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Written Answers — On-farm Investment Schemes: On-farm Investment Schemes (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grants available to individuals hoping to acquire anaerobic digestion systems; the extent to which such grants have been drawn down or the plans to introduce measures to encourage engagement in the development of such systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13011/08]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm receipt of an application for funding from a sporting organisation (details supplied); when the funds available for this purpose will be distributed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13105/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her Departments responsibility under the Foreshore Act 1933 as it relates to approvals for the construction of wind farms off the Irish coast; if the legislation is adequate in view of the level of interest now in the construction of wind farms off Ireland's coasts and the scale of these developments; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 58: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on extending the provisions of the seafarers allowance in the tax code to the fishing community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13717/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (10 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her Departments plans to address the issues of poverty and social exclusion experienced by people with mental health problems; her views on the National Economic and Social Forum report in this regard; and the way its findings can be implemented. [13718/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (10 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to compensate crews on fishing boats that may be decommissioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13715/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive payment of their installation aid. [13716/08]

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Neither stamp duty nor the elderly counts for anything.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: Can we even see the Minister for Health and Children in the House?

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: I wish to share the remainder of my time with Deputies McHugh, Burke and O'Mahony. It is difficult to recall a moment in our economic history when so much stands to be lost from the failure of this Government and its predecessor to defend a vital national interest. The failure of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the lead Department in this fiasco, even to quantify the...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: If the Minister has met the Commissioner, she should not broadcast it too loudly because he is clearly not taking too much notice of her. Has the Minister thought about the significant challenge ahead in terms of feeding a world population that is growing by 80 million per annum and will reach 9.2 billion by 2050? Has she raised with the Commissioner the challenges and consequences of...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: The Manuel school of politics in Fianna Fáil is alive and well. "I know nothing" is the refrain, or "I would rather not know". When asked last week whether her Department had prepared estimates on the impact of the world trade deal, the Minister replied that a "final analysis" was not yet completed. That is convenient for her. There will be no front page headlines to highlight the extent...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: The Government has ensured that infrastructure and employment are concentrated on the east coast.

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: It has neglected the rest of the country. The Minister, Deputy Coughlan, is ready to deliver the final nail in the coffin of rural Ireland by consigning 50,000 farmers and 50,000 others who are employed in the food industry to the dole queue. We are nearing the end game in this process as it is possible that a WTO ministerial meeting will take place next month, which means that the time for...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: She has said she will not allow Irish agriculture to be sacrificed for the sake of ensuring that a deal goes through. What exactly is she prepared to accept? Is she prepared to accept the agreement in its current format? It will be a step too far to sacrifice Irish agriculture and compromise consumers throughout the EU as part of an unbalanced deal. What will we get in return? I look...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: The Taoiseach's final days in office would be best spent touring European capitals to meet Heads of State and try to generate sufficient momentum to ensure the Mandelson proposals are defeated at this late stage.

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: The Minister has often said that a majority of the Ministers on the Agriculture and Fisheries Council are opposed to this deal. However, I am concerned that the Ministers on the General Affairs and External Relations Council will do the final deal, as Deputy Kenny has suggested. How much opposition to this deal is evident among foreign affairs Ministers? One of the objectives of this...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: The beef coming in is not of the same standard.

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: What about the chickens from China that are pumped with antibiotics?

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

Michael Creed: It sends out a signal.