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Tax Code (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Ministers says taxation is a matter for the Minister for Finance but the Minister for Finance should listen to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Minister must show his commitment to the family farm, the cornerstone of farming in Ireland, bearing in mind we have already discussed the opportunities for food production for an increasing population. Will the Minister...

Food Harvest 2020 (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I always like to co-operate with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Food Harvest 2020 (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Notwithstanding that he continues to interrupt me. The kernel of this development of the agrifood sector is that the farmer gets a sustainable income from it. Have food exports increased in volume, value or both?

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State is very strong on targets and opportunities, but he is weak on specifics. He was part of a Government which removed the farm retirement scheme and installation aid for young farmers.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Young farmers are the cornerstone of future agricultural production. They are the raw material we need. Will the Minister of State outline any specific incentives or measures he proposes to introduce that will help in the area of organic food production and horticulture?

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am not pretending anything. There is no pretence with me; I say it straight out.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: That is a big help for farmers who cannot make a living here.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State should be specific.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the cost of the carbon tax for farms, which is estimated to be in the region of €225 for the average farm annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40557/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 257 of 19 October 2010, the number of north Tipperary-south Offaly applicants currently awaiting payment under the back to school clothing and footwear scheme in the Health Service Executive mid west region; the reason for the delay in processing payments; when it is envisioned that all applicants...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to reinstate a community welfare officer to an area (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the officer will be reinstated this month; the reason this has not happened to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41469/10]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (9 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will assure farmers who have permanently committed their land to forestry that there will be no further cuts to the forest premium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41466/10]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (9 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department will honour its commitment to an afforestation programme of 10,000 ha as outlined in the renewed programme for Government if the €15 million cut outlined in the capital investment priorities 2010-2016 is implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41467/10]

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree with me on one point, namely that Deputy Lowry is a very able politician. Will the Taoiseach clarify whether there would be no capital allocations for projects in north Tipperary, such as roads projects, infrastructural projects, schools building projects and repairs, if it were not for Deputy Lowry's agreement and support of the Government? Where does the...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Everyone welcomes the proposed "Tipperary Venue" project, which has massive potential. When the Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, was perceived to be in trouble, Deputy Lowry stated he was the only person he would support as Leader of Fianna Fáil. According to statements made locally, this was because the Taoiseach had given an assurance that the Gaming and Lotteries Act would be amended in order...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: So there is no commitment.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am not making this up.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: What has Deputy Lowry delivered that Deputy Hoctor has not?

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about Deputy Hoctor?

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Is Deputy Lowry claiming credit for everything also nonsense?