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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding proposals to decentralise the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to Portlaoise, County Laois. [23659/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the health and safety requirements applicants have to meet regarding approval for control for farmyard pollution grants. [23744/07]

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of Brazilian beef imported into Ireland and the EU in 2006; the amount that underwent substantial transformation here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23745/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will sanction a grant for farmyard improvements for a person (details supplied). [23746/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of money available from her Department for farmyard improvement grants; the number of applications received to date; the amount of moneys approved and drawn down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23747/07]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will honour the commitment given by her on 4 May 2007 in Donegal that she would remove the replanting obligation on forestry owners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23748/07]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the likelihood of a super levy on milk production here for 2007/2008; and if in view of the global market for milk and an anticipated 3% quota increase in 2008, she will ensure that there will be no undue financial penalties levied on Irish dairy producers arising from over production in 2007. [24086/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify the situation regarding residency, entitlement to citizenship and naturalisation of the spouse of a British citizen who is a non-EU passport holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23661/07]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 576: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department or the EPA has evaluated the threat to drinking water quality arising from the lack of adequate treatment capacity for sewage in local authorities; if data is available on this on a county basis; the way this threat compares with others including industry; and the sanctions that are...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: I thank Deputy Clune for sharing her time. I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution about the proposed treaty. I want to take up the point on which Deputy Clune concluded. There is almost a sleight of hand involved in approving this treaty at European level with little or no reference to this Chamber. That is a poor start to a debate that, ultimately, will have to be decided...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: When eminent commentators such as former Commissioner Sutherland castigate the Government over its position, it is time to sit up and take notice. I put more faith in what Mr. Sutherland has to say than in many of the commentators defending the Government position. We have benefited hugely from Europe. If, however, we want to talk about the Government moving away from centre stage in terms...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: They will hardly let the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Roche, out, as he does not agree with the tune being sung.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: What about the Taoiseach?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: The programme for Government contains references to legislation in the area of animal welfare. Where does it come on the list of priority?

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he proposes to improve broadband availability to rural areas, at an affordable price. [17994/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the potential of energy crops, in particular wood and biomass, as an energy fuel; his strategy to promote growth in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23117/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has received a request for funding for flood relief at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23235/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting over twelve months for an MRI scan; and if she will expedite an appointment for same in view of the urgency of the matter. [23236/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the disproportionate capital value of land relative to its capacity to generate an income, she will abandon proposals to charge land owners for long-term hospital stay of their elderly relatives in a matter which is directly related to the capital value of the land rather than the income generated therefrom. [23237/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has received a request for funding from County Cork Council for a project (details supplied); and if this project will proceed in 2008. [23233/07]