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Pigmeat Sector. (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive answer. Coming from one of the major pig-producing counties, Cavan, he will be aware there are serious problems in the industry. On the issue of banking, did the Minister's meetings with the banks include the ACC and NIB? These are important banks for that area. Does he accept that individual farmers in the business are under serious pressure at...

Pigmeat Sector. (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the Minister's comment about the banking situation. I hope he will make some moves regarding the GM situation too because our food compounders must be able to compete with others at the best possible price. I would not be as confident as the Minister that young people will rush into this business. My information is that only the very big producers are expanding at present. The...

Civil Partnership Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill. To put it bluntly, people have not been knocking down my door asking for this Bill to be introduced. However, I accept that there is a group that wanted this legislation and, in that context, I accept that the Bill will be passed by the House. The issue is how we deal with it as it goes through the system and whether necessary...

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (26 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether national schools should set up facilities to provide for the early childhood care and education scheme in spite of the fact that child care facilities funded by the State are less than half a kilometre away; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3560/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (26 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be made available to counties Cavan and Monaghan to help cover the cost that each of the councils incurred in keeping the roads clear and additionally to cover the damage which has been done to the road surfaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3559/10]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (26 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason registration has not been completed for land registry in respect of land certificate folios (details supplied) in County Monaghan in view of the fact that notices were served on the notice parties in July 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3217/10]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of lease portacabins at schools in each of the counties of Cavan and Monaghan; the number of years the portacabins are leased by each school; the cost of same; his views on the fact that it would be more beneficial if long-term structures were put in place at a time when the building industry are prepared to work for...

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I thank Deputy Hogan for introducing this motion. It is timely given our recent experience in terms of rainfall, frost and snow. It is clear the Government had no plan in place to deal with the weather crisis. It is not funny that, Ministers abroad aside, Dublin city came to a standstill as a result of the snow. A friend of mine from Prince Edward Island asked me how the Government would...

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Cnservation of water is important. Monaghan County Council reduced water loss from 40% to 30%. I accept this figure has increased a little recently owing to burst water pipes. Group water schemes were mentioned earlier by my colleague. There is a group water scheme in Monaghan and it is providing a good service to farmers and households, which is approximately 1,600 people. It is doing...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (21 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 27: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he did not review or change waste policy in his first years in office that might have prevented the Poolbeg incinerator, Dublin 4, being developed to the capacity currently planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2507/10]

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the movement of the George Mitchell Scholarship Fund Act 1998 (amendment) Bill onto section A of the Government's legislative programme. When will the Bill be taken? In light of the fact that there are so many people on trolleys in hospitals and yesterday somebody had to eat lunch off a waste bin, when will the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill be introduced?...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: -----and REPS is another issue causing serious problems. We have a right to know when a proper debate can be held.

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Statements.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views in the context of the preparation of an offshore renewable energy development plan and the commissioning of a strategic environment assessment of that plan, the way in which offshore wind projects with valid applications for foreshore leases pending determination will be affected; and if he will make...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Where are the Greens?

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (19 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when persons who are in need of disabled drivers or passengers primary certificates will be evaluated or assessed by the Health Service Executive especially in the Cavan and Monaghan area; her views on whether an 18-month waiting list for such a vital certificate for a person who is handicapped in unfair; and if she will make a...

Social Welfare Inspections. (19 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she has carried out a review on the way inspectors are estimating income for the self-employed and for farmers; her views on whether current income is not being accepted by some inspectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1525/10]

Social Welfare Inspections. (19 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: I am sorry to have to raise this issue again. I brought a number of cases to the Minister's attention last year. For example, I spoke about a self-employed person who went out of business last August. His ten workers have received their entitlements, but he has not yet received a single penny.

Social Welfare Inspections. (19 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: How can I ask a question without explaining what I am asking about?

Social Welfare Inspections. (19 Jan 2010)

Seymour Crawford: This situation has not yet been resolved. The man in question is living entirely on the basis of the support of his family. His wife has applied for carer's allowance. When I spoke to officials in the carer's allowance section of the Department, they said they would re-examine the case without reference to the appeals process. That did not happen, unfortunately. Both the man and his wife...