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Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (9 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the steps that have been taken to have the vetting procedures expedited in respect of persons who apply for positions, including participants in community employment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24832/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (9 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in the context of the current review of the scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector, he will ensure that a future funding programme prioritises a focus on combating poverty excluding an inequality by supporting organisations that represent and respond to the needs of...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (3 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 23: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on the findings of the report commissioned by her Department on the FÁS science challenge programme. [19179/10]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (3 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 24: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date with regard to the transfer to other Departments of responsibility for some of the functions of FÁS; when it is expected that this process will be completed; if legislation will be required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19178/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Review: Defence Forces Review (2 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of the seven recommendations of the PA report that have been completely implemented regarding the provision of medical services in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23407/10]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross Society: Irish Red Cross Society (2 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Defence when the name of the new chairperson of the Irish Red Cross Society will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23406/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for mortgage supplement under supplementary welfare allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23828/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason rent supplement under supplementary welfare allowance has ceased in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23831/10]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the Bill introduced by Deputy Varadkar on behalf of Fine Gael. My colleague, Deputy Higgins, outlined the Labour Party analysis of the proposal last night. While the Labour Party will not support the Bill for various reasons, some of which our party president addressed last night, I nevertheless acknowledge Deputy Varadkar's attempt to...

Written Answers — Local Authority Members: Local Authority Members (1 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 436: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will specify the specific section of an Act or legal instrument which prevents a local authority paying the appropriate cessation allowance to a local authority member who has spent a full term on the council and has lost their seat but was under 50 years of age at the date of the loss of their seat if...

Written Answers — Local Authority Members: Local Authority Members (1 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 437: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will indicate if it is appropriate that a representational allowance be awarded to a duly elected member of a local authority when such a person might be in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23403/10]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 516: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will take steps to ensure that a special needs assistant is appointed to assist a pupil (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23231/10]

Hospital Services (27 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important matter in the Adjournment debate on the floor of the Dáil tonight on behalf of the people of Longford-Westmeath. I am flabbergasted and frustrated that, once again, I find myself compelled to stand in this forum of the people this evening on behalf of up to 120,000 people throughout Longford and Westmeath to reflect the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (27 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 45: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the need for all public water treatment facilities to install chlorine monitor alarms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22231/10]

Social and Affordable Housing (27 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 6: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the home choice scheme; the funding that was set aside at the set-up of this scheme; the structures that were required to be put in place as a guarantee to deal with possible defaults; if the start up costs for this scheme were derived from any earlier funding programme; and if he will...

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: If one goes out an a bog, one will get plenty of sun.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: This was argued for some time on Committee Stage. While it is no use going back over old ground, it is important the principle of Deputy Leo Varadkar's amendment is recognised by the Government. There is a half toe in the door, so to speak, regarding appointments to the boards of FÁS and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. While this should not be construed as over significant in...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: I broadly support Deputy Morgan's amendments Nos. 2, 3 and 4. They are inter-related amendments in any event. I refer to the Competition Act. Competition is important in terms of the consumer and we all advocate the concept to ensure no cartels or concerted practices evolve in respect of business interests which could be detrimental to consumer interests. Nevertheless, one could have a...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (26 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the final instalment of the farm waste management grants will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21986/10]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (26 May 2010)

Willie Penrose: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REPS 4 plans that were rejected prior to the 17 May 2010 deadline on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21987/10]