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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to increase the fuel allowance payment; if he will propose other interim proposals to deal with the massive increase in fuel charges for those on low incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18425/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (16 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 545: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the legislative framework will be in place to facilitate the sale of local authority flats under the tenants purchase scheme. [18020/06]

Order of Business. (16 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: That is the point.

Order of Business. (16 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: That is not true.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position with regard to his discussions with the European Commission regarding the Government's implementation of the two year habitual residence requirement in regard to qualification for social welfare benefits; if changes to the requirement have been introduced or are planned; if a final response has been received from the...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who have taken out PRSAs at the latest date for which figures are available; the overall proportion of the eligible workforce this represents; his plans to review the scheme in view of the low take up rate to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17375/06]

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Is the Minister aware that despite a recent court decision the legislation to enable local authorities to sell flats to long-term tenants is still not in place? When is the Bill expected to come before the House, and will he make it a matter of priority?

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: The housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: No, it was not.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: No. A Cheann Comhairle, this area clearly needs legislation. It is No. 47 on the Order Paper. It would be better if the Minister read it rather than jumping up and down. It will also give local authorities enhanced powers to deal with anti-social behaviour about which the Minister appeared to be most concerned when he was Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform——

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: ——but in which he has completely lost interest.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: I just did.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle, but I do not——

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: No, it has not. It has been answered by the Whip, it has not been answered by the Minister.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that Deputy Kitt had his hand up the back of the Minister's jumper but I would like him to answer.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: This is not "Bosco".

Report of the Joint Committee on European Affairs on Migration: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Does the Minister intend to revisit legislation on work permits and the financial limits put on people in respect of being joined by their families?

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (9 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will expand on his recent comment that he has increased the number and frequency of simulated emergency response exercises since he was appointed Minister; the number of such exercises that have taken place in that time; the reason for the increase in the number of simulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17214/06]

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (9 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost arising from the Defence Forces' participation in the military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17215/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 May 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects to receive the report of the Working Group on Possible Changes to the Public Service Spouse's and Children's Schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17473/06]