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Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Seymour Crawford: In one bed.

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Seymour Crawford: We have tried.

Written Answers — Greyhound Industry: Greyhound Industry (30 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action he proposes to take regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Dalton Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40886/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in Horse Racing Ireland the integrity services are retained by the Turf Club; his views on a similar role for the Equestrian Federation which has preserved and protected the integrity of Ireland's equestrian sport since its foundation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact the Tánaiste, in his capacity as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, gave a commitment that he would introduce a Bill for the attachment of fines when he voted down the Fine Gael Bill in that area, where stands that legislation? The charities Bill has been promised for years but has not yet been brought forward. The Tánaiste promised me some weeks ago that...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications received to date for the farm waste management grant; the amount of capital that will be involved at farm level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40518/06]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications she has received for the new capital grant towards the dairy processing industry; if she is satisfied with the uptake; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40517/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of staff decentralised to the head office in County Kerry; if an office has been retained in Dublin; if so, the number of personnel involved there; if he has satisfied himself that the new system is giving the best possible service on a national basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40716/06]

Written Answers — Avian Flu: Avian Flu (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications submitted under the EU avian flu package; when these compensation payments will be made; her views on whether the poultry industry is under pressure and needs all the support it can get; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40688/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when persons (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be granted their single payment and arrears due; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40799/06]

Milk Quota. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the new quota exchange scheme; the price the quota will be sold and bought at; the situation regarding the milk quota in the year 2013 or before; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40705/06]

Milk Quota. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I wonder whether the Minister knows at this stage what interest there has been in the actual seller quota. She may recall the sham that arose last year with the two announcements within 24 hours of each other which meant that literally no quota was sold. I understand her reasoning behind this new scheme was to release the maximum quota so that younger farmers and those interested could take...

Milk Quota. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: The Minister has said that what is being made available is similar to last year. However, last year was the lowest for a long time. How does it compare with the previous year and will any steps be taken to encourage the movement?

Milk Testing. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: As a dairy farmer, it is hard at times to understand how, when checks are carried out on our farms by independent cow testers, there is no comparison between such results and those we receive from the milk tank through the creamery. The sooner this is done the better. May we have an assurance that it will be done within months rather than over a longer period?

EU Directives. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: The Minister mentioned a ceiling of €120,000 including work done recently on some farms. Is there any room for leeway on an upper limit, given the situation in the Cavan-Monaghan constituency, represented by Deputy Brendan Smith and me, for those involved in intensive pig farming as well as dairy farming? Will €120,000 be the maximum or can herd number be accepted in addition to pig number?

EU Directives. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: It is not a trick question.

EU Directives. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: We must get legal advice on this.

EU Directives. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: There were eight inspections on one farm.

EU Directives. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: The farmers are answerable for it.

EU Directives. (29 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: They were given two hours' warning.