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Written Answers — Innovation Fund: Innovation Fund (29 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will continue to support the innovation fund established by Fianna Fáil in government. [5794/11]

Hospital Services (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing discussion of this important matter for the people of the north-west region, in particular Donegal, which I represent. It is an issue of which members of the public, in particular those who may have a relative who has suffered from cancer and needed radiotherapy services, are only too aware. To have to travel to either Galway or Dublin, as is...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will have any role in the new National Employment and Entitlements Service replacing FÁS; if so the nature of that role; the timeline for setting up the new agency; and when details of the new agency will be provided. [5543/11]

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools and pupils not under religious patronage in the 1996/97 school year and in the current school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5542/11]

Research Funding (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I congratulate the new Minister, Deputy Quinn, and the Ministers of State, Deputy Cannon and Deputy Sherlock, on their appointment and wish them well. They will be looking after an important Department and sector over the forthcoming term. Given their capacity and experience, I have no doubt that they are well equipped to deal with it. Many of the good aspects of our economy at present are...

Research Funding (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: -----particularly over recent years. I welcome the fact that the Minister will continue some of the work and investment that has been put into this sector. Will he elaborate on the measures he will take to ensure that the research investment is, in so far as possible, tied in with the companies that will be investing in particular areas to ensure that it generates employment in towns,...

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I want to comment on the importance of one and two-teacher schools, particularly in rural areas, and endorse what my colleagues, Deputies Robert Troy and Brendan Smith have said on this issue. I am concerned by the Minister's comments about using school buildings for other purposes. That might indicate that the Minister is considering closing some of those schools. The Minister said the...

Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I congratulate the new Minister, Deputy Varadkar, on his appointment. He faces a big challenge and I am delighted to see somebody as young as Deputy Varadkar in the Cabinet. During my election campaign I picked up from the public the need for new blood and an infusion of new people into politics. I am delighted to see the Minister in his new role; although I am a little disappointed not to...