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Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Report: Garda Ombudsman Report (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take in respect of the report of the Garda Ombudsman Commission following the death of a person (details supplied) and in particular the recommendations in the report that require action by the Garda Síochána or the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29329/09]

Written Answers — Voluntary Housing Schemes: Voluntary Housing Schemes (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 739: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the support he will provide to voluntary housing schemes which provide housing units for returning Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29331/09]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 740: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to protect Scragh Bog and Garriskil Bog in relation to proposals to upgrade the M4 from Mullingar to Roosky; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29332/09]

Written Answers — Environmental Impact Statements: Environmental Impact Statements (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 741: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps that have been taken following the judgement of the European Court of Justice on Ireland's failure to carry out an environmental impact assessment in respect of the Derrybrien wind farm project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29333/09]

Written Answers — Quarrying Activity: Quarrying Activity (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 742: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the need to prevent environmental damage from quarrying on the hill of Slane, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29334/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1137: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29330/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will reconsider his decision to cut the mild general learning disability class at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29335/09]

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Several Bills have been and are to be guillotined this week. Earlier in the year, there were weeks during which we had hardly any legislation at all to discuss. In the next session, instead of the Government giving us a schedule of Bills, which is basically just a list of Bills and publication dates that may or may not have any relationship with reality, could it instead give us an actual...

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: During the local elections, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government announced that he would bring in a planning Bill to curb bad rezonings by councillors. He has announced it a few times before and since, but I cannot see it on the list of Bills for the coming term. When will that Bill come before the House?

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (16 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the plans for the deep water port are only available to view in Drogheda Garda station and in the presence of gardaí and cameras; the further reason it is not possible to copy information from the plans; the reason the plans were not made available to view for one week during the consultation period; the public consultation...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (16 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the reforms recommended have been implemented in respect of PULSE by An Garda Síochána following the steps it took to review PULSE on foot of the Garda Ombudsman Commission report in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30828/09]

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy Flanagan, when introducing this legislation, said that it did not encourage occupiers to take action and it was intended to reassure occupiers of homes that the law is on their side. However, I am concerned that the legislation as drafted might encourage occupiers to take action and to use force. It sends out a signal that the use of force in itself is a reasonable response. I am...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: It is hard to believe what has happened to our economy since the last election. All who sat here on the first day of the new Dáil could not have imagined what would happen over the next two years. I include those, that the members of the Labour Party who were critics of the way things were and those of us who had alternative perspectives on housing and other issues. Who would have thought...

Written Answers — Civilianisation Programme: Civilianisation Programme (22 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the creation of 900 civilian posts within the gardaí has resulted in the release of only 144 garda personnel for frontline policing duties, as highlighted in the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32619/09]

Written Answers — Criminal Records: Criminal Records (22 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the new procedures planned by the gardaí to ensure that officers do not access people's criminal records for anything other than investigative purposes, particularly in view of the concerns expressed by the Garda Ombudsman Commission regarding the release of inaccurate information concerning a person (details supplied);...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of purchasing and training sniffer dogs for use by the security and customs services in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32442/09]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (22 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding plans to regulate enrolment policy for primary schools to ensure enrolment policies do not discriminate against minorities in their implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32188/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in Darfur; the steps currently being undertaken by the international community to help bring an end to this conflict; his views on the comprehensive peace agreement as a vehicle to bring about peace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31729/09]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (23 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on reports of the most recent house expansion programme in Israel; his further views on the consequences of this renewed expansion for the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide information regarding the revisions of the arterial drainage consent system to meet the requirements of European law and the Aarhus Convention; when this work will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32730/09]