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Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: It all depends on where the cuts are made.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: There is no standing ovation this time.

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I usually welcome the opportunity to say something, but I do not think anybody can welcome the opportunity to say something about this budget. VAT has been increased by 0.5%, which may not look like that much, but it will have a negative effect in a declining market where shop owners are laying off workers. The 5.2% VAT return to farmers has not been re-examined. I am promised every year...

Written Answers — Courthouse Restoration: Courthouse Restoration (14 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 253: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the communication he has engaged in with Monaghan County Council in connection with the restoration of Castleblayney Market House Courthouse which is a focal point in the town; the funding his Department or relevant agencies can make available for the works required to save this listed building; and if he...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 267: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 493 of 30 September 2008, if his attention has been drawn to the foul smells which residents in the Drumillard area of Castleblayney have had to endure for many years and which have deteriorated recently; if he will make funding available to Monaghan County Council to...

Northern Ireland Issues. (9 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had recent meetings with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister in the Northern Ireland Assembly; if such a meeting discussed the ongoing impasse between the two major parties in Northern Ireland; his views on whether it is vital that the Assembly gets on with its job on behalf of all the people of Northern Ireland and...

Northern Ireland Issues. (9 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: The failure of the Executive to meet is giving room to splinter groups. If it were meeting and conducting normal business, it would send a clear message that the system was working and it would lead to mutual trust, which could allow for the justice and policing issue to be settled. This is a chicken and egg scenario and there is a significant need for the Minister, the Taoiseach and the...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important legislation which primarily sets up and gives power to a new body called the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. This was first proposed by Deputy Michael D. Higgins when he was in Cabinet in the 1990s and it has taken a long time to introduce this legislation. The authority will be run by a new board comprising nine...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I will conclude on my local radio stations, in particular the one close to the Acting Chairman's heart, LMFM. It covers the south of my constituency in County Monaghan. Northern Sound, linked with ShannonSide, covers the rest of the county. These stations have been invaluable in providing everyone with an opportunity to have a say. ShannonSide-Northern Sound has the "Joe Finnegan Show",...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the publication of the Nursing Home Support Scheme Bill and hope it will be brought before us as quickly as possible. I wish to raise several other issues of relevance to the Minister in charge today. When will the adoption Bill come before the House? Given the lack of information from the HSE, will the Minister tell us when the health information Bill, now in section C of the...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Did he read the letter?

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (8 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he had meetings with his opposite number in the Northern Ireland Assembly or the UK towards the increased development of the island of Ireland as a tourism product; the success of such a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33822/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that full planning permission and all other issues needed to start building are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34061/08]

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the serious jobs situation, when will we discuss the industrial development Bill? Agreement was reached at St. Andrews that we would have an all-island approach to animal disease. However, the animal health and welfare Bill has been postponed rather than brought forward. Can anything be done to move that on? I welcome the Taoiseach's guarantee about the nursing home support Bill.

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Where?

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Wards are being closed down.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with the number of gardaí on duty in the border areas of Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim; his views on whether these are difficult areas to give reasonable garda coverage; the number of gardaí in each of the towns in Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan; the number of garda barracks providing a 24 hour service; if...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of civilian personnel employed in Garda barracks; the additional number he will employ in order that trained gardaí can be released to undertake the duties for which they have been trained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32877/08]

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact that additional gardaí on the beat are urgently needed, can the Tánaiste indicate when the attachment of fines Bill will be introduced? It is needed if we are to reduce the amount of time gardaí spend dealing with fines. I would also like to raise a second extremely important issue. Can the Tánaiste give the House a date for the debate on the fair deal legislation?...

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: It is not easy to follow that. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. There is no doubt that death can occur through fuel poverty. Ireland has among the highest energy prices in the EU added to by the recent price increase of 17.5% in electricity and a 20% rise in gas prices as recently as September of this year. This is creating serious energy poverty for at least 227,000...