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Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Under the law they are illegal. Furthermore, from now on, if farmers in this country want to spread fertiliser, they must bring a thermometer with them because unless the ground temperature is above 6° Celsius, they are breaking the law no matter what day or month of the year.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: We still have no indication with regard to a derogation. The Minister claims she will get a derogation within six months and I hope she does. Sadly, every other country which succeeded in getting a derogation took years to get it. If it takes years, the dairy farmers of this country will be gone along with many other intensive producers. I received an e-mail today from farmers in...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Grant aid of 40% is worthless if they do not have the resources to put the 60% with it. The Minister has been given an opportunity today. Teagasc said it is prepared to review the phosphate and nitrate tables if it is requested to do so.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Will the Minister allow scientific evidence to support this? Today, at the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dr. Seamus Cross of Teagasc said it was necessary to review the nitrates tables. Let him be given the opportunity to do that and ensure we go back to the Green Book which is seen as the good standard for farming practice in this country and which has...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: It does not understand the real issues facing rural Ireland and Irish farmers. On this side of the House we have no confidence in the Minister. We raised critical questions by means of our motion and she has not been able to answer them.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: The IFA and Macra na Feirme have no confidence either in the Minister as they have withdrawn from the partnership negotiations. I commend the motion to the House.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied regarding the failure of the regional drugs task forces to enact measures to date in 2006 to tackle drug abuse in their respective regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4372/06]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (8 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if a progress report will be provided on the measures to counter the increasing use of cocaine and crack cocaine here; his proposals to meet the needs of users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4371/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to review the means test for farmers applying for the old age non-contributory pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4506/06]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the provision which exists in the Health Service Executive national service plan 2006 for funding for the development of the three ambulance bases at Tuam, Achill-Mulranny and west Roscommon which have had approval from the former Western Health Board as board policy since 2001; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action the Health Service Executive is taking to establish community based emergency medical response teams to bring early medical intervention to areas in west Roscommon which are furthest from ambulance stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4846/06]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the figures for ambulance response times for west Roscommon in each of the years 2005, 2004 and 2003; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4847/06]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the Food Safety Authority became aware of the recall of a food product (details supplied); when information was forwarded to it by the UK food standards authority on the product in question; when it received details of the withdrawal of product by the manufacturer; the reason for the delay in withdrawing the product...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 235 of 12 April 2005, the status of the review; when a compensation scheme will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4877/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance the maximum value of cash which can be transferred to a favourite niece or nephew which is exempt under inheritance tax; when this level was last increased; the plans he has to increase this threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4871/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance when the second phase of decentralisation will be announced; the locations to be included in this phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4912/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the status of a national reserve application for a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4870/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Question No. 114 of 26 January 2006, when the person will be issued with payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4872/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in issuing a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon with the merged single farm payment; when the payment will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4875/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon is being refused the final part of their payment for their herd being locked up with tuberculosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4913/06]