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Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Andrew Doyle: I wish to share my time with Deputy Dara Murphy.

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Andrew Doyle: The stated objective of the run-in to the CAP was to provide for a mechanism to ensure we could produce as much food as possible within the European Community, do it sustainably and support viable rural communities. To that end, it succeeded within the Commission debate in keeping the fund, by and large, as it is. From Ireland's point of view, thanks to being able to persuade people to use...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2011)

Andrew Doyle: I would like to share time with Deputies Griffin, Maloney and Conway.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Like all other speakers, I welcome this legislation. As Deputy Finian McGrath said, we should support common sense legislation when it comes before the House, regardless of any other differences we might have. The ongoing legislative initiative aimed at tackling road traffic carnage and road deaths is a work in progress. It is working. Road traffic deaths fell by 48% in the ten years to...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 452: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of dog wardens in each county over the past five years; and the associated costs involved. [27572/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Sep 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the VAT rate from 21% to 9% in budget 2012 for labour intensive crafts as requested by the Irish musical instrument makers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25472/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health the amount, not percentages, of the health budget allocated to mental health in the years 1990, 2000, 2010 and in 2011; and the amount of the mental health budget allocated and spent in delivering mental health services in primary care, excluding services provided by psychiatric secondary services in the community [25471/11]

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2011)

Andrew Doyle: This is a timely opportunity to discuss the CAP. As Deputy Moynihan and others know, the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Communications and Natural Resources prioritised three areas for its work programme between now and Christmas. The CAP negotiations is one of these areas. For many years, the CAP was seen as a burden that had to be endured by many and an unnecessary sop to the European...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (14 Sep 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 832: To ask the Minister for Health the process under which a person will be able to receive payment for Fair Deal clients under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; the way these payments can vary between nursing homes located in the same area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/11]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Andrew Doyle: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. Deputy Ross is correct that this is a complicated issue. There is a balance to be struck in trying to ensure those who are protected under what was the JLC system continue to be protected to ensure it is more attractive to seek a job than not to, which would be the risk if the JLC system were to be turned upside down. We would be in a much...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2011)

Andrew Doyle: I will make three points in the three minutes remaining. I welcome the debate. Special needs support for children, whether learning support, speech and language therapy or special needs assistants, has come a long way. We must put this matter in context. We have come a long way from the time when children were left behind, put in a corner and not understood. I say this as someone whose...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2011)

Andrew Doyle: They are fuelled by people such as Deputy Finian McGrath irresponsibly manipulating people's emotions.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Here is the idealist. We do not get how to manipulate people's emotions.

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (7 Jul 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for the introduction of project maths as an additional subject in the secondary school education system in the context of the rollout of pilot project for this subject. [19238/11]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (7 Jul 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process for the evaluation of the pilot project maths subject; and if this is to be provided prior to examination correction for the 2011 leaving certificate students. [19239/11]

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Andrew Doyle: I welcome the speedy introduction of this Bill by the Minister, which demonstrates a serious commitment on his behalf to ensuring the parts of the foreshore that are correctly the responsibility of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will remain at that Department. It will bring clarity to the functions which are not the responsibility of that Department. There are two elements...

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (28 Jun 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will list the standing orders and regulations governing the export of poultry, chicks and hatching eggs. [17576/11]

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (28 Jun 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the action or management strategy approved to promote the internal market and the export of poultry, chicks and eggs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17579/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Jun 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application for a dairy grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15154/11]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (15 Jun 2011)

Andrew Doyle: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application for additional milk quota in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15183/11]