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Alternative Energy Projects. (15 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: It is obvious I am not supposed to have——

Alternative Energy Projects. (15 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: All I received was what I got directly from Brussels. What progress has been made in encouraging wind farms? Many farmers in a part of my constituency whom I will not name have signed up for years to have wind farms put in place but the regulations are such that they have not allowed it to happen. The people who are building the wind farms are now in Scotland instead of Ireland. The Minister...

Alternative Energy Projects. (15 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: It is an alternative farm income.

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (15 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I appreciate that the REP scheme is beneficial. It certainly has helped where the position of farm incomes has been serious. How are the regulations implemented because some farmers are visited by inspectors and are excluded from the scheme for minor issues that have no real bearing on the farming structure? Recently I came across a case which was serious from the point of view of the family...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Is that what Professor Drumm said?

Written Answers — Lisbon Agenda: Lisbon Agenda (10 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps being taken to reinvigorate the Lisbon Agenda in Ireland and across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33299/05]

Written Answers — US Immigration Policy: US Immigration Policy (10 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress being made to assist the undocumented Irish in the United States of America; if he will report on his recent visit to the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33270/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the progress of providing decentralisation, as promised, to Carrickmacross town and Monaghan town; if office space has been sourced; the number of personnel who have applied for transfer to either locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32909/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a need to reduce the vehicle registration tax rates on motor vehicles as a result of the EU proposals calling on the abolition of the vehicle registration tax; his further views on whether it is a very unfair tax and needs to be phased out over a number of years in order to minimise damage to the second-hand vehicle...

Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact that more people are trying to move from social welfare to third level education, could we have a debate on the third level student support Bill, in order to sort out some of the anomalies? There are serious difficulties involved for people.

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers in second level schools in counties Cavan and Monaghan who must to teach more than 30 children in individual classrooms; if she is satisfied that teachers can deal with more than 30 adolescent children in one class; the steps she has taken to rectify the situation; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers in counties Cavan and Monaghan which have 30 or more children in their classes; if she has satisfied herself that a teacher can deal with classes of up to 40 and yet give sufficient individual attention to the needs of slow or weaker children; the steps she intends to take to bring about a situation...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of farmers who have benefited to date from the decision in budget 2005 to allow relief on stamp duty where farmers swapped land to consolidate their farm holdings; his views on whether the proposed structure is too limited and should be available to any farmer who can prove that he has sold off an out-farm to buy an adjacent holding;...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the current flat rate VAT refund of 4.8% is an adequate refund to farmers in view of the drop in product prices resulting from the decoupling and the continuing increase in the cost of farm inputs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33008/05]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the situation where farm families are in receipt of farm assist but are not allowed to make PRSI contributions in view of the fact that if a farm family was earning over €3,500 from the farm but not claiming social welfare it can make the payment and it has major implications for either the farmer himself,...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be awarded the disadvantaged areas payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32594/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will receive his area aid based payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32676/05]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 758: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when capital funding will be available for the new fire station committed for Clones, County Monaghan; his views on the fact that a site is available with planning permission granted and ready for building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32672/05]

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 759: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when capital funding will be provided for Monaghan County Council to build the county library at Clones, County Monaghan; his views on the fact that a site is available with planning permission granted and ready for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32673/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (8 Nov 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 771: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built in 2004; the further number of houses provided as a result of Part V; the number built by voluntary groups; his views on whether an improvement is expected in 2005; if so, the areas of same; his further views on whether the number of social houses being provided is...