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Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: We need to have a debate on the matter in the House.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: The Ceann Comhairle cannot allow a cover-up like that. The public's health is being affected.

Direct Payment Schemes. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on modulation proposals outlined in the CAP health check; the impact of such proposals on rural development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25677/08]

Direct Payment Schemes. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: I have to hand a press statement issued by the Minister on 28 May, subsequent to the most recent publication of the health check proposals. In respect of the modulation proposals, the Minister's statement reads: In relation to the proposed increase in modulation . . . the Minister confirmed that any funds raised in this way would remain in Ireland and could be allocated to agricultural...

Direct Payment Schemes. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Does the Minister accept that the single farm payment, by virtue of its static nature since its introduction, is of declining value year on year to the agricultural community? I refer to further tampering with it, by way of reduction, in the light of agri-inflation in particular. The Minister is aware, for example, that the prices this year of fertiliser, energy and feedstuffs have...

Fishing Industry Development. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Not a brown penny for the deckhands.

Departmental Reviews. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will undertake a review of his Department's programme of activities, services and schemes available in view of the of tightening budgetary environment; if so, when he expects to complete such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25678/08]

Departmental Reviews. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: I am nearly as wise as I was before the Minister responded, but I expect all will become clearer after the House rises. I appreciate that many of the schemes funded by the Department are demand led and the Department will have no choice but to honour those schemes. An issue that exercised us on Question Time on the past number of occasions is the sheep sector and, in particular, a package of...

Departmental Reviews. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: I appreciate that. The complexity of all of this is difficult to grasp in a short space of time. Will the €28 million fund be ringfenced and remain for the sheep sector? That was a promise made. It is a fund that has not been drawn down. It was promised because it is a sector in crisis. It was a fund that was established with so many strings attached that it proved virtually...

Departmental Reviews. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: And he will ringfence the €28 million. He will not let it slip away.

Departmental Reviews. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Is that a "No"?

Departmental Reviews. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: â'¬9,000.

World Trade Negotiations. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding recent developments in ongoing World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25992/08]

World Trade Negotiations. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: Notwithstanding his reluctance previously at Question Time here, and indeed, the reluctance of his predecessor, to commit to using the veto in respect of the proposals on the table now, does it remain the Government's position, as articulated, albeit at a late stage — with hindsight, far too late — in the context of the Lisbon treaty, and will the Minister confirm in the House that it is...

World Trade Negotiations. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: They were discussing a veto. The Minister should not be afraid to say the word.

World Trade Negotiations. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: The word "veto" has been used on the record by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which I welcome.

World Trade Negotiations. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: I welcome this and it is a change of heart.

World Trade Negotiations. (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Creed: The record will show the Minister used the term "veto".

Written Answers — Regulation of Charities: Regulation of Charities (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has had discussions with the Revenue Commissioners with regard to their investigation into possible fraudulent behaviour by charities; if the Revenue Commissioners have concluded this investigation; if there is an indication of fraudulent behaviour having taken place; and if he will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Notwithstanding the Tánaiste's reluctance in the past to commit to using the veto on the WTO talks — unfortunately the Taoiseach has indicated that is the Government position——