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Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the status of the communication from the European Commission in early 2006 regarding environmental problems with Ireland's forestry policy; if the European Commission has contacted her Department since the initial communication; the content of these communications; and if her Department has taken action on the basis of that...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the research carried out by an organisation (details supplied) linking back pain in children and adults with poorly designed school furniture and with backward sloping school chairs in particular; if she will provide for all children in public funded schools to be afforded the option of using...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: On the legislation that may arise with regard to the peace dividend, if I can say that, in Northern Ireland, has any progress been made on the register of persons considered unsafe to work with children Bill? No date is provided for it but that did not stop other Bills being published although they are very much on the slow track or may not even see the light of day. Will a date be set for...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It is a matter I raised yesterday. I raise it again respectfully on the basis that it is urgent and cannot wait for a climate change review. It has economic implications as well as more ecological——

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I ask that it would be promised, if that is all right.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Tánaiste support a debate?

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Go raibh míle maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle, as ucht cead a thabhairt dom an cheist thábhachtach seo a ardú. Tá áthas orm go bhfuil an tAire Stáit inár measc, cé gur mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta í fhéin mar gheall ar an cheist thábhachtach seo. The Minister has clearly stated that every child deserves the opportunity to reach his or her...

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I will conclude by saying that there is no authority citing the requirement for a school placement. The area administered by Fingal County Council only has 11 places for a population of 250,000, even if everyone was suitable for a school placement. The Minister will, hopefully, have to meet the parents and tutor in question and visit the location where the tuition is taking place to be...

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I ask the Minister to take on board the advice. A total of 30 to 35 hours is required internationally for children with autism. Some 20 hours is insufficient and, at least, the Department should leave the tutor in place.

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am not keeping them any longer than is strictly necessary.

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Can we talk about the child whose case I raised?

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: We are talking about a universal situation.

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That would be for children in school, not for those receiving home tuition.

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That is not enough internationally.

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Why does he not explain this?

Special Educational Needs. (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That is not enough, the child needs certainty.

Written Answers — Rail Freight Services: Rail Freight Services (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of tonnes of goods transported by rail to date in 2006; the estimated annual total for 2006; and his plans for the future regulation and development of national rail freight. [35864/06]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost benefit analysis carried out on the second terminal for Dublin Airport; the proposed access links between the south and north second runway; and the proposed traffic management measures for the accommodation of the projected increase in passengers through the eastern campus of the airport. [35863/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the recently produced Phoenix Park Transportation Study; if he envisages a period of public consultation on its recommendations; the timescale over which he plans to have the individual recommendations implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36033/06]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (2 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the recent research (details supplied) which shows that young wild salmon are being infected by sea lice from fish farms located at the mouths of their spawning rivers; and his plans to relocate fish farms from such sensitive sites to ensure ecological separation and meet the...