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Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (22 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: I must acknowledge that in fairness to the Minister he has taken on board every single suggestion put to him and implemented them as far as is possible. Will the Minister examine the export of store animals out of the country? I understand there are licence applications for such exports before the Department. Will he ensure these are expedited and processed? There is now a problem that...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (22 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: The farming community is going through a terrible time because of the fodder crisis, animal welfare issues and a cash flow crisis which is placing many farmers under serious mental health strain. The Minister must redouble efforts to bring urgently needed hay into the country, not only to deal with the immediate shortage but also to make provision for continuing poor weather over the summer....

Other Questions: Financial Instruments (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: Will the Minister try to ensure the position limits are set at a European level rather than at a national level? He might take that on board in the discussions.

Other Questions: Financial Instruments (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: Deputy Harrington has raised the kernel of the issue. Price volatility on the world markets has an impact on food inflation. Farmers who have to purchase protein supplements to feed animals can outline the impact of price speculation on their day-to-day livelihoods. This issue is not only about speculators on the commodities markets gambling with the lives of people in the developing...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the discussions, if any, he has had with the commercial banks to ensure that ECB interest rate cuts are passed on to variable rate owner occupied mortgage holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23658/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Derivatives Market (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 108. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to regulate food securities trading on the stock market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23657/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Meetings (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 371. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will accept a request to meet with the alliance of retired public servants to discuss proposed cuts to pensions over €32,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23738/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pension Provisions (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 372. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the way the 2% cut to public service pensions will be applied to pensions between €32,500 and €34,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23739/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 398. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in relation to an application (details supplied) the criteria on which medical evidence was assessed on both occasions in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the way they could come to different conclusions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24923/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (21 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 427. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24047/13]

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish (16 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contacts that he has had with key players on Capitol Hill in the US following the publication of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23108/13]

Other Questions: Undocumented Irish (16 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 61. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress regarding the provision for an E3 visa for Irish citizens following the publication of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23109/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (16 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline his response to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23552/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (16 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 225. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will facilitate an early release of Exchequer funds to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to allow it to issue a proportion of the disadvantaged area payment to farmers without delay due to the financial crisis caused by the poor weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23551/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Administration (16 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 238. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the closing date for single farm payment applications in view of the impact the current weather conditions are having on normal farm practices and the decision by his Department not to allow applications to be accepted in local departmental offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23550/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Professional Qualifications (16 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 266. To ask the Minister for Health if EuroPsy, the European standard of education and professional training in psychology set by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations is recognised here; if he will outline the way an EU psychologist accesses this recognition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23497/13]

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: It is a pity the Deputy did not bring his guitar.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this important legislation, which has significant implications for families and society as a whole. We know the Bill's background, which is an anomaly in the enactment of the 2009 Act that has stalled repossessions by banks. The Bill has provided us with a window of opportunity to put the mortgage debt situation back on an even keel. While I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on discussions with the management of Ireland West Airport, Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22679/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (15 May 2013)

Denis Naughten: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend part 2 of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 governing the licensing of public bus passenger services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22678/13]