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Milk Quota (14 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: The new Presidency of the European Union will begin in January and this might create the possibility of some light at the end of the tunnel.

Common Agricultural Policy (14 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: The agriculture sector has been at the forefront of innovative ideas and research and development for years. I refer specifically to work done in the Department, the national advisory training body, ACOT, and Teagasc. As the Minister of State noted, significant research and development is being done at the Teagasc research centres in Grange and Moore Park. We must emphasise to farmers at...

Grant Payments (14 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the number of farmers who will be affected by the announced reduction in the disadvantaged areas scheme; and the number of farmers affected by reductions in the REP scheme. [40087/11]

Grant Payments (14 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: I have three brief points, the first of which concerns disadvantaged areas. While the vast majority would welcome the initiative to prioritise active farmers, there is a particular group who will be badly affected by the change. Perhaps when the Minister knows the number that will be affected, he will let us know. On a different matter, also related to the budget, what did the Minister hope...

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: I propose to share time with Deputy Dara Calleary.

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Before dealing with the Bill, I take the opportunity to pay tribute to a member of Cork County Council who passed away last week. Councillor Michael Donegan was a great friend of mine and a councillor of great experience having served in local government since 1978. It would be remiss of me when speaking on local government reform and the household charge not to mention him and to send our...

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: We are dealing with rates and local government reform-----

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: -----but that point was missed if there is to be a fair-----

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: -----and balanced debate. We all deal with local government officials and we know they are courteous and efficient, by and large. The local authority system was established 112 years ago and long-standing practices require reform. Like my colleague, Deputy Áine Collins, I never served on a local authority. However, I contend that the abolition of the dual mandate was a mistake. The...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the decision was taken to close a Garda station (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39966/11]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding REP scheme 4 payment due in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an outstanding single farm payment and area aid disadvantaged payment due in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39576/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding agri environment option scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39968/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding agri environment option scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39969/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 403: 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. [39970/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding agri environment option scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39971/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding single farm and disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39972/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of Millstreet Community Hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39967/11]

Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: I move: That Dáil Éireann: — condemns the Government for introducing a series of budgetary measures that discriminate against those who can least afford it and particularly those in rural Ireland; — objects to the overall policy direction introduced by the Government of progressively reducing and closing rural services; — rejects the move by the Government to reduce and ultimately...

Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Moynihan: What about the agri-environment options scheme?