Results 901-920 of 13,254 for speaker:Seán Sherlock

EU Directives. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the pesticides directive; the obligations landowners will have regarding legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5074/09]

EU Directives. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: The Minister neglected to mention that before the Common Position was reached, it was proposed to reduce the quantities of pesticides supplied or used by 50%. That proposal did not take into account the national plant health requirement to have certain substances available. Similarly, it did not take into consideration the properties of the substances concerned. Will a list of the specific...

EU Directives. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: When Ministers speak about EU legislation, they have a tendency to use words like "lacuna". The Minister's response was somewhat confusing. I will try to interpret it as best I can when I read the Official Report. If there is a Common Position and a framework for Community action, there will be a prescribed set of pesticide uses or functions. Will there be a defined list? Will pesticide...

Alternative Farm Enterprises. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the policy in regard to assisting landowners in growing crops for production of biofuels or alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5075/09]

Alternative Farm Enterprises. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: I understand the target set by the EU Commission for the production of biofuels is 10% by 2020. The European Parliament and its environment committee, which consists of members from across the political divide, voted to scale down the proposed EU-wide target of 10% by 2020 to 4% by 2015. Notwithstanding the 1,800 hectares of miscanthus planted, to which the Minister of State referred, we...

Alternative Farm Enterprises. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: I put it to the Minister that it is hardly a bureaucratic target, it is a political target that was reached partly with the agreement of the green movement throughout the European Union. I do not mean to be facetious when I say that.

Alternative Farm Enterprises. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: We are currently at a point where fuel prices have decreased due to the fall in oil prices. The Government has a tendency to take its foot off the pedal with regard to developing a coherent and long-term policy. Post CAP reform, there will be an abyss into which many Irish farmers will fall. There will be significant loss of revenue. This is one way in which the slack can be taken up. I...

Common Agricultural Policy. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: The question is whether there will be a loss of money to farmers. The point of modulation, as the Minister has stated, is to contribute towards environmental measures such as water conservation. Will the moneys involved be controlled by the Department? Will they be paid directly to farmers, or will they be paid to other agencies as determined by the Department to administer those schemes?...

Dairy Sector. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: To what extent does the Minister believe that the commodification of dairy products and the fact that they are tradeable commodities has an effect on the markets and on the price of milk for Irish farmers? This should be taken into account. Are there discussions at EU level or within the WTO framework to tackle the fact that commodification is causing great vagaries in prices? That is...

Food Industry. (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: I anticipate that the Minister of State will spend some time in the air to visit some of the events. I welcome the fact that there is a significant budget for Bord Bia. It is money well spent when one thinks of the return. The €8 billion to €9 billion in food exports will be one of the saviours if this economy is to lift itself out of recession. The emphasis on food production will be...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: We wish to support the motion on the basis that the permutations of the HSE Teamwork-Howarth report for the delivery of care for people in the mid-west will have untold consequences for those who do not live in the region served by Limerick Regional Hospital. In addressing this motion I wish to speak specifically for the southern region, where the national service plan has been published....

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Why are Fianna Fáil Deputies elected by these constituencies allowing this to happen? Why do those Deputies constantly move to blame it on the HSE? Are we to believe that Professor Drumm, by virtue of his management of the HSE, is the de facto Minister for Health and Children? Is there no voice on the Government backbenches from the Munster region served by the hospitals at Mallow, Ennis...

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the organic food producing promotion initiatives planned for 2009; the estimated cost of these initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4905/09]

Written Answers — Farm Safety: Farm Safety (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to promote the importance of health and safety on farms in 2009 in view of the fact that 21 people lost their lives on farms in 2008, which was 11 more than in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4906/09]

Written Answers — Estimates for Public Services: Estimates for Public Services (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance when the revised Estimates for public services 2009 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5142/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will expedite an outpatient appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is on the orthopaedic knee waiting list for almost a year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5143/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the waiting period for the processing of payment in respect of jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance in her Department's branch offices in Mallow, Fermoy, Cobh, Youghal and Midleton, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5144/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applications for jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance awaiting processing for payment at each of her Department's offices in Mallow, Fermoy, Midleton, Youghal and Cobh, County Cork. [5145/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of additional clerical staff who will be deployed to her Department's offices in Mallow, Fermoy, Midleton, Youghal and Cobh, County Cork to deal with the increased number of applications for jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance due to the economic downturn; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (12 Feb 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Just muddying the waters.