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Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: The Deputy should vote with this side of the House tonight.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: He should try telling it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: I remind the Ministers of State present, namely Deputies Máire Hoctor and John McGuinness, of the comments of the Minister for Finance on budget day. He said that spending would be concentrated on schools, health services and the protection of the elderly and the most vulnerable, and the Government side of the House applauded him for these words. The Minister of States' colleagues in the...

Written Answers — Driver Licences: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposed restrictions he will impose on motorists driving for the first two years after passing the driving test as recommended by the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39894/08]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will put a dispute resolution process in place to assist in resolving the crisis at Aer Lingus; the steps he is taking to assist in this matter in view of the State's 25% shareholding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40110/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the implications for the Irish Human Rights Commission following the Budget 2009 proposals to reduce its funding by 24%; his future plans for the Commission; if he will comply with the request from the UN to strengthen the independence and the capacity of the IHRC by giving it adequate...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review his decision to withdraw substitution cover from schools in 2009; if his attention has been drawn to the implications of this proposal for children, parents and teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40113/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (13 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 173 of 5 November 2008, if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will qualify for a refund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40477/08]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40690/08]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 450: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 192 and 193 of 30 October 2008 and his confirmation by replies to same that the designation of a site as either a special area of conservation or a special protection area may have implications for landowners; his views on whether such affected landowners are...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 461: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1431 of 24 September 2008, when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40896/08]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 462: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1429 of 24 September 2008, the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40965/08]

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 421 of 29 October 2008, the situation regarding the suspension of the farm installation aid; if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40648/08]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 1535 of 24 September 2008, if his Department have made determinations; if not, when an application (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40895/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 727 of 17 June 2008, the status of a school building project at a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40756/08]

International Terrorism. (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: How often does the National Security Committee meet? Does the Taoiseach think that the full customs and protection facilities to be provided at Shannon Airport next year will add to our security worldwide?

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: We will be down for the weekend.

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill which is very important. Deputies have the chance to highlight the good work done by Bord Gáis in recent years. Most other speakers have welcomed the publication of the Bill which will provide for the increase in the statutory borrowing limit of Bord Gáis from €1.7 billion to €3 billion. The introduction of this legislation is a tribute...

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the subsidy that is required for the National Aquatic Centre for the year 2008; the subsidy that was paid in 2007; and if any subsidy is envisaged for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41237/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (19 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 12 March 2008, if she will report on the progress to date on the roll-out of the BreastCheck mobile digital service to County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41685/08]