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Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (16 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will clarify the situation regarding the function of Údarás na Gaeltachta when it comes to promoting employment for persons in the Gaeltacht; if a working use of the Irish language is a prerequisite for employment in companies assisted by Údarás na Gaeltachta; and if he will make a statement on the...

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...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the discussions his Department is having with relevant bodies in relation to the issue of road safety and the new role being adopted by the Health and Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24407/07]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department has established a single approved standard for organic produce; and if not, the action she will take to meet the target of 5% of acreage to organic farming by 2012. [24558/07]

Written Answers — Food Exports: Food Exports (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she proposes to establish the high level strategic interdepartmental group to exploit new overseas markets for Irish food and drink products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24559/07]

Written Answers — World Trade Organisation: World Trade Organisation (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the initiatives she has taken to date in 2007 to ensure that non-trade issues will form an integral part of the next round of World Trade Organisation talks. [24560/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her proposals to protect consumers here from Brazilian beef which clearly does not meet the same animal health and traceability standards as those required of Irish and EU farmers. [24561/07]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of farm land currently used for organic purposes here; the way this category of land use is determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24562/07]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will clarify the situation regarding the growth of genetically modified foods in Northern Ireland; the negotiations that have taken place with her Northern Ireland counterparts on these matters; her definition of a GM free zone; and the action she will take to achieve same. [24563/07]

Written Answers — Sheep Industry: Sheep Industry (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made to date in implementing the recommendation of the sheep industry strategy group; the money that has been transferred to sheep producers to date arising from the implementation of this strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24564/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will provide funding for the provision of flashing amber lights on the road immediately outside all schools as is currently provided for in CLÁR areas by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. [24565/07]

Written Answers — Food Safety Regulations: Food Safety Regulations (23 Oct 2007)

Michael Creed: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of compliance in the restaurant and catering sector regarding beef labelling; the number of inspections that have been carried out; the number of staff dedicated to this purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24877/07]