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Proposed Legislation. (27 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: The matter I raise was referred to me recently by a concerned constituent. While he was attending a food and drinks fair in England, he was given a sample of what is termed a "shot pack". As a father and family man, it would frighten him, and likewise me, if this product were allowed into Ireland without strict controls. The shot products are advertised as "shots without glass". The manner...

Personal Explanation by Member (27 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: It has been brought to my attention that during the course of a Second Stage debate on the Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008, on 10 April 2008, when referring to the administration of the REPS, what I said could be construed as criticising an individual who may be identifiable though not named. I regret if my remark could be construed as reflecting on any individual...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the co-ordination that exists between his Department and the Office of Public Works in respect of capital projects at Garda stations; his views in this context on the fact that Portlaoise Garda Station has been waiting for a modern building for over 15 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21157/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views in respect of recent reports that sensitive evidence is being stored in Garda station lockers due to a lack of designated storage space within stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21156/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance the expenditure incurred under each operational programme in the Border midlands western region for each of the years 2000 to date in 2008; the original commitment by him to these programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21228/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there will be a Mayo Clinic within Galway's University College Hospital to provide for the proposed withdrawal of cancer services at Castlebar Hospital; if this involves an extension of the existing facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21229/08]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Transport the underspend on national roads for each year from 2000 to the present behind expenditure committed under the national development plan in the Border midlands and western region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21230/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will publish details of higher education grants income thresholds for the 2008-09 scheme; if the details have been finalised and published in order to avoid delays in issuing of student grant payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21225/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason four hours of resource teaching support has been withdrawn from a person (details supplied) in County Galway whom the school feels would benefit further from this support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21226/08]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) in County Galway to continue the provision to allow approximately 200 young mothers to remain in education in order that they can contribute to society as mothers and workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21323/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 349: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the underspend on the water and sewerage schemes for each year from 2000 to date in 2008; the amount behind expenditure committed under the National Development Plan in the Border Midlands Western Region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21227/08]

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: The Ceann Comhairle should give the Deputy an opportunity to speak.

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (4 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to review the National Development Plan to identify priority elements. [21866/08]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (4 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance the additional current expenditure required in 2009 to 2012 over and above the cost of maintaining existing services to deliver the commitments of the National Development Plan. [21865/08]

Written Answers — Ombudsman Report: Ombudsman Report (4 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance when he will publish the Ombudsman report Lost At Sea; the reason for the delay in doing so as it has been completed for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22112/08]

Written Answers — On-farm Investment Schemes: On-farm Investment Schemes (4 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of money available in the 2008 Estimates for each of the on-farm investment schemes operated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22114/08]

Written Answers — On-farm Investment Schemes: On-farm Investment Schemes (4 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of money paid or approved for payment in 2008 from 1 January to 1 May 2008 under each of the on-farm investment schemes operated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22115/08]

Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (4 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide grant assistance to a school (details supplied) in County Galway for the provision of off-road, set down and parking facilities in the interest of safety for school children and road traffic at this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22113/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (5 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if resources received by the Health Service Executive west through the sale of a property (details supplied) in County Galway will be ring-fenced for mental health services in County Galway; the reason for the failure to furnish this information by the HSE to a previous parliamentary question; and if she will make a statement on the...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Ulick Burke: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's leniency. To an extent, the referendum result must be understood to be the people's judgment on the Government's handling of current national issues. The referendum took place against a backdrop of unemployment rising above 207,000 and massive increases in the cost of living. The result also must be seen as a product of the Government's inept campaign....