options Scheme
Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding changes to the agri-environment options scheme specifications on species rich grassland and the... - On-farm Investment Schemes
Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the measures announced in July 2009 using unspent Common Agricultural Policy funds will be delivered; and if he will... - Afforestation Programme
Question 51: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the strategic implications of the cuts to forest premia; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Rural Environment Protection Scheme
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress that is being made on the REP scheme payments especially in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the number of payments... - Common Fisheries Policy
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his priorities for the new Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21848/10] - Cereal Sector
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he is taking to encourage forward selling in the grain market and thereby reduce dependency on prices in the market... - Food Industry
Question 55: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give details of the discussions he has had regarding the timeframe for the introduction of the code of conduct for... - Fishing Industry Development
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the capital funding that he has put in place for the development of small fish processing businesses for 2010; and if he will... - Common Agricultural Policy
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of administering the Common Agricultural Policy here as a percentage of the CAP funds allocated to Ireland; the way... - Harbours and Piers
Question 58: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends to visit Cromane pier, County Kerry; if he will indicate a date for his proposed visit; and if he will make a... - Access to Credit
Question 59: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress that has been made between the banks and those representing pig farmers in particular; his views on whether many... - Trade Negotiations
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has been in contact with the EU Agriculture Commissioner regarding the decision by the Commission to re-open... - Single Payment Scheme
Question 61: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether there is a compelling case to change the current historical model of determining single payments; and if... - EU Directives
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give details of the discussions he has had relating to the recent communication from the European Union regarding... - Food Industry
Question 63: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures that he is taking to ensure the viability of the artisan farmhouse cheese sector; if he acknowledges that there... - Dairy Industry
Question 64: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views regarding the continued need for the use of market management measures in the dairy sector, in view of the ongoing... - National Laboratory
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the national laboratory at Backweston, Celbridge, County Kildare is now adequately equipped and staffed to meet all... - Oireachtas Committees' Reports
Question 66: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has read the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on farming and fishing in the... - Marine Institute
Question 67: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the research that is being carried out by the Marine Institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22086/10] - Alternative Farm Enterprises
Question 68: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications that were received and the number accepted under the bioenergy scheme 2010; and if he will make a... - Health and Safety Regulations
Question 69: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if any publicity campaign is planned to highlight the importance of health and safety practices on farms over the summer... - Farm Waste Management
Question 70: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the final instalment of the farm waste management grants will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Afforestation Programme
Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the benefits that will be delivered as a result of the recently announced €3 million grant assistance under the COFORD... - Beef Industry
Question 72: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the checks that his Department carry out on weighing machines in meat plants; if he is satisfied regarding their accuracy;... - Fisheries Protection
Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the cod recovery plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22083/10] - Dairy Industry
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding his Department's checking of milk testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21979/10] - Organic Farming
Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of demand there is for organic food; his views on whether there is potential for this to grow; and if he will make... - Aquaculture Licences
Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of aquaculture licences that are awaiting processing; the number of licence applications that are for first time... - Irish National Stud
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether there is a strong case for amending the law to bring the Irish National Stud under the remit of the... - Alternative Farm Enterprises
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the feed in tariff price for energy from on-farm biomass; the way he proposes to incentivise this area in view... - Agri-Environment Options Scheme
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers that applied for the agri-environment options scheme in each county; and if he will make a statement on... - Live Exports
Question 81: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he is taking to support live exports to Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21839/10] - On-farm Investment Schemes
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to be in a position to announce details of on-farm investment schemes for the pig and poultry sectors; and if... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the part bioenergy will play in reducing Ireland's national emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21861/10] - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the advice that is available to farmers interested in engaging in micro-generation; and if he will make a statement on the... - Farm Retirement Scheme
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of retired farmers who availed of the early retirement scheme since the scheme was reopened for hardship cases in... - Rural Environment Protection Scheme
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REPS 4 plans that were rejected prior to the 17 May 2010 deadline on a county basis; and if he will make a... - Economic Competitiveness
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if research has been carried out into the extra costs associated with agricultural production and the impact this is having... - Grant Payments
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are intentions to link farm safety to cross compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22020/10] - Common Agricultural Policy
Question 91: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the single biggest challenge in the negotiations on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013; and... - Bovine Disease Controls
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the benefits for farmers arising from his recently announced arrangements on TB testing for cattle going direct to slaughter;... - Domestic Abattoirs
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding some meat plants prior to 15 February 2010; if his Department is unable to verify whether payments... - Animal Breeding Regulations
Question 95: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposal by the Irish Draft Horse Society to request control of the studbook for that breed; and if he will... - On-farm Investment Schemes
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the new dairy investment scheme for farmers will be available in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Agri-Food Industry
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... - Grant Payments
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement regarding the payment of outstanding REPS 4 moneys. [21843/10] - Food Labelling
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that food labelling and traceability regulations applicable here and throughout the European Union are... - Proposed Legislation
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the main provisions in the proposed forestry Bill and when he expects to publish the heads of the Bill; and... - Departmental Agencies
Question 106: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes specifically targeting... - Organic Farming
Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the potential he believes there is for the organic farming scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21851/10] - Beef Industry
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when beef carcase grading figures will be published under the new MII grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Rural Environment Protection Scheme
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme participants who have completed their five year plan in the past 12 months; the corresponding... - Departmental Agencies
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of persons employed by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Milk Prices
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his forecast for the average milk price between 2010 and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21981/10] - Departmental Correspondence
Question 112: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the communication he has had with the forum that was set up at European level to oversee the implementation of the high... - Departmental Programmes
Question 113: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the obstacles to the implementation of the operational programme for fisheries; when he expects to have an operational... - EU Funding
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the €50 billion research programme known as Framework Programme 7 and Ireland's receipt of €152 million... - Beef Industry
Question 115: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he expects the number of animals graded incorrectly annually with the mechanical grading system to increase in view of... - Common Fisheries Policy
Question 118: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent informal Fisheries Council in Vigo, Spain, in relation to the reform of the Common Fisheries... - Food Industry
Question 119: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will comment on the level of food and drink imports from the UK in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the... - Farm Retirement Scheme
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the efforts that are being made to secure the future position of payments or pensions to spouses of farmers who died while... - Dairy Industry
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the viable size for a full-time dairy farmer; the scale that is required to earn the average industrial wage;... - Grant Payments
Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to deal with the installation scheme hardship case of an individual who lost out when the scheme was suspended... - Dairy Industry
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the release of further intervention stocks of butter and skimmed milk powder; if they will damage the market in... - Health and Safety Regulations
Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on proposals by the Health and Safety Authority that farm safety be made a requirement of cross-compliance; and if... - Rural Environment Protection Scheme
Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the breakdown of REPS 4 payments on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21973/10] - Grant Payments
Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will be making payments under the recently announced grassland sheep scheme; and if he will make a statement on the... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Question 128: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the agriculture sector has played its part in reducing national emissions here; and if he will make... - Irish National Stud
Question 129: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in place to ensure that there is good governance at the Irish National Stud; the reason no effort appears to...
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