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Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (24 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue the Exchequer received from excise duties on beer, wines and spirits in each year from 1997 to 2008; his views on whether higher duties and VAT on these items in the State are having a negative impact on retail trade throughout the State, and on the Exchequer itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11043/09]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (24 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number involved in the Real IRA or other such organisations in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Louth; his views on the efforts being made to counteract their activities; his further views on whether it is intended to utilise Army personnel to backup the Garda in any such renewed security arrangements; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 975: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be advised what is wrong with their REP scheme four application in order that they can have the problem, rectified and receive payment for same; his views on whether this is an important part of farm income and that payment is already overdue since September 2008; and...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 995: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers who applied for REP scheme four in 2008 that have been paid; when other farmers will be advised as to the problems with their applications; if he is satisfied that sufficient staff are available to deal with the backlog; his views on whether all payments should be paid on time to relieve the difficult...

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (24 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 1009: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the meetings he has had with the European Agriculture Commission or the Commission officials regarding the crisis for dairy farmers; if such meetings have been held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12279/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has plans to provide grant aid towards the provision of small wind farms or other forms of electricity; if progress has been made to get the ESB to accept surplus power generated by such projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10364/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be awarded their suckler cow premium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10595/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be granted their REP scheme four payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10596/09]

Energy Costs. (12 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if changes are being proposed in the way electricity and gas prices are to be regulated in the future; his views on whether at the present time there is too long a period between the reduction in cost prices on the world market and the actual decrease in prices, as was recently witnessed before the Regulator...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Given that many on low incomes are paying levies and will have to pay extra tax soon, promises were made that the legal costs in tribunals of inquiry and elsewhere will be dealt with. When will the legal costs Bill be brought before the House? Has the €200 charge on a second homes to be introduced in the local government Bill been dropped? The Tánaiste is well aware that many UK...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 57: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of the cost his Department will provide for the sewerage system in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; his views on whether it is a difficult period, especially in the Border areas, for industry and other sectors to make a contribution towards same; his further views on increasing the percentage...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 83: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give support towards the refurbishment of the old courthouse in the centre of Castleblayney town, County Monaghan; his views on whether this is an important heritage building needing urgent repair to safeguard the structure and is of importance to the town and community of Castleblayney; and if he...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: They really are victims; the Deputy is making us cry.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the Bill. It is clearly an effort to limit the amount of money any individual can spend on local elections, and in that context I welcome it. It is important that a candidate is elected for his or her individual ability rather than simply because he or she can spend massively on the election campaign. Local government is extremely important...

Turbary Rights. (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Two years ago, an effort was made by departmental personnel to stop turf cutting on the Bragan Mountains in north Monaghan, affecting over 200 farmers. A resolution was found to the problem then but it will re-emerge again soon. I would like to take up the Minister in his commitment to facilitate Members in examining the problem in this area, particularly considering the current economic...

Turbary Rights. (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: The cutting of turf is important to people and it is vital that a solution be arrived at.

Planning Issues. (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Is the Minister aware that some of the serious problems arise when a different planner from the one who agrees the pre-planning report deals with the case?

Planning Issues. (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I am aware of one case where the person dealt with three different planners.

Planning Issues. (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: It cost a fortune. That situation must be dealt with.

Regional Development. (11 Mar 2009)

Seymour Crawford: This is an example of the gateways that were announced. I did not table the question but I still have an interest in it because Cavan and Monaghan were designated as gateway towns. All kinds of ideas were in the air about what could be and should be done. I await the details of the Minister's reply to hear what areas are affected. In simple terms, there is no money for it.