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Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 88: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the European Commission President Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso on a visit to Dublin recently; if he discussed the importance of protecting the future of farmers here during the World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15948/08]

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 90: To ask the Taoiseach the steps he will take in his Department to protect computer systems from theft and from the release of sensitive personal information which is held on these computer systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16146/08]

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he will take in his Department to protect computer systems from theft and from the release of sensitive personal information which is held on these computer systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16145/08]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the publication of the Health Service Executive's national review showing that children with urgent mental health problems are waiting more than three years to see a psychiatrist; if she will report on when a social work out-of-hours service will be made available for those children at risk in County...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps he will take in his Department to protect computer systems from theft and from the release of sensitive personal information which is held on these computer systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16143/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16588/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1064 of 30 January 2008, if a decision has been made on the proposed costs submitted by a school authority (details supplied) in County Clare; when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16590/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the cost of publication and distribution to householders of the handbook Preparing for Major Emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16194/08]

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he will take in his Department to protect computer systems from theft and from the release of sensitive personal information which is held on these computer systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16144/08]

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: I wish to share time with Deputy Terence Flanagan, who obviously will not contribute before the sos but later in the afternoon.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: I welcome this Bill. There is a general consensus throughout the House that the bringing forward of this legislation will streamline third level education, and that is welcome. The Minister's press release on 5 February 2008 stated that the Bill would streamline the administrative procedures for the management of the student grant awarding process, which is welcome. The decision in this...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: The House is almost empty. I had expected that many people would follow proceedings on the Internet but, unfortunately, other events in Washington will take precedence. Before the debate adjourned I was discussing the cost of living for students, particularly accommodation costs. I also referred to my sons who have completed primary, secondary and third level education. Before entering...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the contact he has had with the National Consumer Agency regarding the large price differences for the same goods sold in the UK and here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16694/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a design team will be sanctioned for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16801/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 859 of 2 April 2008, when an application will be processed for persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16911/08]

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason World Trade Organisation talks were taken off the agenda for the recent GAERC meeting; if he had informal discussions with his EU colleagues regarding Ireland's concerns at Commissioner Mandelson's disregard of his EU mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16867/08]

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is obvious that it was only following the march by 10,000 farmers in Dublin two weeks ago tomorrow that the Government woke up to the problem we face. This issue not only concerns the farming lobby, but our national interest is at stake, given that we are the fourth largest exporter of beef in the world. I wish to put a number of questions to...

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: I wish to ask a brief supplementary.

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Nobody wants the veto to be used, but I take it the Minister of State is confirming we can use our veto in this regard. The Taoiseach was given assurances by Commissioner Barosso when he met him last week about copperfastening Ireland's veto in the taxation area. I take it the Minister is confirming that Ireland could use its veto if necessary.

Human Rights Issues. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has discussed the forthcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing; if the Government will be represented at the opening ceremony at the Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16866/08]