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Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: I will bring this into order, if the Ceann Comhairle bears with me a moment. The report showed that farm incomes fell by 13% in 2008 and are projected to fall by 13% in 2009. We have a series of cuts, the most recent only announced in a sneaky fashion-----

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: -----that this House will not be entitled to scrutinise in any way the suspension of the REPS support scheme for new applicants, the Greens pulling the plug on environment projects and on organic grants.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: Can I ask the Tánaiste-----

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: -----in respect of the agrifood sector, whether the Government, either at a national level or an EU level, envisages any remedy or rescue package-----

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: -----to address the crisis in agriculture, in particular, in the dairy sector?

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: The Tánaiste, from her time in the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, will be aware that there is a significant probability that we will be back here in September-----

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: -----discussing the crisis in the dairy industry along with NAMA because there are likely to be casualties in the processing sector outside the farm gate, as opposed to at farm gate level.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael Creed: The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Deputy Brendan Smith, fiddles while Rome burns. There is no action.

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: More like Pontius Pilate, I would say.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: For its balance sheet.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: We need some genetic engineering.

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the bilateral adoption agreement with Vietnam; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31830/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in processing an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme; when payment will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30804/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of their application for a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30806/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in processing an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of their application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance; when payment will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30807/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in processing an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance; when payment will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30808/09]

Written Answers — Immigration and Asylum Issues: Immigration and Asylum Issues (16 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications received for subsidiary protection here in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006 - Statutory Instrument No. 518 of 2006; the number of applications that have been successful in this regard; the consequences for the applicant if such an application...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (22 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 322: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the application of the nitrates directive legislation, particularly its application regarding the spreading of fertiliser containing phosphates and potash when soil test analysis indicates low levels of these in the soil; if he will consider devolving to local offices of the local authority...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will reconsider an alleged overclaim by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 regarding their single farm payment and area-based compensation and in view of the fact that the alleged overclaim in respect of this case for each of the years is less than 3% of the total claim; if...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Sep 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive payment under REP Scheme Four; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32358/09]