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Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the introduction of a postcode system and the consideration, if any, given by him to the fact that ESB Networks already has a unique identifier for each address in the country by virtue of the MPRN used for electricity supply; if he has investigated the possibility of this system being...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the issue of an upper age limit on recruitment for new members of the Garda Síochána does not constitute age discrimination; if he will consider granting an exemption from this upper age limit to those that are already working as members of the Garda Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their REP scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4849/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be paid their REP scheme 4 grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4858/11]

Written Answers — Fertilizer Prices: Fertilizer Prices (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in view of the increasing price of fertilizer the possibility he sees for the re-establishment of a fertilizer manufacturing industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5280/11]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the initiative he proposes regarding the looming financial crisis in the dairy sector for farmers who are over quota for the milk year; the contacts which he has initiated at European level on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5281/11]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if in view of the changing profile of dairy farmers he will reconsider the definition of category A and category B milk suppliers which govern entitlement to flexi-milk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5282/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their singe farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5429/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive payment under the farm waste management scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5432/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the process used by him for the distribution of cheese to voluntary organisations and persons; the safeguards in place to ensure that the scheme is not abused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4946/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive payment in respect of their REP scheme 4 application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5007/11]

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will consider granting greater flexibility to parents and preschool operators with regard to the age criteria at which children are eligible for the free preschool year; the consultations, if any, which he has had with parents or the representatives of preschool operators on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the financial supports available to a Gaeltacht community that wishes to develop a new playing pitch all weather facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5439/11]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if there will be sports capital scheme for 2011/2012; if an application process will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5593/11]

School Transport (29 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for facilitating an Adjournment debate on this matter. Changes to the school transport system will always be a contentious issue. Any interference with it can have a ripple effect, affecting not just pupils but the schools concerned. Rural schools tend to be affected more as well. The value for money review of the school transport system provided some...

School Transport (29 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: This is a complex issue and I appreciate the attendance of the Minister of State. I will conclude on this point. The circular indicates that the child already enrolled in the school will continue to have those transport arrangements by virtue of the fact that the child has commenced school, whereas the brother or sister starting next year will not have the entitlement. Instead, he or she...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (29 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects to be in a position to offer a voluntary redundancy scheme to employees in the civil and public service, including local authorities, and in the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5682/11]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (29 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance if the terms and conditions governing eligibility for the tax credit scheme for the upgrading of existing housing stock has been finalised; if he has had consultations on this matter with the Department of Finance and if he will ensure that the scheme will cover replacement of windows and doors in view of the significant potential heat loss in...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the labour market activation fund; the funding available in 2011 to an organisation (details supplied) which has previously been funded under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5930/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a forestry grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if this person is entitled to payment at the farmer or non-farmer rate and the exact payment per acre in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5927/11]