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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to charges made by a company (details supplied) in relation to broadband connection; his views on whether this is acceptable practice within the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11112/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the national screening programme for cystic fibrosis in newborn infants will be implemented; the funding that has been allocated to this screening scheme for 2010; when the steering group appointed to administer this screening programme will report and commence the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11842/10]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Road Safety Authority in relation to delays with national car testing tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11793/10]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits that have been approved every year since 2005; the areas of work in which these permits have been approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12068/10]

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: There is no doubt about that. It is sticking well together.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: The Government is spaced all the time.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has applied for naturalisation. [12320/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of staff in her Department that are employed to investigate social welfare fraud; the number that have been employed in this capacity every year since 2000; the number of prosecutions for social welfare fraud have been made every year since 2000; and the estimated amount her Department has lost in revenue through...

Written Answers — Car Scrappage Scheme: Car Scrappage Scheme (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 630: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if waiting times for the issue of scrappage certificates on used cars will be reduced. [12244/10]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 641: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the draft tentative list for UNESCO world heritage status will be reconsidered in view of recent excavations over a mile from the Rock of Cashel (details supplied); if changes to the tentative list will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12403/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 659: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis on which the age of four months defined as the age at which a bitch would be classed as a breeding bitch in respect of the Dog Breeding Bill 2009 when it is physiologically impossible for a bitch of this age to come in season or produce a live litter. [13047/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 660: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason kennels are to be classed as dog breeding establishments based on the number of bitches in that kennel as opposed to the number of litters produced there in respect of the Dog Breeding Bill 2009. [13048/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the superintendent who retired from the farm development services in Clonmel, County Tipperary, will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/10]

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: I am pleased to have the opportunity to say a few words on what is the most important Bill to come before the House. It is not often that I praise Ministers but the Minister present has had a very strong view on this issue and on what needs to be done. He has held steadfastly to his view in stark contrast to the backbenchers on his side of the House who have been vocal on this issue on...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: There is a slight degree of cowardice in the way they have behaved. They said they were going to oppose and stop this legislation.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Where are they are? Alas, we are here discussing this Bill. When a Bill is introduced that will affect people's lives, in terms of road safety in this instance, it is important that sufficient time is allocated for consideration of the addressing of the many issues involved. The biggest issue in regard to rural Ireland is the decrease in the number of people going to pubs and this has...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: At times one would believe they are jet propelled. Speed cameras need to be installed to catch these drivers. I recall that efforts were to be made to provide flashing lights outside all rural schools. This has not been done. Flashing lights are highly effective and should be provided outside every school. The issues I raise are very important and a cause of genuine concern to me. Rural...

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: They go to Deputy John Cregan.

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: I commend Deputy Olivia Mitchell on putting this motion before the House. It is topical and timely as we now have a new Minister responsible for tourism. I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, and as her family was involved in the hotel business many years ago, I know she has a great interest in and feel for tourism. The first step she should take is to follow in the argument of her...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Mar 2010)

Tom Hayes: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if a person in receipt of a back to education allowance and a maintenance grant who will complete a post-leaving certificate course in the coming months, and who has applied through the CAO for a follow-on degree course starting in 2010 will be considered an existing student and will retain both the back to education...