Vol. 446 No. 7
87 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has satisfied himself that the membership of the quota review groups for the suckler cow and ewe premium schemes is fully representative of the livestock sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2795/94]
157 Mrs. Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will include representation of the Irish Cattle Traders & Stockowners Association, the only farm organisation representing drystock farmers, on the quota review group for suckler cow and ewe premium schemes. [2903/94]
158 Mrs. Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will provide a place on the suckler cow and ewe premium quota review groups for the United Farmers Association; whether places are restricted to partners of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2904/94]
163 Mrs. Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will provide a place on the suckler cow and ewe premium quota review groups for the United Farmers Association; whether places are restricted to partners of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2926/94]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 87, 157, 158 and 163 together.
The suckler cow and ewe premium quota review groups were established pursuant to a commitment in the Programme for Competitiveness and Work and membership of the groups is confined to representatives of organisations which are party to the programme.
I am satisfied that the livestock sector is adequately represented on the Groups.
