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Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (11 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the fact that aquaculture in Scotland alone is 50 times the size of that in Ireland while the Norwegians produce as much in one week as Ireland produces in a year despite the ideal conditions for aquaculture here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4899/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (11 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, who is in receipt of an education grant, has not been awarded the top up-grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5102/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (12 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the pressure being placed on countries with food scarcity to adopt genetically modified food strategies. [5218/09]

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

Willie Penrose: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the position in Somalia. [5219/09]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when application forms will be available for community and voluntary organisations to make submissions for National Lottery funding in 2009; the level of funding which will be available for such organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5529/09]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (12 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding his plans to extend the Glasson Canal in towards the village at Glasson, County Westmeath; if a feasibility study has been completed in this regard, as was promised in earlier replies to parliamentary questions; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5525/09]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (12 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will take steps to allow a refurbishment project at a school (details supplied) in County Longford to proceed to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5530/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Transport when the Harbours Bill will be introduced into Dáil Éireann; if he will ensure that the Bill is amended to protect and enhance the role of worker directors and local representatives in the governance of the national ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5833/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps to have the issues raised in correspondence of 3 November 2008 to his office (details supplied) dealt with, particularly in view of the hardship being imposed as a result of the decisions made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6123/09]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (17 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding an Irish citizen married to a United States citizen in the United States and returning to Ireland, whereby the spouse wishes to apply for a PPS number; the reason a person such as the spouse is not being provided with a PPS number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6124/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (17 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 410: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has provided an allocation to a local authority (details supplied) in County Westmeath for the replacement or renovation of a local facility and amenity; if this sum is provided by way of grant or loan to the authority; the conditions attached to same; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (17 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the type of grants available to individuals to assist them in installing heat conservation measures and for insulated doors, windows and so on in their dwelling houses; the amount of the grants available and the eligibility criteria attached thereto; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6142/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there is assistance or help available from her Department or elsewhere to assist a person (details supplied); the locations at which help might be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6122/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding is allocated for the provision of a new school at a location (details supplied) in County Westmeath; the steps that have been taken to date to provide the new school to accommodate 32 teachers and a number of students; if discussions have taken place with the local authority to advance this school project; the reason...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (18 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the schedule of borrowing and repayment activities of the National Treasury Management Agency regarding the management of the national debt over the course of 2008 and 2009; the amount of cash on hand held by NTMA or the Exchequer for the purpose of financing current and capital expenditures; when this cash will be exhausted, assuming no further...

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (18 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance the current value of the National Pensions Reserve Fund; the proportion of its total value consisting of cash or near cash holdings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6318/09]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (19 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a company (details supplied) is meeting the turnaround times agreed with the National Cancer Screening Service for cervical cancer screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6550/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of back pay that has been agreed under the new consultants' contract; the number of consultants who will receive such payments; the average each will receive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6528/09]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (19 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the eligibility for the FÁS redundant apprentice rotation scheme; if it is the case that redundant apprentices can apply for work rotation, and FÁS places these apprentices with eligible companies and will contribute €340 per week towards employment costs; the reason there is a condition contained...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Feb 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that he has received an application for permission to remain in the State dated 13 November 2008, from a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; the position in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6882/09]