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Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Some weeks ago, Deputies were promised a debate on the crisis in agriculture. When will the debate take place?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: It was agreed to have statements on agriculture but they were postponed. When will they be taken? When will the animal health and welfare Bill be taken? The welfare of animals and humans in the farming sector is extremely important at present.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she has advised her inspectors at local level that they are to accept the current economic situation of self-employed persons or those applying for farm assist; her views on whether many of these persons are in a critical situation at the present time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40533/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will ensure that the half carer's allowance will continue to be paid to widows or widowers in view of the fact that these persons often suffered after the death of a spouse before this scheme was introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40534/09]

Social Welfare Code. (11 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: While I appreciate the Minister's reply, it does not reflect the position on the ground. I was advised by a social welfare inspector in the past week that he was not aware that current rather than historical income should be taken into account. For example, I am aware of a young couple with two children who received a farm assist payment of only €6.50 based on their income for last year...

Social Welfare Code. (11 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I do not doubt the Minister. She provided a straightforward answer to a question I put to her in committee last April. At the time, she advised me that a circular would be issued and that has been done. I ask her to ensure that full information is being used on the ground. At a meeting with representatives of the Irish Farmers Association in the past hour, I was told in no uncertain...

Social Welfare Code. (11 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she has advised her inspectors at local level that they are to accept the current economic situation of self-employed persons or those applying for farm assist; her views on whether many of these persons are in a critical situation at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40831/09]

Schools Building Projects. (10 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I welcome that the Minister of State spoke about devolved grants which are extremely important for many of the smaller schools. Monaghan Model school is one of a small number of model schools throughout the country which was in place at the foundation of the State. The school is a listed building and is therefore of great...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when social welfare inspectors at local level will be advised to use present income for self-employed rather than historical income as is the case to date; her views on the fact that many self-employed and farmers are at present experiencing an economic crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40205/09]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (10 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding lands at the former Monaghan Army Barracks beside Monaghan town or the proposed transfer of these lands to Monaghan Vocational Education Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40522/09]

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (10 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers involved in pig production on a county basis; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many of these are now at risk due to the fact that the lending institutions are not prepared to give them the necessary finance and that a company (details supplied), who supply them with the necessary meal...

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (10 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the efforts he is making to increase on the returns that pig farmers are getting for their product; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that prices are continuing to reduce; if he is satisfied that An Bord Bia is making sufficient effort to support the marketing of this product; and if he will make a statement on...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact that young people cannot get cardiac surgery, that older people cannot avail of their right to fair home -----

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: This is an extremely important issue.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: People are waiting in hospital beds and cannot get their forms dealt with. This issue is covered under the area of eligibility for health and personal services. The issue must be clarified and the rights of people must be acknowledged. It is important that we consider the issue of the export of live cattle, particularly export across the Border to factories in Northern Ireland. This...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Of course there is. I am sorry, but I have a right to speak on this matter as it is an issue for us.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I beg to differ, but there is relevant legislation. The Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 could allow us deal with some of the issues vets deal with.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this group of amendments which are critical to our situation. Banks have, in recent years, got an extremely bad name. A lack of control and effort on the part of those in charge has left us in this mess. The availability of credit, as provided for in the amendments, is critical to the future of our country. As stated, we will not tax ourselves out of...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: The issue of the availability of finance has been discussed by my colleague, Deputy Richard Bruton, the Minister and many others. This is the nub of the Bill. If we do not ensure finance is made available to small businesses and others, there is no chance of us getting out of the current difficulty. I urge the Minister to strengthen his amendment to the Bill. There is no use in using the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (5 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda checkpoints which have been specifically put in place to breathalyse for drunk driving in the Cavan and Monaghan, Louth and Meath divisional districts for each of the past four years; the time of day or night these checkpoints took place and the length of time; if he is satisfied that he has sufficient...