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Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 70: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role he envisages the voluntary and community sector having in the provision of social housing in the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11124/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 102: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has completed his consideration of the NESC report published in December 2004, and the other recent reports which have a bearing on the housing sector; if it is his intention to bring forward proposals resulting from his consideration of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: I begin by reiterating an important point that was made by our party spokesperson on justice. Despite what some Members on the Government side of the House have said, Sinn Féin does not see the Garda Síochána in the category as the RUC-PSNI. We acknowledge the Garda as the State's legitimate police service and recognise and applaud the good work done by many gardaí in our community over...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Yes, it does. However, confidence in the Garda is diminishing in many working class communities and the case for fundamental reform is well-established and timely. Sinn Féin has published detailed reform proposals to restore community confidence, which we submitted to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform for his consideration prior to this Bill's publication. My colleagues will...

Child Support. (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will consider changing the rules governing family income supplement, particularly around the area of lack of knowledge when claiming for backdating, as part of his review of legislation. [12120/05]

Child Support. (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: While the reply stated that lack of knowledge is not a sufficient reason for failing to claim on time, the Minister has said himself that of those with entitlements, 25% fail to claim. Part of the reason for that is lack of awareness. While I acknowledge the Department's information campaigns and leaflets, people are still unaware of their entitlements. Will the Minister examine the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: I seek the Adjournment of the Dáil to address the following urgent matter of national importance, namely, the ongoing crisis in our public hospital accident and emergency departments, as highlighted by the series of protests by the Irish Nurses' Organisation and including the totally unacceptable situation in Tallaght Hospital, where, on 12 and 13 April, there were 62 and 67 people...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many postboxes around Dublin still carrying the British Crown insignia; and his views on whether these trappings are appropriate or acceptable in an independent State. [12000/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of post boxes which carry the British Crown insignia in Dublin and in the rest of the State. [12001/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if there are plans or proposals for the removal of postboxes that carry the British Crown insignia. [12002/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the breakdown of the number of appeals being processed in relation to social welfare benefits; the number of appeals for each benefit; and the average timescale for the completion of an appeal. [12153/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of general practitioners employed to review disability claims; if there is a high turnover of general practitioners leaving the service; and the way in which they are recruited. [12154/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of the unfair anomaly whereby persons claiming disability benefit are not entitled to a Christmas bonus, he will review and consider the financial implications of including this sector prior to next year's payment. [12121/05]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (19 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the €350 million dormant account fund; if ADM will continue to administer the fund; when the fund will re-open for applications; when the legislation will come before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11794/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will bring forward legislation to remove the provisions which disqualify those over the age of 66 from the terms of the Redundancy Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12178/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (20 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to extend the maximum period permitted for participating in community employment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12179/05]

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: None of us is approaching this issue in a vacuum because we all know survivors of abuse and we have listened to their stories. They have described how they were hurt, scared, lost, damaged, frustrated and how they felt inadequate, angry and let down. A number talked about a black hole or dark room to which the door was closed in their lives. Many victims feel let down because there was great...

Special Educational Needs. (26 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will clarify her position regarding the education of the deaf community in view of comments made during a debate on 30 June 2004 which suggested that there were mutually exclusive arguments within the deaf community regarding education models; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are not such major...

Special Educational Needs. (26 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the anger and frustration at her decision to disband the advisory committee for the deaf and hard of hearing; the number of persons on the NCSE tasked with advising her Department on policy matters and who come from a deaf or hard of hearing background; the effort she made to ensure that the...

Special Educational Needs. (26 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: I listened to the Minister's comments about the entrenched views on the committee. However, would she accept that there is anger and frustration among the deaf community at her arbitrary decision to disband the committee? Was the committee asked to produce a majority report and minority report? I am informed that there were too many professionals on the committee, as opposed to people from...