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Bovine Diseases (10 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I accept that there have been great improvements in the eradication of TB. However, I have witnessed first-hand a number of reactors in herds and a full breakdown and clear out of herds whose test for TB within the previous 12 months was clear. I have seen first-hand how quickly this disease can spread. I know of a number of genuine farmers, in particular one who has a substantial farm and...

Bovine Diseases (10 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Not only have I seen cattle being rounded up and put in a crush, I have seen entire herds being rounded up and being crushed on the lorry because of TB. I know at first hand exactly what the Minister of State is talking about. If a farmer has been tested in late November-early December and has not had a history of TB or of animals being brought in without having had all the tests and has...

Sheep Sector (10 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I understand that the Department introduced a protocol to ensure that sheep would not be inspected during lambing season. I want to ensure this protocol is followed. The 1% rate of inspections for cross-compliance is difficult to understand, given the fact that some people have been inspected for the rural environment protection scheme, REPS, the single farm payment and so on almost every...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (10 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his future plans for the renegotiation of milk quota levies in view of his recent media comments; if he will outline any proposals he has to mitigate the impact of the milk super levy on affected milk producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/12]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (10 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on Common Agricultural Policy post 2013 reform; the anticipated impact on the single farm payment; the status of Common Agricultural Policy budget negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23455/12]

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the Bill. Many sectors in society have experienced huge difficulties over the past three or fours years. People in the construction industry - contractors and subcontractors - have been very badly hit. These people were earning a living but saw their industry disappear. There are many positives in the Bill and it is important it is passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas as...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (8 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline on a county basis, the number of court cases in each court district that are currently being heard and have not been adjourned; the number that have been adjourned and the main reason for their adjournment; the number that have a hearing date set; the number that are awaiting a hearing date; and the way the Court...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who finished REP scheme 3 in 2011 and have not been able to take up an agri-environment options scheme contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22403/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the future of an agri-environment options scheme in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22404/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money unused in the rural development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22405/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the common framework plans; its future timeline; its impact on an agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22406/12]

Sale of State Assets (2 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if the decision to establish Irish Water as a subsidiary of Bord Gáis will delay the part-privatisation of that company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21931/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way he intends to maintain the autonomy of each of the national cultural institutions in the proposed reorganisation of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21687/12]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (26 Apr 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or his officials have met with the Department of the Environment in relation to the impact that water metering will have on small businesses particularly those that do not have water rates at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/12]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 514: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the regulations with which a contractor must comply if he wants to desludge septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/12]

School Staffing (19 Apr 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1 will lose three teacher posts in September despite the promise that DEIS band schools would not lose any legacy posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19405/12]

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I thank Deputy John Browne for sharing time with me to allow me to contribute to this debate on the European stability treaty. Few politicians in this House, either past or present, or any other elected body, have not at times questioned how the European Union is moving forward, but if we look back in time, we can see from where Europe came in the aftermath of the Second World War during...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will encourage lenders to allow borrowers who are moving home to be able to keep their tracker mortgage rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19286/12]

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 1071: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of inspections that have taken place of licensed merchant, veterinary pharmacy and veterinary practise outlets supplying veterinary medicine products to farmers since 1 January 2008. [17675/12]

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 1072: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the number of inspections for each supplier type that is licensed merchants, veterinary pharmacies and veterinary practises since the 1 January 2008 [17676/12]