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Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (9 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reviewing the new Broadcasting Authority of Ireland levy as the high costs threaten the survival of radio stations who have already seen a reduction in their returns due to the downturn in advertising revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11437/10]

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: One of the issues raised by the Ombudsman is the ability of the Oireachtas to hold the Government to account. The Order of Business is exactly where one should discuss whether a report is debated or not.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: What exactly is the Order of Business?

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: I want to make the point-----

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Can I just finish my sentence? I believe we hold the Government to account in the Oireachtas but we are being put in a straitjacket in terms of what we can raise on the Order of Business. We should be able to raise whether a report should be debated on the Order of Business.

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the de-listing of a bank or other company from the stock market would make the later disposal, or part disposal, of same more difficult and expensive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11653/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Recapitalisation: Banking Sector Recapitalisation (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance the way the State takeover of banks here would have dried up funding for the banks and the State; if he envisages such problems if and when the State takes majority control of the same banks post National Asset Management Agency and post recapitalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11654/10]

Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason she proposes a three month standstill on legislative measures to outlaw the sale of certain products commonly sold in head shops in view of the fact that European law permits the Houses of the Oireachtas to take immediate action for urgent reasons in the interests of public health and public safety; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (10 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will restore day care facilities at a home (details supplied) in County Roscommon which services were recently withdrawn by the Health Service Executive; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that it is important that these facilities are restored in view of the fact that they provide a vital and valuable service for more...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (11 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures that are in place to ensure that non-organic food is not mislabelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12043/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the post of senior community development officer is not being retained in south Tipperary; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the absence of this post will be detrimental to the many community groups in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12118/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the need for flood relief works in respect of a town (details supplied) in County Cork. [12706/10]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (23 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the proposed refurbishment of a swimming pool (details supplied) in County Cork; when he expects work will commence on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12538/10]

Written Answers — White Paper on Local Government: White Paper on Local Government (23 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 651: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has published the White Paper on Local Government; if not, when he expects to publish it; the procedure involved for a town, which has former town commissioner status, to be granted full town council status; his views on more towns being granted full town council status; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 735: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for an extension in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the position regarding the recent Stage 2 (a) submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12472/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 758: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the need for an extension at a college (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12707/10]

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: This pertains to secondary legislation. My constituency colleague, Deputy Curran, has been promoted to the position of Chief Whip and I congratulate him. My question relates to a matter in his new area of responsibility. The previous Chief Whip, Deputy Pat Carey, recently spoke to the Joint Committee on the Constitution about proposals to amend the Standing Orders of this House in respect...

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: This relates to the Order of Business because it pertains to Standing Orders. In the United Kingdom, the Government and Opposition have worked together and have come up with proposals to enhance the role of MPs there. Is something similar proposed here? For example, one could move the Adjournment debate to the morning and make it the commencement business.

Written Answers — Vehicle Safety: Vehicle Safety (24 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of cars that have been recalled by all Irish based car manufacturers due to faults or design flaws; if he has met or been briefed by the management of companies (details supplied) or any other Irish based companies on the crisis which has seen the recall of more than 30,000 cars; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2010)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received any requests or submissions from Dublin City Council or any other local authority for the urgent introduction of updated speed laws; his views on these requests; if he is preparing legislation to allow for a 40 km/h default urban, inner city and home zone speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12790/10]