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Live Exports. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: I do not know how I am going to work that one out, but I will take it as being a positive response. Perhaps, rather than reading the prepared response, the Minister of State would explain, in plain English, what that means from February of next year. In the context of the import and export of sheep, a major issue that has arisen is that of having an all-Ireland animal health regime so that...

Live Exports. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Regarding the discussions on the all-Ireland agreement, does the Minister of State believe the animal remedies regime in this country will cause difficulties and prevent agreement?

Live Exports. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: I will hold the Minister of State to that.

Food Industry. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: There was a good Roscommon man involved in that publication.

Food Industry. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: In the context of the aforementioned report and given what has happened in the sugar, pig and poultry industries recently, we could reach the authors' prediction on the number of farmers in Ireland in 2025 very soon. The Minister referred to the artisan food companies. The Internet certainly is a potential vehicle for them but there must be an overall structure provided by Bord Bia so that...

Food Industry. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: The Minister should go outside and say that to them.

Food Industry. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: They have nice coffee holders on them.

EU Directives. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Can we take that as read?

EU Directives. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: That will solve the problem.

EU Directives. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: It is fertiliser.

Grant Payments. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she intends to introduce new grant rates provided to farmers under the control of farmyard pollution scheme in view of the increasing cost of steel and the demands that will be placed on farmers due to the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37688/05]

Grant Payments. (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Will those availing of the present scheme be able to avail of the new scheme if they have not begun construction?

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to ensure that the EU Commission does not exceed its mandate at the WTO talks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37687/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she intends to publish legislation to refund nursing home overpayments; if the legislation will address the issue of charges in private nursing homes as well as public institutions; the reason for the delay in publishing the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38626/05]

Written Answers — Annual Leave Entitlements: Annual Leave Entitlements (8 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the policy of his Department in regard to civil servants who resign or retire with a complement of annual leave untaken; if a civil servant is entitled to receive pay in lieu of the untaken leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38596/05]

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: When will the Adoptive Leave Bill and Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill, which have been before the House for the past two years, be enacted? When will we see the legislation to implement the additional maternity leave announced in the budget last week? Will the Taoiseach facilitate the introduction of such legislation at an early date in order that parents who have children prior to 1 March...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: The measure is not part of the Social Welfare Bill.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance his position regarding the stallion tax exemption scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be called for a cataract operation; the reason for the delay in calling this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38654/05]

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a person transferring over to the rural social scheme who is in receipt of a reduced social welfare payment for an adult dependant, does not receive the maximum adult dependant rate on the rural social scheme, even though they receive the maximum rate as a participant; if he will review the situation; and...