Results 18,061-18,080 of 18,593 for speaker:Michael Creed

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: There may be 70,000 potential applicants. We will see how many get in.

Fish Imports. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way she will pursue the issue of import substitution in the fish sector; if she has a strategy to deal with the high level of fish imports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13253/08]

Fish Imports. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: I thank the Minister of State for his response. At the heart of this question is the empowerment of consumers to make informed decisions. It is not in any way against imports. We must ensure that I or a housewife, as consumers, know what we are buying. For example, when one goes into a restaurant or into one's local fish shop, SuperValu or Tesco and sees fish on the counter, one does not...

Fish Imports. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: When will that happen?

Fertiliser Costs. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: The Minister of State will be acutely aware of the problem of greenhouse gas emissions from chemical fertilisers, particularly nitrous oxide, which is one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Would the Minister consider the undertaking by his Department, in conjunction with bodies such as Teagasc and experts in the industry, of a review of the nitrates directive? Organic nitrogen has an...

Fertiliser Costs. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: We just have to wait for it.

Common Agricultural Policy. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: We are not talking about the 2% that has already been secured across the board, we are talking about what may come through the CAP health check.

Common Agricultural Policy. (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: We urge the Minister to consider new entrants and the viability of smaller producers in the context of moving towards a liberalised regime without milk quotas. Will the Minister consider the case of farmers affected by the farm development plans, who have received compensation from the Department and who are waiting in the wings regarding the milk quota increase?

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department will consider an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) in County Cork by virtue of a post-nuptial declaration of Irish citizenship as they were married prior to 30 November 2002; and if not, the way an application for Irish citizenship can be pursued. [12576/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a contractor has been appointed for the construction of a proposed new Garda station (details supplied) in County Cork; if not, when he will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12052/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the difficulty which persons on leave of absence or career break from the Health Service Executive are having in terms of being re-employed after their period of leave expires, the fact that many are being asked to wait up to a period of 12 months thereafter before being re-employed and the...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an application has been received for a person (details supplied) in County Cork seeking an EU work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11722/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reconsider his decision on a work permit application by a person (details supplied) as the enterprise involved is unable to fulfil the position which it has recently publicly advertised. [12046/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will clarify the treatment of compensation awards made by the Courts for persons with a disability under the social welfare code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11528/08]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will confirm receipt of an application through Pobal for funding for a community radio project (details supplied); the procedures involved in securing funding through Pobal; the amount of funding available; the role of the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland in respect of these community radio licences; and if...

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 631: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 280 of 5 March 2008, her views on the way this directive could adversely impact on farm-to-farm trade; her views on whether the primary purpose of this directive was geared at the milling industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11405/08]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 635: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, regarding the dairy compensation paid to members of an organisation, she will consider the circumstances of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if further compensation is due from her Department in the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11527/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 650: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason some REP scheme four payments which were submitted in 2007 can be paid while others submitted in December, 2007 are being told that under the new regime they can not be paid until ongoing negotiations with the EU Commission have been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12043/08]

Written Answers — Fuel Subsidies: Fuel Subsidies (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Spanish and French fishermen are in receipt of a fuel subsidy from the Spanish or French authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12044/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 652: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will confirm that her Department has arrangements made for payments of farm improvement scheme grants; and if so, the reason for the undue delay in issuing payment where inspections have been finalised. [12045/08]