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Defence Forces Recruitment. (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister might arrange a trip to Lebanon for Deputy O'Connor in order that he can check whether there is anyone from Tallaght there. In a departure from protocol, I extend a welcome to our distinguished guests in the Visitors Gallery. With regard to the Minister's reference to the recruitment of specialist personnel, will he elaborate on the remarks he made in Lebanon that he would seek...

Defence Forces Strength. (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Will the Minister not reconsider the numbers in the Permanent Defence Force? I am aware the White Paper indicated a number of 10,500 but it made provision for that to be increased. We have substantial United Nations commitments but we could only send 155 members to the Lebanon because any more would have exceeded the 10% limit about which we spoke. We also take part in battle groups so...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the activities of Irish troops participating in the Unifil mission; the length of time the troops are expected to remain in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8762/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Communications: Defence Forces Communications (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Defence if guidelines are in place governing the conduct of senior members of the Defence Forces in regard to commenting publicly on matters to do with Defence Forces activities; if such guidelines have been breached in recent interviews by senior members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8763/07]

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I am sure the Tánaiste is aware of the capacity crowds who attended Croke Park and the enjoyment they derived from recent matches. However, every time the capacity crowd of 82,500 fills Croke Park, life becomes a misery for local residents.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Two weeks ago, I asked a question of the Tánaiste regarding public urination and the progress on bringing in legislation in this regard. I ask the same question now.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government indicated that he would be bringing in legislation to provide for resident-only parking in the vicinity of Croke Park on major match days. What progress has been made on both of these matters?

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Gardaí are not of that view.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: What about on-the-spot fines?

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I also asked about the legislation promised by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding resident-only parking in the vicinity of Croke Park on match days.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister has promised such reform in the House.

People Trafficking Legislation. (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Thursday, 8 March is International Women's Day, the day that women all over the world seek equality and full human rights. It is an appropriate day to seek the introduction of legislation that would ban trafficking in people, as women and children are the principal people who are trafficked, women for sexual exploitation and children for child labour. It is a shame that Ireland remains the...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the crucial issue of class size and compliment Deputy O'Sullivan on tabling the motion. Education is another of the coalition's monumental failures. This time the failure cannot be blamed on the Progressive Democrats as Fianna Fáil has held the education and science portfolio for all of the past ten years. Probably the most glaring failure of all is...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of income earners who are paying tax at the higher rate and the standard rate for 2006; the anticipated figures for each category for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10227/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance the volume of complaints received in relation to errors and problems in the certificates of tax free allowances and tax credits; the length of time it takes for errors in tax certificates to be corrected; if he will report on the volume of queries being dealt with through the on-line system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10247/07]

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 177: To ask the Taoiseach the number of non-Irish nationals living in postal areas Dublin 1 and 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9968/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of drug units in Dublin and their distribution; the number of gardaí who are working in each unit; if he has proposals to increase the number of gardaí who are combatting drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9506/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will shut down Mountjoy or Fitzgibbon Street Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9976/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 244: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the visa application of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 7; when the passports of the applicants will be returned to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10125/07]

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 245: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will honour his commitment to pay the cost of independent forensic tests in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10128/07]