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Milk Quota (6 Oct 2011)

Michael Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the information he has provided. He is fully aware of my opinion on this matter which is a serious issue in County Cork and across the country. Did he receive solid support from the French Minister for Agriculture in their discussions last Friday? According to the information available earlier this year, France was among the countries which were unwilling to enter...

Common Agricultural Policy (6 Oct 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views that the option to use 2011 as the basis year for eligibility under the new common agricultural policy would be preferable to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28023/11]

Common Agricultural Policy (6 Oct 2011)

Michael Moynihan: The concern among members of the farming community is that people will seek to maximise their entitlements. In such circumstances, the price for rental land would rise to such an extent that it would be unsustainable. In the drive to maximise their payments, this could cause farmers to make decisions that would have a detrimental effect on their businesses. I welcome the Minister's...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an outstanding REP scheme 4 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27225/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an outstanding REP scheme 4 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27226/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an outstanding REP scheme 4 payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27227/11]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (27 Sep 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans she has to tackle child poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26066/11]

Special Educational Needs (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of special needs assistants employed at present; if further approvals will be made for this school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25231/11]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (15 Sep 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is committed to publishing the White Paper on local government; when he expects this to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24086/11]

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Moynihan: I move: That Dáil Éireann: - notes that recent proposals being discussed on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform will have a detrimental impact on Ireland's agricultural sector and that the suggested introduction of a Single Farm Payment will cost thousands of jobs and decimate agricultural production by up to 30%; and - calls on the Government to immediately publish its proposals...

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Moynihan: I will set this matter to one side. I feel strongly about it and I hope the Minister will reply to the points I have raised. The quota is vital. During the summer, Deputies were contacted by people asking whether there was a way of putting excess milk quota into a product. For example, since farmers were not going to get paid for it, could it be used in relief products? This matter...

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Yes. However, there are serious issues with the check.

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Moynihan: We need to work on them. If the constant reply is to be "The previous Government signed up to it", why have an election? The issues are on the Government's desk. This is a desperate plight for dairy farmers. Regarding CAP, the expert advice is to gear up for post-2015 milk quotas. Our competitors abroad have the capacity to gear up because they are starting from low bases and their...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 585: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the division of responsibilities between the Minister and the Minister of State at his Department. [22470/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Jul 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. [20862/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Jul 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the exact procedure he followed in evaluating applications for the position of Secretary General in his Department; if he sought advice from persons outside his Department in this task; and the persons who had access to the process. [20314/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Jul 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of applications he received for the position of Secretary General in his Department; the number of applicants from outside the staff of the Department of Finance; and the steps that he took to encourage applicants. [20313/11]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (12 Jul 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be made available for an extension at Bandon Community Hospital, County Cork for extra beds and ancillary services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19553/11]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (6 Jul 2011)

Michael Moynihan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Health if the two-room colonoscopy suite, fully staffed, will proceed at Bantry General Hospital, County Cork, under the national cancer strategy programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19011/11]

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

Michael Moynihan: I, like my colleague, welcome the Bill and do not intend to delay it going through the House. I wish to raise a number of points. We cannot under-estimate the potential of aquaculture and the amount of work done in that area. Some of the issues raised with us concern delays in processing foreshore licences in the Department. If this Bill goes any way towards speeding up that process, we...