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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 5 Dec 2000

Vol. 527 No. 3

Written Answers. - Suckler Cow Quota.

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

42 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development his views on whether there is a need for restructuring of suckler quotas, similar to that carried out in the dairy sector; if he will bring forward proposals to this effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28429/00]

The restructuring of suckler cow quota may take place in the context of the distribution of the national reserve and through the sale and leasing of quota on the market. Decisions on the allocation of the national reserve are taken annually by my Department after consultation with the suckler cow quota review group, which is representative of the farming organisations which are involved in the partnership process. In general, the available quota is allocated to priority categories, taking account of the restructuring needs of the sector.

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