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Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: It is urgent.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in announcing the third call for broadband; when the call will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38707/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs at present provided by IDA supported factories in each of the Border counties of Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38713/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of site visits the IDA or Enterprise Ireland has organised to each of counties Monaghan and Cavan in each of the past five years; if he has satisfied himself that sufficient effort is being made to get inward investment of hi-tech jobs to this border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38714/06]

Written Answers — Animal Breeding Regulations: Animal Breeding Regulations (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the percentage of the national herd on which artificial insemination is being used for breeding purposes; if she is satisfied that enough effort is being made to encourage the use of high quality breeding stock through this system; if not, her plans to encourage this system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38709/06]

Written Answers — Bovine Diseases: Bovine Diseases (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if progress is being made to extend the age of animals that have to be tested for BSE; her views on whether the present regime is no longer necessary in view of the drop in BSE numbers and the fact that no animal under 36 months was ever found with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38710/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers in County Cavan who have received the first instalment of their single farm payment; the number still awaiting payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38711/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers in County Monaghan who have received the first instalment of their single farm payment; the number still awaiting payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38712/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be awarded the area aid and single payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39033/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 593: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Monaghan Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39034/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 594: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Ballybay Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39035/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 595: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Castleblayney Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39036/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 596: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Clones Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/06]

Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate but, like the previous two speakers, I will not dwell on the Bill. Shannon Development has a proud record and I wish it well in its change over to Forfás. It created jobs in a difficult areas. Many years ago the previous Minister visited us in the Lough Egish area. We were seeking a similar tax regime to the Shannon or Cork areas to...

Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: We want something delivered.

Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I apologise, the Minister was there. Again, that was a private individual who started off in a farmyard many years ago. Today, a planner would tell anybody trying to start off in a farmyard that it is not allowed. That shows how negative our personnel are.

Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I have one case where the enterprise board gave a grant towards setting up a small company in a farmyard, yet the council is telling the person in question he will not get the planning permission to change from agricultural to industrial use. That shows how negative and out of touch some of these people are. The Quinn Group in Cavan is another example of a local person giving tremendous...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the likelihood of legal action against Ireland by the European Commission for breaching regulations governing the working time of employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37947/06]

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: The Government is pathetic.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the delay in announcing the third call for broadband; when he expects the call to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37675/06]