Results 861-880 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 97: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide the value of dairy exports and also dairy products sold domestically for the years 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12695/12]

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 98: To ask the Taoiseach the estimated number of persons employed in primary, secondary and tertiary employment within the dairy industry for the years 2008 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12696/12]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated value in terms of output, export and job creation if there was a 5% and a 10% increase in the national milk quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12697/12]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Health the amount paid out on the fair deal scheme for 2010 and 2011; the number of successful applicants that qualified for the fair deal scheme in 2010 and 2011; the average cost per qualified applicant for 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12698/12]

Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter. The end of the month, 31 March, is looming for many hard working, progressive dairy farmers throughout the country. Unfortunately, a hefty milk quota super levy bill is also looking for them because of the inflexible position within the industry. As Deputies representing rural constituencies will be aware, the...

Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: The Minister is right in saying Deputies have raised this issue a number of times in the House. That it has been raised is a reflection of the fact that constituents are asking what is being done about the matter and whether progress cannot be made on it. They find it hard to comprehend unused quota down the road cannot be transferred. In the case of my constituency of Louth it may well be...

Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Given the nature of the dairy industry, it is not going to work. We need a realistic transitional arrangement. I am not expecting the European Union to just open the floodgates and allow us to produce milk ad infinitum, but we need a transitional arrangement to allow the industry to expand on an orderly, planned basis.

Farm Assist Scheme (1 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of farmers that have been affected by the changes to farm assist announced in Budget 2012; the amount of savings she anticipates making on the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11724/12]

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (28 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that the format of the forthcoming report on the implementation of the Croke Park agreement will address perceived shortcomings in the previous report such as more comprehensive details on the savings being achieved will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11186/12]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (28 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the future of the Mosney asylum facility in Bettystown, County Meath; if he intends to close the facility down; the plans that exist for the rehousing of asylum seekers; if any current resident will be re-located; if so, the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11421/12]

Written Answers — Alcohol Labelling: Alcohol Labelling (28 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 689: To ask the Minister for Health if there are any plans for reducing the alcohol content in alcoholic drinks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10916/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance if in circumstances in which family members contribute to the repayments of distressed mortgages whether they are entitled to tax relief even if the property is not registered in their own name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10180/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current staffing updates for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; in view of the rise in student numbers next year, his views on adequate staffing levels for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10229/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social Protection whether the proposed partial capacity benefit scheme will lead to the recruitment of recipients to the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10174/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, under the proposed partial capacity benefit scheme, there will be an income disregard threshold provision in this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10175/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 183: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is finance available having regard to demographic changes among older persons for sheltered housing schemes in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10172/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 184: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of approved rehousing applications that are on the three local authority housing waiting lists in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10177/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 185: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of vacant local authority houses in County Louth either awaiting repair or awaiting an allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10178/12]

Written Answers — Horticultural Industry: Horticultural Industry (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans, if any, to expand the role of producer organisations particularly in the horticultural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10160/12]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding his negotiations with the EU on the proposed national milk quota increase for the transitional years between now and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10179/12]