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Private Members' Business: Community Employment Schemes: Motion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Ireland today, more than ever, depends on the strength of its communities. Those communities have withstood the reckless actions of bankers and developers in recent years. Right across the island of Ireland, they are the bonds that hold our society together. The proposal by the Government to cut the community employment schemes training and materials budget by 66% is an unmitigated attack...

Departmental Expenditure (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: On behalf of Sinn Féin, I echo the Minister's words regarding this tragedy and extend our solidarity with all of those who have lost loved ones. It was striking that, out of the darkness of this awful tragedy, we saw a beautiful beacon of community spirit and co-operation. The care, concern and efforts of the State agencies and volunteers were striking and lifted the hearts of everyone...

Common Agricultural Policy (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the measures he will take to ensure regionalisation does not adversely impact on farmers in the more disadvantaged areas of the west and north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7541/12]

Common Agricultural Policy (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister for his reply. There are serious concerns in the area I represent, Sligo-Leitrim, with people already pointing out that there are great imbalances between the north west and other parts of the country. The key point here is the incentive for farmers to be as productive as possible. To a certain extent, the particularly disadvantaged areas have brought a benefit to...

Agri-Environmental Options Scheme (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I look forward to receiving the information to which the Miniser refers. Regardless of the industry in which they are involved, farmers need to know what will be the level of their income in order that they can plan for the year ahead. The longer we leave those involved in the farming community without this knowledge, the more difficult it will be for them to prepare for the scheme. Is the...

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I understand the intent behind the minimum stocking density and the extension of the retention period. This gets to the core of what is a genuine farmer. It will cost some genuine farmers to get to the minimum stocking density outlined by the Minister. Will the Minister consider having a phased introduction of the minimum stocking levels? He mentioned an appeal system will be put in place...

Pigmeat Sector (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I understand Question No. 16 is being taken with Question No. 11.

Pigmeat Sector (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister for that clarification. He is probably too young to remember a television series called "Glenroe". There was a chap in it, Dinny Byrne, played by the late great Joe Lynch, Lord rest him.

Pigmeat Sector (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Dinny had a nice little scam going on. He used to buy eggs in a shop and then put dirt on them and sell them as free range eggs. It is a long time since Dinny Byrne and his like were selling the alleged free range eggs. It is unfair to free range pig producers and organic producers that sausages and other pork products are being sold as free range when, as the Minister said, there is no...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the problem of the build up of mud and silt in the harbour at Dunmore East, County Waterford, which is preventing larger vessels from entering the harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7063/12]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he could outline the difference between a full-time farmer and a part-time, hobby farmer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7542/12]

Homeless Persons (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of known homeless children in the State. [8066/12]

Written Answers — School Completion Programme: School Completion Programme (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the review of the school completion programme; if she will provide a commitment that this will not be negatively impacted by cuts to DEIS schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8067/12]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will address the problem of net fishing on the River Nore which is severely reducing the fish stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7065/12]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if eel fishermen in the Suir Estuary will receive compensation following the closure of commercial eel fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7064/12]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Health if there has been any application to produce genetically modified food; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7083/12]

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: It is a little unedifying to see a Minister of State behave in such a childish way during a debate. I am glad there are no school children in the Gallery watching what passes for debate in this Chamber.

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Frankly, it is embarrassing to listen to the Minister of State. I will confine my remarks to my brief of agriculture, food and fisheries. The Deputies opposite should prepare for a shock because I am willing to acknowledge that welcome improvements to the agricultural sector have been outlined in the Finance Bill 2012. I recognise the attempt that has been made to give attention to...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Health if he has yet received an assessment of the way staff retirements and Health Service Executive national service plan cuts will impact on the western hospitals group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8349/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Colreavy: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the work to rule by psychiatric nurses at the children and adolescent mental health services inpatient unit at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway, which commenced on 6 February 2012 and which arises from frequent assaults on staff, a situation brought about by staff shortages and poor management [8329/12]