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Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: I welcome aspects of this Bill, which will be judged on the basis of whether it inhibits people from entering the forestry industry. A report published by the Irish Farmers' Association raised concerns in this regard. I also welcome the decision to remove from the Government's agenda - hopefully permanently - the proposal to sell off Coillte forests. An IMPACT commissioned report by Dr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Impact of Conflict in Syria: Discussion. (9 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: Like other speakers, I welcome the fact that the Minister of State, Deputy Joe Costello, has come up with the €3 million in support. The reference to 6.8 million people, half of whom are children, needing aid is staggering. Our contribution is a drop in the ocean. Is it helpful to talk about the fact that half of the aid budget promised was provided and that countries have not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to change pupil-teacher ratios. [42195/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria by which Student Universal Support Ireland assesses an independent or dependent mature adult when applying for a student maintenance grant; his plans to address concerns raised in relation to this issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42194/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 559. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children who attended the orthopaedic section in Tallaght Hospital, as an inpatient or outpatient, in 2012 and to date in 2013 [42064/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 560. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an audiology appointment in the three children's hospitals in Dublin; and the number of audiologists employed in the three hospitals [42065/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 561. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the increased numbers of women discovering breast cancer and other cancers in their later years; and if he has proposals to extend breast check particularly to older women [42066/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 562. To ask the Minister for Health in view of the growth of cancers in the general population if he has proposals to extend breast check or a similar programme to men who are susceptible to cancer [42067/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 563. To ask the Minister for Health the steps families may take and the supports available in relation to difficulties they are experiencing with the costs of keeping a loved one in a private nursing homes, who in some cases are being charged extraordinary weekly top ups and prices for basic supports like a pressure relieving mattress; if there is monitoring by the Health Service Executive or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Growth Rate (3 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the growth prediction from his Department for 2013 has decreased each year in the Stability Programme Update from 2011 to 2013. [41515/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: World Bank Doing Business Report (3 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the World Bank’s Doing Business Report; his views on the recently published findings of the independent panel of experts who reviewed the Doing Business Report; and the steps he and Irish Aid will take in view of the panel’s findings. [41297/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: Is the IFA in favour of lifting the ban on GM foods? In regard to bio-fuels, Mr. Bryan noted that much of the by-product is used in agriculture. That is not necessarily the case in respect of palm oil. I have seen tracts of land on which nothing is grown for mile after mile. I ask the witnesses' view on the EU's set-aside policy. Do they agree with the policy of setting aside good...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: It goes against the image of green Ireland to introduce these products. We know the history of Monsanto and other companies in Third World countries. That is where the difficulty arises. On the one hand we are selling Ireland as green but on the other we are introducing these products which most consumers would not regard as green. Farmers will lose a considerable part of their market if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: I have a couple of questions, if that is all right. Mr. Bryan started off by talking about the fodder crisis and last night, I watched Michelle O'Neill, the Minister in the North, as she thanked the Irish Government for waiving the cost in contrast to the British Government, which is levying a huge charge for the delivery of the fodder that was essential for the industry. I remember Ian...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with the Irish Farmers Association (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: No speeches, just questions.

Other Questions: Diplomatic Representation Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: Could the Tánaiste articulate the conditions in which the prisoners are being held? How often are visits allowed? He said the consul has been in touch. Is that on a weekly or monthly basis? Is he concerned by the extension of 15 days to another 15 days and now 45 days? Is there any sense of when this will come to a conclusion? The Tánaiste mentioned that they need medicine....

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: Before the Dáil broke for the summer I put down a question relating to some Irish fishermen in Gaza and their experience of the Israel Defence Forces and navy. The Oslo agreement set the fishing zone at 20 nautical miles but that has been reduced by the Israeli Government. Does the Tánaiste accept it is important in terms of food and nutrition that the people of Gaza have access...

Other Questions: Human Rights Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: I welcome the concern expressed by Ireland about events in Bahrain. Mr. al-Marzooq has been arrested on a charge of incitement of terrorism and violence and alleged support for a terrorist cell. He will be remanded for 30 days. He is an internationally renowned individual who is committed to a peaceful transition from the regime. I think the Government accepts that the regime is sectarian...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: Will the Minister be making a formal submission to the Haas talks and will it be based on the contributions of mutual respect for the different ethos of the Nationalists and Unionist communities?

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Crowe: I am not aware whether the Minister of State saw the BBC programme during the week which showed the real horror of what was happening in Syria. All that was missing was the smell of what was going on in many of these camps. It was horrifying. As regards those countries which have given a public commitment of aid, would it be helpful at some stage for the Minister of State or some...