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Dairy Sector. (18 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking at EU level to protect the income of dairy farmers; the action she will take at Government level to relieve the cost burden that farmers can no longer afford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19000/06]

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact that another review body has been established for the hospital region I represent, will the Tánaiste assure me that those concerned—consultants, doctors, nurses and others—will be contacted by that review group? In that respect, when will the nurses and midwives Bill be brought before the House so that we can debate it?

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: They have not done so.

Farm Household Incomes. (17 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important matter. I also thank the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, for attending the House to reply. I take it then it will not be the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell.

Farm Household Incomes. (17 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Farming for many is at a crossroads. With no leadership or support, its outlook is serious. The beet industry is finished. The mushroom industry is on its knees. Poultry units lie empty while dairying, the lead sector, is now experiencing serious problems. Dairy farmers in trouble are now turning in frustration to co-operative societies. The decisions taken at EU level by the then Minister...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (17 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the deepening poverty levels among the Palestinian population, the Government will commit to providing the aid that had been earmarked to the Palestinian Authority and call for a full resumption of EU assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19036/06]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (17 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the role the Government is playing in mobilising the quartet to give meaning to the vision of two viable states of Israel and Palestine; his views on the fact that actions on both sides have contributed to the situation of insecurity and poverty and that without international impartiality peace will be elusive; and if he will make a...

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I believe the issues I raise are in order. In light of the need for gardaí to be on the beat, when can we expect the introduction of the enforcement of fines Bill, which would relieve pressure on Garda time? When will the long-promised legal costs Bill be taken? The programme for Government contained an agreement to provide that the Director of Public Prosecutions may appeal against unduly...

Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: What about the appeals mechanism?

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be advised of their full single payment rights; if they have been granted additional rights as a young qualified farmer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18002/06]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion. (16 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: She did a turn.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion. (16 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I record my thanks to the Minister for providing an increase in devolved grants to No. 1 school in Cavan, which is a listed building. Nobody would deny there has been progress but I cannot help thinking that in the mid-1980s, my party leader, as Minister of State at the then Department of Education, opened the school in Latnamard in the parish of Aghabog where I live. Work was being done even...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the crisis in the farming industry resulting from the collapse in dairy farmers' returns, the difficulties in the poultry industry resulting from the adverse publicity regarding avian influenza and the ongoing difficulties and disappearance of the mushroom industry; and the need for Government...

Order of Business. (16 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: The Taoiseach has told the House several times that he withdrew the alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill to allow the private system to work. Has he reconsidered that position in light of road deaths in particular and will the Bill be reintroduced? In light of the promising Northern Ireland talks, will the British-Irish Agreement...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. No issue could cause more anxiety in my office and the homes of Cavan-Monaghan than that of nursing homes and subventions. It is obviously linked with the delays in accident and emergency departments. I welcome this debate. I will give one example. Only yesterday I received a telephone call from St. Davnet's Hospital where one of my...

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: How many years has it taken?

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle calling me today.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the problems immigrants have with language, driving and everything else, when will the immigration (Ireland) Bill be brought before the House? Given the scandal raised this morning by my colleague from Monaghan of multiple sclerosis patients not getting medical cards, when will the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill be published so that this issue may be...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (10 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has received the report carried out by PriceWaterhouse Coopers in association with Tourism Developments Investments regarding the Blackwater Regional Partnership Ulster Canal socio economic study; his views on whether this report provides total justification for the restoration of the Ulster Canal; when this...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I wish to share time with Deputies Kenny and Durkan. In the limited time available I want to record some of the facts about what has happened over the past ten years. If they are any guide, we face a grave future. I spoke to one young man who in 1997 started to organise a windmill unit in County Cavan involving 35 farmers. I want to announce progress. The bases are going in and it is hoped...