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Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 185: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of vacant local authority houses in County Louth either awaiting repair or awaiting an allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10178/12]

Written Answers — Horticultural Industry: Horticultural Industry (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans, if any, to expand the role of producer organisations particularly in the horticultural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10160/12]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding his negotiations with the EU on the proposed national milk quota increase for the transitional years between now and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10179/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health if the proposed changes in the Health Service Executive North East service report will involve the closure of St Joseph's, Ardee, and the Cottage Hospital Drogheda, County Louth; if so, the location at which the current residents will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health what will happen to the staff of St Joseph's, Ardee, and the Cottage Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth if, as stated in the Health Service Executive North East service report that these two facilities will close, there will be a redeployment scheme put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10171/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health if he and the Health Service Executive are willing to consider plans by St Joseph's Hospital, Ardee, and the Cottage Hospital Drogheda, County Louth, and retain the existing residential beds of each site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10173/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health the number of residential nursing home beds in County Louth in both the public and private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10176/12]

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (28 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that the format of the forthcoming report on the implementation of the Croke Park agreement will address perceived shortcomings in the previous report such as more comprehensive details on the savings being achieved will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11186/12]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (28 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the future of the Mosney asylum facility in Bettystown, County Meath; if he intends to close the facility down; the plans that exist for the rehousing of asylum seekers; if any current resident will be re-located; if so, the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11421/12]

Written Answers — Alcohol Labelling: Alcohol Labelling (28 Feb 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 689: To ask the Minister for Health if there are any plans for reducing the alcohol content in alcoholic drinks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10916/12]

Farm Assist Scheme (1 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of farmers that have been affected by the changes to farm assist announced in Budget 2012; the amount of savings she anticipates making on the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11724/12]

Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter. The end of the month, 31 March, is looming for many hard working, progressive dairy farmers throughout the country. Unfortunately, a hefty milk quota super levy bill is also looking for them because of the inflexible position within the industry. As Deputies representing rural constituencies will be aware, the...

Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: The Minister is right in saying Deputies have raised this issue a number of times in the House. That it has been raised is a reflection of the fact that constituents are asking what is being done about the matter and whether progress cannot be made on it. They find it hard to comprehend unused quota down the road cannot be transferred. In the case of my constituency of Louth it may well be...

Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Given the nature of the dairy industry, it is not going to work. We need a realistic transitional arrangement. I am not expecting the European Union to just open the floodgates and allow us to produce milk ad infinitum, but we need a transitional arrangement to allow the industry to expand on an orderly, planned basis.

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 97: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide the value of dairy exports and also dairy products sold domestically for the years 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12695/12]

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 98: To ask the Taoiseach the estimated number of persons employed in primary, secondary and tertiary employment within the dairy industry for the years 2008 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12696/12]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated value in terms of output, export and job creation if there was a 5% and a 10% increase in the national milk quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12697/12]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (6 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Health the amount paid out on the fair deal scheme for 2010 and 2011; the number of successful applicants that qualified for the fair deal scheme in 2010 and 2011; the average cost per qualified applicant for 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12698/12]

Written Answers — Corporate Governance: Corporate Governance (13 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the plan by the EU to introduce a quota system for women on corporate boards; if he agrees with its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13657/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (13 Mar 2012)

Séamus Kirk: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if for the purpose of stimulating employment he will consider asking the troika if it will consider a weighting in favour of Irish companies for a wide range of contracts which are advertised by Departments and State bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14248/12]