Results 15,741-15,760 of 18,593 for speaker:Michael Creed
- Departmental Agencies (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Did the Department's representative on the board ever raise these issues with the Minister? Notwithstanding the recent appointments of two fine and able people, does the Minister not accept that the cloud hanging over the remainder of the board of the INS requires that the board now tender its resignation? In order to safeguard the interests of this valuable industry, which has a global...
- Departmental Agencies (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: To clarify, I am not casting aspersions on any individual board member. Rather, I am pointing to a collective failure of corporate governance that has serious implications for the industry and its reputation. That is the context in which I am calling for the appointment of a new board.
- Departmental Agencies (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: This is a long-running issue, encompassing more than just the recent FÃS-like expenses regime or the industrial relations issue in regard to accusations of harassment and bullying. A Garda inquiry took place some years ago in respect of the disappearance of cattle from the stud, an investigation which I understand ran into the ground and had no successful conclusion.
- Departmental Agencies (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: All has not been well for some time.
- Departmental Agencies (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: What direct accountability has the board to the Minister and what communication does he have with his nominees?
- Departmental Agencies (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Is there not a departmental nominee?
- Grant Payments (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: That is an insult to the Deputy who has tabled the question.
- Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Does the Minister have any control over his junior Ministers? Is the tail wagging the dog-----
- Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: In the context of the overall debate what significance does the Minister attach to the Commissioner's repeated assertion that the historical model for payment is indefensible?
- Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: In the context of this debate will the Minister agree there is a danger that we might slip back into a "one size will fit all 27 member states" approach? While the eastern European and new accession states may have a point, that does not necessarily mean their favoured option of a flat rate payment must be imposed on us. If we have to tweak our historical model, the single farm payment, the...
- Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: The Minister will be aware that 90,000 farmers in Ireland receive a payment of â¬10,000 or less. For example, last year, the average beef income was approximately â¬13,000. Therefore, about 75% of income is coming from the single farm payment.
- Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: In that context, has the Minister given any thought to establishing a minimum payment? The Commissioner's view is that the historical model is unsustainable, which suggests that we at least need to tweak, modify or change the current model in some way. Does the Minister support the principle of a minimum payment to retain as many farmers as possible on the land? What is his view on that?
- Common Agricultural Policy (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: The Minister cannot tease us like that.
- Forestry Sector (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: There is a need for joined-up thinking. The Minister of State referred to Medite. If he is not aware yet of concern he will be in the next few days following the announcement by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, about the tariff payable on energy generated from biomass. Coillte is concerned that the thinnings, and for want of a better term...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he plans to link farm safety to cross compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22012/10]
- Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will comment on the level of food and drink imports from the UK in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22013/10]
- Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his views on whether it will be necessary to introduce a statutory code of conduct to regulate the relationship between retailers and suppliers in the grocery sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22306/10]
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is in receipt of the appropriate tax credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22310/10]
- Written Answers — Dental Services: Dental Services (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the date from which the new restrictions regarding dental services for medical card holders will apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22308/10]
- Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (26 May 2010)
Michael Creed: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the possibility of having lands currently excluded from the disadvantaged areas considered for inclusion at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22303/10]