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Grant Payments. (20 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: I do not wish to be parochial but this matter relates to the offices in north Cork, specifically Mallow, where structural issues have existed for some time that make it difficult for staff to process grants claims. I want to raise this with the Minister while we are on the subject.

Food Shortages. (20 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he is taking to address growing food shortages; if he will convene a meeting with food and farming representative bodies to chart a plan going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19697/08]

Food Shortages. (20 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: On behalf of my party I join in congratulating the Minister on his appointment and also the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen. The reason for the question is the degree of uncertainty which is having a marked result in this country in that we are now paying more for food. Families are paying much more for staple items and that gives rise to the question. If the WTO deal goes through as it...

Food Shortages. (20 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Does the Minister acknowledge that if the WTO deal goes through as it is constituted at present, this will have a further adverse effect for producers in developing countries — as well as for Irish producers? Ultimately, and this harks back to what the Fine Gael spokesman is saying as regards the current WTO deal, there are political considerations, both domestically and internationally....

Afforestation Programme. (20 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: I refer to the Malone report and the basis of the five hectare limit. Is this over-prescriptive and is there scope for further reductions in this regard? A ministerial prerogative is available to reduce it further, if necessary, in certain locations.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (15 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there is an aspect of funding under the RAPID or CLÁR programmes that will permit organisations running summer camps to draw down in order that such organisations can provide places for children of families of social welfare recipients or families on low incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (15 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of agencies established within his Department since he became Minister; the cost of running and establishing each task force for each of the years that they have been established; and the action taken as a result of the decisions or recommendations. [18830/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 247: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the amount of funding allocated for housing starts, acquisition and maintenance to all of the town councils in the Cork east constituency for 2008 including Mallow, Fermoy, Youghal, Cobh and Midleton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18972/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the supports in place to farm operators suffering from a disability in view of the fact that the average age of farm operators experiencing a disability is only 52 years old; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13066/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when she proposes to introduce new guidelines for the habitual residence rule in view of the inconsistencies identified in decision making by the social welfare appeals office. [18606/08]

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: In the past 24 hours we have heard much from the Government side about the ESRI report. If I were a construction worker or a manufacturing worker who had lost his job in the past three months, the ESRI report would not mean a whole pile to me. I would not be able to bring home the ESRI report on Thursday evening instead of a cheque and put it on the table to feed my family. The Government...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 22 April 2008, the persons who are the key stakeholders that the Health Service Executive south has met with on a one to one basis to discuss the future of Mallow General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18562/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 22 April 2008, the persons with whom, when and where meetings to explore concerns, expectations, a vision for the future and developments at Mallow General Hospital took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18563/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 22 April 2008, the areas in which the executive management board was not effective and the way it was not successful in leading the change agenda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18564/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 22 April 2008, the proposals in place to enhance the management structure of both the Cork University Hospital group and Mallow General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18565/08]

Written Answers — Agriculture Schemes: Agriculture Schemes (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to significantly reduce the regulatory burdens faced by farmers. [18136/08]

Written Answers — Agriculture Schemes: Agriculture Schemes (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to minimise and streamline the financial and regulatory issues facing small farms and farm businesses. [18157/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish a high-level strategic interdepartmental group whose role will be to, on an ongoing basis, identify and work to ease access and fully exploit new overseas markets for Irish food and drink products. [18137/08]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase funding to An Bord Bia for overseas promotion of Irish food and agricultural produce. [18138/08]

Written Answers — On-Farm Investment Schemes: On-Farm Investment Schemes (13 May 2008)

Seán Sherlock: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to introduce a new on-farm investment scheme, which will include aid for investment in housing, handling and related facilities. [18139/08]