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Fishing Industry Development. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: After two years, that is not a satisfactory response.

Dairy Sector. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: On a point of order, if the Minister's reply to the following question is the same as that given to Question No. 43, perhaps we could proceed by way of dealing with supplementary questions.

Dairy Sector. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the detailed analysis conducted by his Department on the crisis in the dairy industry; the measures he proposes to ensure a price to farmers for milk above the cost of production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20645/09]

Dairy Sector. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: The Minister makes much of the fact that market support measures were retained in the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy as an instrument for dealing with price fluctuations. We are currently experiencing the most severe of price fluctuations. Whereas farmers received in the region of 40 cents per litre of milk in 2007, they are now receiving 20 cents per litre. Teagasc estimates...

Dairy Sector. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: This is the fourth month in a row I have heard this line during Question Time. The reality is farmers are turning in cows morning and evening at a loss. Does the Department have the will and the Minister the political commitment? Is Europe sympathetic to the case he makes to seek a meaningful response to this crisis, which will deliver a price of at least 25 cent or 26 cent a litre? While...

Animal Carcase Disposal. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: The fallen animals scheme represented poor value for the taxpayer and it facilitated the emergence of a cartel, which overcharged and excessively profiteered on the disposal of dead animals. The proof of this is the substantially lower prices paid in Northern Ireland for the disposal of animals. Will the Minister ensure that all impediments to licensed bona fide operators from Northern...

Alternative Energy Projects. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: The programme for a new Government.

Food Labelling. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: It was correct.

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: In the budget last October, Fianna Fáil's mask slipped in respect of its continuing commitment to the disadvantaged areas scheme. There was a significant reduction in payments to farmers. I believe the word "review" is code for a reduction in further funding for the scheme. Is last October's budget the thin end of the wedge? What is the commitment of Fianna Fáil to the disadvantaged...

Common Fisheries Policy. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: In the context of the discussion document on the Common Fisheries Policy, has the Minister of State discussed at Commission level the desirability of uniform sanctions for breaches of the policy? Does he support the idea of Community support for policing Community waters so that Irish fishermen do not feel disproportionately discriminated against in respect of the meagre resources of the...

Common Fisheries Policy. (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Does the Minister of State support uniformity?

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in inspections and payments under the farm waste management scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20206/09]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the environmental benefits accruing from the REP scheme, he is committed to continuing with this scheme; his future plans in relation to the REP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20207/09]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the environmental benefits accruing from the REP scheme, he is committed to the continuation of the scheme; his intentions in relation to the future of the REP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20646/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will approve a one parent family credit application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork which has been recently submitted to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20432/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20553/09]

Written Answers — Special Protection Areas: Special Protection Areas (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 228: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the scheme of assistance available from his Department for environmentally friendly farming practice on lands which have been identified as a habitat for the hen harrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20431/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their REP scheme three payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20502/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (20 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a bus will be sanctioned to transport children to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20433/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 May 2009)

Michael Creed: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be called for surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19788/09]