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Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: I was here in the late 1990s and the early 2000s when matters of great significance and national importance, the foot and mouth disease and BSE crises, arose.It is important we are constructive, put all shoulders to the wheel and act in solidarity to ensure the pivotal role of the agricultural industries is secured. As a consumer I am reassured by what I am hearing, particularly regarding...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (4 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if medical card holders are exempt from paying the recently increased school transport charges of €300; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Statistics: Departmental Statistics (4 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the statistics his Department collects with regard to primary schools; the way this data gathering operates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44348/08]

Written Answers — Food Shortages: Food Shortages (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether there is a threat to staple fruit and vegetable crops here due to climate change which is going to cause major changes in farming practices; the plans he is making to plan for future food shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43985/08]

Written Answers — Climate Change Strategy: Climate Change Strategy (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps his Department is taking to combat climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43984/08]

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: I am pleased to contribute to this important debate on agriculture. I have already made numerous comments and suggestions over the years in this regard. I have made many suggestions in this House that some of the farming organisations did not like, but I knew I was correct and am glad I was vindicated in the viewpoint I often articulated in the House in this regard. I wish to particularly...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Farming is another important job in rural areas where for various reasons it is extremely difficult to secure any jobs. Small shop owners know the importance of the rural community, especially the farming community, in ensuring the sustainability of local jobs and the spending of money in the local economy. What will happen to young farmers who have made significant advances in order to...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: I could speak for another hour.

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: I know an awful lot more about farming than Deputy Dooley. I learned it the hard way. If the Deputy looks up at the audience in the Gallery he will see some of the people who know that I know a great deal about it. Some 35% of my vote comes from those in the farming sector in County Westmeath. I am proud to have advocated their cause at every turn. They know what side their bread is...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: What the Government has done is mean-spirited. If they had any respect for the construction industry — since the party no longer has a tent at the Galway Races, perhaps they do not know who their friends are, but they probably still have a few friends in the construction industry — they should make sure that small businesses are looked after such as that of Johnny Owens. They should...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: They are prepared to do it. The Minister should not be afraid to do that. We are not going cap in hand to the EU. It is no wonder we are in the position we are with that type of approach.

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Let us get back to Europe and fight for the people. We are not only talking about farmers but about ordinary workers employed in the construction industry. I want to make sure that their jobs are protected and they are given an opportunity to earn a livelihood for themselves and their children.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from Moneypoint power station; the steps being taken to pursue the option of carbon capture and storage; the legislation required to advance this method of addressing CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43649/08]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (2 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the findings from the Sustainable Energy Ireland 2008 report Understanding Electricity and Gas Prices in Ireland that found that gas and electricity prices were higher here than the EU average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43654/08]

Written Answers — Financial Services Ombudsman: Financial Services Ombudsman (2 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the Financial Services Ombudsman; the remit of the said ombudsman in dealing with complaints from consumers in relation to whole of life insurance policies which were taken out appropriately 25 years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43830/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the announcement that CLÁR funding for water and sewerage schemes has been suspended for the remainder of 2008 with immediate effect, that this has had an adverse effect on a number of schemes, which would normally advance with the help of CLÁR top up funding; if his attention has been drawn to the...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (2 Dec 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the safety concerns, which have been expressed about the safety of children and the very real dangers that exist at a school (details supplied) in County Longford, in relation to parking and the lack of a safe exiting area for the children leaving school each afternoon, he will take steps to have the situation...

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (27 Nov 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 24: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm recent reports that he is to defray the legal costs incurred by an association (details supplied) and some individuals in a recent Supreme Court action regarding the proposed incinerator; the source of such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43065/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Nov 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 48: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the White Young Green report regarding Hawbowline Island will be completed and put in the public domain. [43064/08]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Nov 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 58: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a company (details supplied) which has to let staff go and has submitted the relevant RP50 forms to her Department for an appropriate rebate in respect of the redundancy payments has been informed that it could take up to between five and six months for same to be paid out; if in this context she...