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Written Answers — Fallen Animal Disposal: Fallen Animal Disposal (26 Nov 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has conducted an investigation into the level of competition in the disposal of fallen animals; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty being experienced by farmers in updating their animal identification and movement scheme profile arising from the disposal of fallen animals; his views on the wide...

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (26 Nov 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of investment by his Department in the development of biotechnology research facility at third level institutions here over the past ten years, the amount of money invested in this by the Exchequer and the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43783/09]

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Do the Taoiseach's Cabinet colleagues agree?

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Were they all for it?

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Twelve days extra holidays next year.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: One would need Pythagoras for that.

Bank Lending Policy. (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she is satisfied that the banking sector is providing adequate credit and overdraft facilities to small and medium-sized enterprises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44526/09]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to statutory redundancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44674/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the proposed office rationalisation in County Cork; the decisions that have been made regarding the proposed closure of offices in Mallow and on South Mall, Cork; the contractual arrangements which have been entered into regarding relocation; if he has taken into account both staff and client...

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (2 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legislation governing the sale of unpasteurised milk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44689/09]

Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) Scheme 2009: Motion (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Saved by the bell.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: I wish to share time with Deputy Tom Sheahan.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: The introduction of the Bill represents a missed opportunity that was summed up comprehensively in the Minister of State's speech. He stated: Consolidation and streamlining of the Foreshore Acts have been under consideration for some time. This process is intended to provide a modern, effective and integrated legal framework for the management of the State's foreshore estate in the future....

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: No news is good news.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: Is it difficult to predict how long the Government will last, or how long the process will take?

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: That does not mean there is no dumping.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: No, there is nothing to preclude that.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: I move amendment No. 1: In page 7, before section 5, but in Chapter 2, to insert the following new section: "5.—The Minister shall publish and lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas a strategic review of existing foreshore legislation and a new framework for foreshore licensing and development within six months of the enactment of the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009."....

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: I am disappointed by the response of the Minister of State. We are seeking to put a timeframe on it because of the economic imperative. Too much of this debate is open-ended and too much is taken on good faith. Regrettably, that good faith has not been honoured. We need only consider the last amendment I tabled on aquaculture licensing and the delays there. This amendment sets a...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Dec 2009)

Michael Creed: I move amendment No. 2: In page 10, line 10, after "Minister" to insert the following: "and the appropriate Department in the Northern Ireland Assembly". This amendment proposes to oblige the Minister, when considering granting a foreshore licence in the vicinity of either Carlingford or Lough Foyle, to consult with the relevant Department in the Northern Ireland Assembly. This makes sense...