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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Sep 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when REP scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24552/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Sep 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when REP scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24553/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Sep 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when REP scheme payment will issue in a respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24554/11]

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill, which I support. People must remember that we are travelling a long and difficult road to recovery. The banks lent recklessly and the previous Government squandered taxpayers' hard-earned money and we are now paying the price. The medicine is very unpalatable and bitter and, unfortunately, there is no sugar in the cupboard...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (21 Sep 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan who submitted maps for the agri-environment options scheme in April 2011 was only informed on 7 September 2011 that there was a problem with their map; the further reason they were previously informed by his Department that their application looked clear and that...

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

Heather Humphreys: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will receive their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26823/11]

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

Heather Humphreys: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Monaghan will receive their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26826/11]

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: I attended a public meeting in Cavan town last night regarding the possible closure of Dún Uí Néill Barracks. Approximately 500 people were in attendance, which provides an insight into the significant concerns in Cavan town and its environs about the future of the barracks. As someone who has worked in the Cavan area for many years, I fully acknowledge the substantial contribution the...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: The troops based at Dún Uí Néill barracks play a vital role for the local community in this and other respects. Essentially, they are the last port of call in times of crisis. Some 120 troops and a number of civilian workers are based at the barracks. If the barracks were to close, it would result in a major loss to the local economy. It has been pointed out that the loss of trade to...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: That is okay. I have outlined many of the concerns that have been raised with me and the other Deputies for the area. I strongly believe I would be doing a disservice to the constituents I serve if I were to fail to express their views here. As a Government Deputy, I would like to place on the record that I am extremely disappointed about the possible closure of Dún Uí Néill barracks....

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: I do not recall many Fianna Fáil Deputies seeking to condemn the decision of the former Minister in that respect.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: That is okay.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that cost savings must be found. No Government Department is exempt from the imposition of cost-cutting measures. The Department of Defence is no different. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, has an unenviable task in seeking to do his utmost to retain the strength of the Defence Forces at its current level with limited resources at his disposal. I ask him to take account of the...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (6 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the bilateral meetings he has had with other EU agriculture ministers in relation to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27710/11]

Written Answers — Agri-Food Sector: Agri-Food Sector (6 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way the agri-food sector can contribute to economic revival here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27718/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be awarded their area aid payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28893/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the delays involved in the digitisation of maps for farmers who are awaiting their disadvantaged area payments; his plans to alleviate this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29562/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30351/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30352/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2011)

Heather Humphreys: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30353/11]