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Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: No, that item is not agreed to by us. We are unhappy with the proposal and we are opposed to taking it in the format of statements. There was no consultation whatsoever with the Whips. No meeting took place and no agreement was reached on this format. The Taoiseach stated in the Dáil in April 2007 that a debate on these matters would be taken after consultation with the Opposition...

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: The Taoiseach's Department was aware.

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: No, it is not. There is nothing coming out of it.

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: It is not going anywhere.

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: How can we move it forward?

Barron Reports: Statements. (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: It is unusual that the first week's business in the Dáil in 2008, apart from Private Members' business, is devoted exclusively to statements. There is no more important issue than the one before us today, which must be comprehensively addressed by our Parliament. A Dáil debate on the recommendations of the reports on the joint committee into the four reports on Judge Barron's inquiry into...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views regarding the recent increases in unemployment, particularly arising among men in industries such as the construction industry; if he has calculated the expected reduction in tax revenues and the expected cost to the Exchequer of providing unemployment and other social assistance, including rental allowances; and if he...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on documentation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1176/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of physiotherapists employed in the Public Service in each of the past five years; the number of physiotherapists who have graduated in each of the past five years; the number recruited to the Public Service in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1208/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an enquiry has been held into the death of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the outcome of the enquiry; if she will meet with members of the family to discuss the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1209/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 576: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he proposes to hold the referendum on the Lisbon Reform Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1606/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he proposes to publish the new Amendment of the Constitution Bill to facilitate the referendum on the Lisbon Reform Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1607/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he proposes to publish the White Paper on the Lisbon Reform Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1604/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1207/08]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 775: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on correspondence from a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1064/08]

Written Answers — Traveller Education: Traveller Education (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 912: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence from a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1065/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 965: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will replace the 12 year old, leaking, draughty, unhealthy building which is school to the 220 young children of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7, with a new permanent building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1429/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 1142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the application for family reunification of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1068/08]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 1155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has proposals to fingerprint all non-EU nationals as reported in the media; if so what he proposes to do with the fingerprints in Ireland and in the EU; the way he proposes to secure the database of fingerprints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1210/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 1164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the application for family reunification of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1273/08]