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Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: However combined with a wet June, July and August many farmers were only able to cut one crop of silage rather than the usual two or three crops. This shortage, combined with the long winter, will lead to major problems in the early spring. As Deputies Connaughton and Creed are aware I make this point from the perspective of beef farmers. Not only is there a problem with fodder quantity,...

Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Beef is almost back to the price it was when I was a student. If farmers cannot buy silage cheaper than €35 per bale then purchasing meat or feed will be the only real option for them to maintain stock against a poor market for sales. I acknowledge and welcome the move of the Minister to front-load payment. It is extremely important and I have noted it because it will help to address...

Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: A replacement scheme must be drawn up, particularly as farmers have factored REPS payments into their budgets. The reductions in the disadvantaged areas scheme will also affect our most vulnerable farmers. I have much more to say on this matter. In that context, I would like the House to debate it further in the future. We should do more than merely pay lip service to this indigenous...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the possible introduction of postcodes; his views on the benefits of postcodes; the amount already spent on postcodes; the estimated full cost; if he will clarify his statement that it will be self financing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43346/09]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a multi-agency group to address the issue of abandoned horses will be established; the timeframe within which the group will be established; the way the membership of this multi-agency group will be chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43641/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance when a VAT refund will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43832/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to refurbish and upgrade a premises (details supplied) in County Westmeath; his plans regarding the provision of additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43710/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43834/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be admitted to Cappagh Hospital, Dublin 11, for a procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44119/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath admitted to Tullamore orthopaedic unit, County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44637/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the co-firing targets including the three peat burning stations in the Midlands and the likelihood of reaching the 30% target set out by him by 2015; if he will give assurance that homes material, such as woodchip, would be sourced for these stations indigenously rather than being...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (1 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an assessment has been carried out as to when the supply of peat for the manufacture of peat briquettes will run out; if it is Born na Mona's intention to cease the production of peat briquettes; if so, the steps he will take to replace the important part of our Irish heritage; and if he will make a...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: On behalf of the Labour Party I confirm our acceptance of the need for this legislation, subject to a number of caveats, some of which have been referred to and elucidated by Deputy Varadkar. This is the second Bill brought before the House with some degree of urgency; we have also had to deal with the Companies (Amendment) Act 2009. Dr. Thomas Courtney will have a busy time in the not too...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: There could be a glut, which is the point I am trying to make. However, we will try to facilitate this Bill. Where Ireland's best interests are involved, the Minister of State can be assured that the Labour Party will support such legislation to ensure that the country does not lose out on any commercial opportunities that might arise.

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures she is considering to assist small and medium sized businesses which may have suffered damage or loss during the recent flooding, having particular regard to further job losses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44700/09]

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 36: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has had talks or plans to have talks with the banks about the provision of short term credit facilities for small and medium sized-businesses who have suffered damage or loss during the recent flooding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44585/09]

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister for her detailed reply. I concur with her remarks about the people and statutory agencies who worked extremely hard to assist people in these adverse circumstances. I sympathise with householders who suffered huge losses and have been displaced from their homes and with the small and medium sized business and farming community. I have first-hand evidence of what...

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: I wish to ask a few questions of the Minister.

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: Members may have heard on "Frontline" on Monday night Mr. Peter Callan, a window manufacturer who expressed concern for the welfare of his employees and Mr. Finn from Gort who expressed his concerned about his furniture factory, employees and neighbours. Deputy Wall spoke of the steel manufacturer in Athy which has closed with the loss of ten jobs. Given the current situation, could a...

Flood Relief. (2 Dec 2009)

Willie Penrose: I hope the Minister will consider it. I am not point scoring.