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Overseas Development Aid. (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proportion of overseas aid paid to each of the top 12 recipient countries that was channelled through non-Irish non-governmental organisations in 2007; the proportion of planned aid expenditure in those countries in each of the years 2008 to 2012 that will be channelled through non-Irish NGOs; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (6 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money his Department has transferred to the Road Safety Authority in 2008 for increased driver testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9677/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (4 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve an application for a housing scheme submitted to his Department by Cork County Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8838/08]

Written Answers — National Skills Strategy: National Skills Strategy (28 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to encourage and facilitate the retraining of persons employed by companies that have a definite end life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8434/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork is considered by her Department to be in a rapidly developing area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8365/08]

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I am delighted to speak on this Bill, which streamlines and consolidates payments of third level grants through one organisation, the VEC. The title of the Bill is important and covers support to third level students. One of the better moves we made in this country was free third level education. It was positive and opened doors to many people, whether they progressed from second level or...

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: This debate concerns the lack of investment and planning in broadband services. The four key areas in the provision of broadband are penetration, speed, access and cost. A 2007 Forfás report showed Ireland was below the EU average in the provision of broadband services and behind our competitors. Last week's European Competitive Telecommunications Association report showed Ireland was in...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way she will support and develop the food industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31177/07]

Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason IVF treatment is not available to a person with a medical card; if she has plans to change this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7222/08]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will reopen the swimming pool programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7277/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a design team has been appointed to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when she expects this school to move to construction phase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7278/08]

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: The Chair need not worry, I am sure they will grace Croke Park.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I am relieved.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Everybody in the House will welcome this Bill and the opportunity to debate the issues surrounding immigration and integration. As Deputy Kennedy has outlined every public representative will have met people on a daily basis seeking asylum or refugee status, wanting to bring in family members, looking for work permits or whatever. It is very distressing for people and it is difficult for...

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (20 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has plans to ensure that the fee paid to psychologists under the SCPA will be increased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6099/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress she has made in developing a new school for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6083/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Facilities: Child Care Facilities (19 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made on providing a workplace child care facility in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6359/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of non-nationals (details supplied) serving in his Department; the number serving at each grade and by gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/08]

Agency Workers: Motion (19 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: This is an important debate. I recognise and am supportive of the need for flexibility in the workplace and the need to ensure employers are free to bring in workers on the basis of need, whether it be to meet a seasonal demand or satisfy customer demand. Nobody doubts the need for that flexibility in the marketplace. However, some agency workers are being exploited, of that there is no...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason adult patients are unable to access general anaesthetic dental treatment at Cork University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5848/08]