Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
252 Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will further extend the slurry spreading deadline beyond the 31 October to allow farmers to spread slurry in view of the very wet weather conditions in recent weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32363/11]
View answer256 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider further extending the slurry spreading deadline due to heavy rainfall since the original extension to 31 October; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32672/11]
View answer264 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a further extension will be provided for the spreading of slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31781/11]
View answer313 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will grant an extension for the spreading of slurry beyond the 31 of October in view of the continuing high rainfall and the very difficult conditions for farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32536/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 252, 256, 264 and 313 together.
I refer to the reply to Question No. 390 of 25 October 2011 which sets out the position in this matter.
