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Common Agricultural Policy. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Why did the Minister not link it to ewe numbers?

Common Agricultural Policy. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: The Fianna Fáil 2007 general election manifesto promised €27.5 million for the sheep industry to tackle the type of issues specifically identified in the Malone report, particularly the issue of the alarming decline in the number of breeding ewes in the country. That would have been the correct strategic decision to make. While I accept that the €7 million available is nowhere near...

Common Agricultural Policy. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: We do not need to do that.

Common Agricultural Policy. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: I do not accept that. The French have done it

Common Agricultural Policy. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: On a point of order, the Minister does not need the specifics——

Common Agricultural Policy. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: ——to give a signal to the industry that it would be available to it next year.

Fishing Industry Development. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: This is outrageous.

Fishing Industry Development. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: The Minister should answer the question instead of waffling.

Fishing Industry Development. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: He wanted to answer a question he was not asked.

Grant Payments. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Perhaps the Minister of State will read out the reply this time.

Grant Payments. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and welcome the Department's decision, albeit somewhat belatedly, to reallocate the proportion of the 900 hectares not taken up in respect of willow planting. I wish to ask two supplementary questions of the Minister of State. Has the Department conducted an analysis of the reason take-up in respect of willow planting is not similar to that in...

Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: I appreciate that the Government and the Department are having to operate under difficult financial constraints. The Minister will accept that beef production is a marginal enterprise. It is a part-time enterprise for many people. Will the Minister consider revising the terms of the suckler cow welfare scheme so that an €80 level of payment can be guaranteed to all farmers for their...

Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme. (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: The Minister can accept it, but will he implement it?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Zero tolerance.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has had discussions with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to discuss reports of the possible introduction of a cow tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11888/09]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the assistance available from her Department or agencies operating under the aegis of her Department regarding financial assistance for retraining and upskilling of those who have become unemployed in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11213/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance the proposals he has to assist the motor vehicle industry to deal with the large stock of second-hand cars; if he has consulted with an organisation (details supplied) on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11712/09]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork will be notified of its allocation for 2009 under the community child care programme; the progress being made by her Department regarding the required flexibility of this funding to take account of the changed financial circumstances of parents due to increased levels of...

Written Answers — Underground Power Cables: Underground Power Cables (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 834: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has established guidelines regarding safe exposure limits for humans regarding underground power cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11070/09]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 874: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to assist the motor vehicle industry to deal with the large stock of second-hand cars; if he has consulted with an organisation (details supplied) on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11711/09]