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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 951: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the proposals she has to introduce a pension protection scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1343/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 984: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her proposals to make changes to the carers allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1835/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 985: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her proposals to make changes to the lone parents allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1836/09]

Written Answers — Fallen Animal Collection Scheme: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 1322: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the Fallen Animal Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1446/09]

Written Answers — Farm Household Incomes: Farm Household Incomes (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 1323: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proposals he has to support the income of those smaller milk producers who have suffered a considerable loss in their income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1447/09]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 1324: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proposals he has to re-instate the installation aid and early retirement schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1448/09]

Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 1325: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proposals he has to re-instate the suckler cow scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1449/09]

Written Answers — Coláistí Samhraidh: Coláistí Samhraidh (27 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 1375: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an bhfuil sé chun an cinneadh faoi chealú na nDeontas Caipitiúil do na Coláistí Samhraidh a chur ar ceal agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [1450/09]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (28 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the money granted under the sports capital programme which has not been drawn down; the amount in question; the reasons this money has not been drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2250/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the proposals she has to introduce a pensions protection scheme for private sector pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2586/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the proposals she has to secure the pensions of all employees of a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2588/09]

Drugs Task Forces. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has plans to increase the number of local drugs task forces; if there were calls for a county-based task force during the recent public meetings; his views on such a strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2820/09]

Drugs Task Forces. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, from which I am to understand that no extension of the drugs task forces is intended in the new national drugs strategy. Initially, the task forces were set up in areas where there was a prevalence of heroin misuse. Unfortunately, hard drugs have spread across the country. A viewpoint exists in certain counties at least that this requires a much...

Drugs Task Forces. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Regarding attendances at these consultative meetings, how representative were they? Would many of the people involved have a stake in the current set up and, perhaps, not be disposed towards considering that proposal? The fact that it was not raised widely might not signify that it does not have wider support. I take the Minister of State's point about not setting up more structures or...

Rural Transport Services. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Who is carrying out the review of the night time rural transport scheme? What are the terms of reference given to the review group? Why is it that only seven of the 34 groups provided service? Has the Minister any statistical breakdown on usage? I am referring to the percentage of the population, the number of people using the service, the cost per head and so on.

Rural Transport Services. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: What are the new terms of reference?

Rural Transport Services. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: A publican in a rural area outside a town in my constituency bought a mini-bus to bring people to and from his premises. When he applied for tax relief against his business, he was refused as he needed a taxi licence. We should provide incentives for people who will provide transport in situations like that. This issue should be kept in mind when the Minister analyses the review.

RAPID Programme. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Since the RAPID programme began, it has been very difficult to identify the projects that were completed as a consequence. Perhaps they would have been completed in any case. How many were completed earlier than anticipated because of the programme? Did the programme really concentrate resources in the 46 RAPID areas? Has anyone determined what exactly the programme has achieved? Claims...

RAPID Programme. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister for his frankness. To some extent, he shares my scepticism and concerns. Consider the allocation for this year in terms of the initiation of projects. The Minister stated what would be provided would not be affected by the cutback. How much is the shortfall? Can the Minister stand over a statement to the effect that a cutback in resources will not diminish service?

Community Development. (29 Jan 2009)

Brian O'Shea: In regard to public services in rural areas, there is a problem in the Gaeltacht area in my own constituency, where it seems we are set to lose the áisitheoir poiblí. I understand this is also happening in two other areas, Ráth Chairn and Uíbh Ráthach, and it is a damaging development. Will the Minister intervene to ensure this important public service, which comes within the remit of...