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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance when funding will be provided to enable the construction of Department of Education and Science offices in Mullingar, County Westmeath to commence; if a contractor has been selected to commence the construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31902/09]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 87: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the application under the remedial works scheme by Westmeath County Council to effect the refurbishment of houses at a location (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when the finance will be made available so as to ensure that this scheme can now proceed without further delay;...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (17 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason he took a decision to close the district veterinary office in Mullingar, and all services for the counties of Westmeath and Offaly to be provided from a regional centre in Tullamore; the reason the office has now to be relocated, to Tullamore, which currently has no space available to accommodate any additional...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps he is taking to provide temporary accommodation for pupils of a school (details supplied) in County Longford, in view of a health and safety issue which has arisen in respect of the inadequate accommodation; if he will provide a definite date for commencement of construction of the promised new school building; and if he...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to enable the construction of his Department's offices in Mullingar, County Westmeath to commence; if a contractor has been selected to commence the construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31901/09]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used in respect of each year from 1998 to date in 2009; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases where convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in such cases; and if...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he has had with the financial institutions to prevent so-called tiger robberies; if new security measures have been agreed to ensure the safety of staff and the security of money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31161/09]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (22 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if in the context of the transposition of the Services Directive 2006/123/EC, which has to be passed into law here with a deadline of December 2009, she will permit an opportunity for the Houses of the Oireachtas to discuss the proposed legislative provisions, rather than the proposal set out in her...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (22 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will confirm that he has received correspondence (details supplied) dated 10 January 2008; if in this context, the issue will be addressed by the provision of a small landing stage or jetty on each side of Raleigh's bridge over the Royal Canal at Heathstown, Coralstown, The Downs, Mullingar; if the provision...

Written Answers — Horse and Greyhound Racing Industries: Horse and Greyhound Racing Industries (24 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the expected funding level of the horse and greyhound racing fund; the projected direct Exchequer contribution in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32332/09]

Written Answers — National Cultural Institutions: National Cultural Institutions (24 Sep 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the recommendation within the Special Group on Public Services Numbers and Expenditure Report to introduce small entrance charges at national cultural institutions here; if he will support this idea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32333/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (6 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of projects that have been assisted under the community service project scheme; the funding drawn down since its inception; if the budget will be reintroduced; if so, when and the funding allocated towards the renewal of this scheme; the effect this will have on the projects that were with his Department...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (6 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding provided under the Dormant Account Fund scheme since its inception to date in 2009; the geographical spread of the applications for funding; the number of successful applicants; the number refused funding; if there is a waiting list for funding; if so, the position in relation to providing such...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (6 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employees issued with RP9 forms by employers in the construction industry; the length of time it takes to process same; if this method of temporary lay offs is used by industries other than construction; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that once laid off temporary, the employee,...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (6 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will ensure that a recommendation of a proposal contained in the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes Report regarding the future of 46 voluntary and community programmes will not be implemented; if her attention has been drawn to the importance of the operation of the...

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (6 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has applied for a tax clearance certificate will receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Longford is admitted for an operation at St. James's Hospital, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34559/09]

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

Willie Penrose: Question 751: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34558/09]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Oct 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 752: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is his intention to sign the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; if not, the reason for not signing; his plans for the signing of the optional protocol in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33562/09]

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

Willie Penrose: Question 874: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will take steps to expedite an application for an appeal hearing by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33446/09]