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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1450: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps that have been taken to comply with the water framework directive, 2000/60/EC, and the bathing water directive, 2006/7/EC, which provide for the protection of rivers, lakes, coastal waters and ground-waters, including an obligation to achieve and maintain good water quality; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1451: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been requested to hold inquiries into certain planning decisions made in County Meath; if these enquiries include the planning decision in relation to the location of the M3 motorway, particularly the route chosen close to the historic site of Tara; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1470: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to improve regulations to prevent the illegal backyard burning of waste, due to potential health risks and toxic fumes emanating from burning plastics and other types of material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30474/08]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1480: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a proposal to make lands at the Liffey Valley a natural heritage area; the acreage of lands and the location of the lands; the stage the proposal is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30951/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1610: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of vessels that have been decommissioned under the decommissioning programme from the date of introduction of decommissioning and from the date of the adoption of the Report of the Seafood Industry Strategy Review Group; the amount paid out from the date of introduction of decommissioning and from the date of...

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1611: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the terms of eligibility and conditions of the decommissioning programme for owners of fishing vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30872/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1612: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations by the Report of the Seafood Industry Strategy Review Group to bring in a targeted decommissioning scheme for vessels less than 18 m in length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30873/08]

Written Answers — Coastal Zone Management: Coastal Zone Management (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1613: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the need to develop an integrated coastal zone management policy in line with European Union policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30874/08]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1614: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the implementation of the recommendation contained in the Report of the Seafood Industry Strategy Review Group to bring in a fisherman's tax free allowance that could also be availed of by crew members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30875/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Protection: Fishing Fleet Protection (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1615: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the implementation of the recommendation in the Report of the Seafood Industry Strategy Review Group and in particular that an approach be taken at EU level to ensure EU regulations on compliance and control are strictly enforced throughout the Community; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1616: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the implementation of the recommendation in the Report of the Seafood Industry Strategy Review Group, that a tax life for qualifying fishing vessels be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30877/08]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1617: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the implementation of the recommendation in the Report of the Seafood Industry Strategy Review Group, that a committee under the chairmanship of his Department be established to co-ordinate State support to the processing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30878/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1635: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the implementation of the recommendation in the Report of the Seafood Industry Strategy Review Group that a budget of €55 million be allocated for marketing over the seven year period amounting on an annual basis to €7.8 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30879/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1743: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30502/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1757: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding, grant aid or fee remission available to third level part time students who have low incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30824/08]

Written Answers — Millennium Partnership Scheme: Millennium Partnership Scheme (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1859: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the millennium partnership scheme; the location of which mature students resident in Lucan can apply for funding under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (24 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1860: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the practice of universities waiving fees for postgraduate courses in respect of the children of lecturers and professors from the universities concerned; if his Department has a role in approving such waivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30825/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (25 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance the elements of the Office of Public Works property portfolio for which disposal is under active consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31342/08]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (25 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the re-scheduling of the tendering process for the metro north project. [31337/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Sep 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce legislation to establish a register of persons considered unsafe to work with children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32177/08]