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Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the changes he will introduce to allow greater eligibility for farmers along waymarked ways and public access routes to join the rural social scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36549/06]

Written Answers — Rural Development Programme: Rural Development Programme (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the measures to be funded in relation to the €423 million package for the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013; the eligible activities under the new programme; when this funding will be distributed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36550/06]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action farmers, who signed up for REPS, are supposed to take regarding the plastic on their farms; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that these farmers had already paid for collection of the waste plastic as part of the original purchase price; if her further attention has been drawn to the implications for farmers...

Written Answers — Cattle Movement Monitoring System: Cattle Movement Monitoring System (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animals at present on the CMMS that do not actually exist; the efforts being made to have the situation rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36546/06]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that all necessary applications can be lodged before the closing date announced for the new farm buildings grants; her views on whether a more simplified application could be lodged before such a date and followed up by Teagasc or other consultants report when available; and if she will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: First, is there any movement on a charities Bill? Second, in light of the fact that the Government withdrew the Bill regarding the advertising of alcohol at social clubs etc., when will the sale of alcohol Bill be brought before the House to allow us to discuss that issue? Third, and more importantly, in light of the fact that the Minister for Health and Children has made clear in public...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: The Teamwork report is extremely important——

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: ——and it is part of Government policy. I have asked that it be debated in this House.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I was promised by the Taoiseach that it would be discussed by the Whips and I want to know when that will happen.

Waste Management. (8 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 10: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will comment on the excess capacity of landfill available in the State which may make it cheaper now to dump rather than recycle waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36601/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (8 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 31: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will outline the progress to date in implementing the recommendations of the Commission on Electronic Voting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36602/06]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (8 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if efforts are being made at EU level to control the importations of poultry, which is subsequently sold as being produced in Ireland or other EU countries due to minor transformation, thus putting the industry here and other EU countries in danger; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37068/06]

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the extraordinary increases in the cost of electricity and gas, when will the protection of employment Bill be introduced to deal with redundancy issues? As it took more than six months for a person to be cleared to become a carer, when will the register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children be introduced so that we can discuss the issue? Approximately one...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: When will the report be debated? Deputy Kehoe has raised the matter, which is extremely important.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: The report into the death of Pat Joe Walsh was never discussed in the House.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: We asked for it.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: It deals with redundancies.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to speak on a very important initiative and say in praise that work on the M1 from Dublin to Belfast, which is linked to my county, Monaghan, through Ardee, is an example of how proper infrastructure can transform opportunities for us. The M1 and, one hopes, the port tunnel will facilitate those in the north east getting into Dublin to do their business. I wish to...

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the Citizens Information Bill 2006, as it is one of the major strands of the national disability strategy. It is meant to establish a personal advocacy service, operated by the Citizens Information Board, to assist people with disabilities in accessing health and social services. It will support in particular groups such as the National...

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I thank Deputies Twomey and McManus for bringing this issue into the Dáil. We receive many lectures about patient safety being the No. 1 issue. As somebody from County Monaghan, I agree that patient safety is, and should be, the No. 1 priority. However, when one considers Leas Cross and the case of Mr. Pat Joe Walsh, one wonders where is the systematic failure. As Deputy McManus spoke...