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Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: ——and in light of the momentum building for a ministerial meeting in Geneva in mid-July, does it remain the Government's position following the rejection of the Lisbon treaty——

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: ——that the veto will be used——

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: ——to scupper a deal that is not in the national interest?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: I appreciate the Tánaiste has not been wholehearted in her commitment to use the veto. Is the Government's position unchanged after the result of the referendum on the Lisbon treaty?

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers; the progress made regarding a financial aid package for Irish fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24952/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the plans he has to reconsider the compulsory reduction in the farm retirement pension when the beneficiary reaches age 66 and is entitled to a State retirement pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24954/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department will review the regulations whereby persons who have availed of the farm retirement scheme are not entitled to the full rate of forestry grant and premium at the end of the ten year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24956/08]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proposals he has, in view of the fact that the farm retirement scheme pension can be increased from State funds and the incentive that this scheme could act as in the context of land mobility, to increase the rate of payment from Exchequer funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24957/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding Irish commercial fishing vessels landing sea bass; the steps he will take to end discrimination against Irish vessels in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25038/08]

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: The Minister is incapable of writing one himself.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 13 May 2008, if she will provide more detailed information for the years in question regarding the number of hip replacement and knee replacement surgeries carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24382/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a third consultant surgeon has been appointed on a permanent basis to Mallow General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24699/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their REP scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24387/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding Celtic Sea cod quota and the prospects for an immediate increase of quota for fishermen here in this species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24703/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he proposes to take to protect fishermen here from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24704/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made regarding the introduction of uniform administrative sanctions across the EU for fishery offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24705/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the additional funding required to finance the new Irish seafood market initiative and the Irish Fisheries Science Research Partnership as announced after his recent meeting with representatives of the fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24706/08]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the location of all Youthreach facilities in County Cork. [24700/08]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 399: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the scheme of financial assistance administered by local authorities for improvement of listed buildings does not allow the retro fitting of solar panels in these houses; if he will reconsider this policy approach; and if he will make a statement on the...

Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Creed: The Department bought the land without consulting anybody.