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Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Arising from the change of format, on the Order of Business can we now ask the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste or whoever is acting on behalf of the Government on the day about promised debates for the next six months because they appear to roll on as pure fillers?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It will be granted.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding arrangements agreed with RTÉ for the provision of RTÉ broadcasting in Great Britain in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28972/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the potential of the deep geothermal heat source on the Newcastle Blackrock geological fault line and that deep geothermal resources could provide sustainable energy to thousands of homes; if he will put in place legislation that is needed for this type of exploration; and if...

Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, it is in order for a front bench Deputy to ask for time to be set aside for a debate on an issue and he is entitled to an answer.

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (20 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way the proposed carbon budget to be produced in conjunction with the annual fiscal budget will work in regard to the commitment contained in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29593/07]

Written Answers — Taxation Commission: Taxation Commission (20 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposed membership and terms of reference of the planned Commission on Taxation in regard to the commitment contained in the programme for Government; when the commission will be appointed; when it is expected to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29594/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (20 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff employed in each VEC handling higher education grant applications; the number of grants awarded by each VEC in 2006; the number refused; and the average time it takes each VEC to award grants when the forms are completed in full. [29295/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (21 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans and the timescale for the rationalisation of the health services in the north east in the context of the Teamwork Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29982/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of posts on 1 January 2007 and the number on 1 November 2007 in the context of the requirement for permission from her Department for the creation of senior and middle management posts in the Health Service Executive for the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29981/07]

Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: I was at a meeting in Buswells Hotel today. There was a scatter of Government backbenchers and others there.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It was a meeting of a group of organisations representing old people. There were a number of worried looking Government backbenchers discussing promised legislation. I ask the Taoiseach to agree to withdraw the promised legislation, the nursing home support scheme Bill, which will have the effect of taxing for the first time, by way of means test, the family home and charging 85% of the...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Could the Taoiseach be more specific? Will we see the Bill next week or the following week? It needs to be debated fully. Much consultation is required on this Bill.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: A Progressive Democrats hack.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister needs to tell the Minister of State, Deputy Devins, about that.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister should tell her Minister of State. We will support her.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: We are not trying to deflect the Minister. The Minister needs to talk to Deputy Devins.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It is Deputy Devins the Minister needs to speak to now.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the honorary consuls appointed to represent Ireland; and the way and when they can be contacted by persons seeking information. [30899/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Nov 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when Ireland proposes to ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption. [30900/07]