Results 81-95 of 95 for waste management speaker:Michael Creed

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Michael Creed: I move: "That Dáil Éireann: considering: the extensive response the farm waste management scheme has generated, with over 42,200 farmers approved to proceed with work under the scheme; the added value the scheme is bringing to the economy by generating additional employment for the construction industry at a time of economic uncertainty; and the importance of the environmental benefits...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Michael Creed: In the history of grant aid schemes introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the farm waste management scheme is probably one of the best and most innovative. The response by farmers provides evidence of that fact. The level of grant aid is 60%, while in some Border counties it is up to 70%. The top up available under the grant scheme is specifically focused on...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Sep 2008)

Michael Creed: ...1563: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will report on the financial ability of his Department to meet grant payments on demand for the remainder of 2008 under the farm waste management scheme; if payments will be in compliance with the farmers charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29943/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (24 Sep 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 1565: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the plans he has to extend the deadline for payment of the farm waste management scheme to 30 June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29945/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (10 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: ...the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to improve the marine environment by implementing environmental and inshore management systems and supporting efficient waste management, environmentally friendly fishing gear and technical innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28614/08]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (2 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 265: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the Waste Management (Packing) Regulations 2007 are being implemented uniformly by all local authorities and that no company is being placed at a competitive disadvantage by virtue of the regulations not being applied in all areas; his views on the categorisation under the regulations...

Farm Waste Management. (20 May 2008)

Michael Creed: ...and Food if in view of time constraints surrounding planning permission, the availability of contractors and health and safety concerns, he will extend the deadline for the completion of the farm waste management and farm improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19897/08]

Farm Waste Management. (20 May 2008)

Michael Creed: .... The highly-geared construction industry, in 2006, achieved something like 80,000 house units and we are expecting the agricultural construction sector to meet 40,000 applications under the farm waste management scheme in something like an 18 month period. There is no way that deadline can be met. Either thousands of farmers will lose out in terms of their financial entitlements under...

Farm Waste Management. (20 May 2008)

Michael Creed: ...no intention of seeking an extension? I accept it is not entirely within his hands, for a concession to be granted. However, does he expect that all of the applications on hand under the farm waste management scheme can be completed safely, to the appropriate standard, within that timeframe?

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: ...This deadline coincides with that relating to single farm payments applications, etc. Will the Minister of State consider using a device previously employed by the Department in respect of the farm waste management scheme, namely, the expression of interest form? Such forms could be submitted by 15 May and completed applications could then be submitted by mid-September. This would...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jan 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 842: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Cork will receive payment of a grant under the farm waste management scheme. [1608/08]

Waste Management. (18 Dec 2007)

Michael Creed: ...68: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the green light for the Poolbeg incinerator, he will instruct local authorities, under section 24 of the Waste Management Act 1996, to review their regional waste management strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35218/07]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (22 Nov 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if adequate moneys will be available in her Department for 2008 to meet all commitments under the farm waste management scheme; the estimated cost of projected completions in 2008 under the scheme; the funds provided for in the National Development Plan for the scheme in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Farm Improvement Scheme. (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Creed: ...suspended last Friday? That reflects an appalling inability in her Department to predict the pent up demand for capital investment on farms. I acknowledge the investment provided under the farm waste management scheme but I refer the Minister to farm gates. Many farmers are in a scheme that was supposed to provide grant assistance under both the farm waste management and farm...

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: ...and dairy industries. It does not in any way address the issue before the House. The Minister referred to the Agri Vision 2015 action plan, the national development plan, CAP reform, REPS, farm waste management——