Written answers
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Fish Quotas
38. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the 2018 TACs and quotas for Ireland’s fishing sector as agreed at the December 2017 Fisheries Council; and if he... - Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations
39. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken to his French counterpart regarding CAP policy recently. [4305/18] - Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments
40. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the consultation with stakeholders will begin regarding the additional €25 million for the ANC payment; when a decision... - Brexit Issues
41. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to seek new markets in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7013/18] - Dog Breeding Industry
42. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to strengthen welfare regulations in the puppy farming industry here in view of a recent announcement by the UK Parliament... - Nitrates Action Programme Implementation
43. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding Ireland obtaining an extension to the derogation on the spreading of pig slurry; and if he will make a... - Dog Breeding Industry
44. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to ensure that puppies are not being sold illegally from here; and if he will make a statement on the... - Tuberculosis Eradication Programme
45. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a pilot scheme in south County Kerry to eliminate tuberculosis in badgers by way of vaccinations and removal of... - Animal Identification Schemes
46. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the discussions held to date with the stakeholders relating to bovine EID tagging; the progress made to comply with the... - Aquaculture Licences
47. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which produce of aquaculture can be sold and marketed from Lough Foyle in view of the fact that there is no licensing... - Brexit Issues
48. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to safeguard the fishing sector in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7130/18] - Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments
49. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase the level of direct support for the suckler cow herd to €200 per cow; and if he will make a statement on... - Fodder Crisis
50. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the persons who qualify for the recently announced fodder transport support scheme; the counties included in the scheme; and if he... - Agriculture Scheme Administration
51. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the flexibility which will be given to farmers who lack adequate broadband to file applications online to his Department; and if he... - Brexit Negotiations
52. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of fishermen in Brexit negotiations; if provisions are being put in place to regain Irish waters following Brexit; and if... - Fodder Crisis
53. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department has taken to support farmers facing difficulty with fodder supply over the winter. [7010/18] - Forestry Sector
54. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the communications he has had with Coillte in view of the reported problems with the forestry partnership project; and if he will make... - GLAS Data
55. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of GLAS 1, 2 and 3 farmers who have received their 2017 advance payment; the number who have not received this payment; and... - Fodder Crisis
56. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe and costs of the fodder transport scheme for farmers in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Fishing Communities
58. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which each of the 29 recommendations contained in a report (details supplied) has been implemented; and if he will make... - Bioenergy Strategy
59. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many farmers in the west of the country are now experiencing problems with slurry... - Exports Growth
60. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he continues to monitor the potential market growth for Irish food and food products globally; the markets or... - Forestry Sector
61. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contact he has had with Coillte about the current non-payment of forestry financial instalments due to contracted farmers; his... - Livestock Issues
62. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the problems being created for farmers in the west by the new regulations preventing acceptance of... - Brexit Issues
63. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offset the impact of Brexit on farmers in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6855/18] - Dairy Sector
64. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he plans to mitigate the guaranteed negative impact for milk producers in view of the fact that the floor price for... - Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Funding
65. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the programme for Government commitment to increase ANC funding by €25 million in 2018; and if increased payments... - GLAS Payments
66. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments for 2017 to persons in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; the reason for same; and if he will make a... - Aquaculture Licences
67. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will publish the legislative changes recommended by the review of aquaculture licensing processes; the timeframe for... - GLAS Payments
68. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons awaiting GLAS payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6909/18] - Live Exports
69. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which live exports performed in 2017; the efforts being made to promote live exports in 2018; and if he will make a... - Harness Racing Industry
70. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the recent acquisition of Portmarnock racecourse by NAMA and its imminent auction; if special consideration can be given... - Horse Racing Industry
71. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being faced by horse trainers and stable staff in the horse racing industry due to... - Brexit Issues
72. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts he is making to seek new markets for agrifood produce produced here in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a... - Food Imports
73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied the current €850 million per annum level of food and food industry related imports is sustainable; if his... - Livestock Issues
74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department introduced over-onerous conditions under the clean livestock policy for sheep in meat plants in the middle... - Fodder Crisis
75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for the fodder aid transport subsidy scheme; the reason he chose a transport subsidy option... - Brexit Negotiations
76. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the status quo in terms of fisheries, that is, access, percentage share of stocks and the trade aspects will fully apply during the... - Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan
77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason pressure has not been brought to bear on the EU Agriculture Commissioner to financially support the land owners of hen... - Common Agricultural Policy Reform
78. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of recent discussions at the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers on CAP reform; and if he will make a statement on the... - Live Exports
79. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which live exports performed in each of the years 2015 to 2017; the efforts his Department is making to promote further... - Animal Welfare
80. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the code of conduct relating to fox hunting; the sanctions if there are breaches; if legislation will be introduced in view of the... - Horse Racing Industry
81. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being faced by the horse racing industry in view of the recent reclassification of... - Knowledge Transfer Programme
82. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments particularly for partnership farms; the steps he... - Alternative Farm Enterprises
83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the possible development of hemp cultivation as a significant agricultural activity should be examined; and if he... - Dog Breeding Industry
84. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to curb the illegal sale and export of Irish dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6666/18] - Food Labelling
85. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the reliability of labelling and traceability structures throughout the food... - EU Agreements
86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions held with the other member states which, along with Ireland, are deeply concerned regarding the impact of the Mercosur... - Afforestation Programme
87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of trees planted by those in the agriculture sector since 2011; the percentage of native species planted; the percentage of... - Dog Breeding Industry
88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to combat the level of negligence and breaching of animal welfare standards within the industry of puppy farming that has... - Alternative Energy Projects
90. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to create a viable biogas industry here that would utilise farm and animal waste as the main source of raw material for its...
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