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Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the additional funding required to finance the new Irish seafood market initiative and the Irish Fisheries Science Research Partnership as announced after his recent meeting with representatives of the fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24706/08]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the location of all Youthreach facilities in County Cork. [24700/08]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 399: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the scheme of financial assistance administered by local authorities for improvement of listed buildings does not allow the retro fitting of solar panels in these houses; if he will reconsider this policy approach; and if he will make a statement on the...

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: The Minister is incapable of writing one himself.

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers; the progress made regarding a financial aid package for Irish fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24952/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the plans he has to reconsider the compulsory reduction in the farm retirement pension when the beneficiary reaches age 66 and is entitled to a State retirement pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24954/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department will review the regulations whereby persons who have availed of the farm retirement scheme are not entitled to the full rate of forestry grant and premium at the end of the ten year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24956/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proposals he has, in view of the fact that the farm retirement scheme pension can be increased from State funds and the incentive that this scheme could act as in the context of land mobility, to increase the rate of payment from Exchequer funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24957/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding Irish commercial fishing vessels landing sea bass; the steps he will take to end discrimination against Irish vessels in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25038/08]

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Notwithstanding the Tánaiste's reluctance in the past to commit to using the veto on the WTO talks — unfortunately the Taoiseach has indicated that is the Government position——

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: ——and in light of the momentum building for a ministerial meeting in Geneva in mid-July, does it remain the Government's position following the rejection of the Lisbon treaty——

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: ——that the veto will be used——

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: ——to scupper a deal that is not in the national interest?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: I appreciate the Tánaiste has not been wholehearted in her commitment to use the veto. Is the Government's position unchanged after the result of the referendum on the Lisbon treaty?

Written Answers — Regulation of Charities: Regulation of Charities (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has had discussions with the Revenue Commissioners with regard to their investigation into possible fraudulent behaviour by charities; if the Revenue Commissioners have concluded this investigation; if there is an indication of fraudulent behaviour having taken place; and if he will make a statement on the...

Direct Payment Schemes. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on modulation proposals outlined in the CAP health check; the impact of such proposals on rural development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25677/08]

Direct Payment Schemes. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: I have to hand a press statement issued by the Minister on 28 May, subsequent to the most recent publication of the health check proposals. In respect of the modulation proposals, the Minister's statement reads: In relation to the proposed increase in modulation . . . the Minister confirmed that any funds raised in this way would remain in Ireland and could be allocated to agricultural...

Direct Payment Schemes. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Does the Minister accept that the single farm payment, by virtue of its static nature since its introduction, is of declining value year on year to the agricultural community? I refer to further tampering with it, by way of reduction, in the light of agri-inflation in particular. The Minister is aware, for example, that the prices this year of fertiliser, energy and feedstuffs have...

Fishing Industry Development. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Not a brown penny for the deckhands.

Departmental Reviews. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will undertake a review of his Department's programme of activities, services and schemes available in view of the of tightening budgetary environment; if so, when he expects to complete such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25678/08]