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Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: ——at the age of 50 having given 30 years' service. If he were to indicate that they could tap into their gratuity, that would be welcome because those members are a huge loss. They are just waiting for an offer from the Minister. If they got a gratuity cheque and were employed on day shifts, I am certain they would return. The annual report for 2003 was published towards the end of 2004....

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: They are provided with commercial vehicles instead of specially manufactured patrol cars with the emphasis on security. Gardaí are chasing criminals driving cars with turbo-charged engines in a vehicle with a 1.6 litre engine. They are not at the races at all in that regard.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Section 38 requires the Garda to publish its annual report four months after the year end. That would be a vast improvement and I hope it happens. On the question of the volunteer members, I hope it will not be like "Dad's Army" because the way it is being framed it is almost like an imaginary plan. People looking for financial gain will not volunteer to take up a high-risk job. Trainee...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Perhaps such systems operate effectively in New Zealand and Australia. I will have to investigate that matter further. The Garda Complaints Board has been the focus of consistent criticism for some time. It does not have the confidence of the public. We welcome the Minister's decision to dissolve the Garda Complaints Board and opt for the ombudsman model, which we have advocated for some...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: We welcome the power given to the ombudsman in section 94(4) to initiate an investigation. Section 66 appears to envisage a need for gardaí to provide special assistance to the ombudsman commission but is it not damaging to the independence of the ombudsman commission if members of the Garda are brought in to investigate other gardaí? If persons of particular expertise are required, why can...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers. : Disabled Drivers. (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties for a person with a disease, for example multiple sclerosis, to obtain a primary medical certificate; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the certificate allows a person to claim back VAT and VRT on motor vehicles after same have been adapted for a person with a disability; if...

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons holding an SSIA account have to ask their bank for a disclosure notice three months before the savings term ends; the steps which will be taken to notify all account holders of this regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9917/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his officials will assist a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim to have a marriage certificate released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9835/05]

Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at a recent meeting in London the G7 finance ministers moved to support the 100% debt cancellation for the poorest countries of the world; if the Government will campaign for the sale of IMF gold to fund this cancellation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9938/05]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Mar 2005)

John Perry: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if financial assistance is available to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon in order to pursue a pilot's training in Spain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9775/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has received the submission from Sligo County Council 2005 review of tax reliefs; if a decision has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10045/05]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a decision has been taken by the European Commission with regard to a feasibility study of the establishment of a European coastguard dedicated to pollution prevention and response; if such a feasibility study will be conducted; the part Ireland will play in such a study and when it will begin. [9963/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress made on the funding for permanent works at the mouth of Dunmoran river and on the barrier sea wall along County Road in Aughris, Templeboy, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10044/05]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he plans to establish a group to examine a long-term policy for the commercial fishing industry; if such a group would involve all relevant parties to the discussion, including retailers, with massive involvement from the fishing industry; if such a plan would be comprehensive, with a substantial amount of...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken to ensure that a task force is established in Sligo to create jobs in 2005 in view of the fact that manufacturing jobs have been lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10052/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 639: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will consider moving smaller sections of the Department of Agriculture to regional agricultural offices. [10618/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 815: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the inadequate staffing level that exists at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that in September under present criteria they will lose a teacher even though the numbers will have risen again; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 816: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if class sizes will be reduced at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a second aim of this campaign is to focus on and improve resources for pupils with special educational needs; if she will allocate extra resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10055/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 1060: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding has been granted to Sligo County Council for the proposed new sewerage scheme for Rathcormac, County Sligo: the amount of funding granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10047/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Apr 2005)

John Perry: Question 1061: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding has been granted to Sligo County Council for the upgrading of the water treatment plant at Lough Talt, County Sligo: the amount of funding granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10048/05]