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Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: This practice has been foisted on the industry solely by the House, and it is an issue that it can resolve. The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food considered this issue and obtained legal opinion that was entirely at variance with that given by the Attorney General. While the advice of the Attorney General is privileged, I want to see published the letter requesting the...

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: That should not be allowed to stand and I ask the Minister to correct the record of the House because the inclusion in this regard is factually incorrect.

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: I acknowledge the contributions made by all my colleagues. I agree, in particular, with the point made by Deputy Kenneally. One of the weaknesses of the fishing industry during the years was its failure to speak collectively and coherently with one voice. However, what is now occurring in this regard is a new departure for the fishing industry. The IFA is not the premier league pressure...

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: All it would take is the political will.

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Financial assistance is required urgently. Almost as important is the removal of the threat of criminality that hangs over the industry.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (2 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 265: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the Waste Management (Packing) Regulations 2007 are being implemented uniformly by all local authorities and that no company is being placed at a competitive disadvantage by virtue of the regulations not being applied in all areas; his views on the categorisation under the regulations...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: I thank Deputy Coveney for sharing time. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this matter. The target of a 20% reduction by 2020 is ambitious, and rightly so. It will be extremely difficult to meet this target. To place the matter in context, a 20% reduction would be equivalent to the total emissions produced by cars in Ireland. It will not be easy to reach the target....

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (3 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the summer works scheme. [26183/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the failure of the Health Service Executive to provide a day care service for students with special needs who have finished their schooling on reaching 18 years of age at a special school in County Cork; if she will ensure that these most vulnerable persons will not be the victims of inadequate...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the changes he proposes to deal with applications by parents seeking ABA educational facilities for their autistic children; if he proposes to change the manner in which his Department has dealt with these cases to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26440/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (3 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 234: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 399, of 24 June 2008, if he will reconsider his response as the intent of the question is not to seek grant aid for solar panels but rather permission to install solar panels in listed buildings where grant aid has been approved for other works; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has not received payment under the health repayment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26882/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the concern regarding the actions of the Ethiopian Government as part of their ongoing conflict with the Ogaden National Liberation Front, the occupation of Somalia and famine in southern Ethiopia; his views, in the circumstances, on whether it is appropriate for Ireland to continue offering bilateral...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 595: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the time-frame for the implementation of new measures adopted at a recent Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers to tackle the issue of illegal unreported and unregulated fishing; the role of the authorities here in these new arrangements; when he expects tangible benefits to flow for Irish fishermen from these...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the arrangements and revised operational procedures agreed at a recent meeting between the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Federation of Irish Fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27090/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of funding provided by the State for the implementation of the Cawley Report in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27091/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 598: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding the operation of the scheme for collection of farm plastics; the costs involved in this scheme; his views on the fact that farmers are being asked to pay at the point of collection for this service when they have previously paid a levy when they are purchasing their plastics; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 734: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a laptop for a child with special needs as applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27365/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 735: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when work will commence at a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27366/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 736: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has received an application for building works from a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when this school will be sanctioned for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27367/08]