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EU Directives. (4 Oct 2005)

Seymour Crawford: The nitrates directive was introduced in 1992, yet farmers still have no idea where they stand. The Minister stated grant aid for waste management purposes will be introduced by 1 January 2006 but did not indicate whether or when the derogation permitting the use of 250 kg of organic nitrogen per hectare. In light of a recent breakthrough in the area of pig manure as a result of a decision of...

EU Directives. (4 Oct 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Will the grant aid be based on actual or estimated costs?

Written Answers — Military Courts of Inquiry: Military Courts of Inquiry (29 Sep 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Defence if the court of inquiry reports, prepared by the Defence Forces, are available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25946/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (29 Sep 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence if Ireland will join an EU battle group formation; if he will be bringing forward new legislation to ensure that Ireland can take part in such a formation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25952/05]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (28 Sep 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 894: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the 70% grant aid will be available towards pollution control and slurry accommodation; if the grant will include the farm building; if she has considered increasing the size of building that can be provided without planning permission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25602/05]

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (28 Sep 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 893: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of herd inspections which have been carried out in each county in the past 12 months; if she is satisfied that ordinary farmers are being treated fairly; the percentage in each of the counties which are subject to fines (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25462/05]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (28 Sep 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 895: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she intends to end the farm retirement scheme; if so, the reason for this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25603/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (28 Sep 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 1402: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money he has provided for LIS schemes in each county over each of the past five years; the length of waiting lists in each county; if any effort is being made to provide extra funds or rectify the imbalance in any way where counties have extremely long waiting lists; his views on whether these...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (28 Sep 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 1408: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount he has provided for LIS schemes in each county over each of the past five years; the length of waiting lists in each county; if any effort is being made to provide extra funds to rectify the imbalance whereby certain counties have extremely long waiting lists; his views on whether these laneways...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department has ever calculated the number of persons who are eligible for the family income supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22891/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who are eligible for the family income supplement but are not availing of the scheme; the number of persons who avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22890/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the nitrates directive; the number of zones being discussed from a slurry holding and spreading point of view; the number of counties in each zone; if she is satisfied that they are on a scientific basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23736/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application by a centre (details supplied) in County Monaghan for extension of after-school and crèche facilities; when the funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23958/05]

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation. Our health and social care and the different professions covered by this Bill provide a vital service to the country. It is important that those under their care can be assured they are fully qualified and trained professionals. The registration system must ensure that the best possible service is delivered to patients, clients...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: The Ceann Comhairle is always away.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Before Deputy O'Connor leaves the House I wish to comment on his contribution. I was glad to hear him admit that he regretted voting for the demise of the health boards. They were useful to Deputies because we now have no avenue of access to the health services. The Minister in her replies to our parliamentary questions states the Health Service Executive must deal with questions and...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I wish the Deputy well. I heard him on radio explaining that he was the first person nominated for the next Dáil but he should remember that is only the first hurdle and there will be many other hurdles to overcome. Unlike his colleague and my constituency colleague, he is not in the safest seat.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Our colleague has the safest seat in the country, unless his horse falls.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: It takes a good man to admit that mistakes were made so I wish the Deputy well personally but I hope plenty of his colleagues fall.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (30 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the restructuring of the Teagasc advisory service, which entails the closure and sale of many offices throughout the country at a time when the Minister of Agriculture and Food advises that finance for Teagasc is not a problem and when the Department returned €383 million to the Department of...