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Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: He cannot read paragraph 25.

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (24 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 36: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he expects his 2010 target for a directly elected mayor to be feasible; the powers this position will have; the way he will reform the local government manager powers as a result of this policy; the way he will reform local government structures in Dublin to introduce a new directly elected mayor; and if...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (24 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made towards the re-opening of the Ulster Canal from Clones, County Monaghan to Lough Erne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25310/09]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (24 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 158: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make any changes to the rules regarding the addition of extra persons to the register of electors in the period leading up to any election in view of the fact that 72,000 additional names were included on the supplement to the register before the most recent elections; his views that proof of...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: That has happened.

Children's Hospital Funding: Motion (23 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I thank my colleague, Deputy James Reilly, for raising this issue. In no small way, he, with others, had a role to play in making sure that at least some of the worst cutbacks planned for Crumlin hospital have been eased. The Minister has a major role to play in this regard. On behalf of the Government, she can decide whether the ward is re-opened and the funds are made available. I...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I was involved in a meeting with Co-operation Ireland regarding of the withdrawal of the €3 million capital funding from the Middletown Centre for Autism, which was part of the Good Friday Agreement. When can we have discussion on North-South co-operation in the Dáil? Could we at least have a discussion on the amendment Bill to George Mitchell Scholarship Fund Act 1998 to allow us to...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Given that patients are finding great difficulty in getting service on the front line in hospitals - yesterday I highlighted the situation-----

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: It is very relevant to sick people who cannot even get their breakfast.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: When will the nurses and midwives Bill be published?

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be awarded a farm improvement scheme grant in view of the fact that the work was completed in February 2009; his views on whether delays such as this are putting pressure on young farmers and their families; the action he will take to have payment made; and if he will...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of students who travel on a school bus to school in each of the counties Cavan and Monaghan; his views on whether the increased school bus charges will cause financial pressure to parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23921/09]

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I wish to raise three issues. Given that alcohol can be bought anywhere today by young people, when will the sale of alcohol Bill be brought before the House? On the matter of the difficulties facing those engaged in agriculture and to allow us to the opportunity to discuss them, when will the Animal Health and Welfare Bill be brought before the House? Given that patients on arriving at...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: What about the animal health and welfare Bill?

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (16 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 211: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of additions that were made to the voting register in each of the county council areas in the past few weeks before the most recent local and European elections; if he is satisfied that these additions are made in a proper and safe manner; his views on whether there is a need for better scrutiny...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (16 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will have an inspection; when they will be awarded the farm waste management grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/09]

Financial Services (Deposit Guarantee Scheme) Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I appreciate the opportunity to say a few words on the Bill. Obviously, we have been advised for some time that last September's agreement would be given effect in law. I welcomed it in principle and the Fine Gael Party supported the need to guarantee deposits at the time. However, one must ask questions about the role of the Central Bank and the Financial Regulator in the banking fiasco....

Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: It is very appropriate. Yet again I received a telephone call yesterday from a farming business colleague, a small business person who had been refused any banking facilities.

Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I wish to know when, or whether, the Government will allow time for the House to have a full debate on the completely disastrous situation that is causing this problem.

Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

Seymour Crawford: There has been a major problem concerning the register of electors.