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Freedom of Information. (27 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: We will not compel him.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (22 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of females who are serving with the Defence Forces at present at various levels; the number that were recruited each year since 2005; the projected number for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/08]

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: The Minister never talks to anyone.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide funding for the essential restructuring of a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; his views on whether this is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19558/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when money will be made available to build an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the status of same and when he expects money to be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19557/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of local and national importance, that is, the unbelievable bombshell that despite the fact the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, following the signing the St. Andrews Agreement, gave a public commitment to the funding of a dual carriageway from Derry city and Donegal through Tyrone and Monaghan to Dublin, it...

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: In light of what we are rightly celebrating — the ten year anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement — and given that the George Mitchell conference is in Belfast this week, when will the George Mitchell scholarship fund Act 1998 (Amendment) Bill be brought before the House? Also, in light of the continuing criticism of tribunal costs and all the rest, when will the legal costs Bill be...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he will take to support the co-operative movement north of the line from Dublin to Galway in order that it can develop products other than butter and skimmed milk powder (details supplied); if a further study is being carried out on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19431/08]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount to date that has been granted to the authors of the Teamwork report; if the personnel are still under contract with the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20003/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if an effort is being made at Brussels level to get an extension to the time for completion of the farm waste management grants in view of the difficulties that farmers are experiencing in getting contractors to carry out the work; his views on whether the EU Commission is prepared to give a period of grace up to 36 months...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Cavan which was promised more than ten years ago and many times since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19850/08]

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I thank Deputy O'Donnell for allowing me to contribute to this debate at the last minute. I make no apologies for saying my emphasis will be on the health services in the north east. In the Dáil last Thursday, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, said the OECD report supported the line she had taken under the Teamwork report. She also said she was going on advice she...

Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I have two issues. In light of the delay in the long-term nursing home Bill, will the Taoiseach take some steps to relieve the present chaos, where we are told that only the north east is not paying for——

Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: When is it likely the issue will be dealt with? Mr. George Mitchell is to come to Belfast with regard to the Good Friday Agreement etc. We had a major announcement at the time of the St. Andrews Agreement that a four-lane road would go from Derry to Dublin. The Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey——

Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: We certainly will not.

Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: There is a need for discussion on that area in this House.

Grant Payments. (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he will take to sort out those people who had their applications lodged in their local office for the new farm development scheme but not computerised; his views on whether it was not the fault of individual farmers that their applications were not dealt with on time; when they will be sanctioned; and if he will...

Grant Payments. (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I congratulate my constituency colleague, Deputy Brendan Smith, on his elevation to the office of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. I wish him the best and assure him that I will give all the positive and constructive help I can. I also congratulate Deputy Killeen on his appointment as Minister of State at that Department. This scheme is very important, as the Minister, who...

Grant Payments. (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact that in recent years the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has underspent by millions and sent money back, will the Minister examine the possibility of adding extra funds to this scheme? It is a very valuable scheme. Will the Minister get money from elsewhere in his Department, or anywhere else, to ensure that those who have applied will be allowed to go...

Grant Payments. (20 May 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Many were from Cavan.