Results 1-6 of 6 for flu speaker:Seymour Crawford

Hospital Accommodation. (18 Nov 2009)

Seymour Crawford: ...of many of which I have been advised regarding both acute hospitals. Having said that, those who get through the system have nothing but praise for the attention and care they received. When swine flu was deemed an epidemic I urged both Professor Drumm and the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, to ensure that the 55 beds in Monaghan were left in place as a backup, at least...

Written Answers — Avian Flu: Avian Flu (20 Mar 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 688: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications that were successful under the EU avian flu package; if they have all been dealt with; the amount of compensation paid; if she is satisfied that it was sufficient to help the industry survive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9458/07]

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]

Farm Household Incomes. (17 May 2006)

Seymour Crawford: ...because the hatchery does not want the eggs. This will head up through the system, causing changes at the factory end in the next several weeks. The problem was caused by news reporting of avian flu. It cannot be ignored by the Government as it was outside farmers' hands. Mushroom growing was once a thriving national industry with two thirds of it based in counties Cavan and Monaghan. It...

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the foot and mouth disease situation in Brazil and the avian flu, when will the animal health Bill come before the House so we can discuss these major issues? Second, since it costs €290 to keep a prisoner for one day in Mountjoy prison, when will the fines Bill come to the House, so that fines can be applied to offenders' wages? Finally, when will the sale of alcohol Bill come...

Standing Orders: Motion. (10 Feb 2004)

Seymour Crawford: .... What is this House for? Is it relevant? Regulation after regulation has never been discussed in the Dáil. Decoupling was never discussed, although I asked for a debate on it several times. Avian flu, however, was discussed the moment it arrived. The EU is refusing to implement REPS 3. When will that be discussed in the House? When will the nitrates directive be discussed? Many farmers...