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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: The Labour Party still has problems with the way the drawing up of constituencies is dealt with. One of the particular issues we raised concerned the undesirability of three-seat constituencies. While this has not been taken on board, as Deputy Neville said, it remains an issue whether it is sustainable to have three-seat constituencies. When the Ceann Comhairle sits in a three-seat...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints: Garda Complaints (18 Dec 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that have been taken in respect of the report of the Garda Ombudsman Commission following the death of a person (details supplied) and in particular the recommendations in the report that require action by An Garda Síochána or the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46743/08]

Written Answers — Garda Complaints: Garda Complaints (18 Dec 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to ensure monitoring of PULSE to ensure members of An Garda Síochána adhere to their legal and disciplinary obligations in regards to its proper use; if audit-trails of the usage of PULSE and other official systems can always be accurate and verifiable, as recommended by the Garda Ombudsman...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (18 Dec 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding all contracts for the years 2004, 2005, and 2006 with consultants in respect of the preparation of reports of any kind; the name of the consultants; the cost for each report; if he will provide this information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47456/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Dec 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of funding from his Department to Dublin Bus per year for the past ten years; the number of buses that were provided under this funding per year for the past ten years; the number of buses that were promised under the current and previous national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47457/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (18 Dec 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the need for a school (details supplied) to retain its home school liaison in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47458/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (18 Dec 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the need for a school (details supplied) to retain its disadvantaged concessionary post in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47459/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position in relation to United Nations Resolution 242 of January 1967. [1938/09]

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views in relation to the proposals for international control of enriched uranium supply and fissile material made to the First Committee of the General Assembly in November 2004 and his evaluation of the proposals, the vote and its implications for the ongoing discussions between the European Union and Iran in relation to the...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the need for two full-time social workers and a psychologist at the Ballyfermot-Lucan mental health service centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1667/09]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to include the condition systematic lupus erythematosus in the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1735/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the position of paediatric occupational therapist in the Dublin west local health office has been vacant for the past three months and that this is causing unnecessary delays in having assessments carried out; when this position will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1069: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the studies that have been carried out on the effectiveness of the plastic bag levy since its introduction; the amount raised by the levy to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1292/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1078: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to abolish or reduce the fee of €50 charged to ordinary members of the public who make submissions or observations in relation to planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1452/09]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1579: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in proceeding with the proposed extension or refurbishment to schools (details supplied) in County Dublin; if his attention has been drawn to the need for school places in Lucan and the lengthy waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1830/09]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the decentralisation to Killarney will be completed; the number of employees who chose to transfer from Dublin to Killarney; his views on the fact that there may be an issue with the institutional memory in the Department, particularly at a time when funding is contracting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2268/09]

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a report sought by her Department into the spraying of 2,4,D, at roadside verges in County Meath on behalf of Meath County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2635/09]

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her policies on the spraying of herbicides and pesticides near houses or buildings such as schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2636/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assessment, treatment and funding to meet the requirements of those suffering autistic spectrum disorders are uniform across all Health Service Executive regions; if a specific question will be added to the census to determine the numbers of people who have autistic spectrum disorder; the reason for the delay in accessing...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 246: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the signing, ratification and implementation of the Aarhus Convention, as well as the transposing of the public participation directive into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2631/09]