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Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: On promised legislation, it has long been recognised that there is an urgent need to amend the Mental Health Act 2001. Amnesty International has published a good dissertation on the human rights implications of that Act. When will the mental health (amendment) Bill, which will deal with this issue, be introduced in the Dáil?

Written Answers — Departmental Matters: Departmental Matters (25 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13383/10]

Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (25 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 212: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to bring forward a housing strategy for people with disabilities; if he will ensure that the strategy is published without delay and that the provisions for mental health remain intact and are not watered down; if he will include comprehensive guidelines relating to persons with mental health...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 251: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if she will provide the necessary funding in 2010 for the provision of the new classrooms required by a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13541/10]

Haiti Earthquake. (30 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of personnel, including those from the Rapid Response Corps, that he has sent to assist with the relief effort in Haiti; the areas of expertise of these personnel; the length of time they will be available to continue with the relief effort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13248/10]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of public servants employed by Irish Aid that have requested a transfer to other Departments or public agencies in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13247/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (30 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding persons who want to adopt children from non-Hague and non-bilateral countries. [13798/10]

National Opera Company. (31 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the details of the proposed establishment of the national opera company; when it will be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13981/10]

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I congratulate Deputy Brian Hayes on his initiative in bringing this motion before the House. The current strategy in the Department of Education and Skills in removing special needs assistants throughout the educational system is, as Deputy Hayes stated, causing havoc and must be reversed at once. This decision is simply wrong and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (20 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the fraud savings target for 2010; if he will provide an update on the fraud control measures that he has put in place [15460/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to defer the carbon tax which is due to come into effect on 1 May 2010 until the economy improves. [15291/10]

Written Answers — Patient Statistics: Patient Statistics (20 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients who were readmitted to hospital within one week of discharge in 2009. [15038/10]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (20 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide funding for the ambulance service for south Limerick as outlined in the health service development plan. [15039/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (20 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the outcome of the examination of the recruiting of a nurse (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15040/10]

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the debate. Ireland is dangerously exposed to oil or gas price hikes or import disruptions. This has serious implications for business projects, company manufacturing and exports from the State and consequently job creation. The economic stability of the country is at risk in the event of electricity disruptions. The Government needs to address...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (22 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will process an application for a holiday visa in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [16188/10]

Strategic Investment Bank: Motion (Resumed). (28 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the Labour Party's proposals to deal with the economic crisis. Jobs are among the most important social aspects of this crisis. There has been extensive debate on the economic implications but the social repercussions for those who are unemployed must also be addressed. Reference was made to the statistic that 438,000 people are...

Child Welfare and Protection Services: Statements (29 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I would like to take up where Deputy Shatter left off regarding the report he has laid before the House, Inspiring Confidence in Children and Family Services, a strategic view of the delivery and management of children and family services prepared for the HSE by PA Consulting. Some of its findings are of great concern. The...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will process an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [17338/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Apr 2010)

Dan Neville: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17387/10]