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Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (2 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 242: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the report Radiation Doses Received by the Irish Population published in July 2008 by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, a three year baseline study of the various sources of ionising radiation which the Irish population is exposed to, and its conclusions...

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (2 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 243: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the correspondence he has had with Galway City Council regarding the discovery of higher than recommended levels of lead in certain water supplies; the steps that are to be taken in response to this discovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33041/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 244: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the moneys that were allocated in the budget for the years 2007 and 2008 under the heading of climate change; the amount of that money that has been spent; the purpose for which the money was spent; if this information will be provided in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33042/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (2 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 245: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the moneys provided to local authorities for the purpose of funding initiatives to do with tidy towns competitions; the headings under which this funding is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33043/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (2 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are vacant places through the Central Applications Office in third level colleges here in more than 100 courses including science, engineering, business and law courses; the steps he is taking to ensure that these vacant places are filled; if he will ensure that colleges try to...

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (2 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the information provided to his Department by universities and third level colleges each year updating his Department as to the numbers of places that have been left vacant in those colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33074/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of new jobs created in the Gaeltacht since 1 January 2008 to date in 2008 by Údarás na Gaeltachta; the number lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33525/08]

Written Answers — Ciste na Gaeilge: Ciste na Gaeilge (7 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action he proposes to take arising from the value for money and policy review of Ciste na Gaeilge 2000 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33524/08]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (7 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 381: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the work carried out by his Department and the National Roads Authority to ensure the ongoing protection of the national monument at Rath Lugh, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33461/08]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (7 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 382: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposal to designate lands at the Liffey Valley as a natural heritage area; when the lands concerned were proposed; the steps taken in respect of these lands to protect habitats and species; if the lands are confined to lands covered by the special area amenity order or if other...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (7 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 383: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken at Department level to bring about improved infrastructure in respect of drinking water supplies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33464/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (7 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 384: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of lights in the Custom House that are energy efficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33465/08]

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: A large element of the crisis in financial institutions relates to land speculation. The Government has encouraged land speculation.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: It relates to legislation.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: One example is a 2005 tax break which allowed pension schemes to invest in property.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: The former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, said he would implement the property rights report of the committee on the Constitution that would include legislation to cap the value of land that had just been rezoned. What will the Taoiseach do about that?

Order of Business (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Now is the time to draw the line regarding land speculation.

Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: One part of our motion is a proposal for a substantial programme of investment in skills and retraining, including the use of vacant places in universities and colleges. I specifically want to talk about vacant places, namely, college places that are unfilled after the list of qualified applicants to the CAO for a particular course has been exhausted. I printed out the available place...

Written Answers — Sports Facilities: Sports Facilities (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to build on the performance of the national team at the Beijing Olympics; if a review has been initiated of the performance to see the way to improve on training and preparation; if he will issue a report on these findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33775/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 Oct 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the national audit of sports facilities will be completed; the stage this project is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/08]