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

Michael Creed: I wish to move on from that issue.

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

Michael Creed: I will not be shouted down or bullied by the Minister. I will have my say.

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

Michael Creed: I wish the Minister had used her contribution to address the issues to which the motion refers.

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

Michael Creed: I welcome the thoughtful contribution of the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent. However, I would not entirely agree with what he said. There is a commitment in the programme for Government in respect of a GM-free island. The issue of GM organisms gives rise to a great deal of emotion and heat but not much light is being shed on it.

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

Michael Creed: I fail to understand how it is possible to have a GM-free island if the Minister facilitates the importation of GM feeds. I support the latter because they have been a part of the agriculture sector here for the past ten years and will continue to be so. There is an issue of serious significance coming down the line in this regard.

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

Michael Creed: Non-GM soya products will not be available in two years' time. Strains of GM soya are being sown in the United States which will be the sole source of protein for the Irish feed industry. This matter must be addressed. We must engage in a rational debate on the GM issue. If the Minister is intent on creating a GM-free island, we must be informed as to whether this will involve turning...

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

Michael Creed: There is a fear that this is the agenda.

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

Michael Creed: The Minister had the opportunity to address the motion but did not do so. She cannot have her say at this point. When she spoke, she did not mention consumers.

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

Michael Creed: I wish to make a final point on which I will conclude. The GM issue is extremely serious for the feed industry, poultry, pig, beef and dairy producers and the entire food sector.

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

Michael Creed: Certainty is required but it has not been forthcoming.

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

Michael Creed: We are absolutely in favour of choice. We favour organic products. We also favour commercial agriculture.

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

Michael Creed: I commend the motion to the House. It should find favour with anyone who has the interests of consumers and the agriculture industry at heart.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: It is a cover up.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress in respect of plans for a ground of first class standard for the Irish Cricket Union in view of the great recent success of the Irish cricket team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of revenue collected to date in 2007 arising from the decision of the Revenue Commissioners to subject the diversification fund arising from the close down of the sugar beet industry to income tax; and if the context of Budget 2008 he will treat the diversification fund as capital rather than income and therein clarify...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the cost in a full tax year of extending to farmers and self employed tax payers the benefit of the PAYE personal tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25871/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of capital gains tax collected in 2007 arising from payments made to farmers in respect of lands acquired from them by local authorities for road widening; and his views on amending the tax code in order that in future where these proceeds are re-invested in farm business they are exempt from capital gains tax. [25872/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the fragmented nature of many farm holdings and the desirability of consolidation, he will give consideration to a targeted capital gains tax relief in circumstances where the proceeds from the disposal of parcels of land are re-invested in agricultural land and wherein this leads to a consolidated farm holding. [25873/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 11 October 2007 if he will confirm that separate to the study being carried out on the River Lee catchment that funding was sought and committed under the minor flood relief scheme for the location in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25874/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (25 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 83 of 11 October, 2007, if she will address the core issue therein, namely the proposal in A Fair Deal wherein 5% of an applicants assets will be taken into account when determining eligibility for nursing home subvention; and if in view of the disproportionate capital value of land relative to its...