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Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (22 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when, in regard to his announcement of 19 December 2006, the promised additional garda will be recruited; when the extra Garda Reserve members will be in place; when the proposed civilianisation of Garda posts will take place; the number involved in respect of each; and if he will make a statement on the...

Register of Electors. (27 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 87: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of names removed from the 2006 electoral register; the number of names added to the register as a result of the revision of the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7455/07]

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (27 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What does that mean in English?

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: To tell the victim.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: All of them should be told.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: A firm pledge was given by the Taoiseach at the end of last year that the Ethics in Public Office Act would be amended to change the regime in regard to the receipt of gifts and benefits-in-kind. Is it the Taoiseach's intention to have that enacted before the end of this Dáil?

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 142: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable housing units, which have been delivered to date, under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7454/07]

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: It equates to inequality.

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: They might never see any other talks.

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: That is a joke.

Domestic Violence: Motion (Resumed). (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to share time with Deputy McManus.

Domestic Violence: Motion (Resumed). (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the motion and congratulate the Sinn Féin Deputies on tabling it. The issue not only requires careful, thoughtful suggestions such as those made in the motion but much broader debate, including in this House. The opportunity to debate this is extremely important, since it is one of the most important societal issues but is seldom aired sufficiently. Those who can make an impact...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the results of a recent survey carried out by researchers from the DCU's National Centre for Sensor Research which found that 100% of Irish banknotes examined showed traces of cocaine; his views on the widespread use of cocaine reflected in the survey's results; the steps he is...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the value of major drugs finds in the State in 2006 came to over €40 million, with a record €25.6 million worth of heroin discovered; his views on whether this is a major increase on the figure for 2005, and demonstrates in stark detail the scale and amount of...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (28 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department has responsibility for implementation of EEC Council Regulation No. 2080/92; if a national programme instituting a community aid scheme for forestry measures in agriculture has been devised; if such a programme is being implemented; the manner of its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Brendan Howlin: We have not heard the question.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Secondary legislation is quite in order.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Never.

Written Answers — Budgeting Advice Services: Budgeting Advice Services (1 Mar 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made in regard to his consideration of the research commissioned by the Financial Regulator and the Combat Poverty Agency on the nature and extent of debt incurred by low income families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7903/07]

Written Answers — Budgeting Advice Services: Budgeting Advice Services (1 Mar 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the latest position with regard to his discussions with representatives of the credit union movement with a possible view to providing additional credit options for low income families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7904/07]