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Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I was not aware of that.

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am prepared to do that.

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Transport in all its forms is central to the economy, the environment and the cultural and social well-being of our country in the 21st century and roads will be central to satisfying the nation's transport needs for the foreseeable future. The relationship between Irish people and their cars is very close, particularly in rural Ireland and an irrational belief exists that makes public...

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the issue of inter-country adoption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18399/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the contents of correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the matter of inter-country adoptions and the delays that arise for couples seeking to pursue such adoptions in Kildare and surrounding counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18398/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the latest initiatives taken by himself and his EU colleagues to secure the release of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18397/07]

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of the live export trade; the number and type of animals exported to date in 2007; the anticipated outcome for 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18389/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in making a single farm payment to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if payments in this case can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18390/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made towards the provision of a new primary school on an identified site at Crookstown, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18391/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been achieved in acquiring a site for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18392/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the proposed new community school for Kildare Town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18393/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been achieved towards the delivery of a new post primary school at the Curragh Camp; if agreement has been reached between her Department, County Kildare VEC and the Department of Defence in relation to the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18394/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it will be appropriate for her Department to ensure that specific provision is made in each new primary and second level school for the accommodation of students on the autistic spectrum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18395/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 254: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there has been recent significant interruptions in the water supply to the town of Monasterevin; the level of investment by his Department to date in augmenting the water supply to Monasterevin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18396/07]

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá áthas orm cúpla nóiméad a fháil chun labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. It is welcome to return to the House following the general election, during which, as we knocked on doors in our various constituencies, health featured as a particularly prominent issue with the electorate — it certainly did so in Kildare South, as I am sure it did in many other constituencies. It is...

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The truth is we have a mixed system of financing — approximately 72% public and 28% private. This is not unusual. We are almost exactly at the OECD average of 73% public and 27% private finance. I commend the motion to the House.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding dental treatment for three members of the one family in County Kildare; if she has satisfied herself with the manner in which these three young peoples needs have been met; if financial assistance will be given to the family to assist with the considerable costs involved; and if...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 842: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be viewed as an independent mature student and approved for grant aid towards a degree course at Dublin Institute of Technology, Bolton Street; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14458/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in County Kildare; the number of community Garda by location; the increase in Garda numbers in this division between 1997, 2002 and to date in 2007 and the Garda stations in relation to the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13730/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water schemes completed and in planning in County Kildare since 1997, to date in 2007; and the investment made, and future allocation. [13837/07]