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Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: That is important.

Pigmeat Sector. (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers involved in pig production on a county basis; his views on whether there is an opportunity to expand this industry; if so, the way he will encourage such expansion; his further views on whether some of those already in production are experiencing difficulty with the banking structures; and if he will...

Pigmeat Sector. (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive answer. Coming from one of the major pig-producing counties, Cavan, he will be aware there are serious problems in the industry. On the issue of banking, did the Minister's meetings with the banks include the ACC and NIB? These are important banks for that area. Does he accept that individual farmers in the business are under serious pressure at...

Pigmeat Sector. (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the Minister's comment about the banking situation. I hope he will make some moves regarding the GM situation too because our food compounders must be able to compete with others at the best possible price. I would not be as confident as the Minister that young people will rush into this business. My information is that only the very big producers are expanding at present. The...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill. To put it bluntly, people have not been knocking down my door asking for this Bill to be introduced. However, I accept that there is a group that wanted this legislation and, in that context, I accept that the Bill will be passed by the House. The issue is how we deal with it as it goes through the system and whether necessary...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme four applicants that have to be paid on a county basis; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of these payments in view of the difficulties being experienced by some farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3547/10]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will be reintroducing the devolved scheme for restructuring and building of small schools; if and when same will start; his views on whether this scheme is good value for money and extremely valuable for pupils, teachers and all concerned in these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3983/10]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs assistant will be provided in respect of a pupil (details supplied) in a school in County Monaghan; his views on whether there are individual cases that must be dealt with in spite of the financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3982/10]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (2 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to increase the number of places on community employment schemes during 2010 in view of the fact that there has been an increase in unemployment; her views on whether it would be in the interest of many, especially young men, if they were allowed to work on such schemes carrying out valuable work...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (2 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a mapping issue will be dealt with in the Land Registry in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4576/10]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (2 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a land registry dealing number (details supplied) will issue to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that it was lodged in April 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4577/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason Rockcorry village and district, County Monaghan has not been included in the national broadband scheme which has been rolled out through a company (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there in no coverage in this area through other mobile broadband systems; and if he...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme four payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [5083/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the Internet service will be restored to a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; his views on the fact that this is unfair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4607/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 662: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made towards the restoration and extension of a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; his views on whether this is an opportune time to carry out the work in view of the fact that building and other costs have fallen dramatically since this scheme was agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4860/10]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (3 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 103 to 106 of 1 December 2009, the progress made in making the funding available in order that the INTERREG IVA programme will be fully implemented and that the funding allocated under this programme will be properly utilised in an orderly and realistic way rather than spent in a rushed mechanism towards...

Written Answers — Cross-Border Trade: Cross-Border Trade (3 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance if an estimate has been carried out by his Department into the amount of VAT and excise duty lost through cross-Border shopping; if he is satisfied that sufficient efforts are being made to minimise this loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5048/10]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (4 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if research has been carried out on a mechanism which would ensure traceability of automated teller machines and their contents in view of the fact that most vehicles have a tracking device in order that their owner knows exactly where they are and yet such devices as ATM machines can disappear without a trace; and if he...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (4 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that there is sufficient Garda personnel in the six Border counties to control the spate of bank and other robberies as well as the worrying bomb threats from dissident groups; his views on whether it is essential to maximise security to track down and remove such elements at an early stage; and if he...

Northern Ireland: Statements (9 Feb 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I recall speaking on the ceasefire and all the different steps which have taken place during my time in the Dáil. However, this is, in may ways, the most significant event. I thank the Taoiseach, Prime Minister Brown, the Ministers and our professional staff who are often unrecognised but who do an important job behind the...