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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a naturalisation application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that their application was submitted in October 2007. [33034/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 909: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the one parent family payment appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be heard in view of the fact that they have been waiting since February 2009. [34323/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: It is with great regret that I come here today to speak on this buyout Bill. Our once mighty export economy has been brought to its knees by the current and immediate past administrations. No two men have contributed more to the destruction of wealth in this State than the construction industry's chief cheerleader, former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, and the "asleep at the wheel" former...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Fianna Fáil still retains its arrogance, despite everything. Fianna Fáil Members should be ashamed of themselves. They should hang their heads in shame.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: They could be nursed along in their insolvent state living the rock star lifestyle to which they became accustomed at first-time buyers' expense, while thousands of workers lose their jobs and our infrastructural deficits remain untouched. It strikes me that the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, will do anything to avoid publicising what price an individual property is transferred at, because...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures in place to replace social welfare inspectors in view of the delay in processing applications for social welfare payments which can occur due to their absence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34229/09]

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: I would not get too carried away.

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: I was referring to the Deputy's comment about a "lengthy stay". I concur with the Deputy's other comments.

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: I thank Deputy Brady for his comments as he may not be here in the morning when I speak on the issue.

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: The Deputy only managed to mention his constituency twice.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for residency by a person (details supplied) in County Louth. [36009/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on the appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [36011/09]

Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Hear, hear.

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: We have a few drama queens.

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: I wish to refer to some of the issues raised by my colleague, Deputy O'Dowd, yesterday. What I have heard is a matter for the Committee of Public Accounts, which I chair, and we will deal with this matter further. I want to make the House aware that, when my committee sought the report on Safe Pass courses in FÁS, FÁS provided us with a censored version of the Spollen report....

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (15 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the operational programme for fisheries has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36193/09]

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (15 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has concluded consideration of a value for money review on the issue of temporary veterinary inspectors; the action he proposes to take arising from this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36194/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an outpatient's appointment will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [37574/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Nov 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on a shortfall of €5 million in a pension scheme (details supplied); if the scheme has been transferred to the Department of Finance; and if so the details and circumstances of the transfer. [38350/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Bernard Allen: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a hearing aid test. [38910/09]