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Employment Levels. (12 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: I concur with the Tánaiste's views. I do not wish to be argumentative in this regard. She has been very fair. I suggest it is time to remove the obstacles, hurdles and impediments that prevent the implementation and application of the Tánaiste's policies. We need to expand the apprenticeship programme. She is right to suggest that many unskilled people suffer from forms of educational...

Hospital Services. (12 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter and allowing me to address this important issue. The status of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, is a major cause of concern and angst among the public, staff and elected representatives. The HSE is a bureaucratic monster and it is engaging in a surreptitious campaign to downgrade the status of the hospital, which is...

Hospital Services. (12 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: This is chalk and cheese.

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (12 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 22: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the continuing problems facing small and medium sized enterprises as a result of difficulty in securing credit; the steps she is taking to deal with this situation in view of the implications for employment and job creation; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (12 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she will take to address the continuing employment crisis in view of the continuing high level of unemployment indicated by the live register figures for October 2009; her plans to provide new training opportunities for those who have lost their jobs and to encourage the creation of new employment...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (12 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the plans for the decentralisation of 300 personnel from his Department to the site at Lynn, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the commencement date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41154/09]

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (17 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the pilot schemes for the rural night link have finished; his plans to extend or change the rural night scheme; if same will continue to receive funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41634/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on recent media reports on the possible consequences of finishing or changing the various community development projects here; his further views on the sentiment expressed in the reports that changes to the CDP would have consequences for the communities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Diplomatic Representation. (18 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has held recent meetings with the Ambassador of the United States; the discussions he has had; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41929/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made representations to the United States Administration of President Obama regarding extraordinary rendition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41928/09]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (18 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons who are currently on waiting lists for FÁS training schemes; the number of these who were previously self-employed before becoming unemployed; the waiting time for persons on the waiting lists to start their courses; if she will provide a breakdown of the figures per administrative...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance, in circumstances when a child has been diagnosed with dyslexia by a psychologist from the Department of Education and Science with a reading ability of 4% and IQ of 85%, whereby in these circumstances the parents have been advised to look at private tuition and typing courses for dyslexic children, which costs approximately €260 per month and...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will take steps to admit a person (details supplied) to hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42110/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a young child who has been diagnosed with dyslexia by her departmental psychologists, and where their reading is just 4% and their IQ is 85%, is entitled to domiciliary care allowance; the criteria which applies in such a case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42108/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Properties: Defence Forces Properties (19 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has identified any property of the Defence Forces that is not fully and economically utilised by the defence sector in relation to the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42185/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Properties: Defence Forces Properties (19 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the defence property portfolio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42186/09]

Written Answers — Control of Firearms: Control of Firearms (19 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider an appropriate payment system for the gun licence, which has recently been brought into law, whereby pensioners who are the holders of valid licences would only have to pay one year in advance rather than the three years that is demanded under the legislation; if he will consider the scheme proposed in...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (24 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ascertain the reason the Health Service Executive has refused to open up a ward (details supplied) in Mullingar General Hospital, County Westmeath, which would restore up to 26 beds to the acute beds provision and in the process ensure that this wing is properly resourced and staffed for 24 hours each day, seven days a...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 568: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused their application for a higher education grant; if he will ensure that their application will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43068/09]

Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Willie Penrose: I will begin my contribution by expressing my solidarity and support for the many families affected by the recent unprecedented weather conditions which have caused untold damage, particularly along the Shannon basin and catchment area, with torrents of rain wreaking havoc and devastation across wide geographical areas and people's houses being destroyed and so on. We have seen the picture...