Hussey, ThomasThursday, 20 October 1977 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
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Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bovine TB.
Research and investigation is continually being carried out by my Department's veterinary officers on all aspects of bovine tuberculosis, including the cause of recurrence of the disease in herds whic...
I am aware that herds which had previously been cleared of the disease developed TB again. There are many causes for this, such as the inward movement of cattle. During the period 1975-76 about 10 m...
I agree with the Deputy. It is very frustrating for the farmers concerned, and indeed it is also very frustrating for my Department who have been trying to improve on the testing and clearance of this...
I am sure the non-testing of animals would be a contributory factor and, as the Deputy knows, no testing has been done for the past two years. I hope the first full round will start early in 1978 and...
Yes. It is hoped that the round will start almost immediately, but I suppose it will probably be January before it is in full swing.
I do not think so. I am sure the delay will be as short as possible.
I am hoping testing will be in full swing early in 1978.
Almost immediately.
I am happy that the regulations are reasonably strengthened.
I have already indicated that research on this matter is a continuing process, and I have outlined in my reply to Deputy Bermingham some of the causes of this recurrence of the disease among herds tha...
I will undertake to continue the investigation that has been going on and to see if any improvements can be made in the research that is being carried out to find the answers to the questions raised b...
I will certainly have the matter investigated and if I find that the research that is there already is not capable of coming to grips with the problem, I will try to have it improved. (Interruptions.)
I agree with the Deputy.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Vegetable Prices.
I do not consider that such an inquiry is warranted and I do not propose to initiate one. There has been a marked improvement in quality and presentation since the EEC standards were introduced here ...
I do not think there is any basis for it.
I will do that.
Presumably the Deputy's question relates to an article which was published in the Journal of Agricultural Economics and discussed at a recent seminar organised by the Irish Housewives' Association. Th...
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - EEC Potato Policy.
The draft proposal for a common organisation of the market in potatoes was discussed again by the Council of Ministers at its meeting on 11th October. No agreement was reached and the proposal will n...
The Minister has sought that assurance but I cannot say when a decision will be announced. It is being discussed.
Those matters have been discussed over a long period, as far back as January, 1976, but at that time apparently the member states failed to agree on the original proposals and the Commission decided t...
I think the main view is that some system should be found to stabilise the potato market. Naturally, there is opposition to those proposals from certain countries such as The Netherlands and West Germ...
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Potato Production.
I am, of course, aware that there is a surplus of potatoes coming on the market this year—as, indeed, there is all over Western Europe following the last two years of tight supplies and high prices—an...
It is fairly certain they will be reopening the plant and that they will be able to take at least 12,000 tons of potatoes. This has been discussed between the IFA, the Irish Potato Marketing Board a...
I will examine the situation in Tuam and if there is any possibility to take some surplus potatoes there it will be done.
I cannot state the price that may be paid by Ceimicí. That will be a matter for negotiation between the producers and the factory. On the implementation of the policy document, that will be done as ...
It is hoped to have it in operation by mid-November.
The Deputy need not have any doubt about Fianna Fáil's policy.
The answer to the Deputy's question is no. Apart from the fact that there are more pressing demands on the limited financial resources available it has to be remembered that potato producers received ...
I agree with the Deputy, but the Deputy will agree that a floor price in this particular year is not the answer to the overall problem.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Skim Milk Powder.
The denaturing formulae prescribed in the EEC Regulations were devised by the EEC Commission having first received expert professional advice and after lengthy consideration. If the Deputy knows of a...
I am sure if there is a formula which can be more economically used we would certainly like to hear about it.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sheep Industry.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose taking Questions Nos. 8 to 10, inclusive, together. The sheep population as recorded in the June census of 1970, 1972 and 1974 was 4.08 million, 4...
There is absolutely no truth in that.
I am afraid I cannot give the Deputy the answer to that because there is nothing in the question related to the court case.
That matter is constantly under consideration in the Department and I am sure if it is found necessary to adopt that course a decision will be taken at that time.
That is one of the things that will be considered. It is a very hot topic with the Commission at the present time.
Yes.
As I said, this matter is under continuous consideration and I am not now in a position to give the answer.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Farm Modernisation.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Question Nos. 11 to 14, inclusive, together. At the meeting of the EEC Council of Ministers on 19th July I took the opportunity to press f...
I am aware of the undertaking given in the Fianna Fáil policy document but I am not aware that there was no consideration with regard to EEC directives.
They will be introduced in due course.
The special provision allowing for favourable levels of aids to these farmers is valid to 31st December next. It will be my concern to ensure that appropriate provision will continue to be made for t...
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Grain Marketing Board.
As this is one of the matters which I am at present considering in the context of a general review of our cereal marketing arrangements, I am not yet in a position to give my final conclusions on it.
As I said, this is one of the matters at present being considered.
The matter is being considered and I am not prepared to commit myself further than that.
In the near future, I hope.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - EEC Milk Levy.
Mountain and hill areas listed pursuant to Art 3 (3) of Directive 75/268/EEC, of which there are none in Ireland, are exempt from the application of the co-responsibility levy on milk.
I am sure the Minister will do that.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, it is proposed to take Questions Nos. 18 and 19 together. There are no ministerial representatives on the co-responsibility group which was established by t...
I shall certainly bring the points raised by the Deputy to the Minister's notice. A final decision has yet to be taken on the distribution of the fund and until such time as that is done I am not in ...
I could not. I should only be misleading the Deputy if I did.
As far as I know, and I am not at all sure, the money would be spent in the member countries.
I have already indicated that I am not perfectly sure about this. I have tried to answer the question that was put down. These other questions are asked as supplementaries and I have not answers to t...
I would hope so.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - EEC Cheese Imports.
Article 5.3 of Protocol 18 of the Treaty of Accession provides that the exceptional arrangements laid down for the importation of New Zealand cheese into the United Kingdom may not be retained after 3...
I think that is implied in the reply.
I am not in a position to give an assurance on behalf of the Minister.
I will convey the Deputy's comment to the Minister.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Legislative Proposals.
A Dairy Produce (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill is already before the House. It is hoped to introduce also a Bill to amend the National Agricultural Advisory Education and Research Authority...
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Meat Products.
The Minister is aware that Irish beef canners are experiencing difficulties in the UK market because of an anomaly in the monetary compensatory amounts system. Following representations by the beef c...
I am not in a position to give any time limit as to when the response to the representations will be forthcoming but as the matter is of such great importance I am sure that the Minister will seize ev...
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Counselling Service.
Inheritance counselling will be a function of the reorganised agricultural training and advisory service which will result from the amendments to the National Agricultural Advisory, Education and Rese...
There is no time limit but I understand they are being prepared at present.
I would hope so.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Galway Estate.
Proposals for the disposal of these lands are at present being formulated. It is unlikely, however, that the lands can be alloted this year but the aim would be to allocate them early next year.
I am fully aware of the situation in regard to this estate. I have already made representations on behalf of the tenants in that area. The lands were set by public auction and the price being extracte...
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Laois Estate.
I understand from the Land Commission that every effort will be made to include these lands in next year's allotment programme.
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