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Planning Issues. (5 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: That is not what he would have done when he was in opposition. He was against these fees then.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (5 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 42: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he will meet Ireland's need to divert an additional half a million tonnes of biodegradable waste from landfill by 2010 to meet its targets under the European Union Landfill Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3913/09]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (5 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 45: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of some local authorities charging for recycling of household waste at civic amenity sites or green bin collections; his views on whether this is in keeping with the polluter pays principle and the need to meet recycling targets here; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding a visa application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/09]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding a visa application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4005/09]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (10 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the implications for viewers of RTÉ in Northern Ireland in view of the fact that the digital terrestrial television technology to be used here is different from that in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4557/09]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (10 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the warmer homes scheme will go nationwide; the number of homes that were eligible for this scheme in 2008; the number that applied for this scheme in 2008; the amount spent on this scheme for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4558/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the new Balbriggan Health Centre, County Dublin will be operational in order that applicants do not have to travel to Gardiner Street, Dublin; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4644/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card appeals officer for Dublin north will be appointed; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4645/09]

Food Industry. (11 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if extra funding will be made available to Bord Bia to promote Irish produce to continental EU markets following the pork dioxin scare and in view of the 30% gain made by the euro versus sterling which has a major impact on producer profits from British sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4885/09]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (11 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review the entire inspection regime following the pork dioxin scare to ensure inspectors are working in areas of greatest risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4911/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an application for three additional home care hours for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reason for the delay in processing the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5292/09]

Order of Business (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: A report has been published by the OECD on what Ireland needs to do in terms of establishing training schemes for people who are unemployed. Could the Tánaiste organise a debate around that report because in her role as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, it is important that we hear what she is planning to do for the unemployed. I am of the same generation as the Tánaiste, and...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of discussions which have been held between the European Union and the Southern African Development Community regarding ongoing efforts to restore normality to Zimbabwe; if, in this context, it is expected that a power sharing government will be able to govern in that country; and the offers to assist such a transition which...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position as it pertains in Zimbabwe; the position regarding a person (details supplied) and those imprisoned with them; the assistance offered by the European Union in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5199/09]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of social employment schemes and community employment schemes in the years 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2009 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5367/09]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the members of the public who can apply to go on community employment schemes; the length of time a person can participate in a scheme; the amount paid to participants per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5368/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to ensure An Garda Síochána traffic corps are involved in improved traffic management the next time there is such bad weather conditions in view of the length of time it took many motorists to travel from the city centre to their homes in parts of Dublin on 2 and 3 February 2009, with reports of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 185: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status with regard to the proposed new sewerage scheme for Courtmacsherry and Timoleague, County Cork; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5369/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (12 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 190: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure local authorities are not imposing rates on businesses that in view of the economic downturn are not sustainable for businesses to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5459/09]