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Private Members' Business. Small Primary Schools: Motion (31 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I commend our education spokesperson, Deputy Brendan Smith, for putting forward this motion tonight. It goes to the heart of every rural community. Schools right across the country are very concerned with these decisions in respect of four, three and two teacher schools. It is vitally important that we stand back and look at what these schools have contributed over the generations since...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 555: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding single farm payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3835/12]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (24 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application form submitted for the organic farming scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4046/12]

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I do not have a difficulty with the amendment. It was discussed on Committee Stage. We do not have a difficulty with the overall thrust of the Bill either. It tidies up some legislative faults regarding the legislation on veterinary practices and veterinary nurses. I do not have an issue with the Bill.

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: This is a common sense Bill in many ways. Practising farmers have built up expertise in animal husbandry and dealing with hoof care and scanning over generations. They have become experts at farm-gate level. This Bill is worthwhile in that it will remove some of the bureaucracy that exists. I am happy to support it and have it pass through the Dáil.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (18 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of the Irish seabed that is licensed for the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons; the percentage of geologically significant areas for the exploration of hydrocarbons that have been licensed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2623/12]

School Guidance Counsellors (17 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: I thank my colleague Deputy Brendan Smith for tabling this timely motion. This debate on career guidance and guidance counsellors is among the most important we are having. Over recent weeks, we have been contacted by people at the coalface in schools who are providing the best service possible. One of the teachers who contacted me over the past week expressed disgust over the cuts. In...

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has considered setting up an Oireachtas sub-committee to consider the EU intergovernmental agreement similar to the model done previously when the Lisbon treaty was being debated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1935/12]

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (17 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has held with his EU counterparts in relation to a new round of sanctions on Iran as it continues to pursue an uranium enrichment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2379/12]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding REP scheme 4 payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2594/12]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of his stated intention to reduce funding for local and regional roads in Budget 2012, the details of any safety audit that has been carried out to ensure that reduced funding will not lead to a less safe environment for motorists. [1565/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Health if hospital consultants' remuneration will be cut this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1187/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 680: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of funding provided in the 2011 Estimates for the 2010 suckler cow scheme; the amount paid to date under this scheme and the likely expenditure level by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40883/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 681: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of funding provided for the 2011 suckler cow scheme in the 2011 Estimates; the level of expenditure to date and the likely expenditure level by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40884/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 682: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total level of funding provided in 2011 for the targeted agriculture modernisation schemes; the total expenditure to date and the expected expenditure under these schemes by the end of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40885/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 683: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expenditure to date in 2011 broken down by specific schemes on the targeted agriculture modernisation schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40886/11]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 684: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total level of expenditure under REP scheme and agri-environmental options scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40887/11]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 685: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of funding provided for REP scheme and agri-environmental options scheme for 2011; the level of expenditure to date and the expected level of expenditure by the end of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40888/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 691: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding single farm payment and disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40913/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Jan 2012)

Michael Moynihan: Question 716: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41262/11]