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Thu, 20 May 2021
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Agriculture Industry
David Stanton
43. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new market possibilities and value-added opportunities for Irish food producers in the post-Brexit era given the dependence of the Irish agri-food sector on the UK market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26783/21]
Thu, 20 May 2021
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Farm Safety
David Stanton
59. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is undertaking to ensure that provisions for farm safety and farmer well-being are being incorporated into the formation of the next Common Agricultural Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26784/21]
Thu, 20 May 2021
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Agriculture Schemes
David Stanton
352. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps taken by his Department to incentivise investment in farm safety measures and equipment given that farm incidents constitute a high proportion of the overall number of workplace accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1740/21]
Thu, 6 May 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
David Stanton
250. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position under Covid-19 level 5 restrictions with respect to inter-county travel in order to carry out the measuring of ponies for show jumping purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23385/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Agriculture Scheme Eligibility
David Stanton
2033. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the situation with respect to farmers entering land lease agreements of at least five years in 2021 and associated entitlements under the rules and practice; if such farmers can be guaranteed that notwithstanding the expected operation of the forthcoming Common Agricultural Policy in 2023 that the conditions in respect of such entitlements will not be changed for the duration of the leasing agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15698/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Forestry Sector
David Stanton
2046. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the further action he is taking to address issues in the forestry and timber industry given the continued difficulty with forestry licensing output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15946/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Forestry Sector
David Stanton
2047. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications regarding the possible impact that a backlog in the issuing of forestry licences may have on Ireland's climate targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15947/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Forestry Sector
David Stanton
2048. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the possible impact that a backlog in the issuing of forestry licences may have on the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15948/21]
Thu, 21 Jan 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
David Stanton
484. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers in the horticulture sector who have experienced heavy losses due to the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3046/21]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
David Stanton
816. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made on the issuing of forestry licences in his Department; the situation regarding the key performance indicators in the project plan; the efforts he is taking to ensure that these key performance indicators are being met and even exceeded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40398/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
David Stanton
817. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to restructure the Forestry Service in view of the implementation of the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40414/20]
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Forestry Sector
David Stanton
818. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of forestry licences currently awaiting processing by his Department by licence type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40417/20]
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
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Co-operative Sector
David Stanton
891. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding made available to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; the scheme under which an allocation of funding was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36757/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Dairy Sector
David Stanton
63. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine The investment his Department is making in research through Moorepark, County Cork; the benefits this will have for farmers and agri-food businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33535/20]
Tue, 3 Nov 2020
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Farm Safety
David Stanton
74. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the initiatives his Department is undertaking to improve farm safety and to promote better mental health and well-being amongst farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33534/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Proposed Legislation
David Stanton
223. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for implementation of the Agricultural Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24492/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Forestry Sector
David Stanton
224. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration is being given to the reform of the Forestry #Appeals Committee in view of the crisis in the forestry industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24493/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Agriculture Schemes
David Stanton
914. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a scheme similar to the rural environment protection scheme as underlined in the Programme for Government; when he expects to introduce this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19558/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Drainage Schemes
David Stanton
635. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Department or State agency that has responsibility for a particular Land Commission embankment (details supplied). [18158/20]
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Harbours and Piers Development
David Stanton
17. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his Department supports smaller ports and harbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26071/15]