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Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: I wish he was around for me.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this important topic. I have seen few changes in the road between my constituency and Dublin over the five years that I have been travelling it regularly. According to the Transport 21 website, the plan is to develop ". . .the capital investment framework through which the transport system in Ireland will be developed, over the period 2006...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason an application for transfer of single payment entitlements have been refused for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29025/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a new school project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29105/07]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is anticipated that net fishing will be re-introduced in the River Shannon; when it is expected that fishing will commence in the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29155/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the acceptance of the hardship funding by licensed holders disqualifies nominees for applying for a licence if fishing re-commences as nominees receive no compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29156/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on a situation (details supplied). [29157/07]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action that will be taken regarding the licences of fishermen who do not accept the hardship fund by 31 December 2007, which is the deadline for acceptance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29158/07]

Schools Building Projects. (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this important issue and to see the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science here. He can imagine the frustration and anger of the board of management of Ballyea, given the fact it has spent almost €200,000 on a temporary site and should have had prefabricated portacabin buildings in place for September. The first...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his estimate of the deferred liability of pension commitments under social welfare provisions, assuming the maintenance of existing ratios to average earnings and the achievement of targets suggested as desirable; and the way this impacts on the adequacy of the National Pension Reserve Fund provision. [29642/07]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29908/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will approve a licence to provide a town bus service in a town (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29446/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has expressed his concerns to the Pakistan Ambassador in relation to the current imposition of martial law in Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29251/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she is satisfied with the farm plastic collection system; if all farm plastic is being collected and recycled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29296/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not receive full REP scheme payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29297/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will be made on an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29747/07]

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: The Irish Constitution pledges that all children should be cherished equally. It is obvious that our children are not treated equally. Children are left behind in a system which militates against those most vulnerable. Children in many of our schools suffer from behavioural difficulties such as depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, ADD, ADHD and multiple disorders. Early intervention in...

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: The Minister of State has given me another job. Global warming is discussed on a regular basis at the Council of Europe. My party in Europe, the EPP, has produced a draft document on climate change and it is hoped the European Union will pursue the matter further. I congratulate my Fine Gael colleague, Deputy Seán Barrett, on his appointment as Chairman of the new Joint Committee on...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the care case management programme has been withdrawn from Raheen Hospital in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30430/07]

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Services: Search and Rescue Services (22 Nov 2007)

Pat Breen: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 5 July 2007, the progress that has been made in providing a new building for the Doolin Coastguard and Rescue Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30350/07]