Written answers
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food
- Agri-Food Industry
Question 12: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that in conjunction with his EU colleagues he can ensure the viability of the food industry throughout... - Fur Farming
Question 13: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his position on fur farming; if it will be included in the Animal Health and Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement... - Milk Quota
Question 15: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect the budget announcements for 2012 will have on Ireland's ability to deal with the removal of milk quotas in 2015;... - Job Creation
Question 16: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that has been undertaken in order to retain and create jobs within coastal communities here; and if he will make a... - Food Labelling
Question 17: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken to implement the new EU country of origin labelling system for pork, sheep meat, poultry meat and... - Forestry Sector
Question 18: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the changes to the capital budget 2012 will make to the forestry sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Proposed Legislation
Question 19: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will be publishing the Animal Health and Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39052/11] - Job Creation
Question 20: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which any evaluation has been done to determine the degree to which minor or major, new or existing food... - Agri-Food Industry
Question 21: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect budget 2012 will have on active farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38946/11] - Beef Industry
Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect the changes outlined in budget 2012 will have on beef farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Funding
Question 23: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to investigate the current funding criteria for the horse and greyhound industry, taking into account that... - Agri-Food Industry
Question 24: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to progress the recommendations of Food Harvest 2020; the effects he believes the budget 2012 announcements will... - Departmental Expenditure
Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money he has spent on external public relations broken down by area such as photography, publications and so... - Fishing Industry Development
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he has undertaken to review and reform the management of herring fisheries in Ireland to date. [39828/11] - State Bodies
Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which Coillte is responsible to him; the interaction he has had with Coillte since taking office; and if he will... - Agri-Food Industry
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the initiatives he is undertaking to open new markets for Irish food abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Fisheries Protection
Question 31: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the response he has received from the European Commission in relation to the recently published discard atlas; and if he... - Common Agricultural Policy
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to consult with the stakeholders in the farming industry here in relation to the negotiations on the reform of the... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 33: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he is supporting agricultural based renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38960/11] - Departmental Reforms
Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken by him in regard to reform and cost saving measures to ensure cost savings and efficiencies; and if... - Beef Industry
Question 35: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the potential of Ireland's beef industry; the support he is providing to them with regard to the Food Harvest... - Common Agricultural Policy
Question 36: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reforms being discussed under the Common Agricultural Policy negotiations that will affect farmers in the west of... - Agri-Food Industry
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current projections for Irish agri-exports in view of the fact that his annual report showed them to have increased 11%... - Animal Diseases
Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the evidence there is to show that badgers spread TB; the research that has been carried out in relation to same; and if he... - Agriculture Sector
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect that budget 2012 will have on young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38938/11] - Milk Quota
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views that Ireland could be over quota in the new 2011-2012 milk quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Disadvantaged Areas Scheme
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to support agricultural development in less favoured areas; and if he will make a statement on the... - Agri-Food Industry
Question 43: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the role of the agri-food sector as a major employer and exporter, if he will support the development of an all... - Fishing Industry Development
Question 45: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect that budget 2012 will have on the potential of the Irish fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the... - Forestry Sector
Question 46: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reduce forestry premiums in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39057/11] - Agri-Food Industry
Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason behind any changes made in budget 2012 including his key priorities for the agri-food sector; and if he will make... - Fisheries Protection
Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to challenge the proposals made by the European Commission which will adversely affect Ireland's fishing industry;... - State Agencies
Question 51: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reforms that are being undertaken by agencies under his remit over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the... - Fisheries Protection
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views that it is unreasonable to cut the total allowable catch by 25% in areas in which data from the International... - Grant Payments
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is a delay for farmers awaiting payments under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a... - Sugar Industry
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the restoration of the beet industry in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39056/11] - Agri-Food Industry
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason behind the changes made in budget 2012 including his main priorities for the agricultural sector; and if he will... - Common Fisheries Policy
Question 58: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Agri-Food Industry
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the support that is being given to active farmers in vulnerable areas following budget 2012 announcements; and if he will...
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