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Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, is the Tánaiste saying that the Government Chief Whip may proceed, in conjunction with the other Whips, to arrange a debate?

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: It is a very important point.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The Tánaiste is always forthcoming.

Hospitals Building Programme. (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this item and the Minister of State for coming to the House to respond. I wish to share my time with Deputy Wall. When the Labour Party was last in government, it sanctioned in 1996 the redevelopment of Naas General Hospital. There have been major improvements at the hospital since in all aspects of the delivery of health services to the...

Hospitals Building Programme. (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: If I might, Leas-Cheann Comhairle——

Hospitals Building Programme. (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Is the Minister of State saying he has no say in this matter whatsoever? Is it a matter for a quango?

Message from the Seanad (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Transport Action Plan: Transport Action Plan (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on a review of speed limits on the national motorway network in view of the role that lower speed limits can play in reducing transport carbon emissions and in cutting road deaths and serious injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9620/08]

Written Answers — Transport Action Plan: Transport Action Plan (6 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the inclusion of a recommendation for mandatory eco cars for the ministerial and State vehicle fleet in the proposed sustainable travel and transport action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9621/08]

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Sounds like utopia.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: It is every day, everywhere.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The Taoiseach promised the Government would publish 17 Bills this term. We are near the end of the term, although Easter and Holy Week remain. How many Bills does the Taoiseach expect to have published before the end of term?

Order of Business (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: That would be very good.

Capitation Grants: Motion (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: A false promise.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the most recent cross-Border dialogue between officials from his Department and those representing the power sharing executive in Northern Ireland; and the presence or assistance Ireland proposes with regard to the upcoming investment conference in Northern Ireland to be held in May 2008. [10306/08]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the transitional period about to be undergone in Northern Ireland with the resignation of the First Minister; his further views on a succession in this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10307/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of community welfare officers, CWOs, and superintendent CWOs that have applied to the national transfer unit for a transfer; the number of applications finalised; if applicants have been advised of their place on a panel; and if applicants will be offered positions as they arise. [10246/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive's national transfer policy for management and administrative staff continues to apply to community welfare officers and superintendent community welfare officers, CWOs; and if not, the reason these staff members have been excluded. [10264/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in awarding child benefit to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [10061/08]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (11 Mar 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has been informed that 17 male pupils from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare have failed to get first year second level places in September 2008 in any of the schools in Naas, Clane or Newbridge; the action she will take to ensure that places are provided for them; and if she will make a statement on the matter....